Write one question per photo
A useful request identifies the detail you need to see. “Please check quality” is vague; “please show the heel, both side profiles and the size label” gives you a result you can compare with your own criteria.
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QC photo request checklist by product type
Ask for the view that resolves a specific question, then distinguish what the image shows from what it cannot prove.
Published and reviewed October 9, 2026 · Independent editorial guide
For shoes, focus on shape and selection
Ask for both side profiles, toe box, heel, outsole, size label and the selected colourway. These views can help you compare visible shape, placement and construction. They do not establish long-term comfort, material composition or future stock.
For bags and clothing, use item-specific views
For bags, request dimensions, strap attachments, hardware, interior and base. For clothing, request front, back, key print or embroidery, tags and a relevant measurement. Choose the request because it resolves a decision-critical detail, not because it makes the gallery longer.
Keep a visible-evidence note
After reviewing an image, write what is visible, what remains unclear and what action follows. Do not turn an image into a blanket quality, authenticity or shipping guarantee. A clear unresolved note is more useful than an overconfident conclusion.
Editorial standard
Use evidence as a prompt, not a promise.
This independent guide explains a research method. Product records, images, prices, stock and seller notes can change. Confirm the selected option and current live listing before relying on a detail or making a payment decision.
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Put this guide into practice
Browse comparable product records, then use this guide alongside the selected option and current live listing.