What the Spreadsheet Actually Is
The HooBuy spreadsheet is a buyer decision tool, not a store catalog. It organizes items by category, batch, and quality tier so you can compare options before entering the full catalog. In 2026, the spreadsheet contains thousands of items across 11 major categories. Each row represents an item or batch. The columns include item name, batch code, quality notes, sizing information, and recommended QC points. The most important thing to understand is that you do not buy from the spreadsheet. You use the spreadsheet to decide what to look for, then you open the full catalog to find the exact item and place your order. This two-step process is what separates informed buyers from disappointed ones. The spreadsheet is your research layer. The catalog is your purchase layer. Understanding this distinction is the first step to using the tool correctly.
Navigating by Category
The spreadsheet is organized into tabs or sections by category. The main categories are shoes, hoodies and sweaters, t-shirts, jackets, pants and shorts, headwear, sets, underwear, jerseys, accessories, and others. Each category section has its own structure. Shoes, for example, include batch codes, factory references, and known flaw lists. Hoodies include fabric weight, blank quality, and print method details. T-shirts include collar construction, print opacity, and sizing notes. When you first open the spreadsheet, start with the category you are most interested in. Read the header row carefully. It explains what each column means. Some columns are self-explanatory, like item name. Others are specialized, like batch tier or factory code. Take a few minutes to understand the column headers before scrolling through rows. This prevents confusion later.
Filtering and Searching
The most powerful feature of the spreadsheet is filtering. You can filter by category, batch tier, price range, or specific keywords. If you want to see only top-tier batches, use the quality filter. If you want to find items under a certain price, use the price filter. If you are looking for a specific item name, use the search box. In 2026, the search function is fast and accurate. A common workflow is: search for the item you want, filter by quality tier, then read the batch notes for the remaining options. This narrows 50 rows down to 3-4 relevant options in under a minute. The HooBuy spreadsheet also supports sorting. You can sort by price, quality, or recent updates. Sorting by recent updates is useful for finding newly added batches or items that have changed quality status.
Reading Batch Notes and Comparing Options
Batch notes are the most important column in the spreadsheet. They contain information about quality, known flaws, sizing quirks, and material differences. A typical batch note might say: 'Top tier. Accurate shape. Suede is slightly darker than retail. Size up 0.5 for wide feet.' This single sentence tells you four things: the quality tier, the main accuracy level, a specific flaw, and a sizing recommendation. When comparing two batches, read the notes side by side. One might be more accurate but more expensive. Another might be cheaper with a minor flaw you do not care about. The spreadsheet helps you make this trade-off consciously. Without the notes, you are guessing. With the notes, you are deciding. The difference is enormous.
From Spreadsheet to Catalog to Order
Once you have used the spreadsheet to identify the batch and item you want, the next step is the full catalog. The category pages on this site have direct links to the full catalog by category. Open the catalog, use the search or category filter, and find the item that matches your spreadsheet research. Verify that the batch code matches. Verify that the price is in the expected range. Add the item to your cart, select your shipping method, and complete the order. After ordering, the item ships to the warehouse. The agent takes QC photos. You review the photos against the checklist from the spreadsheet category guide. If everything looks right, you approve shipment. If something is wrong, you request a return. This is the full workflow, and the spreadsheet is the critical first step that makes everything else smoother.