Online listings are written to sell, not to inform. These checks take a couple of minutes each and prevent most regrets.
Look for numbers, not adjectives
Premium, high-quality and advanced carry no information. Look for measurable claims: capacity in litres, battery life in hours, range in metres, certification names, weight in kilograms.
Check whether the image is a stock photo
Identical photos appearing across many sellers usually mean a generic product with no supplier accountability. Some genuine manufacturers do share official imagery, so treat this as a signal rather than proof.
Verify certifications rather than reading the badge
Photos of certification marks are easy to copy. If a claim matters to you (radio equipment, food contact, electrical safety), ask for the certificate number or check the issuing body’s register.
Read the low-star reviews first
Five-star reviews tell you what the product does when it works. One and two-star reviews tell you how it fails, how often, and whether support responds. Recurring identical complaints are the most useful signal in the entire listing.
Confirm what is in the box
Accessories shown in photos are sometimes sold separately. Read the package contents line, not the pictures.
Check the returns and warranty terms before buying
Return window, who pays return shipping, and whether the warranty is honoured locally matter more than a small price difference, especially for electronics.
Be careful with spec sheets copied across languages
Translations occasionally invert meanings. If a specification is critical, look for the original manufacturer documentation.
Why we defer prices
We do not show a price until it has been verified against a live merchant listing. An unverified number is worse than no number.
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