OopBuy: Creating Your Custom Tracking Spreadsheet
For frequent OopBuy shoppers, a personalized spreadsheet is essential for managing orders, tracking quality control (QC), and evaluating sellers. A well-organized private sheet saves time, money, and frustration. Here’s how to build your own.
Step 1: Copy & Set Up Your Base Template
Start by creating a new spreadsheet in your preferred software (like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel).
- Title Your Sheet:
- Establish Core Columns:
Order DateItem Name/LinkSeller/Store NamePrice (¥/$)Shipping CostStatus - Establish Core Columns:
Step 2: Format for Efficiency and Clarity
Good formatting turns raw data into actionable information.
- Freeze the Header Row:
- Use Data Validation for Status:Status
- Apply Conditional Formatting:
- “QC Pending”
- “QC Passed”
- “Item Rejected”
- Use Data Validation for Status:Status
Step 3: Customize for QC Results & Seller Ratings
This is where your spreadsheet becomes a powerful decision-making tool.
- Add QC-Specific Columns:
QC Photos LinkQC NotesQC Decision
- Create a Seller Rating System:
- Add columns like
Seller Communication (1-5),Shipping Speed (1-5), andAccuracy (1-5). - Use an
AVERAGETotal Seller Score. - Add a
Seller Notes
- Add columns like
Pro-Tips for Advanced Customization
Link Directly to Items:
Hyperlink the item name to its original product page for easy reordering or reference.
Track Timeline:
Add Date Ordered, Date QC Received, and Date In Hand
Create a Dashboard:
On a separate sheet, use formulas to summarize key stats: total orders, average seller rating, most-used sellers, and monthly spending.
Conclusion
Your custom OopBuy spreadsheet is more than a log; it's a personal database that enhances your shopping experience. By meticulously recording QC results and seller ratings, you build valuable knowledge that informs future purchases, helps you avoid problematic sellers, and ultimately ensures you get the best possible value for your money. Start simple, and gradually expand your sheet's functionality as your needs grow.
Happy (and organized) shopping!