Step 1: Choose Your Platform
Any spreadsheet software will work. Google Sheets
Open your chosen application and create a new, blank spreadsheet.
Planning a large purchase or keeping track of multiple items from different online stores can quickly become overwhelming. How do you track prices, sizes, colors, and links without losing your mind? The answer is a personalized, private spreadsheet. By creating your own clone of the popular OopBuy Spreadsheet template, you can bring order to the chaos and make future reorders a breeze.
While community-driven shared sheets are great for discovery, a private spreadsheet offers distinct advantages for planning your personal hauls:
Any spreadsheet software will work. Google Sheets
Open your chosen application and create a new, blank spreadsheet.
These columns form the backbone of your haul planner. Start by creating these headers in the first row:
| Column Header | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | The name of the item. | Wool Circle Skirt |
| Store/Brand | Where the item is from. | Brandy Melville |
| Category | The type of product (more on this later). | Bottoms |
| Color/Size | Specific variant details. | Brown, Medium |
| Price | Cost of a single item. | $35.00 |
| Link | Direct URL to the product page. | https://example.com/skirt |
| Notes | Thoughts, fit reviews, fabric content, etc. | Runs large, size down. |
| Status | Track progress (e.g., Considering, Ordered, Received). | Ordered |
This is the most powerful step. A well-organized Category
For non-fashion hauls, you might use categories like: Electronics, Home Decor, Kitchen, Stationery, Fitness.
Pro Tip:
Once your basic sheet is running, consider these upgrades:
By investing a small amount of time to create your private OopBuy spreadsheet, you transform haul planning from a stressful scattershot into a structured, efficient process. Not only will you keep your current purchases organized, but you'll also build a valuable personal database of products you love, making it incredibly easy to find and reorder them in the future. Happy planning!