Complete Acbuy QC Guide: How to Request Perfect Quality Check Photos

Quality Check photos are your only defense against receiving a bad product. This complete Acbuy QC guide teaches you how to read QC photos like a pro, spot hidden flaws, and make confident GL (Green Light) or RL (Red Light) decisions.

What Are QC Photos?

When your item arrives at the Acbuy warehouse, agents photograph it from multiple angles. These photos show the actual product you will receive — not marketing images. Acbuy provides free HD QC photos as part of their service.

Standard QC Angles

Acbuy automatically captures these angles for every item:

Front view
Back view
Left and right side views
Close-up of logos and prints
Interior tags and labels
Sole or bottom view (for shoes)

For an additional ¥5, you can request custom angles like specific detail shots or comparison photos next to a ruler.

How to RL (Red Light) Correctly

RL means you reject the item and request a return or exchange. Valid reasons to RL:

Obvious manufacturing defect (stain, tear, misprint)
Wrong size or color sent
Significant logo placement error
Material does not match description
Visible damage from shipping

Invalid RL reasons (these are normal):

Minor thread loose ends
Factory glue residue (cleanable)
Retail also has this variance

Reading Shoe QC Photos

For sneakers, focus on these critical areas:

Toe box: Shape should match retail, perforations aligned
Swoosh/Logo: Placement, thickness, and angle
Stitching: Consistent spacing, correct thread color
Sole: Color accuracy, texture, and opacity
Back shape: Hourglass on Jordan 1s, correct heel cup
Insole: Print quality and placement

Compare against retail photos from StockX or Goat before deciding.

Reading Clothing QC Photos

Print quality: No cracks, bleeding, or fading
Stitching: Even, no loose threads, correct color
Tags: Accurate font, spacing, and placement
Material: Texture should match description
Measurements: Compare to size chart with a ruler in photo

When to GL Immediately

GL means you approve the item for shipping. GL when:

All critical areas look accurate
Minor flaws are within retail tolerance
Price-to-quality ratio is acceptable
You need the item by a specific date

Additional Inspection Services

Acbuy offers premium QC options:

HD Macro Shots: ¥5 per item — extreme close-ups of details
Weight Verification: Free — confirms exact shipping weight
Package Integrity Check: ¥3 — verifies box condition

Common QC Mistakes

Not checking all photos before deciding
RLing for normal factory variance
Ignoring the measurement photo
Not comparing against retail references
Rushing the decision due to storage time pressure

Final Tip

When in doubt, ask the Acbuy shipping community. Post your QC photos and get feedback from experienced buyers who have handled hundreds of items.