Shortlist card · seven useful checks

JTLGO Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find

You do not need a perfect row. You need enough real information to justify another click. Give credit for what is visible, and write down what is still missing.

· Reviewed by JTLGO Field Notes editorial desk

The seven-point card

Check the row, not the hype.

  • The item belongs in the category I am browsing.The row fits the comparison set.
  • Photos show the details that matter.The image set answers a category-specific question.
  • Sizing, measurements or fit notes are visible.The information appears when the item needs it.
  • Price makes sense beside similar finds.One number is not judged alone.
  • Shipping weight does not ruin the value.Item and packaging weight are part of the decision.
  • The row is not just hype or a vague label.Concrete details replace superlatives.
  • I can explain why I would save this find.The reason comes from visible information.

Score your row

Use the result as a filter, not a verdict.

6–7

Strong shortlist candidate. Verify the current external details.

4–5

Research more. Name the missing evidence before opening another tab.

2–3

Weak row. It is costing attention without explaining enough.

0–1

Remove for now. A useful reason to return has not appeared.

QC photos by category

Quality check photos are useful when they answer a product-specific question and clearly relate to the item under review. More photos are not automatically better.

  • Shoes and sneakers: side profile, toe shape, heel, sole and size label.
  • Hoodies, shirts and jackets: front and back, seams, cuffs, closures, fabric surface and measurements where available.
  • Pants: waist, rise, inseam, leg opening and fabric drape.
  • Bags: overall dimensions, base, strap joins, closure, lining and hardware.
  • Watches and jewelry: scale, face or setting alignment, clasp and close finish.
  • Electronics: connectors, markings, included parts and compatibility evidence.

Good row and weak row

6-point example

Canvas shoulder bag with dimensions, lining photos and item weight

The row identifies the category, shows relevant construction, gives scale and flags weight. It still needs a current external page check, but it supports a reasoned comparison.

2-point example

Popular bag · low price · best seller

The category is visible, but dimensions, material, useful photos, source relevance and weight context are missing. Popularity wording does not fill the gaps.

One-sentence save rule

Save the row only when you can finish this sentence:

“This belongs on my shortlist because the visible information shows ___, and I will verify ___ on the current external page.”

What to do next

If the row scores well, compare it with a few close alternatives and then inspect the current external details. If it scores poorly, do not repair it with assumptions. Remove it or write down the exact evidence that would justify another look.

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