QC · the photo is evidence, not a certificate
QC Kakobuy: read the photo before you approve the parcel.
A product photo sells. A QC photo reports. The difference matters: one is designed to look good, the other is supposed to show what arrived.
Three frames
What the three angles can and cannot show
The first two images are listing photos used to show what a QC request should cover. They are not warehouse QC images.
The six checks
Work through these in order
1. Tag and size
Does the size tag match the order? Is the tag legible? A missing tag is a question; a wrong tag is a red flag.
2. Stitching and seams
Look at the collar, cuffs, hem and any load-bearing seam. Loose thread is cosmetic; a split seam is structural.
3. Print and color
Check alignment, cracking and color shift against the listing. A slight screen difference is normal; a clearly different graphic is not.
4. Hardware
Zippers should run, buttons should fasten, buckles should close. Ask for a short video if a zipper is the issue.
5. Measurements
Ask for a flat measurement: chest, length, waist or insole. Compare it with the listing table, not with your body.
6. Packaging and accessories
Dust bags, extra laces, box condition. If the accessory is part of the value, it must be in the photo.
Decide
Green, amber, red
Green — ship it
- Tag, stitching and hardware match the listing.
- Measurements are within about 1 cm.
- No defect that affects wear.
Amber — ask first
- One visible flaw: glue, loose thread, slight color shift.
- Measurements 2–3 cm off.
- Ask for a second photo before you approve.
Red — reject
- Wrong size or color.
- Broken zipper or missing accessory.
- A stain that will not come out.
- Ask for a return while it is still in the warehouse.
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The three angles to ask for
“Please send a front and back photo, a close-up of the size tag, and a flat measurement of the chest and length. If there is a print, please show it straight on.”
Short, specific, and easy for an agent to answer. Vague requests get vague photos.
Questions
Five questions about QC
What is a QC photo?
A photo taken in the warehouse after the item arrives, usually showing the item, tags, stitching, hardware and sometimes a measurement. It is evidence of condition, not a certificate of origin.
How many photos should I expect?
It depends on the item and the agent. A garment may get front, back, tag and a flat measurement; a shoe may get both sides, the toe box, the size tag and the outsole. Ask for the angles you need.
What does GL / RL mean?
Green light means approve and ship; red light means reject and ask for a return or exchange. They are community shorthand, not platform guarantees.
Can QC prove an item is authentic?
No. It can show condition, measurements and visible defects. It cannot prove materials, origin or authorization.
What if the QC photo is blurry?
Ask for a retake before you approve. A blurry photo is not evidence; it is a delay you can still fix.
Check before you approve
The warehouse is the last place a return is cheap. Open the partner QC page and read the photos.
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