The five rookie traps we see most

Every one of these is covered in the sheet's row notes, but they deserve their own page — each trap comes with one fix.

1. 1

   Picking rows on price alone

   The cheapest row usually means blurry photos and stale notes.

   FixRead price and notes together — rows checked in the last two weeks go first.

2. 2

   Skipping the size notes

   China sizing runs small; your usual size is a lottery ticket.

   FixMeasure a piece you own against the row's flat-lay numbers.

3. 3

   Shipping items solo

   Paying the international base fee per order doubles your freight.

   FixUse the free storage window, then consolidate once.

4. 4

   Ignoring sensitive-goods rules

   Batteries and liquids on general lines bounce back at intake — a week lost.

   FixRows flagged 'sensitive' go on their dedicated channel — no exceptions.

5. 5

   Treating QC as a warranty

   QC is photo evidence, not a substitute for your judgement.

   FixBefore ordering, send the row's QC pointers to support and request those shots.

Falling once is fine; falling twice is a choice.