QC · before the parcel leaves
The qc finder that stops bad pairs at the warehouse.
Ten checks, weighted, scored out of 100. If you searched for qc sugargoo, a sugargoo qc checker or sugargoo qc photos, this is the tool. Not a vibe check and not a seller rating — a repeatable way to decide whether the item in the photo is the item you paid for.
The rubric
What good looks like, check by check
Each row is worth 10 points. Anything below 70 means you ask for another photo set, not that you cancel the order.
| # | Check | Pass looks like | Fail looks like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silhouette | Matches listing shape | Squashed toe, wrong heel |
| 2 | Pairing | Symmetrical left/right | Two lefts, mismatched tone |
| 3 | Stitching | Even density, no skips | Loose threads, wavy seam |
| 4 | Logo | Centred, correct scale | Tilted, wrong font |
| 5 | Colour | Neutral-light match | Warm cast hiding yellowing |
| 6 | Material | Even grain, no cracks | Plastic sheen, creased upper |
| 7 | Hardware | Zip glides, clasp locks | Sticky zip, loose buckle |
| 8 | Sole | Even glue, no gap | Overflow, separation at toe |
| 9 | Size | Tag + insole match | Tag cut, insole short |
| 10 | Weight | Within 5% of expectation | 200 g light |
Photo request
The message that gets usable photos
Paste this into the QC request box and edit the angles for your item.
Hi — before I approve this item, could you please send: (1) both items side by side, side profile; (2) a sharp close-up of the logo under direct light; (3) the sole from below, including the toe; (4) the size tag and the insole measurement in cm; (5) the item on a scale. If any angle is not possible, please tell me which and why. Thanks.
Specific requests get specific photos. “Please check quality” gets you five variations of the same angle and a wasted day.
What photos cannot tell you
The limits of QC
Honesty is part of the checklist.
QC photos cannot prove smell, flexibility, long-term durability or whether a sole will separate in three months. They also cannot prove authenticity — nobody can, from a photo, at this price point.
What they can prove: the item exists, matches the listing, is the size you ordered, and has no obvious manufacturing defect. That is enough to decide whether to ship.
Examples
Catalogue image vs what QC must show
The images below are listing photography from the partner catalogue — not QC photos. They show what the seller wants you to see; the checklist above is what you need to see.
FAQ
QC questions
How many QC photos do I get?
Sugargoo’s own marketing promises five free photos per item; in practice the number depends on the item and the request. What matters is not the count but the angles: ask for specific shots and you will get usable evidence instead of five copies of the same shoe.
Can I return an item after QC?
Usually yes, within the return window the seller offers, but you pay domestic return freight and sometimes a restocking fee. This is why QC exists: a $3 return is cheap, an international return is not.
What is a QC finder?
Any tool that helps you judge QC photos quickly. Ours is the scored checklist above: ten checks, weighted, with a pass threshold. It is deliberately not a “rating” of the seller — it is a rating of the specific pair in front of you.
What if the QC photos are blurry?
Ask again, quoting the angle and the reason. “Please send a sharp close-up of the left heel logo under direct light, the current photo is out of focus” works better than “photos bad”. Agents process hundreds of requests a day; specificity gets results.
kakox partner link
Found a row worth checking?
Open it on kakox, order it, then run this checklist when the QC photos arrive.