QC Photos Explained: Exactly What to Check Before You Ship
Why QC Photos Matter More Than Listings
Seller product photos are often renders, sample units, or heavily edited images. The only photo that matters is the one taken at the agent warehouse of the exact item you purchased. This is your single opportunity to catch flaws, wrong colors, sizing errors, or outright bait-and-switch scams before the item leaves the country.
Overall Shape & Silhouette
Does the item match the expected proportions? Misshapen sneakers or off-ratio logos are immediate red flags.
Logo & Branding Alignment
Check placement, font weight, spacing, and embroidery quality. Even small shifts reveal fakes.
Material Texture Close-up
Leather grain, canvas weave, and fleece nap should look consistent with retail expectations.
Stitching & Construction
Even stitch lines, no loose threads, and reinforced stress points are signs of quality manufacturing.
Color Accuracy Under Neutral Light
Agent warehouses use 5500K neutral lighting so colors appear true. Compare against known retail photos.
Size Tag & Inner Label
Verify sizing codes, factory codes, and print quality on internal labels and tags.
94%
T-Shirts pass first QC
88%
Sneakers pass first QC
91%
Hoodies pass first QC
82%
Accessories pass first QC
