A transparent look at our curation process. Learn how products make it into the spreadsheet, how we verify links, and how community feedback shapes our rankings.
5,878 products. 11 categories. Every single entry has been manually verified for link validity, image accuracy, and community feedback score.
The Submission Pipeline
Our community submits finds through Telegram, Discord, and direct email. Each submission must include: a working Weidian or Taobao link, at least one clear product image, the approximate price in CNY, and the submitter's size/fit note. Submissions without all four elements are auto-rejected.
Community Submit
Via Telegram bot
Link Verification
Auto + manual check
Image Matching
AI + human review
Live Entry
Added to database
Verification Technology Stack
We use a three-layer verification system. Layer 1 is automated: bots check if the link resolves, if images load, and if the price falls within expected ranges. Layer 2 is AI-assisted: image comparison algorithms check if the listing photos match known retail reference images. Layer 3 is human curation: our editorial team reviews every entry before it goes live, checking for obvious bait-and-switch red flags.
The Sorting Algorithm
Products on our site are not listed randomly. We use a composite score: 40% community upvote count, 30% QC pass rate from linked reviews, 20% price competitiveness within the category, and 10% editorial freshness (newer items get a slight boost). This ensures that the top products are genuinely the best community-validated finds, not just the ones with the best marketing photos.
Community Feedback Loop
Every product page links to a feedback form. Buyers can submit fit notes, QC results, and batch updates. When 10+ community members report that a previously good batch has declined in quality, we flag the entry and update our recommendation. This feedback loop is what separates a static directory from a living, breathing resource.
By The Numbers
5,878
Products Listed
94%
Link Uptime
11
Categories
Daily
Update Frequency
Summary
The ACBuy Spreadsheet is not a dumping ground of random links. It is a curated, verified, and community-validated directory. Every entry has been through quality control before it reaches your screen. If you find a broken link or outdated batch, report it and help us maintain the standard.