I'll be honest—the first time I opened the CNFans spreadsheet, I felt completely overwhelmed. Thousands of rows, endless columns, and I had no idea where to start. But three months later, I've become what my friends jokingly call a "filter wizard." Today, I'm sharing my personal journey of mastering these tools, specifically for hunting down those coveted streetwear pieces we all obsess over.

Day One: The Overwhelming Beginning

I remember sitting at my desk at 2 AM, coffee getting cold, staring at this massive spreadsheet. My goal was simple: find a specific Supreme box logo hoodie I'd been dreaming about. But with over 10,000 items listed, I felt like I was searching for a needle in a haystack. That's when I realized I needed to learn the filter system properly, not just randomly scroll and hope for the best.

Understanding the Basic Filter Structure

The CNFans spreadsheet isn't just a list—it's a database. This realization changed everything for me. Each column represents a specific data, price range, seller rating, and more. The key which columns matter most for your specific hunt.

For streetasts like us, I discovered that focusing columns makes all the difference:

• Brand/Designer column ( the most crucial)
• Item category (hoodies, tees, accessories, etc.)
• Price tier)
• Seller reputation score
• Stock availability status update date (fresher listings mean better stock)

Week One: My Supreme Obsession

Supreme was my first love in street so naturally, I started there. I learned that simply typing "Supreme" in't enough—I was missing tons of items sellers list them differently. Some writeSup," others use "Supreme NYC," and some even use Chinese characters.

The Multi-Filter Technique for's what I do now, and it's become almost meditative: First, I click the brand column header and select "Filter" Then I type "Supreme" in the search box within the filter menu here's my secret—I also check for common misspellings and variations. I keep a notes with terms like "Suprem," "Suprme," and even "SP which some sellers use as shorthand.

Next, I layer on the category filter. If I'm hunting hoodies, I filter category column specifically for "die," "sweatshirt," and "pullover." This combinationrows down thousands of items to maybe 50-100 relevant pieces. Suddenly, the spreadsheet feels manageable, almost.

Price Filtering: My Budget Reality Check

I learned this lesson the hard way aftermarking 30 items only to realize't afford half of them. Now, I always set my first. For Supreme pieces, I typically filter between¥150-¥400 (roughly $20-$55 USD). This range captures good quality replicas without breaking the bank. The premium tier above , but I save those for special pieces I'm really passionate about.

Week Two: Diving Off-White's Complexity

Off-White presented a new challenge. Virgil Abloh's designs are distinctive, but they're also heavily replicated at varying quality levels. I needed to getarter with my filtering approach.

Combining Text and Visual Filters

With Off-White, I discovere power of keyword stacking. I don't just filter forOff-White"—I add specific design. Looking for those iconic diagonal stripes? I add "stripe "arrow" to my filter. Hunting industrial belt? I include "belt" an" in my search terms.

Here's a filtering sequence I use religiously now>

• Primary filter: Brand = " "OW" OR "Off White
• Secondary filter: Item description contains specific keywords like tie," "quotation marks," or "industrial
• Tertiary filter: Price range based on item complexity (tees: ¥80-¥180, hoodies: ¥200, accessories: ¥50-¥150)
• Quality filter: Seller rating above 4.5 stars

This multi-layered approach helpe perfect Off-White Campus hoodie I'd been searching for. The feeling when you finally spot what you want after filtering? Absolutely unmatched.

Week Three: BAPE's Hidden Gems

BAPE filtering me patience. The camo patterns, the shark hoodies, the collaborations—there's so that I initially felt lost again. But I developed a system that works beautifully.

The BAPE-

BAPE items often getd under multiple names: "BAPE," "ABape Sta," or just "Ape." I create I call my "BAPE filter preset" that I can apply whenever I'm hunting. I filter for all these variations simultaneously, then narrow down by the type.

For BAPE shark hoodies specifically, I add filters for "shark," "full zip," and "camo." For BAPEakers, I filter by "Sta," "sneaker," and specific colorways I'm interested in like "white" or "black patent."

The Color Filter Revelation

This was my week three: I realized manydsheets have a color column that Id been completely ignoring. For BAPE's signature camo patterns, filtering first (green c camo, purple camo) dramatically reduced my search time. Whatd to take 45 minutes now takes maybe.

Advanced Techniques I Wish I'd Known Earlier

After a month filtering practiced some advanced tricks that feltocking secret levels in a game.

The Date Fresh Drops

Street fast. That Supreme piece you last week might be sold out today. I now sort by "Date Added" or "Last Updated" in desc me the newest listings first, giving me firstbs on fresh stock. I check spreadsheet every Monday and Thursday morning—that's when most sellers update their inventory.