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QC Photo Guide: How to Check Before Shipping

Learn how to inspect QC photos for sneakers, clothing, bags, accessories, defects, measurements, labels, and batch quality.

May 2026

QC Photo Guide: How to Check Before Shipping

QC photos are your last chance to catch problems before international shipping. Once a parcel ships, returns become much harder.

What to check for sneakers

Check shape, toe box, heel tabs, stitching, sole color, logo placement, size tag, insole branding, box label, and symmetry between left and right shoes.

What to check for clothing

Check size tag, wash tag, logo embroidery, print placement, fabric texture, stitching, zipper quality, drawstrings, and measurements.

What to check for bags

Check monogram alignment, stitching, leather texture, hardware engraving, zipper smoothness, handle shape, interior label, and packaging.

When to request more photos

Ask for extra photos if the lighting is bad, the size tag is hidden, a logo is blurry, a measurement is missing, or one side looks different.

GL vs RL decision

GL minor flaws that are normal for the batch. RL major defects, wrong size, wrong color, bad shape, missing logos, severe stains, or incorrect item.

SEO summary

This QC photo guide helps buyers inspect sneakers, clothing, bags, and accessories before approving shipment through Litbuy or other buying agents.