Give one point for every check the row passes. A strong shortlist candidate scores six or seven. Four or five means research more. Three or fewer means the row is too weak to keep for now.

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

6–7 pointsStrong shortlist candidate. Keep the row and note what evidence made it useful.
4–5 pointsResearch more. Name the missing details before opening more pages.
2–3 pointsWeak row. Keep it only if a specific source check could quickly resolve the gap.
0–1 pointRemove for now. A vague lead should not take time from clearer options.

How to read QC photos by category

Every useful photo should answer a question. Look for construction, dimensions, labels, or finishes that help you judge the exact item—not a second copy of the same promotional angle.

Shoes and clothing

For shoes, look for side, heel, toe, sole, and label views plus usable size information. For hoodies, shirts, jackets, pants, or shorts, look for measurements, fabric texture, seams, cuffs, closures, and full front and back views.

Bags, watches, and accessories

For bags, inspect structure, lining, hardware, straps, edges, and dimensions. For watches and small accessories, look for scale, close-ups, fastening, surface finish, and a description that matches the photographed variant.

Good row example

A hoodie row sits in the correct category, includes front, back, cuff, hood, and print photos, shows chest and length measurements, links to a matching source page, and has two similar rows for price context. The estimated material and packaging weight is acceptable for the buyer’s plan.

Why it stays: the row provides evidence across fit, appearance, source relevance, comparison, and parcel impact.

Weak row example

A “popular hoodie” row has one front image, no size chart, no material note, a source page with different variants, and an unusually low price that cannot be explained. The row says nothing about likely weight.

Why it goes: popularity and price cannot replace the missing fit, detail, and source information.

The one-sentence save rule

Save the row only if you can finish this sentence: “This is worth another look because the category fits, the evidence shows ___, and it compares well with ___.”

What to do next

For a strong candidate, review the shipping-weight guide and buyer safety notes. If the category criteria are still unclear, return to the category guide. For direct questions about links, QC photos, or platform support, use the FAQ.

What the score means

The seven-point score is a consistency tool created for this guide. It is not a safety score, authenticity check, seller rating, product review, or substitute for current platform terms. A high score only means the row answers more of the checklist questions.