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How to QC Your Haul Like a Pro: MuleBuy Spreadsheet Standards

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MuleBuy Spreadsheet
2026-04-25·7 min read
How to QC Your Haul Like a Pro: MuleBuy Spreadsheet Standards

The 8-Point QC Checklist

1

Stitching: Even spacing, no loose threads, correct color

2

Logo: Placement, size, and font match retail reference

3

Material: Texture, thickness, and sheen consistent with retail

4

Shape: Overall silhouette matches retail proportions

5

Tags: Wash tags, size tags, and hang tags present and correct

6

Color: Matches retail under natural lighting

7

Hardware: Zippers, buttons, eyelets function and match

8

Smell: Chemical smell indicates poor materials—request exchange

Our community has standardized an 8-point checklist that catches 95% of common flaws. Use it every time you review QC photos before approving your items for shipment.

Using Reference Images

Always have retail reference images open in a second tab. The MuleBuy Spreadsheet includes reference galleries for most popular items. Side-by-side comparison is the only reliable way to spot subtle flaws.

When to RL (Red Light)

Red Lighting means rejecting an item. Do not feel guilty—sellers expect a 10-15% RL rate. Common RL reasons include crooked logos, wrong colors, bad stitching, and incorrect tags. Be specific in your RL reason so the agent can communicate with the seller.

Tools We Recommend

Retail reference imagesScreen split viewRuler in QC photosColor picker app

A few simple tools make QC dramatically easier. A phone screen with retail images, a ruler for sizing, and a color picker app for matching shades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you RL more than 40% of a seller's items, consider switching sellers from our spreadsheet.
Usually no for the first exchange. Repeated RLs may incur return shipping fees.