What are QC photos in W2C shopping?

QC photos are warehouse photos uploaded by an agent after a seller ships the item. Buyers use them to confirm size, color, shape, tags and visible flaws before international shipping.

When should I ask for extra QC photos?

Ask for extra photos when labels, measurements, logos, pair shape, hardware, color or packaging are unclear. Extra photos are most useful before approving shoes, bags, jackets and pants.

Should I return a product after bad QC photos?

Return or exchange when the option is wrong, the shape is clearly off, damage is visible, sizing is not what you ordered or the product does not match the route images.

QC photos checklist

W2C QC-Foto-Checkliste

Use this page for quick approve, exchange, return or extra-photo decisions after the warehouse uploads QC photos. The goal is simple: check the product route, avoid weak items, then move back to better finds.

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Category checks

What to inspect by product type

Different categories fail in different ways. Use the relevant checklist instead of applying the same generic rule to every item.

Schuhe

Check toe box, heel shape, outsole color, glue marks, size tag, box label, both shoes side by side and whether the box increases volume weight.

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Hoodies and T-shirts

Check print placement, neck tag, wash tag, blank thickness, sleeve length, collar shape and whether the selected color matches the route.

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Jackets and puffers

Check puffiness, zipper, badge position, cuffs, hood, inner label and parcel volume. Ask for extra photos if the item is compressed.

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Pants and shorts

Check waist measurement, length, wash, distressing, pocket shape, tag position and whether the silhouette matches product photos.

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Taschen

Check hardware tone, stitching, strap, zipper, logo spacing, interior photos, dust bag and packaging protection.

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Accessoires

Check small logos, metal finish, engraving, packaging, quantity and whether fragile pieces need protective shipping.

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Decision rules

Approve, ask, exchange or return

Approve if size, color, option and key details match and flaws are minor.
Ask for extra photos when labels, measurements, logos or color are unclear.
Exchange if the option is wrong but the seller still has stock.
Return if shape is clearly wrong, damage is visible or the item does not match the route.
Recalculate shipping if the item is bulky, boxed, heavy or fragile.

QC practice routes

Open a real route, then apply the checklist

These live route examples cover the categories buyers usually need to inspect most carefully. Open a route, compare the listing with QC photos, then decide whether to approve, exchange or keep browsing.