Still verify the live external details.
A pre-save routine
Mulebuy Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find
Seven checks turn an appealing row into a decision you can defend—or a row you can remove.
Start here
Score the row before you save it. Give one point for each check you can answer clearly. A missing answer is not automatically a failure, but it is a reason to research instead of rushing ahead.
The seven-point checklist
Score your row
Write down exactly what is missing.
Keep only if the missing evidence is easy to find.
The label is doing more work than the evidence.
QC photos change by category
Shoes
Look for both sides, toe, heel, outsole, size label, and measurements where available.
Clothing
Front and back matter, but garment measurements, seams, fabric, and print detail often decide more.
Bags
Check shape, dimensions, handles, closures, hardware, interior, and base.
Small accessories
Scale is easy to misread. Look for exact dimensions and useful close-ups.
“Jacket — front/back detail, size chart, 1.2 kg estimate”
You can compare fit evidence, construction views, and a stated weight estimate.
“Top quality jacket — hot pick”
No measurements, relevant photos, source clue, weight, or reason to prefer it.
One-sentence save rule
Save a find only when you can finish: “I kept this row because…” with a concrete category, photo, sizing, price-context, source, or weight reason.
A size chart is useful only when the measurements make sense
Check which size system is shown, how the measurements were taken, and whether the chart belongs to the live variant. For shoes, compare the label with insole or foot-length guidance instead of relying on a simple size conversion.
What to do next
Open the matching category if you need a better comparison, read the weight guide if packed size is the unknown, or review buyer safety notes before continuing. The FAQ covers common support and trust questions.
Before saving the row
Make it earn a place
Keep the item only when you can explain what is known, what is missing, and why it belongs ahead of the alternatives.