What Product Links Are
Product links are URLs that point to individual product pages on the OrientDig platform. Each link leads to a specific product showing its photos, description, size options, pricing, and seller information. Researchers use product links to investigate individual products in detail after discovering them through spreadsheets or finds.
Product links are references, not guarantees. Links can become dead, redirected, or lead to products that no longer match the spreadsheet description. Always check each link independently before relying on it for research.
How to Compare Product Links with QC Photos
When you have a product link and QC photos for the same item, compare the listing page against the QC images. The listing page shows what the seller advertises. QC photos show what was actually received at the warehouse. Differences in color, stitching, logo placement, material texture, and packaging are common findings.
This comparison is most effective when done systematically. Open the listing in one browser window and QC photos in another. Compare the same angles and details across both sets of images. Note any discrepancies and evaluate whether they affect your satisfaction threshold.
How to Compare Links with Shipping Notes
Product links provide product information. Shipping notes provide context about delivery costs and logistics. Combining both types of information helps researchers calculate the total cost of obtaining a product. A product that looks like a great deal based on the link may become expensive after factoring in shipping weight and customs considerations.
Before finalizing product selections, review each product link alongside shipping notes. Estimate the weight of each item. Check whether the shipping line delivers to your destination. Calculate total cost including estimated shipping fees.
Why Links Change and How to Handle It
Product links change for many reasons. Sellers remove listings and create new ones. Platform URL structures get updated. Products sell out and new listings appear with different URLs. Links format changes are a normal part of the research ecosystem.
When you encounter a dead link, remove it from your active research list. When you find a redirect, verify the final destination matches the expected product. Regular link checking is part of responsible research. Expect some percentage of links in any spreadsheet or find collection to be outdated.
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External Category Resources
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