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Kakobuy: How to Update Seller Data in Your Spreadsheet

2026-01-22

Seller ratings and information evolve. Keep your Kakobuy sourcing spreadsheet accurate and aligned with the latest community data.

Your Kakobuy spreadsheet is a dynamic tool for informed purchasing decisions. To maintain its effectiveness, periodic updates are essential. This tutorial walks you through refreshing seller data, importing new information, and ensuring your list reflects current seller performance.

Before You Begin

  • Ensure you have edit access
  • Locate the source file or link
  • Make a backup copy

Step-by-Step Update Process

Step 1: Refresh Existing Seller Ratings

For existing sellers in your list, you can update their scores and feedback counts.

  1. Identify the columns containing Seller Rating, Recent Feedback, and Last Updated.
  2. If your sheet uses dynamic formulas (like IMPORTDATAIMPORTHTML), these may refresh automatically. If not, you may need to manually trigger a recalculation.
  3. For manual sheets, cross-reference seller usernames with the latest community data and enter the new values.

Step 2: Import a New Community Data Sheet

When a completely new dataset is released, you can merge it with your existing spreadsheet.

  1. Download
  2. Open your master Kakobuy spreadsheet.
  3. Create a new tab or sheet
  4. Use File > Import
  5. Ensure the data is parsed correctly, with headers aligned.

Step 3: Align and Synchronize Data

This crucial step merges fresh data with your customized notes and columns.

  1. In your main Seller ListVLOOKUPXLOOKUP
  2. The formula syntax will resemble: =XLOOKUP(A2, 'Raw Data'!A:A, 'Raw Data'!C:C, "Not Found"), where A2
  3. Copy this formula down your entire rating column to update all sellers.
  4. Review any "Not Found" results. These may be new sellers you might want to add, or they indicate a username change.

Step 4: Add New Sellers & Remove Inactive Ones

Maintain a relevant and comprehensive list.

  • To Add New Sellers:
  • To Flag Inactive Sellers:"Status". Mark sellers with drastically lowered ratings or no recent data as "Inactive" or "Under Review."

Step 5: Data Hygiene & Final Review

Complete the update with these finishing touches.

  1. Update the "Last Updated" date
  2. Sort or filter
  3. Check for errors
  4. Hide or delete

Maintaining Your Advantage

By regularly updating your Kakobuy spreadsheet, you ensure your sourcing decisions are based on the most current seller reputation data. This proactive maintenance minimizes risk and helps you continue to identify the most reliable partners in the marketplace. Keep your data fresh and your sourcing sharp!