The method
- Define the model or use required and essential criteria. Record exact reference, description, photographs and displayed seller identity for each listing.
- Connect each claim to available material: a readable photograph, precise description or response received. Mark an accessory “not specified” if absent from the text; do not assume inclusion or exclusion without clarification.
- Compare known prices including fees, delivery and scope differences. Prepare necessary questions about condition or terms before deciding.
Fictional worked example
In a fictional example, one device costs 80 units with a described accessory and another 70 without details. The sheet notes the price difference but retains “accessory to confirm”. It does not automatically treat the 70-unit offer as a better deal.
The record to keep
Keep listing address, date, features, visible material and questions. Separate seller statements from observations you could make yourself.
Your record, step by step
For your own situation, record the following information. Check a field when it is documented; missing information still needs verification. The boxes are a reminder within this page.
This checklist does not validate your project. No entries are sent or saved.
Completed fictional example: these values only explain the method. Adapt the rows to your circumstances and keep unknowns explicit.
| Element | Value or observation | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Offer A | €80 + €15 delivery | €95 before any other fees |
| Offer B | €90 with local collection | €90 + your travel cost |
| Condition | A: tested / B: operation unspecified | Request the same evidence of operation before comparing |
What this method can establish
The sheet is not a product test or fraud guarantee. Photographs and answers may not establish actual condition.
Supporting documentation
These references support the method. Each source shows its language and consultation date; an available directory record explains its purpose.
- DGCCRF — guide de l’acheteur en ligne FR ↗
Documentation consulted on
An editorial method, a fictional example and references for further reading.