A row should earn six or seven points before it becomes a strong shortlist candidate. Four or five means research more. Three or fewer means the row is still asking you to overlook too much.
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.
Count a point only when the evidence is visible and relevant. “Probably” is not a check mark. A note that says “size available” does not replace actual measurements, and a polished image does not replace the angles your category needs.
Score your row
Scores are most useful when you compare several rows in the same category. A six-point shoe and a six-point hoodie are not competing choices; they simply passed different evidence standards.
QC photos by category
Product photos should answer category-specific questions. If you find additional images through another service, confirm that they belong to the same listing, option, and item before using them.
| Category | Useful photo coverage | What one front image misses |
|---|---|---|
| Shoes | Both sides, toe, heel, sole, interior label, close construction details. | Shape consistency, sole pattern, and size clues. |
| Hoodies and shirts | Front, back, collar or hood, cuffs, seams, and a measurement view. | Actual proportions, finishing, and fit. |
| Jackets | Front, back, closures, lining, pockets, hardware, and measurements. | Structure, interior, and packed bulk. |
| Bags | All sides, base, interior, handles, closures, hardware, and scale. | Capacity, construction, and dimensions. |
| Watches and jewelry | Face or main surface, sides, back, clasp, finishing, and scale. | Thickness, fastening, and detail quality. |
| Electronics | Ports, labels, included parts, controls, and scale. | Compatibility and what is actually included. |
Quality check photos are only useful when they can be tied to the exact row or variant. Similar color, packaging, or styling does not prove the connection.
A good row example
Imagine a hoodie row with a clear category name, front and back photos, garment measurements, material notes, a source page that opens to the same color and cut, and a weight estimate recorded as an assumption. The price is compared with two similar hoodies. Even if one detail still needs confirmation, you can explain why this row stayed.
A weak row example
Now imagine a row labeled “top pick” with one cropped image, no measurements, a low price attached to an unclear option, and a link that opens to a broad album. The row may look exciting, but it gives you no stable comparison. Remove it until the missing evidence appears.
The one-sentence save rule
Save a Fyoubuy spreadsheet row only when you can finish this sentence: “I kept this because the category matches, the evidence answers my main question, and the remaining uncertainty is clear.”
What to do next
If the row scores six or seven, compare it with one or two other strong rows. If weight is the unresolved point, read the shipping-weight guide. If the source page or claims feel inconsistent, use the buyer safety notes and be willing to stop.