OrientDig Haul Guide 2026
Plan OrientDig haul research using spreadsheet rows, category links, QC photo references, shipping weight notes, and link safety checks. A haul is a group of products shipped together in one consolidated parcel.
What Is an OrientDig Haul?
An OrientDig haul is a collection of products that a researcher ships together as one consolidated parcel. Instead of shipping each item individually, the researcher groups multiple products into a single shipment. Hauls help reduce per-item shipping costs because the total shipping fee is divided across multiple products.
Hauls can include products from multiple categories. A typical haul might include a pair of shoes, two hoodies, three t-shirts, and an accessory. The variety of products in a haul depends on the researcher's interests and budget. Some hauls focus on a single category while others span multiple categories.
Haul planning is a research process. Before building a haul, researchers review spreadsheet rows, check product links, compare QC photos, estimate shipping weights, and calculate total costs. Good haul planning reduces the risk of unexpected issues during shipping and delivery.
Category Planning
Start haul planning by deciding which product categories interest you. Some researchers prefer focused hauls with products from one or two categories. Others prefer mixed hauls with a variety of product types. Category planning helps narrow down spreadsheet sections to focus on.
Consider how different categories affect shipping weight and volume. Shoes add significant weight and box volume. T-shirts add less weight but still take up space. Heavy jackets may push a parcel into a higher weight tier. Balance categories to manage total shipping cost.
Spreadsheet Rows and Product Grouping
Use spreadsheet rows to build a shortlist of potential haul products. Browse each category section and note the product links, descriptions, and any available QC references. Group similar products together for easier comparison. For example, list all shoe references together and all hoodie references together.
Narrow the shortlist by checking link availability and comparing product details. Remove products with dead links, poor descriptions, or missing information. The goal is to end up with a manageable number of promising product references to investigate further.
QC Photo Review Before Parcel Submission
After products arrive at the OrientDig warehouse, review the QC photos for each item before submitting the parcel for shipping. This is a critical step. QC photos reveal the actual product condition, color, size, and quality. Products that look good in listing photos may look different in QC photos.
If QC photos reveal significant issues with a product, you have the option to not include that product in your haul. Some platforms offer return or exchange options for products that significantly differ from their listing. Check platform policies before making decisions based on QC photos.
Shipping Weight Considerations
The total weight of a haul directly affects shipping cost. Each product adds actual weight, and the combined packaging adds volumetric weight. Estimate the total shipping weight before finalizing a haul. If the estimated cost is too high, remove heavier products or split the haul into multiple shipments.
Shipping lines have weight tiers. A parcel that is just over a weight threshold may cost significantly more than a parcel just under the threshold. If your haul is close to a weight tier boundary, consider removing one product or choosing lighter alternatives to stay in the lower tier.
Haul Links Are Research References Only
Every product link in a haul is a research reference, not a guarantee. Product availability, prices, seller quality, and link functionality can all change. A well-planned haul reduces research risk but does not eliminate it. Researchers should independently verify every product, review all QC photos, and understand shipping terms before finalizing any shipment.