At a glance
- Listing images and your order’s arrival photos serve different purposes.
- Electronic goods receive an appearance check, not a power-on test.
- Request specific photos and resolve issues before international dispatch.
Photo types and their purpose
| Image type | Useful for | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Listing photo | Understanding the seller’s advertised design. | It is not a photo of your received item. |
| Public QC reference | Comparing visible details from another order. | It cannot confirm your own order’s condition. |
| Your warehouse photos | Reviewing the item attached to your order. | Only the photographed details can be assessed. |
Match each photograph to the right item
Start the review with the order number and the option you purchased. Compare the overall shape, colour combination and visible labels with the saved listing. Where several dark tees or similar accessories arrived together, identify them one by one rather than relying on a group image. An attractive photo is only useful to the decision when you know which ordered item it shows.
Keep the original listing view and the warehouse view beside each other for a specific question. For a graphic hoodie, that might be the back design; for footwear, the selected colour and size label. State the difference you see without assuming its cause. A cropped view, a fold or a lighting change can require a clearer photograph before you can decide whether there is an actual mismatch.
Inspection scope and limits
The standard check concerns external condition and visible order details, such as colour, size label, model, stains and obvious damage. It does not establish how an item feels, fits or performs in use. Small colour differences and measurement deviations are not guaranteed to be detected.
For electronics, inspection is limited to appearance. Do not assume that QC includes powering on the device, checking performance or verifying that every accessory is present. Ask what additional information is available if those details affect your decision.
Choose checks that match the product
A useful review concentrates on the details that would change your decision. Separate a visible order mismatch from a question that needs another photograph or seller information. The following are practical prompts for your own review, rather than a promise that each point is included in a standard warehouse service.
The sizing guide explains which measuring points to specify when a dimension, rather than appearance, is the unresolved issue.
| Product | Visible details to review | Question to resolve separately |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing | Chosen design, seams, closures and size label. | Specific dimensions, fabric information and intended fit. |
| Footwear | Selected pair, colour, labels and visible surfaces. | The listing’s sizing method and your fit comparison. |
| Bags and accessories | Visible edges, straps, pockets and hardware. | Dimensions, included pieces or a moving-part check. |
| Electronics | External identity and visible damage. | Compatibility and function; a still image is not a performance test. |
Request a standard retake or a specific paid detail
Start by deciding what is missing. An unclear standard image needs a clearer retake; a new close-up, custom angle or measurement belongs to the detailed-photo service. Check the displayed charge and how the service counts images before ordering extra views. Request enough images to answer the question without repeating the same instruction several times.
Include the item number, selected option and the view or measurement you need. Name the start and end points, units and whether the garment should be laid flat. If the issue is a rear graphic, ask for the complete back with the hem visible; an additional front image would not resolve it. The suggested requests below illustrate the level of detail to provide.
When the result arrives, compare it with the request. A tape reading is only usable if its endpoints and method are visible. If a view omits the area you named, describe that omission in the follow-up. This lets you separate an unanswered request from an actual product discrepancy before deciding whether to keep the item or ask about a return.
- Hoodie: full back view laid flat, with the entire design and hem visible.
- Tee: chest width from underarm seam to underarm seam, in centimetres, with both tape endpoints visible.
- Cardholder: close-up of the front slots and stitching, without packaging covering the edges.
- Bag: the requested external dimension with the start and end of the tape visible.
Use a complete review checklist before approval
- Match the photographed item to the selected colour, size and version.
- Check the front, back, closures, seams and visible labels.
- Compare the visible pieces with what the selected listing includes.
- Request a clear measurement if a critical dimension remains uncertain.
- Keep screenshots of the particular detail you want the agent to investigate.
Decide whether to clarify, keep or request a return
When a photograph is incomplete, ask for the missing evidence first. When it clearly shows a wrong option or a visible problem, keep a copy of that view and contact the agent through the item record. Describe what you ordered, what the image shows and what resolution you are asking about. Keep the item out of parcel submission while that question remains unresolved.
For example, a size tag matching your purchase may settle an option check while leaving the garment width unknown. A clear width measurement may resolve that second question, yet still leave fabric feel untested. Treat each answer as progress on a specific decision. You do not need to turn an inspection status into an all-purpose judgement about every aspect of the product.
Check the order stage in the ordering guide if the issue concerns the purchase status rather than the warehouse photograph.
Return requests before dispatch
For items eligible under the seller’s return policy, submit the request within 5 days (120 hours) of the order reaching QC Completed. Apply through the order rather than waiting until the parcel has shipped.
Eligibility also depends on seller approval and the item’s condition. Preserve tags, seals and required packaging while a return is being considered. Return shipping or handling charges can apply, so a return application should not be treated as an automatic free refund.
Preserve the condition needed for a return
Before requesting tag or packaging removal, check the seller’s return conditions for that category. The special standards include intact footwear security attachments and stickers, and unopened one-time seals for several sealed product categories. Ask about the exact item if the requirement is unclear.
Check who must approve the return, what charges apply and where the result will appear in your account. Keep the relevant photos and correspondence. Do not assume that a submitted request is already an accepted return, or that keeping an item in storage keeps its seller return eligibility open.
If a problem appears after delivery
Keep the parcel packaging, delivery label and order record, and record the issue promptly. The received-item help page asks for evidence within two working days in some damage cases and also states a 72-hour reporting rule. Other after-sales pages use different windows. Report on discovery and confirm the applicable deadline instead of relying on a longer general period.
Use the parcel’s after-sales application and describe the actual discrepancy. Helpful evidence depends on the case: a size-label photo for a wrong size, a full view for a wrong style, and the item list, unpacking record and weight information for missing contents. Record what was received before discarding packaging or altering the item. A clear record supports the investigation; the result still depends on the applicable policy and circumstances.
For parcel tracking, packing records and delivery-stage evidence, continue to the shipping guide.