How to Read QC Photos on KakoBuy Like a Pro: Complete Guide

Understanding the QC Process

Here's how the QC process works from purchase to approval:

1. 1

   You submit a purchase order through KakoBuy for an item found on the spreadsheet

2. 2

   KakoBuy purchases the item from the Weidian seller and receives it at their warehouse

3. 3

   A KakoBuy warehouse staff member photographs the item from multiple angles

4. 4

   Photos are uploaded to your KakoBuy account for review

5. 5

   You review the photos and either approve shipment or request a return/replacement

6. 6

   If approved, KakoBuy packages and ships the item to your address

The QC Photo Checklist for Sneakers

Sneakers require the most detailed QC review. Use this checklist for every pair:

• Overall shape — Does the silhouette match the retail version from all angles?

• Toe box — Is the shape correct? Not too round, not too flat?

• Swoosh/logo — Correct size, placement, and stitching quality?

• Colorway accuracy — Do the colors match retail reference photos?

• Leather/material texture — Does it look premium or cheap?

• Stitching — Clean and even throughout the upper?

• Midsole — Correct color, texture, and any branding?

• Outsole — Correct pattern and color?

• Heel tab — Correct height and any branding?

• Insole — Correct branding and cushioning appearance?

• Laces — Correct color and texture?

• Box — Does the box match (if included)?

QC Checklist for Clothing

Clothing QC is different from sneakers but equally important:

• Print/embroidery quality — Is the logo or graphic crisp and correctly positioned?

• Color accuracy — Does it match the product photos?

• Fabric quality — Does it look premium or thin/cheap?

• Stitching — Clean seams throughout?

• Tags — Correct branding on all tags?

• Sizing — Does the garment look like the correct size?

• Symmetry — Are both sides of the garment even?

Common QC Red Flags to Watch For

These are the most common issues that should trigger a return or replacement request:

How to Use Reference Photos

The key to effective QC review is having good reference photos to compare against. Before reviewing your QC photos, find high-quality retail reference photos of the exact item you ordered. The best sources are the brand's official website, StockX product pages (which have standardized photography), and community posts on Reddit r/FashionReps where buyers post side-by-side comparisons. Open your reference photos and QC photos side by side and go through each detail systematically. Don't rush this process — take your time and be thorough.

When to Accept vs. Reject QC

Not every imperfection warrants a rejection. Here's how to make the call:

• Accept: Minor dust or surface marks that will clean off easily

• Accept: Slight color variation that's within normal manufacturing tolerance

• Accept: Minor stitching variation that doesn't affect durability

• Reject: Wrong colorway or obvious color mismatch

• Reject: Visible glue residue that won't clean off

• Reject: Logo misalignment or incorrect sizing

• Reject: Structural defects like uneven soles or misaligned uppers

• Reject: Wrong size received