Introduction
With 11 main categories spanning everything from shoes to home goods, the OopBuy spreadsheet can feel overwhelming at first. But here is the thing — the category structure is actually your best navigation tool. Each category has its own buying patterns, QC priorities, and common pitfalls. Understanding how each category works helps you move through the spreadsheet efficiently and find exactly what you need without wasting time scrolling through irrelevant listings.
Category Decision Flow
Use this simple decision flow to find your category in seconds.
- 1Is it footwear? → Shoes
- 2Is it a top with a hood or heavy knit? → Hoodies/Sweaters
- 3Is it a lightweight top without a hood? → T-Shirts
- 4Is it outerwear with zippers, buttons, or heavy lining? → Jackets
- 5Is it bottoms? → Pants/Shorts
- 6Is it something you wear on your head? → Headwear
- 7Is it a matching top-and-bottom outfit sold together? → Sets
- 8Is it underwear or undershirts? → Underwear/Underpants
- 9Is it a sports jersey or team uniform? → Jersey
- 10Is it bags, belts, socks, wallets, or phone cases? → Accessories
- 11None of the above? → Others
Using Multiple Categories for a Complete Haul
Most experienced OopBuy users build hauls across multiple categories. A typical haul might include a pair of shoes, two hoodies, three tees, and an accessory or two. Your spreadsheet makes it easy to mix categories — just group items by category, track QC separately for each, and combine shipping at the end. The key is not to overthink the category assignment. If an item could fit in two categories, pick the one that feels most natural and be consistent. The category system exists to help you browse, not to create rigid rules.