Field guide / visible inspection

QC photos: useful evidence with hard limits

Use inspection images to compare visible details. Do not treat them as proof of authenticity, materials or future performance.

What “QC” means here

A QC marker means the source exposed QC-related evidence for that listing. The exact image set, inspection process and available follow-up can differ by agent and over time.

Run a visible-detail check

Identity

Does the image appear to show the exact colour, style and option requested?

Shape

Look at proportions, alignment and construction from more than one angle.

Surface

Scan for marks, obvious damage, print errors and inconsistent finishing.

Scale

Use measurement evidence when provided; perspective can distort apparent size.

What photographs cannot establish

  • Authenticity or trademark legitimacy.
  • Hidden construction, internal components or chemical composition.
  • Long-term durability, comfort or performance.
  • Whether the delivered item will remain identical after approval.
QC is not authentication

A clear photo can reduce uncertainty about visible appearance. It cannot eliminate product, seller, platform or delivery risk.

Keep a small decision record

Save the exact source URL, selected option, screenshots you relied on and the date. If you ask a platform for more information, use its current official help and support channels rather than an old spreadsheet instruction.