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Quick answer

Start with a relevant category, shortlist cards by title and preview image, then open each external listing to verify the exact option and current terms. A card helps you discover an item; it does not confirm quality, availability, final cost or eligibility with a particular shopping service.

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01 / Choose a route

Browse a category or use the homepage search

The homepage has dedicated directories for shoes, hoodies, T-shirts, jackets, pants, shorts, bags, hats, down jackets and perfume. Choose the item type first when you want to explore several listings. A category page stays on this directory, shows the matching catalog cards and offers more pages when the list is long.

The homepage search is a different route: entering a product name or brand opens a separate product search outside this directory. Use it when you already have a fairly specific term. If you want to compare several variants here, open the relevant category instead and keep your place while you inspect the cards.

A broad category is usually a better starting point than assuming the first similar thumbnail is your exact item. Narrow your shortlist by the pictured shape or style, title and any reference price shown before following a product link.

What to check

  • Choose the category that matches the item type.
  • Scan more than one card and, if useful, the next results page.
  • Keep the titles or links of two or three plausible listings for comparison.
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02 / Read the preview

Know what a product card actually tells you

Each card presents a catalog title and preview image. It shows a reference price in CNY when the record has one, sometimes as a range; otherwise it asks you to view the price. An approximate USD figure may appear as a convenience, not as a live checkout conversion. These are useful comparison fields, but none of them establishes the current offer.

A card may also show a QC count when the catalog record reports a positive photo count. This page does not display those underlying inspection photos. A higher count is not a quality score, and no count on a card does not prove that photos do or do not exist elsewhere.

Read the title and image together. If they seem to describe different colors, models or items, keep that uncertainty visible in your notes. A thumbnail cannot confirm fabric, fit, authenticity, live stock or the exact product option that will be offered after you click.

What to check

  • Match the title to what the image appears to show.
  • Treat CNY and approximate USD as references; check the live offer later.
  • If a QC count appears, seek the actual photos where available before drawing conclusions.
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03 / A worked example

Compare two sneaker cards without guessing

Suppose you are looking at two similar shoes in the Shoes directory. First note each card’s title, visible color and reference price if shown. Open each card in its own tab, then compare the full listing’s selected model, color, size options and current price. This is an example of a comparison method, not a claim about any particular shoe in the catalog.

Two nearly identical preview images do not establish that the sellers, variants or measurements are identical. Look for a size chart or measurements on the full listing if fit matters. If one listing omits the detail you need, mark it as unknown instead of treating the other card’s information as interchangeable.

Keep the exact URL and selected option for any candidate you may return to. That gives you a reliable point of comparison if titles, thumbnails or reference prices change later.

What to check

  • Compare the same type of item and intended variant.
  • Open both full listings to check details separately.
  • Keep a record of what is missing as well as what is shown.
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04 / Check the destination

Verify the listing you actually open

A card opens an external product page in a new tab. Check that the destination still describes the item you intended to inspect. Confirm the selected size, color or model, current price and any material or measurement information you need, where those details are available.

If the destination shows a different item, a changed option, a broken page or information that conflicts with the preview, do not use the card as proof. Try another listing or ask the seller or checkout service for the missing detail. If a specification is absent, this directory cannot fill it in.

The shopping service that takes an order sets the applicable checkout, delivery and after-sales terms. Finding a product under the iTaoBuy Spreadsheet search phrase does not mean that clicking its card places it in an iTaoBuy cart or makes an iTaoBuy policy apply to that external order.

What to check

  • Check the destination and exact product option.
  • Confirm the live price and any details that matter for your decision.
  • Identify which seller or service would actually take payment.
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05 / Make a decision

Check the full cost and terms before you pay

A reference card price is only one part of a possible order. Before paying, check the chosen option’s current price, service fees, delivery quote and any import charges relevant to your destination. Do not assume the approximate USD figure includes those amounts. The final total may depend on the checkout and shipping route you choose.

Read the delivery and return terms shown by the seller or service that will handle your order. For some items, especially fragrance, shipping eligibility may depend on the exact product, carrier and destination. A category listing alone does not establish that a route will accept it.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission recommends comparing product details and total costs, checking delivery and refund policies, and keeping purchase records. If you cannot confirm an important size, option, shipping method or return condition, treat that as an open question before ordering.

What to check

  • Check the full delivered cost, not only the card price.
  • Read the policy of the checkout you will actually use.
  • Save the exact listing and order details if you decide to purchase.
Common questions

Questions about getting started

Is this a Google Sheets file?

No. It is a browsable website for spreadsheet-style product finds. The product cards link to external listings.

Does the homepage search keep me in this directory?

No. Submitting a product name or brand opens a separate search. Category links keep you in this directory so you can compare its listing cards.

Is the price on a card the final amount I will pay?

No. A displayed CNY amount is a catalog reference and the USD figure is approximate. Some cards have no displayed price. Check the selected option and full delivered cost at the checkout you choose.

Can a QC count or preview photo confirm product quality?

No. This directory does not show the underlying QC photo set or inspect the product. Check any actual photos and product details available on the full listing or through the ordering service.

Can a card confirm that an item works with iTaoBuy?

No. The catalog data does not verify compatibility with any particular ordering service. Confirm eligibility with the service you choose.

What should I do if a card and the linked page disagree?

Use the live page to investigate the exact item, option and terms. If the mismatch remains unresolved, do not assume they refer to the same offer; compare another listing.