Quick answer
Give one point for each check the row genuinely passes. Six or seven points earns a place on the shortlist; four or five needs another check; three or fewer should normally come out.
The seven-point checklist
- The item belongs in the category I am browsing.
- Photos show the details that matter for this product type.
- Sizing, measurements, or fit notes are visible when needed.
- Price makes sense beside similar finds.
- Shipping weight does not ruin the value.
- The row is not just hype or a vague label.
- I can explain why I would save this find.
Do not award half-points because a row “probably” includes something. Missing evidence is the thing this checklist is designed to expose.
Score your row
- 6–7Strong shortlist candidate. Keep it, but continue checking the external details before making any decision.
- 4–5Check again. Write down the missing evidence and search for that exact answer.
- 2–3Weak row. Too many assumptions are doing the work.
- 0–1Remove for now. A label and a link are not enough.
What the score does not mean
The score is a consistency tool, not a quality certificate. A row can earn six points because its information is clear and still turn out to be unsuitable after you compare measurements, current source details or shipping restrictions. The checklist only tells you whether the candidate is documented clearly enough to continue.
Keep the standard stable across similar candidates. If one hoodie receives a point for a visible chest measurement, another hoodie should not receive the same point for a size label alone. Consistent scoring is more valuable than a high score.
QC photos by category
Quality check photos are useful only when they show the details that matter for the item. More images are not automatically better images.
| Category | Useful QC photo coverage | Common missing view |
|---|---|---|
| Shoes and sneakers | Both sides, toe, heel, sole, size tag and insole when available | Shape from the side or actual length |
| Hoodies, shirts and jackets | Front, back, tags, seams, print or embroidery, and measured width/length | A real measurement beside the garment |
| Pants and shorts | Waist, rise, leg, hem, closures and measured dimensions | Inseam or waistband range |
| Bags | Front, back, base, lining, corners, closures, strap and hardware | Interior or dimensions |
| Watches and jewelry | Face, edges, clasp, markings, finish and scale reference | Side profile or true dimensions |
| Electronics | Model label, connectors, included parts, plug and packaging details | Exact model or battery information |
For a deeper method, use the four-pass QC photo guide to separate visible facts, missing evidence and decision-changing mismatches.
Good row example
A measured hoodie candidate
The row identifies the item as a hoodie, the source page matches, QC photos show front, back, cuffs and hood, and the garment is measured across the chest and length. The displayed price is compared with two similar rows and an estimated garment weight is noted for a later shipping check. The save reason is clear: the measured fit appears suitable and the details are visible.
Weak row example
A vague “top pick”
The title relies on a superlative, the link opens a mixed catalog, one front image is shown, the size is only “large,” and no material or weight context appears. The low displayed price is the only reason to save it. This row scores no more than two and should come out.
One-sentence save rule
Save the row only if you can finish this sentence:
“I am keeping this find because the category matches, the relevant details are visible, and _____ makes it stronger than the similar rows I checked.”
What to do next
A strong score means the row is worth checking further; it is not a guarantee. Recheck the external page, look at shipping weight context, review the buyer safety notes, and direct account, payment, refund, tracking or service questions to official channels.