Look beyond the side profile.
Check the sole, toe shape, heel, stitching, size notes and packed weight. A neat hero photo cannot answer all six.
Findsindex product directory
Browse by category
Pick the item type first. It is easier to compare products when shoes, tops, bags and small accessories are not mixed together.
Practical reading
Answer one question before opening more links.
Open the guide that matches what is slowing you down: the row, photos, size chart or source link.
Row check · 5 min
Check a spreadsheet row in five minutes
Look at the product type, option, useful photos, measurements, source page and likely weight.
Use the six checks → QC photos · 8 minRead QC photos by product type
Find the angle that can answer your question instead of treating a high photo count as proof.
Read the photo guide → Sizing · 9 minCompare a size chart with clothing you own
Match units, measuring method and intended fit before choosing a label.
Read the sizing guide →Start here
An OOTDBuy spreadsheet is useful when it helps you move from a broad list of links to a smaller shortlist. Start with the category, check photos, sizing, price context and shipping weight, then continue only with rows that still make sense.
One comparison frame
Why begin with a category?
A broad OOTDBuy sheet can mix footwear, clothing, bags and electronics. That makes the first attractive row look better than it is. Similar products give you a fairer comparison.
Measurements beat the size letter.
Chest, length, shoulder and sleeve data matter more than a familiar S, M or L label when the chart uses a different cut.
Scale and hardware need context.
Look for dimensions, interior views, closure details and material notes. Isolated close-ups can make an item hard to judge.
A three-step edit
How to use this site.
The goal is not to open more links. It is to explain why a smaller number deserve attention.
Pick the category first
Choose one product type so every row is judged against the same practical needs.
Compare similar finds
Open a few relevant rows and compare their photos, measurements, price context and source clarity.
Save only with a reason
Keep the row you can explain. Remove the one that depends on a vague label or excitement alone.
The save test
What makes a row worth saving?
A useful row gives you clear photos, measurements or source details to compare instead of asking you to trust hype.
Check a row with the checklist- The category is clear and relevant.
- Photos show the details that matter for that product type.
- Sizing or measurements are visible when needed.
- Price is considered beside similar finds, not alone.
- Shipping weight is part of the value decision.
- Source clues match the page and intended item.
- You can state a reason to save it beyond popularity.
Search ideas
Search for one unanswered question.
Try an OOTDBuy category first. Add Yupoo, Taobao, Weidian or 1688 only when the source matters, or add QC photos, sizing or shipping weight when that is the missing detail.
Useful before you click out
Build a clearer browsing path.
Each page answers a different question. Use the one that matches the reason you are hesitating.
Main guideRead a row, understand its link and keep comparisons together.Open guide →
CategoriesMatch photo, sizing and weight checks to the product type.Choose a category →
Search ideasFind a product with fewer, more useful words.Shape a search →
Move a saved findPreserve the original source when switching from another agent spreadsheet.Use migration guide →
ChecklistCheck the important details before a row enters your shortlist.Use seven checks →
Shipping weightUnderstand why a low item price may not settle the decision.Review weight →
Buyer safetySpot vague photos, mismatched links and unsupported claims.Read safety notes →
FAQGet direct answers on QC, source links, login, support and safety.Read answers →
About this guideSee what OOTD-Buy is, what it checks and what it cannot verify.About OOTD-Buy →
Your next move
Keep the shortlist small enough to inspect.
If you already know the category, open the matching Findsindex page. If you are still unsure, read the checklist first and remove rows that cannot answer basic questions.