The litbuy QC finder shows you what actually ships. This guide covers the six-axis inspection method with concrete flag criteria.
The six axes
- Structural: stitching, panels, seams.
- Print/embroidery: sharpness, alignment.
- Material: fabric weight, weave, color.
- Hardware: zippers, buttons, buckles.
- Trim: labels, tags, patches.
- Finish: glue residue, loose threads.
Green flags to look for
- Aligned stitching along all seams.
- Correct colorway under daylight cross-check.
- Clean interior overlocked seams.
- Precise trim placement.
- Consistent fabric weave.
- Retail-matching hardware finish.
Red flags — reject automatically
- Broken hardware.
- Mis-registered print.
- Uneven stitching on load-bearing seams.
- Asymmetric panels.
- Visible glue at seams.
- Torn or split panels.
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Yellow flags — request more photos
- Ambiguous color under warehouse lighting.
- Interior not fully visible.
- Missing measurement shot on US$50+ item.
- One photo shows aligned stitching, another shows drift.
Cross-shot verification
Warehouse fluorescents distort color. Cross-check colorway against community daylight photos before rejecting on color alone.
The rejection template
Rejecting this QC. [Axis] defect at [location]. Visible in photo [number]. Requesting reissue with fresh QC when replacement arrives.
The 30-day drill
Score 5 QC photos twice a week. Compare to community verdicts. Calibrated in one month.
What to read next
Turn scored QC into disciplined shipping via the smart shipping strategy. Understand recovery rights with the buyer rights guide.
Return to our litbuy Spreadsheet homepage for the full library of guides and the latest sheets.
Frequently asked questions
How long per photo?
Minimum 60 seconds. Longer on red-tier items and grails.
How many photos to review?
Three minimum from independent angles.
What is the most-missed axis?
Interior finishing. Buyers focus on front logos; interior details reveal factory shortcuts.
What triggers rejection?
Any structural failure (axes 1-2). Two red flags on any axes. Ambiguity you cannot resolve with additional photos.
Can I request more photos?
Yes. Sellers accommodate reasonable requests for specific angles.
How does QC skill build litbuy finds?
Consistent scoring surfaces sellers whose items consistently pass. Those sellers become your finds sources.
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