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# Boosting or coaching: compare the actual work

Define who plays, what is delivered, and what you want to learn before comparing prices.

FILE UPDATED October 13, 2026

## Identify the deliverable

Ask whether the purchase is for a rank target, a number of wins, live instruction, or a recorded review. These are different deliverables. Compare quotes within the same service type before deciding which matches your goal.

## Confirm who controls the account

Ask who will play and whether you keep control of your login. Read the current game rules and the seller’s terms. A service name alone does not tell you how account access will be handled.

## For coaching, define the session

Confirm duration, region, language, the coach’s identity, and whether a recording or written feedback is included. Ask what material to prepare. A session is easier to assess when its scope is written down before payment.

## For any service, keep a record

Save the agreed scope, checkout total, dates, and support replies. Check what happens if the deliverable is changed or a session is missed. Those records make a later complaint or review specific and verifiable.

## Use the same standard for a review

[Our scoring protocol](https://lootgrade.com/how-we-score/) explains which records belong in a test file. [Browse the service files](https://lootgrade.com/services/) to see their current evidence status.

For publisher rules, consult the current [Riot Games terms](https://www.riotgames.com/en/terms-of-service) or the [Steam Subscriber Agreement](https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement/), as applicable.

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IN THIS FILE[Identify the deliverable](https://lootgrade.com/#section-0)[Confirm who controls the account](https://lootgrade.com/#section-1)[For coaching, define the session](https://lootgrade.com/#section-2)[For any service, keep a record](https://lootgrade.com/#section-3)[Our scoring methodology](https://lootgrade.com/how-we-score/)