QC photos: what they are and how to read them
QC (quality check) photos are real photos of your item, taken by your agent's warehouse after it arrives from the seller and before it ships to you. They're your chance to catch problems while returns are still easy.
Want to see QC photos before you buy? Paste a Weidian, Taobao or 1688 link into the QC checker, or browse the QC photos spreadsheet: 2,000+ finds our catalogue marks as having buyer QC photos from earlier orders.
The 5-point checklist
- Logos and prints. Compare size, position and font with retail photos of the same item. Embroidery should be dense and clean; prints sharp, not blurry or cracked.
- Stitching. Look for straight, even stitching along seams, hems and pockets, and no loose threads or glue marks (on shoes check around the sole).
- Colour. Compare with the listing. Warehouse lighting can shift colours slightly, so compare against the other items in the same photo if unsure.
- Size tag and measurements. Make sure the size label matches what you ordered. Many agents photograph the item on a measuring mat, compare against the size chart.
- Defects. Stains, holes, scratches on hardware, uneven dye, wrong accessories.
GL or RL?
On forums you'll see GL (green light, ship it) and RL (red light, return or exchange). Post your QC photos in our Discord if you want a second opinion.
Category tips
- Sneakers: shape from the side, toe box, heel, logo depth, size tag inside the tongue.
- Jackets: zips, snaps and pulls, fill on puffers, patches and badges.
- Knitwear and tees: knit texture, neck labels, embroidery density.
- Bags: hardware engraving, edge stitching, lining.
Need more photos?
Most agents offer extra or detailed photos for a small fee. It's worth it for expensive items like bags, shoes and outerwear.
QC photos on Puro Classico
A QC badge on a find's card means our catalogue has buyer QC photos on record for that listing. Open the find to see them; if they can't be loaded, your agent still photographs your own item at the warehouse. The QC photo checker also reads shopping-agent links: paste a KakoBuy, Oopbuy, Sugargoo or MyCNBox product link and it finds the Weidian, Taobao or 1688 listing behind it.
FAQ
What does QC stand for?
Quality check: real photos of your exact item taken by the agent's warehouse before it ships internationally.
Can I return an item after QC?
Usually yes, as long as it has not shipped from the warehouse: the agent contacts the seller for you. Terms depend on the seller and agent, and domestic return shipping may apply.
Where can I see QC photos before I buy?
Paste the product link into our QC checker, or open a find marked QC on Puro Classico. QC photos only exist for listings someone has already bought through an agent.
Can I ask for more QC photos?
Most agents sell extra or detailed photos for a small fee. On some, such as MyCNBox, that add-on has to be chosen when you place the order, not after the item arrives.
