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Kakobuy Glossary: QC, Haul, Batch, Agent and Other Terms
Answer first: Shopping-agent sites use recurring terms for product checks, parcels and warehouse steps. These are neutral working definitions; check the current Kakobuy interface when a term affects an order or fee.
Last checked: 2026-10-25
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| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Agent | A service that buys items from Chinese marketplaces on your behalf and ships them abroad. |
| QC (quality check) | Photos taken at the warehouse after an item arrives. |
| Haul | A group of items ordered and shipped together. |
| Parcel | The international package submitted for shipping. |
| Consolidation | Combining several items into one parcel. |
| Volumetric weight | A weight calculated from package size, used by some shipping lines. |
| Warehouse | Where items are received and checked before shipping. |
| Domestic shipping | Shipping from the seller to the agent’s warehouse. |
| Spreadsheet | A directory of product links, like this site. |
| Batch | A production run of an item; characteristics can differ between batches. |
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No dedicated official glossary page was exposed during the public-source check. Definitions above are neutral working definitions, not Kakobuy policy wording.
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