1. Can you name the product type clearly?
If not, stop for a moment. Move to the category page and choose the closest lane first. A clear category makes every later comparison easier.
Product link checklist
Pause before a possible find becomes another forgotten tab.
A product link is only useful if it helps you make a better decision later. Use this checklist when a LoveGoBuy spreadsheet, CNFans spreadsheet, ACBuy link, Mulebuy sheet, or Taobao/Yupoo source starts to feel noisy, when several links look similar, or when you are about to save something only because it seems cheap.
Best use
Run through the questions before saving a link, opening more results, or moving from discovery into comparison.
2. Does the link show enough product detail?
Look for useful photos, variation choices, sizing notes, color information, and any clue that helps you understand the actual item, not just the title.
3. Are you comparing the right things?
For shoes, compare shape and sizing. For clothing, compare fit and fabric. For bags, compare size and hardware. Each category needs its own standard.
4. Is the price still good after context?
A low price is not enough. Consider photo quality, expected shipping weight, size risk, seller clarity, and whether a similar link gives you more confidence.
5. Would you remember why you saved it tomorrow?
If you cannot name the reason, the link is probably not ready for your shortlist. Save fewer links with clearer purpose.
6. Will one more tab answer a new question?
If the answer is no, stop collecting and start comparing. More results do not help when the real problem is unclear criteria.
Keep, compare, or skip
Use a simple action for each link.
| Action | Use it when | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Keep | The link has clear photos, useful details, a sensible price, and a clear reason to revisit. | Save it with the product type and the reason it stands out. |
| Compare | The item looks promising but needs context against similar links in the same category. | Open two or three alternatives, then judge them with the same criteria. |
| Skip | The title is vague, photos are weak, sizing is unclear, or you only like it because it is cheap. | Remove it from the session and avoid reopening the same kind of weak link. |
Clothing
Check fit, measurements, fabric, color, collar, cuffs, stitching, and whether the photos show the garment on a real shape or only as a flat product.
Shoes
Check size notes, toe shape, side profile, sole details, stitching, materials, and whether the product looks consistent across multiple photos.
All categories
Start here when you are still deciding, but narrow down quickly. A broad browse should help you choose a lane, not become the whole session.
What to write down when you save a link
- The product type and why it fits your current search.
- The strongest reason to keep it, such as photos, price, size range, or unique detail.
- One concern to verify later, such as sizing, color, seller clarity, or shipping weight.
- The category you would compare it against.
What to remove from your shortlist
- Links that duplicate another saved item without being stronger.
- Products with weak photos and no useful supporting detail.
- Items you would not search for if they disappeared from the list.
- Finds that only look good because you have been browsing too long.
Search phrases that support this checklist
- LoveGoBuy QC photos when visual detail matters.
- CNFans QC photos, ACBuy QC photos, or Mulebuy QC searches when you want comparison proof.
- Product photos comparison when several links look similar.
- Size chart check before saving clothing or shoes.
- Shipping estimate checklist before a low price becomes the only reason to keep a link.
- Coupon search only after the link survives photo, sizing, seller, and product-purpose checks.
Once you are sure
Keep the useful links and close the rest.
A cleaner shortlist is better than a bigger one. Choose the product type first, compare the actual items, and stop when the next tab will not change your decision.
