On this page6 sections
  1. Nine-point checklist
  2. How to score a result
  3. Strong example
  4. Weak example
  5. One-sentence save rule
  6. What to do next

Nine-point checklist

  1. The item belongs in the category I am researching.

  2. The album or catalog photos show the details that matter.

  3. Watermarks and contact details are reasonably consistent.

  4. Sizing, measurements or fit notes are visible when needed.

  5. Price is compared with similar results rather than judged alone.

  6. Shipping weight does not remove the value.

  7. The source or purchase link matches the item being shown.

  8. QC photos are relevant to the same item or source when available.

  9. I can explain why I would save this result.

How to score a result

8–9Strong shortlist candidateStill not verified
5–7Research furtherName the missing evidence
3–4Weak evidenceDo not let one good photo carry the row
0–2Remove for nowThere is no clear case to save

Strong example

A clothing row has a labeled album URL and matching source link, a visible product code, useful front and back views, garment measurements, consistent watermarks and a note that shipping weight still needs confirmation. It scores well because the next uncertainty is explicit—not because the item is verified.

Weak example

A bag row has one cropped image, an unexplained price, no dimensions, a shortened link and different contact marks across photos. Even if the design looks relevant, the row lacks enough traceable evidence to keep.

One-sentence save rule

Save the result only if you can name the matching evidence, the remaining uncertainty and the next check.

What to do next

For a passing result, compare album and QC photos, estimate shipping-weight impact and review seller and link risk. For a weak result, return to category-first research instead of trying to rescue the row.