Shoes and sneakers
Check both sides, toe shape, heel, sole, stitching, size label, and any visible measurement.
Pre-save checklist
AllChinaBuy Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find
A seven-point check gives every saved row a reason. It also makes uncertain rows easy to remove.
The save rule
Keep a row only when it matches the item you want, shows the details needed for that category, includes usable fit information, and still makes sense after likely parcel weight is considered. You should be able to explain the reason in one sentence.
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
Strong shortlist candidate
Strong shortlist candidate
4–5
Research more
Research more
2–3
Weak row
Weak row
0–1
Remove for now
Remove for now
QC photos by category
Clothing
Look for front and back shape, seams, print or embroidery detail, fabric texture, and a clear measurement chart.
Bags and accessories
Inspect dimensions, closures, strap joins, hardware, lining, edges, and close-up material detail.
Good row example
A jacket row leads to the expected item, shows the front, back, lining, and zip, includes chest and length measurements, and gives enough information to compare price and likely parcel weight with two similar jackets.
Weak row example
A row says only “popular jacket,” uses one polished image, offers no measurement or fabric clue, and looks cheap only because the likely parcel weight has been ignored.
One-sentence save rule
If you cannot explain what matched, what evidence you saw, and what still needs checking, do not save the row yet.
What to do next
Return to category browsing, account for shipping weight, read the safety notes, or use the FAQ. When your shortlist is ready, browse AllChinaBuy finds on Findsindex ↗.
Match the exact item
Make sure the QC photos belong to your option
Match the product, color, size, quantity, and any visible item identifier before judging the photos. Then look for the details that matter for that category. A close visual match is not enough when the label, option, or product code points somewhere else.
A gallery or checking tool can organize images, but it cannot decide whether those images belong to the row you opened. Keep the destination page beside the photos while you review them.
Fit before labels
Compare measurements with something you own
First check that the chart applies to the exact product and option. Then note whether it uses body measurements or finished-product measurements. Measure a garment you already wear and compare like with like.
For shoes, check the seller’s units, foot-length method, insole notes, and any model-specific fit guidance. A conversion table is only useful when the original measuring method is clear.
Two review speeds
Triage quickly, then inspect deeply.
Use a 30-second pass to remove obvious mismatches: wrong category, dead or unexpected destination, no useful photos, missing measurements for a fit-sensitive item, or a price that refers to another option. Only candidates that survive should receive the full seven-point review. This keeps the checklist useful even when a sheet contains hundreds of rows.
Write a decision note
For each finalist, record the exact item and option, the two strongest pieces of evidence, the largest unresolved question, likely packed-weight range, and the next action. A clear note might say: “Correct jacket and size chart; lining photos are useful; packed weight still needs confirmation before comparing with option B.”
If the note is mostly assumptions, move the row back to research rather than treating it as shortlisted.