Quick answer
A strong shortlist entry should pass most checks and still carry a clear limitation.
Give one point for each visible, relevant answer. A high score means the row is easier to research again—not that the item, seller or transaction is verified.
The nine-point checklist
- ☐ The item belongs in the category I am researching.
- ☐ The album or catalog photos show the details that matter.
- ☐ Watermarks and contact details are reasonably consistent.
- ☐ Sizing, measurements or fit notes are visible when needed.
- ☐ Price is compared with similar results rather than judged alone.
- ☐ Shipping weight does not remove the value.
- ☐ The source or purchase link matches the item being shown.
- ☐ QC photos are relevant to the same item or source when available.
- ☐ I can explain why I would save this result.
How to score a result
Strong shortlist candidate, but still not verified.
Research further. Name the missing evidence.
Weak evidence. Keep only for a specific unresolved comparison.
Remove for now. The route cannot support a useful decision.
A strong example
A footwear row has the right category, full profile and sole images, a readable size table, a matching product code and a separate source URL whose photos align. Pair weight is estimated and marked as unconfirmed. QC photos appear relevant but are older than the album check. Score: 8. The row stays with “confirm current source and QC relevance” as its open question.
A weak example
A row says “good bag” and links to an album homepage. The item page, dimensions, source, price context and QC evidence are missing. Two contact names appear in screenshots. Score: 2. Remove it until a specific item and consistent evidence trail can be found.
The one-sentence save rule
Save the result only when you can name the evidence, the missing piece and the reason it is still worth comparing.
Re-score the row when the evidence changes
A score belongs to a review date, not to the item forever. If a source page disappears, a size chart changes, a new contact replaces the old one or later QC photos refer to a different option, update the affected checks and keep a short change note. Do not preserve a high score merely because the row once looked complete. The point of the checklist is to make the current evidence easy to explain, including the reason a previously saved result was downgraded or removed.
What to do next
Use the category guide to check item-specific evidence, the QC guide to compare photos and the shipping guide to keep weight estimates in context. If contact or source details conflict, move to the safety page before any external step.
