FAQ · Evidence boundaries

Mulebuy Spreadsheet QC photo FAQ

Keep a QC note descriptive, traceable, and explicit about uncertainty.

Match the intended row

Why copy exact option text?
Similar names do not prove that two image sets show the same variant.
What if a row has several options?
Record the visible option set that the image is supposed to represent.

Name where each image came from

Are listing and warehouse photos interchangeable?
No. They can answer different questions and must keep their stages visible.
What if the image timing is unknown?
Mark the stage unresolved instead of treating it as current proof.

Keep missing evidence visible

Can a cropped photo support a verdict?
Only for the visible area; list the missing view instead of expanding the claim.
Does a photo prove authenticity?
No. This guide supports bounded observations, not authenticity or quality guarantees.

Decision record

Separate the observation from what still needs proof

A note is complete when its evidence boundary is explicit, even if an open question remains.

Known

Exact option, image source, visible area, and check date.

Not observable

Cropped, blurred, hidden, or conflicting detail.

Next view

The image or page detail needed to resolve uncertainty.

No verdict

Do not infer authenticity, durability, or a score from one photo.

Keep unresolved details on the live workflow

Use the page to organize evidence, then recheck the current source.