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
The row is well documented, but still not verified. Recheck the responsible source and current transaction details.
Research further
Name the missing fields and resolve the ones that could change the decision.
Weak evidence
The result relies on too few connected clues. Keep it out of the active shortlist.
Remove for now
Do not fill missing fields with assumptions or information from a similar page.
Strong example
A hypothetical jersey row names the correct category, stores the album and source separately, has front and back views, readable chest and length measurements, reasonably consistent watermarks, a comparable price basis, a documented packed-weight estimate, matching item identifiers across QC photos, and one clear save reason.
Score: it may reach 8 or 9 if every point is visibly supported. It remains a research candidate rather than a verified item or seller.
Weak example
A row uses one cover image, says “best,” has no size or measurements, copies a price without currency or source, links to a general category instead of the item, ignores weight, attaches unrelated QC photos, and has no reason beyond the photo.
Score: 0–2. Remove it for now instead of making the row look complete.
One-sentence save rule
Save the result only when you can name the item, point to the relevant evidence, identify the source, state the remaining risk, and explain why it is still worth comparing.
Keep a before-and-after decision note
A score becomes more useful when it explains what changed. Before researching a weak row, record its score, the missing fields, and the single uncertainty most likely to change your decision. After checking another source, save the new evidence and score again instead of silently replacing the old note.
For example, a row may move from 4 to 6 after a measurement image and relevant source link are found. That still does not make it verified; it tells you exactly why it became easier to compare. If the score rises only because the same unsupported claim appeared on another copied page, leave it unchanged.
Add the reviewer, date, and source beside each revision when more than one person edits the sheet. A short history prevents an old assumption from returning after a later export, sort, or merge and lets another reader reproduce the score without asking what changed.
What to do next
Resolve the lowest-scoring field that could change the decision. Use category guidance for missing angles, the QC guide for photo matching, the shipping page for weight assumptions, and the safety guide for identity, contact, source, or payment concerns.
