How to use

How to Use the Pikobuy Spreadsheet

Search by product name or ID, choose a category, compare prices and photos, then open the strongest product links. This step-by-step guide explains how to use the directory without scanning every item.

Reviewed July 17, 2026 ยท Steps match the current spreadsheet navigation.

Step by step

Browse by Intent First

Use the category or budget sections as the first filter. Shoes, hoodies, bags, and accessories need different checks, so it is usually better to browse one intent at a time instead of scanning every item in the spreadsheet at once.

After choosing a category, compare price ranges and photo notes. If an item has unclear photos, missing sizing, or no recent review context, treat it as a research lead rather than a final pick.

Practical checks

What to Review Before Saving a Find

For footwear, look for side profile, heel, outsole, and top-down photos. For apparel, check measurements, fabric texture, collar shape, sleeve length, and print placement. For bags and accessories, focus on hardware, zipper details, stitching, lining, and scale references.

The goal is not to collect the most links. Build a shortlist that is easy to compare, then confirm the current product details and availability before saving an item.

Search flow

Narrow the List With Useful Search Terms

Begin with a plain category query such as shoes, hoodies, bags, accessories, electronics, or budget finds. Then narrow by the type of information you need: price range, photo quality, sizing detail, or whether the item needs more review.

If a find looks interesting but lacks photo context, do not treat it as a final pick. Add it to a comparison list and check the QC guide for category-specific details before saving it permanently.

Shortlist method

Build a Shortlist Instead of Opening Everything

A spreadsheet becomes easier to use when you keep a small shortlist. Choose three to five items in the same category, compare the notes, then open the strongest product pages. This saves time and makes photo differences easier to notice.

Keep a clear reason for each shortlisted item: better photos, clearer sizing, a suitable price or more complete product details. That makes the final comparison faster.

Browse next

Start With a Popular Category

Open a focused product list after learning the browsing flow.

Should beginners start with categories or links?

Categories are easier. Start with one category, read the notes, and only open links after you know what details matter for that product type.

How many finds should users compare at once?

Three to five similar items is usually enough for a useful comparison. A larger list can hide important photo and sizing differences.

What if a product has no clear photos?

Keep it as a research lead or skip it until better photos are available. A strong spreadsheet should not make unclear items look finished.