Four rules behind the score
Visible evidence only
Use the current row and destination as shown. Memory, reputation and assumptions do not earn points.
Full weight or zero
A check either passes or stays missing. Orient Score does not invent partial precision.
One row at a time
The score describes one find. It should not be copied to another seller, listing, color or size automatically.
Recalculate when details change
Photos, sizing, prices, links and packed-weight information can change the result.
The seven checks and their weights
The largest weights go to evidence that can answer several product questions at once. The total is exactly 100 points.
| Check | Weight | Full credit when | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category is clear | 10 | The label and destination describe the same product type. | Without a stable category, the rest of the comparison has no fair baseline. |
| QC photos do real work | 20 | Useful angles show category-specific construction, scale or condition clues. | Photos can answer several visible-detail questions at once. |
| Fit has evidence | 20 | Measurements, a size chart or item-specific fit notes support the size label. | A generic size name alone is weak evidence for usability. |
| Source matches the row | 15 | The current destination still describes the item being scored. | An outdated or mismatched link makes every downstream check less reliable. |
| Price has context | 10 | The price is compared with similar finds and visible inclusions. | Price alone does not prove quality, value or completeness. |
| Shipping weight is considered | 10 | Item weight, packaging and volume are acknowledged as estimates. | Packed cost can change the apparent value of bulky items. |
| Save reason survives hype | 15 | The reason names visible evidence and the uncertainty that remains. | A defensible reason helps separate useful rows from familiar labels or popularity. |
| Total | 100 | No multiplier, popularity bonus or hidden adjustment is applied. | |
How the calculation works
- Start every row at 0.
- Review the current row and its current destination.
- Add the full weight for each visibly supported check.
- Leave unsupported or uncertain checks at zero.
- Add the seven results. No multiplier or hidden adjustment is used.
75-point row
Category 10 + QC 20 + fit 20 + source 15 + price 10 = 75. Weight and save rationale remain unchecked.
Estimated partial credit
Do not award 8 of 20 because photos “look fairly good.” Either the useful evidence is present or it stays missing.
What the score bands mean
Strong shortlist candidate
Most major evidence questions have visible answers. Recheck current external details before continuing.
Worth a closer look
The row has a defensible base, but named gaps still need attention.
More evidence needed
Some signals help, but targeted checking is required before saving.
Too many gaps
The row currently creates more uncertainty than useful comparison.
What Orient Score does not prove
Orient Score is a research aid, not verification. Even a 100-point row can contain errors or lead to changed external information.
- It does not verify a product, seller, brand claim or authenticity.
- It does not guarantee fit, construction, condition or final appearance.
- It does not predict order, payment, refund, customs or delivery outcomes.
- It does not replace current official policies or platform support.
- It does not make an external price or shipping estimate final.
Privacy and copied results
The homepage scorer runs in the browser. Checkbox selections are not submitted to OrientDigIndex or stored by the tool. The copy button places a dated plain-text summary on your clipboard only after you press it.
The result card lists up to three missing checks with the largest available weights first. This ordering shows where the score can change most; it is not a claim that a row is safe, authentic or ready to buy.
If you paste that summary into another app or service, the privacy rules of that destination apply. Remove a source URL before sharing when it contains information you do not want to disclose.
Method version and change policy
Current version
Orient Score 1.0
Published and reviewed 17 August 2026.
When weights may change
Weights may be revised when a check repeatedly overstates or understates useful visible evidence. Material revisions will receive a new version number.
Scores copied under one version should not be treated as directly identical to scores from a later version unless the weights and rules remain unchanged.
Methodology questions
Does a high score guarantee product quality?
No. It means the row provides more of the visible evidence used by this method. It does not verify the item, seller or transaction.
Why does missing evidence receive zero?
Because the score is designed to expose uncertainty. Guessing would make a precise-looking number less trustworthy.
Why are photos and fit worth 20 points each?
Useful photos and item-specific measurements often answer several category-level questions at once, so they carry the largest individual weights.
Can the same row receive a different score later?
Yes. Recalculate when photos, measurements, links, prices, packaging details or other visible evidence changes.
Use the method
Open the scorer, tick only visible evidence, then copy the dated list of passed and missing checks when needed.