Quality Control (QC) is the gatekeeper between a great Kakobuy spreadsheet purchase and an expensive mistake. For beginners, those first QC photos can feel overwhelming — what matters? What is a dealbreaker? This guide breaks down every detail you need to inspect, organized by product category, with clear approve/reject guidance.
Why QC Is Non-Negotiable
Without QC, you are buying blind. The Kakobuy spreadsheet shows you prices and ratings, but the QC photos show you the actual item that arrived at the warehouse. A 5-star seller can send a flawed batch. QC is your only chance to catch issues before international shipping — and shipping a rejected item back costs nothing; shipping a bad item to your home costs everything.
Universal QC Checklist (All Items)
Correct Item
CRITICALDoes it match what you ordered? Colorway, size, and model name must be exact.
Size Tag
CRITICALTag must show ordered size. Numeric and alpha sizes both need verification.
No Major Damage
CRITICALHoles, tears, deep stains, or broken hardware are automatic rejects.
Clean Finish
ConditionalGlue stains, loose threads, and scuffs are conditional — judge severity.
Accurate Color
ConditionalCompare to reference photos. Lighting affects this, so check multiple angles.
Packaging
ConditionalBox condition for shoes, dust bags for accessories. Nice-to-have, not critical.
Shoe-Specific QC Guide
Jordan 1 / Dunk Low QC
- • Toe box: Slim and tapered, not bulky or square
- • Hourglass shape: Heel curves inward when viewed from behind
- • Swoosh: Correct thickness, placement, and angle
- • Wings logo: Deep embossing, not flat or shallow
- • Tongue tag: Nike Air text crisp, centered, proper size
- • Stitching: Clean, consistent spacing, no loose threads on panels
Yeezy 350 QC
- • Stripe: Correct width, placement, and fade pattern
- • Primeknit pattern: Should match retail weave direction
- • Heel tab: Proper angle and stitch count (varies by colorway)
- • Sole transparency: Boost visibility through sole windows
- • Shape: Elongated toe box, not stubby or rounded
Clothing QC Guide
T-Shirts & Hoodies
- • Print placement: Centered, proper height from collar
- • Print quality: Screen prints should feel raised; DTG should not crack
- • Neck tag: Font, spacing, and position match reference
- • Stitching: Double-stitched hems, no raw edges
- • Weight: Tees should be 200g+, hoodies 450g+ for quality
Jackets & Outerwear
- • Zippers: YKK or branded, smooth operation
- • Pockets: Symmetrical placement, proper depth
- • Logo patches: Correct font, spacing, and attachment quality
- • Lining: Clean seams, no bunching or exposed raw edges
- • Materials: Should match description — nylon, cotton, or down fill
The Approve vs. Exchange Decision
Approve When
- • All critical checks pass
- • Minor flaws are within acceptable range
- • Item matches reference photos at 90%+ accuracy
- • QC rating from community is 4.0+ for this batch
Exchange When
- • Wrong item, size, or colorway
- • Visible damage (stains, tears, broken parts)
- • Major logo/placement errors
- • Significant quality drop from batch standard
- • Item looks completely different from reference
How to Request an Exchange
- 1Click "Request Exchange" on the QC photo page in your warehouse.
- 2Upload a clear reference photo showing what is wrong (circle the flaw).
- 3Write a concise note: "Wrong size. Ordered US 10, received US 9. Please exchange."
- 4Wait for agent confirmation (typically 24-48 hours). Do not ship until resolved.
Become a QC Expert
Bookmark this guide and reference it every time you review QC photos. With practice, you will spot flaws in 30 seconds.
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