QC guide
How to read Hoobuy QC photos from a spreadsheet find
Last updated: June 7, 2026
QC photos are your last practical review point before paying international shipping, so treat them like a checklist instead of a quick glance. A Hoobuy spreadsheet can help you discover the item, but the warehouse photos help you decide whether the actual item is worth shipping.
Good QC is specific. Instead of asking "does it look good?", ask whether the photo answers the main risk for that category. Shoes need shape and sole checks. Hoodies need measurements and print placement. Bags need hardware and strap details. Pants need waist, inseam, and leg opening confirmation.
Core checklist
Check shape, sizing, color, stitching, labels, hardware, and visible defects. For shoes, request outsole and heel photos when needed. For clothing, confirm measurements against your own garments. For bags and accessories, look for close-ups of zippers, buckles, logos, straps, lining, and corners.
Compare against the spreadsheet note
If the Hoobuy spreadsheet note says "oversized fit", confirm chest width, shoulder width, and length. If it says "clean embroidery", zoom into the logo. If it mentions a specific batch or seller, compare the shape and details against the listing photos. The spreadsheet note should guide your QC review, not replace it.
Red flags in warehouse photos
- The size tag or selected option does not match your order.
- The color looks very different from the listing and not just because of lighting.
- Prints, embroidery, seams, zippers, or logos are visibly misaligned.
- Measurements are missing for clothing where fit is the main risk.
- Packaging hides the item too much to make a decision.
When to reject or exchange
If the warehouse photos show wrong color, wrong size, damaged materials, badly placed graphics, or missing parts, pause before shipping. Domestic returns are usually easier than international aftercare. If the issue is small but visible, decide whether it will bother you after shipping costs are already paid.