What makes one Oopbuy spreadsheet better than another?

Five things: how many of its links still resolve, whether it covers categories evenly instead of one brand, whether prices are refreshed, whether it tells you what to check on QC, and whether it explains how items were chosen. A long list of dead links is worse than a short list that works.

Is a bigger spreadsheet automatically better?

No. Past a few hundred entries, most people filter rather than browse, so link health and category balance matter more than raw count. A 500-row sheet with 40% dead links is less useful than an 80-row sheet that resolves.

Are paid spreadsheets worth it?

Rarely. The underlying links are public marketplace URLs; what you are paying for is curation and upkeep. Judge that on evidence — update dates, whether dead links are removed, and whether the site explains its method — rather than on a paywall.

How does this index compare?

We publish 80 finds across 8 categories, re-check links continuously, run a monthly full review, and document the selection criteria and agent scoring on our methodology page. We also state clearly that we are an index, not a store.

Best Oopbuy spreadsheet in 2026 — what actually matters

“Best” is a slippery word for a link index, because every spreadsheet draws on the same public marketplaces. What separates a useful one from a frustrating one is upkeep and honesty. Here are the five tests we hold ourselves to, and the state of our own index against each. Updated 2026-09-22.

Test 1 — Do the links still resolve?

Weidian listings end without notice. A spreadsheet that was accurate six months ago can be a graveyard today, and every dead link costs you a full agent round-trip to discover. Our rule is simple: a link that no longer resolves to a live listing is removed rather than left in place. Links are re-checked continuously, and the whole index gets a full pass monthly.

Test 2 — Is the category balance real?

Many sheets are effectively one seller's catalogue with a few other rows bolted on. Ours spans 8 categories — from shoes and outerwear to accessories and headwear — and we cap how much any single brand can contribute so the index stays a shortlist rather than an advert.

Test 3 — Are the prices honest about being references?

A price on a spreadsheet is a snapshot, never a quote. Listings have variants with different prices, and sellers run promotions constantly. We show both CNY and USD, mark every figure as a reference, and link to the live listing so you can check the current number in one click. Any sheet that presents stale prices as fixed is setting you up for a surprise at checkout.

Test 4 — Does it tell you what to check?

A link without QC guidance is half a product. Each find here opens a page with the specific things worth inspecting for that category — sole glue on sneakers, fill weight on puffers, hardware engraving on bags — plus the general 12-point QC checklist. That context is what turns a link list into something you can actually buy from with confidence.

Test 5 — Is the update cadence stated?

“Updated daily” means nothing without a date you can verify. Every page here carries a last-reviewed date, the agent comparison publishes its scoring weights, and the methodology page explains where each type of data comes from and how often it is refreshed.

What our index contains

product links, each with its own page

categories with written buying notes

agents scored on six weighted factors

guides covering cost, QC and customs

What we deliberately do not do

We do not claim to be a store, an agent or an authenticity service.
We do not hide affiliate links — referrer parameters are disclosed on every page.
We do not invent ratings. Agent scores are a published weighted formula, and unverified fees are flagged.
We do not charge for access. Every link, guide and calculator is free and requires no account.

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