hoobuystoreA plain-English glossary
What Shopping-Agent Spreadsheet Labels Mean
A single row may mention an agent, a marketplace source, QC photos and a weight estimate. Each label answers a different question.
A quick map of the labels
Read the row from left to right and give each label one job. This keeps a familiar platform name or a neat photo badge from carrying more weight than it should.
| Label | What it usually tells you | What to check next |
|---|---|---|
| Agent or platform | Which service is expected to open or handle the link | Use the current official domain and terms |
| Spreadsheet or sheet | A list or directory of saved links | Check when the row and destination were last updated |
| Taobao, Weidian, Yupoo or 1688 | Where the source page came from | Compare the item, images, options and seller details |
| QC | Photos taken after an item reached a warehouse | Look for the views and measurements that matter |
| Weight or shipping estimate | A planning number, often before final packing | Confirm what is included and check the current service |
An agent name is a destination, not a recommendation
Sheets sometimes circulate under more than one agent name, especially after a service changes or a link is reformatted. Before using a row, confirm that the destination belongs to the service you intended to use. A familiar name in a column is not proof that the sheet is official.
“Sheet” and “spreadsheet” mean the same thing here
Both usually describe a list of product links with short notes, images or prices. Some are carefully maintained; others are old copies. The name of the file matters less than whether the rows still open and match their descriptions.
Source labels: where the item page began
Yupoo
Usually a visual catalog. Look for a clear path from the gallery to the actual item or seller page.
Taobao
A marketplace listing. Check the selected size, color, price and seller information on the current page.
Weidian
Another marketplace source. Make sure the title and available options still agree with the spreadsheet row.
1688
Often wholesale-oriented. Pay extra attention to minimum quantity, variants and how the displayed price is calculated.
Photo, link and shipping labels
An “original link” should take you back to the source listing. A converted link may open the same item in another interface, but it still needs to be compared with the original. “QC” tells you where the photos came from; it does not tell you whether the stitching, size or materials are acceptable.
A weight figure may refer to the item alone, the item with its retail box, or a rough estimate. If the row does not say which, write “unknown” beside it. Tracking, refunds, account access and payment problems belong with the current service or payment provider because a spreadsheet cannot see a real order.
Dates and community posts
A recent year in a title is useful only when the links were actually checked. Open the destination and look for the current options, price and photos. Community posts can add context, but check when they were written and whether the writer has a reason to promote a particular service or item.
Unfamiliar names and misspellings
If a platform name looks unfamiliar or is spelled several ways, do not guess which site is intended. Find the official domain independently and compare it with the destination. A near-matching name is a reason to slow down, not a shortcut.
We do not list coupons, invitation codes, private groups or unsupported product claims. Those details do not help you work out whether a spreadsheet row is current and accurate.
Before you save a row
- Confirm the destination. Make sure the link opens the service and item you expected.
- Compare the source. Check the title, photos and available options against the row.
- Read the QC photos. Look for category-specific details, not just a high photo count.
- Label unknown numbers. Treat unexplained weight and price figures as estimates.
- Check the date yourself. A recent title is not enough if the underlying listing changed.