Strong candidate
Keep it on a small shortlist and verify the external details.
Fieldnote 04 · Save test
Mambabuy Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find
A row earns its place by answering questions. Use this quick score before a promising preview turns into a forgotten tab.
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Quick answer
Give one point for each check the row can support. Six or seven points makes a strong shortlist candidate; four or five needs more research; three or fewer should probably leave the list for now.
Seven yes-or-no checks
/ 7The pre-save 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.
Score your row
Research more
Name the missing evidence before opening more links.
Weak row
Too many decisions still depend on assumptions.
Remove for now
It has not earned your attention yet.
QC photos should match the category
For shoes, look for both sides, toe, heel, sole, and an insole measurement. Hoodies and jackets need front, back, seams, closures, fabric, and garment measurements. Bags need dimensions, interior, corners, strap, and hardware. Watches and jewelry need sharp close-ups plus a size reference.
A photo set is useful only when it matches the exact row and option. More images do not help when they repeat the same angle or avoid the detail you need.
Keep size, weight, and seller notes specific
A size chart should identify units, garment-versus-body measurements, and the exact option. Label each weight as item-only, warehouse-measured, or packed so different numbers are not compared as if they mean the same thing.
For the seller, record the current source page, shop identity, listing match, and selected option. Popularity labels are not verification, and this guide cannot inspect private transaction records.
Use the score to choose one next check
The total is a prompt, not a verdict. For every “no,” write the smallest action that could resolve it: find a measurement with units, reopen the selected option, look for an interior view, or label the available weight more clearly. If the source leads to a different item, stop rather than trying to improve the score around that mismatch.
A six-point row is not automatically better than another six-point row. Compare candidates that solve the same need, keep the check date, and favor the row whose remaining gap is easier to answer.
Evidence before excitement
A hoodie row shows chest and length measurements, front and back photos, fabric detail, a matching source link, a weight note, and a price that sits reasonably beside similar rows. Save reason: “Measurements fit the intended cut and the photos cover the fabric and finish.”
Preview without substance
A bag row shows one polished image, a short hype label, no dimensions, no interior view, and no weight note. The price looks attractive, but there is not enough information to compare it fairly.
“I am saving this because…”
Finish the sentence with evidence. If you cannot, move the row back to research or remove it.
What to do next
After scoring, keep no more rows than you can compare carefully. Revisit the external source, confirm the option, and record any unanswered question. If shipping weight is still vague, read the weight guide before judging price.
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