Strong shortlist candidate. Record what still needs external confirmation.
Seven checks, one reason
AgentsBen Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find
A shortlist should be small enough to explain. Tick only what the row and its visible evidence actually support; do not award points for details you hope will appear later.
Quick answer
Give the row one point for each clear check below. Six or seven points can justify a place on the shortlist. Four or five means more research. Three or fewer means the row is probably consuming attention without answering enough questions.
The seven-point check
Tick evidence, not assumptions
The checkboxes work locally in your browser and are not submitted or saved by agentsben.
Score your row
Use the result as a research signal
Research more. Identify the missing evidence before opening more links.
Weak row. Another candidate will probably make comparison easier.
Remove for now. The row is not doing enough useful work.
The score is an editorial sorting method, not a safety or quality guarantee.
QC photos need a question
What to inspect by category
A photo set is useful only when it can be connected to the right product and answers questions that matter for that category.
| Category | Useful QC photo coverage | Common gap |
|---|---|---|
| Shoes & sneakers | Both sides, toe, heel, sole, inside label or insole, plus a size or length reference | Only one side profile, no sizing context |
| Hoodies & shirts | Front and back, seams, cuffs, collar, print or embroidery, plus garment measurements | Folded item with no full silhouette |
| Jackets & outerwear | Exterior, lining, closures, pockets, sleeve and body measurements | No inside view or volume clue |
| Pants & shorts | Front, back, waistband, pockets, hem, waist/rise/inseam measurements | A size tag without measured dimensions |
| Bags | Front, sides, base, interior, hardware, closures, strap and scale reference | Only the styled front image |
| Watches & accessories | Front, side, fastening, surface close-ups, scale and included pieces | No dimensions or clasp view |
| Electronics | Labels, ports, plug, accessories, interface or model information where relevant | No compatibility or specification evidence |
Photos reduce uncertainty about visible details. They do not prove performance, authenticity, durability or the outcome of an order.
Two sample decisions
Good row and weak row
Good row example
A jacket row names the product type, shows front, back and lining, includes chest and length measurements, links to a matching source page and gives enough weight context to compare it with two similar rows.
Why it survives: “I saved it because the measured fit and inside construction are visible, and its likely shipping weight remains reasonable beside the alternatives.”
Weak row example
A bag row uses an excited title, shows one front image, gives no dimensions or interior photo and highlights a low price without packaging or weight context.
Why it does not: there is no clear reason to save it beyond the label and displayed price.
The save rule
One sentence is enough
Save a row only when you can name the evidence that earned its place and the remaining detail you will check next.
That sentence prevents vague rows from surviving simply because you already spent time on them. It also makes later comparisons easier: you can see whether a new candidate answers the same question better.
What to do next
Move to the unresolved question
Need better product context? Return to the category guide. Unsure whether weight changes the value? Read the shipping guide. Concerned about a vague external claim? Review the safety notes and FAQ.
