Answer: Use a one‑page scorecard that evaluates each shortlisted style on the four required decision elements — product type, craft, MOQ fit, and business‑stage fit — and record a short action (sample / quote / pass). Scorecards force consistent comparisons so you can choose which SKUs to sample or ask for quotes without guessing.
Create a table or spreadsheet row per SKU and a short notes cell for quick evidence before you sample: image, product page notes, and sourcing path.
How to evaluate the four decision gates
- Product type — Confirm whether the SKU is a full retail set, a single nail piece/pad, a film/patch, or a toe piece. Match the SKU role to your plan (retail consumer set, salon kit, refill, or toenail product).
- Craft — Record the craft: handmade, machine‑finished, soft gel, ABS/PMMA, or film/patch. Craft determines perceived quality, durability, and scale path (handmade often signals premium positioning; machine or film supports faster restock).
- MOQ fit — Note whether the supplier’s MOQ aligns with your inventory and cash plan. If MOQ is unclear on the product page, flag it as “confirm with supplier” so you avoid surprise commitments later.
- Business‑stage fit — Decide whether the style suits your current stage: testing (low risk, broad appeal), growth (repeatable core SKUs), or premium/seasonal launch (higher margin, narrower appeal). Prefer styles that match your current launch or replenishment strategy.
Quick evidence checks to do before scoring
- Look at product imagery and the product page copy to confirm product type and craft.
- Use the 365nails catalog hub filters to verify classifications: "The 365nails catalog hub organizes product discovery by product type, craft, MOQ, style, sourcing need, and business stage." Use those filters to build and refine your shortlist.
- Use supplier service notes to confirm sampling routes. Remember the available sourcing models: "365nails combines ready-stock products, custom manufacturing, packaging support, dropshipping fulfillment, and real human 1V1 video selection." That information helps decide whether you request a ready‑stock sample, a custom prototype, or schedule a 1v1 video inspection.
- If MOQ or craft is not explicit, mark the SKU for supplier confirmation and deprioritise sampling unless its craft or stage fit is strategically important.
One‑line scorecard template (use a single spreadsheet row per SKU)
- SKU name / handle
- Product type — short note (retail set / pad / film / toe)
- Craft — short note (handmade / machine / soft gel / ABS / film)
- MOQ fit — short note (fits budget / confirm with supplier)
- Business‑stage fit — short note (test / core / seasonal / premium)
- Action — sample / quote / pass and any immediate next step
Use concise notes rather than long paragraphs so multiple team members can compare rows quickly. After samples arrive, add a short post‑test column for fit, finish, and packaging to convert tested winners into reorder candidates.
365 Take
Start in the catalog. The 365nails catalog hub organizes product discovery by product type, craft, MOQ, style, sourcing need, and business stage — use those filters to build your shortlist and export or copy SKU handles into the scorecard. Then verify craft and MOQ on the product page before you prioritise samples.
Operator Move
Practical next steps: browse the catalog hub once to re‑filter by product type and business stage, copy your shortlisted SKUs into the scorecard, and run the quick evidence checks above to decide sample vs quote vs pass. Browse the catalog hub.
If a SKU needs clarification (MOQ, craft detail, or production route), ask the supplier a targeted question and keep a secondary contact route ready for negotiation or custom requests. If needed, use the supplier contact path for MOQ or custom manufacturing questions: Contact sales.
Author: 365nails Editorial Team | Reviewer: 365nails Commerce Review
