GTBuy QC photos: what to check before shipping
Match the ordered option, inspect visible details and ask for the photo angles you are missing.
Quality-control photos can help you inspect an item after it arrives at a warehouse. First establish what the photographs show: your order, a seller’s listing, or a reference from another buyer. They are not interchangeable.
Start with the item and selected option
Check the order reference, number of pieces, size label and colour. If you ordered a pair, look at both items. A clear photo of the wrong option does not answer the question about your purchase.
Use a photo request that matches the product
| Product | Useful views or measurements |
|---|---|
| Sneakers | Both shoes, toes, heels, soles, size labels and insole measurements when needed. |
| Hoodie or T-shirt | Front, back, labels, print or stitching, chest width and garment length. |
| Bag | Front, back, base, interior, straps, fastening and the dimensions relevant to your use. |
This is a request checklist, not a claim that every service provides these views for free. Ask about availability and charges before requesting extras.
Inspect visible details
Look for damage, open seams, uneven pairs, missing components and the placement of details that matter to you. Request a close-up if the image is too distant. Lighting, compression and camera settings can change colour appearance.
Check how measurements were taken
A ruler should show its starting point and the relevant edges. Compare the method with your reference garment or shoe. Use the sizing guide if you are unsure whether the number is flat width, circumference or length.
What the photos do not establish
Photos alone cannot establish authenticity, material safety, long-term durability or seller reliability. A reference count on this site comes from the source feed; it does not mean we have checked those photographs or approved the product.
When the evidence is missing
Read what to do when no QC photos are supplied. If the issue affects your decision, ask the service to clarify it before sending the parcel. The Canada buyer report describes an author spotting a logo problem in warehouse photos; it is an individual historical account, not a guarantee that another inspection will catch every defect.
Browse listings with QC reference counts or compare the three types of product photograph.
Your checklist
- Identify the order and selected size or colour.
- Check front, back, labels and any areas that matter to you.
- Ask for a close-up or measurement if an important detail is unclear.
- Keep the photos and the service’s response before releasing the parcel.
Questions about this topic
What does the QC reference count mean?
It is the number of QC photo references reported by the source feed. It is not a score, a passed inspection or proof that a photo matches the option you want. A source gallery link is shown only when its public URL is supplied; a count alone does not create an accessible gallery.
What to inspect in QC photosAre the product listing images QC photos?
Not necessarily. A listing image illustrates the catalog entry; a warehouse QC photo should identify the actual ordered item and selected option. We do not relabel listing images as warehouse inspections.
Listing photos versus QC photosDoes no QC reference mean the product is bad?
No. It means the source did not supply a positive QC reference count for that entry. Request the images or measurements you need from the seller or service instead of treating missing information as a pass or a failure.
What to do when QC is missingCan photos prove authenticity or long-term quality?
Photos can document visible details, labels and damage. They cannot on their own establish authenticity, material safety, durability or the reliability of a seller.
Understand photo limits