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, but still not verified.
Research further before keeping it.
Weak evidence; several important gaps remain.
Remove for now and use a clearer lead.
Do not award a point because the page looks polished or the result appears high in a catalog.
Strong example
Eight-point shortlist candidate
The category is correct, the album shows relevant angles, watermarks are consistent, measurements are visible, the price has comparison context, weight is noted, the raw source matches, and the reason for saving is clear. QC photos are not available, so that point remains unchecked.
Weak example
Three-point result
The item fits the category and has several photos, but important angles are missing. Contact information changes, sizing and weight are absent, the source link points to a different option, and the price has no context. The only other point is a clear note explaining why it needs more research.
One-sentence save rule
Save only what you can explain
“I am keeping this result because the category, visible details, sizing, source link, and comparison context align; these specific questions remain.”
What to do next
Compare album and QC photos, review shipping-weight context, and remove results with unresolved seller or link red flags. If the score depends on assumptions, lower it.
