Notes for using a Litbuy spreadsheet well

How to use a Litbuy spreadsheet

Begin with one product type. A big mixed list feels convenient for the first minute, then it becomes noisy. If you want shoes, open shoes first. If you want bags, start with bags. The item type decides which details matter.

Before opening product pages, write down three filters: your budget range, the details you must see, and the flaws that would make you close the tab. This turns browsing into a review process instead of a collection of random maybes.

Each saved link should have a short reason attached: good QC photos, clear measurements, strong side profile, detailed seller notes, or a price that still works after shipping. If there is no reason, remove it.

For the longer version, read how to use the Litbuy spreadsheet.

How to compare batches

Batch names can help, but they are not proof by themselves. Compare visible differences: shape, material finish, stitching, hardware color, included accessories, size consistency, and whether the same flaw appears in several photo sets.

When the only difference is a vague label, treat it as unconfirmed. A useful note should say what changed, not just repeat what a seller wrote.

A better comparison note sounds like this: "Cleaner heel shape, better side profile, but insole measurement still missing." That kind of note helps you decide what to check next.

Sizing and measurements

Size tags are shortcuts, not measurements. For clothing and pants, check garment width, length, rise, inseam, sleeve length, and whether the silhouette is meant to fit relaxed, cropped, oversized, or narrow.

For shoes, compare insole length, known brand fit, toe shape, and whether reviewers mention going up or down. If measurements are missing, mark the link as incomplete before it reaches your shortlist.

The simplest habit is to measure an item you already own and use it as your reference. It makes size charts easier to judge and prevents you from trusting vague comments like "fits normal."

QC photo review

Good photo review starts with the whole item, then moves closer. First check proportions and color. Then inspect seams, logos, labels, hardware, surface marks, soles, straps, print edges, or electronics ports depending on the item.

Do not let one clean photo override five weak ones. If the seller avoids important angles, that absence belongs in the notes.

Ask for extra photos only when they answer a real question. Examples include insole measurement, side profile, back view, label close-up, zipper close-up, print edge, hardware color, or a photo in normal lighting.

Cost planning before you ship

The visible product price is not the full cost. Add domestic shipping, service fees, packaging choices, international shipping, possible exchange rate movement, and the cost of delays or returns.

Heavy shoes, boxed bags, jackets, and bulky packaging can change the value calculation quickly. Before you approve several items, estimate whether the final parcel still matches your original budget.

When to skip a link

Skip a link when the important evidence is missing and there is no easy way to verify it. Common examples are no measurements, unclear options, old notes, weak photos, uncertain seller status, or a price that only looks good before shipping.

Closing weak links is part of good browsing. The goal is not to save every possible find; it is to keep a shortlist you can trust later.