How to Check QC on CNFans: Step-by-Step Guide

QC — Quality Control — is the process of reviewing product photos taken at the agent warehouse before you approve international shipment. In the rep community, QC has become an art form: experienced buyers know exactly what to look at, what flaws are acceptable, and which issues are deal-breakers.

For CNFans orders, QC photos arrive in your account dashboard typically 1–3 days after the item reaches the warehouse. You can approve, reject, or request additional photos. Most experienced buyers also post QC photos to Reddit for community feedback before making a final call.

Getting QC right is the difference between a haul you're proud of and a package you'll never wear.

Finding your QC photos on CNFans is straightforward once you know where to look. After logging into your account, navigate to the order management section. Orders that have arrived at the warehouse and are awaiting QC approval will show a "QC Photos Ready" badge.

Click the order to open the detail view — you'll see a gallery of photos taken by warehouse staff. Typical QC sets include 5–15 photos depending on the item type. Shoes generally get the most thorough treatment (sole, tongue, heel, box, size tag), while simpler items like basic tees may get 4–6 shots.

If the photo set feels insufficient, use the "Request Additional Photos" feature. Common extra requests: inside tag close-up, specific stitching detail, collarbone area for shirts, or comparison with a size chart.

Different product types require different inspection points. Here's the community-standard checklist for the most popular categories.

Shoes:

- Colorway accuracy vs. retail reference photos

- Sole shape and color gradient

- Midsole stitching alignment

- Tongue logo placement and font

- Heel tab pull accuracy

- Box label and size tag match

- No glue stains on sole edge

Hoodies & Sweatshirts:

- Print/embroidery placement (measure against reference)

- Color fade/wash consistency

- Drawstring symmetry

- Interior tag text accuracy

- Kangaroo pocket alignment

- No missed stitching on graphic edges

T-Shirts:

- Print saturation and clarity

- No bleed or misalignment

- Collar shape consistency

- Tag content (brand name, size, care)

- Armhole and hem stitching

Jerseys:

- Number font accuracy (compare with official images)

- Name/number placement (measure from collar and hem)

- Patch placement and detail

- Fabric mesh quality visible in photos

- Collar and sleeve ribbing

Deciding what to do after reviewing QC photos is the hardest skill to develop. Here's a practical framework:

Approve when:

- Coloring and proportions match reference

- All text/logos are correctly positioned

- No visible defects in construction

- Minor imperfections that won't be noticeable during wear

Request additional photos when:

- You can't see the specific detail you need (tag, sole edge, stitching)

- Lighting makes it hard to assess color accuracy

- You want a comparison shot against a size chart or ruler

Reject when:

- Major color mismatch vs. reference

- Obvious misalignment on logos or print (>5mm)

- Structural defect (loose sole, ripped seam)

- Wrong item or wrong size sent

For borderline items, posting to Reddit for community input is the right move. The r/FashionReps community has seen thousands of QC sets and can quickly spot issues you might miss.

Rejecting an item triggers a dispute process with the seller. CNFans acts as an intermediary. The typical outcomes are:

1. Seller sends replacement — most common for manufacturing defects; expect 5–10 additional days

2. Partial refund — seller acknowledges minor issue and offers price reduction; you keep the item

3. Full refund — rare, but possible for significant defects or wrong items

4. Dispute escalation — if seller and buyer can't agree, CNFans mediates; outcomes vary

Documentation is critical. Keep screenshots of the reference images you compared against. The more clearly you can demonstrate the discrepancy, the stronger your case.

Note: CNFans refund timelines vary — expect 5–15 business days for wallet credit. International refunds to original payment methods take longer.