Agent
A service that buys from the seller for you and can arrange warehouse handling and international shipping. Hoobuy is the agent in this guide.
The words, in plain English.
Search practical meanings for terms used in listings, orders, warehouse photos and parcel quotes.
QC, GL, RL and shopping terms
QC refers to warehouse inspection and photos. GL and RL mean green light and red light in buyer discussions: someone’s acceptance or concern about an item, not an official grade. A batch is a version label that needs explanation of the actual differences.
The 38 entries below cover listings, ordering, inspection, shipping and community shorthand. Use a term or phrase and an optional group filter; select All and clear the search to see the full list again.
Showing 38 terms.
Forwarder
A service that receives goods you bought yourself and sends them onward. Confirm whether you need purchasing or forwarding before submitting an order.
Shopping request
The product link, selected options, quantity and remarks you submit for the agent to purchase. Review the selection before paying.
Warehouse
The location in China where the agent receives your goods. Check each item’s arrival, photos and storage deadline in your account.
Domestic shipping
Delivery from the Chinese seller to the agent’s warehouse. It is separate from the later international parcel.
Consolidation
Combining selected warehouse items into one parcel. Check that the route accepts all the contents and compare the finished package cost.
Parcel
A packed shipment. It may contain several product orders; use the parcel number when asking about international delivery.
International line
A shipping route offered for a destination and item type. Compare its limits, weight rules, tracking and quote.
Estimator
A shipping calculator using destination, contents, weight and dimensions. Update your inputs when the packed measurements are available.
Destination
The country and delivery address for the parcel. Available routes can depend on the location and contents.
Actual weight
The measured mass of an item or parcel. For shipping, use the packed weight with its packaging included.
Volumetric weight
A weight calculated from box size. Use the selected route’s dimension units and divisor when comparing it with actual weight.
Chargeable weight
The weight used to price a shipment under the route’s rules, including any minimum or rounding. It can differ from the scale weight.
Dimensions
Length, width and height. A product’s measurements and the dimensions of its packed box are different inputs.
Declared value
The value provided in shipping or customs documents. Use accurate information and follow the applicable destination requirements.
Customs
The authority and process for goods crossing a border. Keep purchase and parcel details available if documents are requested.
Tracking number
The carrier reference used to follow a shipment. Domestic and international legs can have different numbers.
W2C
“Where to cop”: a request for the link to buy an item. Open the original listing to see the available options.
Source page
The original marketplace product listing. Reopen it to check the selected option, price, seller and stock.
Item ID
A marketplace’s identifier for a listing. Save the selected colour and size too; the ID alone does not record them.
Variant
A selectable colour, size, model or version. Check that the price and image match the variant you choose.
Quantity
The number of units ordered. A photo showing a pair or a set does not by itself tell you what one unit includes.
Remark
An instruction or question added to an order. Be specific, such as asking for a flat chest measurement before purchase.
Listing card
A product preview with a photo and a link. Open the full listing before choosing an option or paying.
Category
A group such as jackets, shoes or bags that helps you browse. Use a more specific search when you know the item you want.
Seller
The shop offering the product. Review recent item-specific feedback, answers and dispatch terms before ordering.
Batch
A name used by sellers or communities for a production run or version. Check what the seller actually offers instead of assuming a universal grade.
Version
A revision or option described in a listing. Ask which details differ if the price or fit changes between versions.
Grade
A seller’s quality or condition label. Ask what it means for that item, including any defect and return terms.
QC
Quality control. In this workflow, usually warehouse photos used to check the received item before international shipping.
Inspection photo
A view of the item received at the warehouse. Request another angle or measurement when the detail you need is not visible.
Defect
Damage or a problem with an item. Identify the exact part and attach a clear photo when requesting help.
Colourway
A named colour combination. Match the selected option to the warehouse item, allowing for differences in lighting and screens.
GL
Green light: community shorthand for accepting the visible details. Make the decision against your own order and requirements.
RL
Red light: community shorthand for a problem or a reason not to accept. Ask which detail is wrong and what action is available.
OOS
Out of stock. Check whether the selected option is unavailable, whether a restock is expected and whether cancellation is preferable.
Haul
A group of purchases someone shares or ships. Read the dates and parcel details before using a review to plan your order.
Find
An item someone has discovered and shared. Check the current listing and seller before buying it yourself.
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