Start with the guide you need

Each guide answers a different question in the buying process. Begin with the spreadsheet workflow if this is your first order, then use the specialist pages when you reach pricing, warehouse review, packaging or shipping decisions.

Beginner workflow

How to use the spreadsheet

Move from product discovery to a clean order and organized record.

 Warehouse review

QC photo checklist

Confirm identity, measurements, condition and construction.

 Parcel planning

International shipping guide

Understand chargeable weight, packaging, routes and tracking.

Use the guides as one connected workflow

Budget planning

Fees and total cost

Estimate product, service, domestic delivery and international shipping costs.

Warehouse process

Warehouse and storage

Understand arrival, inspection, storage time and parcel submission.

Shipping calculation

Volumetric weight

Learn why parcel dimensions can matter more than scale weight.

Stage Decision to make Guide to use
1. Discovery Choose a category and open the current source listing. Browse product category guides
2. Shortlist Compare options, measurements, seller clues and total risk. Use the spreadsheet workflow
3. Warehouse Confirm identity, condition, construction and fit evidence. Follow the QC photo checklist
4. Parcel Choose packaging and compare compatible routes. Plan international shipping

A repeatable process beats guesswork

Product-discovery links are only the starting point. A useful workflow keeps the listing reference, selected option, measurements, warehouse photos and parcel details connected. These guides explain what to record and when to pause for a check.

Before payment, calculate more than the displayed product price. After warehouse arrival, compare the item against the saved option and use measurable evidence for fit-sensitive purchases. Before parcel submission, compare actual weight with volumetric weight and check which packaging changes are available. These are separate decisions, so every guide has a distinct purpose.

Keep one simple record: save the source URL, selected size or variation, seller image, warehouse measurements and final parcel details together. If something changes, you can compare evidence instead of relying on memory.

Match the advice to the product

For product-specific considerations, browse the PonyBuy spreadsheet categories. The sneaker guide focuses on sizing and pair symmetry, the hoodie guide covers garment measurements and fabric, and the accessories guide explains dimensions, hardware and protective packaging.