On a comparison surface, a category is useful when two rows in it can be weighed against each other. So each below states what a good listing looks like, the trap, what to inspect, and — importantly — what to confirm so that a comparison between two rows actually means something.
← Back to overviewSix categories, each with the single check that makes the comparison fair.
Good for: Size tag and outsole photographed; seller ratings consistent.
Confirm: That both rows you are comparing come from the same source and variant.
QC focus: Ask for the tag and the sole before the parcel closes.
Trap: Catalogue images at a figure no comparable row comes near.
Good for: Weight in GSM is stated, fleece backing photographed close.
Confirm: Fabric weight on both rows before comparing prices.
QC focus: Ask for the weight in grams and a look at the backing.
Trap: No weight figure, which makes two prices incomparable.
Good for: Lining, metalwork and padding are shown and written down.
Confirm: Packed dimensions, since freight changes which row is actually cheaper.
QC focus: Ask to see the lining and the metalwork up close.
Trap: Outer-only photography, plus bulky packing that hides the freight difference.
Good for: A full centimetre chart is provided alongside the row.
Confirm: Waist and inseam in centimetres on both rows.
QC focus: Compare tags against your own measurements.
Trap: Letter-only sizing on one row and a chart on the other — not comparable.
Good for: Composition stated, collar and hem photographed up close.
Confirm: Composition and weight, so the price gap is meaningful.
QC focus: Have the collar photographed at close range.
Trap: One distant frame at a low price, hiding the fabric entirely.
Good for: Materials are listed and the metalwork is photographed near.
Confirm: That both rows describe the same materials before comparing.
QC focus: Enlarge the stamps, clasps and stitching before you decide.
Trap: Where branding errors concentrate, making price comparison misleading.
Public material laid out so two agents can be compared. Prices and availability sit on the marketplaces.
