How to QC Your Haul Like an Expert: The Complete Visual Inspection Guide
The Foundation: RL vs GL Explained
Green Light means you approve the item for shipping. Red Light means you reject it and request an exchange or refund. Knowing when to RL versus when to accept minor flaws is the most important skill in replica buying.
Visible on foot
Accept (batch flaw)
RL immediately
Stitching alignment
1-2mm off-center
Crooked or double-stitched
Color accuracy
Shade variation under different lighting
Completely wrong colorway
Material texture
Slightly different grain pattern
Wrong material type entirely
Logo placement
1-2mm position shift
Wrong size or missing elements
Shoe QC Checklist: What to Inspect Every Time
Shoes are the most scrutinized category in the replica community. Here is the complete checklist that experienced QCers use.
Timeline of a Typical QC Process
You place the order with your FishGoo Agent
Include Weidian ID + exact SKU preference
Agent purchases from seller
Some sellers ship same-day, others take 3-5 days
Item arrives at agent warehouse
Agent takes 3-5 QC photos within 24 hours
You review QC photos
Compare against spreadsheet QC references and retail photos
GL and ship, or RL and exchange
Most sellers allow one free exchange within 7 days
Clothing QC: Beyond the Surface
Clothing QC requires different techniques than shoes. Fabric weight, print alignment, and tag accuracy matter just as much as visual appearance.
Expert Tips for QC Photo Analysis
Viewing only one QC photo
Fix: Request photos from multiple angles including close-ups
Inspecting under artificial light only
Fix: Ask agent to take one photo near a window with natural light
Not comparing to retail reference
Fix: Open a verified retail listing side-by-side with the QC photo
Ignoring the insole and inner tags
Fix: These areas often reveal batch flaws that exterior photos miss
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