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Oopbuy QC Checklist & Photo Review Guide
QC means quality control. In a typical order flow, QC photos are the detail shots taken before an item ships so you can look at it yourself. This page is a reading guide for those photos: how to scan for visible details, how to compare a measurement against clothing you already own, and how to list the questions that a picture simply cannot answer.
Everything here describes a general method of inspection. It does not mean this site has inspected any Oopbuy or CAFANS item, and nothing on this page is a real QC report, a verification, or a stock claim.
What should you check before deciding?
Eight checks cover most of what a detail photo set can show. Work through them one frame at a time and note what you actually see.
- Overall shape — look at the silhouette from two angles and ask whether the toe box, shoulders or waistband sit the way you expected.
- Stitching and seams — zoom in on shoulder seams, side seams, cuff joins and the collar edge, and note any place where the line wanders.
- Visible fabric details — you can judge knit density, rib height and whether a surface looks brushed; you cannot confirm fibre content from a photo.
- Measurement units — check whether the ruler reads in centimetres or inches before comparing anything.
- Measurement start and end points — a chest width measured armpit to armpit is not the same as a circumference.
- Lighting and colour — compare two photos of the same item to spot colour shift from indoor bulbs or mixed daylight.
- Included accessories — check whether laces, spare buttons, belts or dust bags shown in the listing also appear in the detail photos.
- Missing information — write down what you still cannot see, then ask a specific question.
Ticking a box on this page only records your own observation. It is not a pass, a verification, a quality grade, or a claim about authenticity.
Measurement comparison table
| Item | Measurements to compare | Photo or chart needed |
|---|---|---|
| Shoes | Insole length and width, outsole length, heel height | A flat photo with a ruler beside the insole, plus the size chart |
| Hoodie / sweater | Chest width flat, body length, sleeve length, shoulder width | Flat-lay photo with the tape visible at both ends |
| T-shirt | Shoulder width, chest width, body length, collar width | Flat-lay photo; collar shape needs a close-up |
| Jacket | Shoulder width, chest width, back length, sleeve length | Photo from front and back, plus zipper detail |
| Pants / shorts | Waist width, hip width, inseam, outseam, leg opening | Two flat photos: waistband close-up and full length |
| Headwear | Brim width, crown height, inner band length | Top-down photo and a close-up of the sweatband |
| Jewelry | Chain length, pendent drop, ring inner diameter | Photo with a ruler or a coin-free scale reference |
A flat width is roughly half a round, so a flat chest width should be compared with another flat chest width. Convert centimetres and inches once, at the start, and write the number down. Body length usually runs from the high point of the shoulder to the hem, sleeve length can start at the shoulder seam or at the centre back neck, and pant inseam runs from the crotch seam to the hem. Different measuring methods produce numbers that cannot be compared directly.
Can Oopbuy QC photos show size?
Yes, partly. When a photo includes a visible ruler, readable units, and clear start and end points, it can help you compare a dimension against a garment you already own. On its own, though, appearance cannot reliably tell you a size, a fit, or how something will sit on your body. Two items that look identical on a hanger can measure several centimetres apart.
This page does not reproduce any platform-wide size chart, fixed shrinkage figure, or real item dimensions. Treat every number in a listing as something to verify against your own reference garment.
Ten categories, one comparison note each
Each link below opens a category on CAFANS in a new tab. No account, order, or verification is shared between this guide and CAFANS.
- Shoes — upper stitching, sole join line, left-right shape, insole length
- Hoodies / Sweaters — chest width, body length, sleeve length, cuff rib
- T-Shirts — shoulder width, chest width, neckline shape and edge
- Jackets — shoulder width, back length, zipper run, lining photos
- Pants / Shorts — waist width, hip width, inseam, outseam, leg opening
- Headwear — brim width, crown height, sweatband finish
- Sets — top and bottom measured separately, colour match across both
- Underwear / underpants — waistband width and recovery, seam finish, fabric surface
- Jersey — chest width, body length, sleeve join, collar band
- Accessories — chain drop, ring inner diameter, clasp type and closure
Questions readers ask first
- How do I read Oopbuy QC photos?
- Start with the wide shot to judge overall shape, then work through close-ups in a fixed order: seams, surfaces, hardware, measurements. Name what you see before you decide whether it matters.
- Why can colours look different in QC photos?
- Phone cameras correct white balance automatically, and a warm bulb or mixed daylight will shift everything a little. Comparing two photos of the same item taken at different angles tells you more than a single frame.
- What should I inspect in accessory and jewellery clasp photos?
- Look at the closure type, the opening width, whether the clasp closes flat, and where the connector rings sit. A photograph can show alignment and finish; it cannot show weight tolerance or how a plating wears over months.
- What can product photos not confirm?
- Photos cannot confirm fibre composition, true colour under natural light, comfort, durability, waterproofing, or how a garment will drape on your body. They show appearance, not performance.
- Is oopbuyqc.shop an official Oopbuy website?
- No. This is an independent reading guide about how to look at detail photos and compare measurements. It does not process orders, does not hold account data, and is not a partner of any platform.