Independent spreadsheet field guide

Mulebuy Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find

Seven checks turn a vague “maybe” into a reasoned shortlist—or a quick removal.

By Updated Review method

Quick answer

Save a row only when you can explain its category, useful photos, fit information, comparative value, shipping-weight context, and the specific reason it belongs on your shortlist.

The seven-point checklist

  • □ The item belongs in the category I am browsing
  • □ Photos show the details that matter for this product type
  • □ Sizing, measurements, or fit notes are visible when needed
  • □ Price makes sense beside similar finds
  • □ Shipping weight does not ruin the value
  • □ The row is not just hype or a vague label
  • □ I can explain why I would save this find

Score your row

6–7Strong shortlist candidate

Still needs external checking; the row has enough substance to investigate.

4–5Research more

Name the missing evidence before opening more tabs.

2–3Weak row

The gaps outweigh the useful information.

0–1Remove for now

There is no clear basis for keeping it.

QC photos by category

Shoes

Side profiles, toe shape, heel, outsole, interior label, and a useful size reference.

Clothing

Front and back, seams, fabric texture, labels, cuffs, closure, and garment measurements.

Bags

Front, back, base, corners, handles, closure, interior, and scale or dimensions.

Accessories

Fastening, edge finish, joints, markings where relevant, dimensions, and included pieces.

Quality check photos should answer product-specific questions. A larger photo set is not automatically a better one.

Good row example

A Mulebuy hoodie row names the cut and color, shows front and back plus cuffs and inner fabric, includes garment measurements, preserves a source link, and marks packed weight as an estimate. The listed price is compared with similar hoodies rather than presented as a bargain by itself.

Weak row example

A row says “top quality,” shows one polished image, lists S–XL without measurements, and links through an unclear redirect. There is no weight clue and no explanation of what the price includes. It fails because the claims cannot be converted into checks.

One-sentence save rule

If you cannot say “I am saving this because…” and finish with a concrete, checkable reason, remove the row for now.

What to do next

Compare the remaining row with others in the same category. Estimate how shipping weight could affect the decision, review the red flags, and use the FAQ for terms you do not recognize.