You open a Kakobuy spreadsheet for the first time. Columns everywhere. Numbers. Weird abbreviations. Someone wrote "RL'd the GX batch, GP'd PK instead - TTS but stitching was mid." And you're sitting there like... what language is this?
Been there. Every rep buyer has that moment. This guide is your Rosetta Stone - by the time you finish reading, you'll be able to skim any Kakobuy spreadsheet and actually understand what people are saying.
The Essential Glossary
GL - Green Light
This is the one you want to see. GL means the QC photos look good and you approve the item for shipping. When someone says "easy GL," they're saying the quality is so obvious you don't even need to scrutinize. On the flip side...
RL - Red Light
QC photos revealed a flaw - bad stitching, wrong color, logo placement is off. You reject the item and either get a refund or ask for an exchange. Pro move: always state the reason when you RL. Sellers are way more likely to accept a return if you point to a specific photo showing the flaw, rather than just saying "looks bad."
TTS - True to Size
Means the item fits like standard sizing. If a hoodie is labeled XL and it's TTS, it'll fit like a regular XL. But here's the catch - TTS relative to what? Chinese sizing? European sizing? Always check the size chart in centimeters. I've had "TTS" items that were two sizes off because the reviewer was in Asia and I'm in the US.
GP - Guinea Pig
When you GP an item, you're the first person to order it from that seller - no QC history, no reviews, no batch comparisons. You're the test subject. GPs can pay off big (hidden gems at budget prices) or end badly (bait-and-switch). If you see someone say "I GP'd this," give them respect - they took the risk so you don't have to.
W2C - Where to Cop
Literally "where to buy." If you see a fire item in a QC post and ask "W2C?", you're asking for the link. Good spreadsheets have the W2C column built in. Bad ones make you hunt through Yupoo albums and hope the link still works.
Batch Codes: GX, LJR, PK, M, OG, FK
These are factory batch identifiers. Think of them like trim levels on a car. LJR is the gold standard for Jordan 1s - consistent shape, good materials, reliably 0.9:1 or better. GX dominates for Jordan 4s, though some say the latest GX runs have been slipping on heel cuts. PK (and PK 4.0) is the go-to for Yeezy 350s and Travis Scott collabs. M batch crushes it for Dunks. OG is solid mid-tier. FK is newer, hit-or-miss depending on the model.
The thing nobody tells you: no single batch is best across all models. LJR might be king for AJ1 Chicago but mid for AJ4 Black Cat. You have to research per-model. That's what the spreadsheet batch column is for.
Haul
Your accumulated order being shipped in one box. "5kg haul" = 5 kilograms of stuff. "Summer haul" = it's June and I bought 8 tees and 3 pairs of shorts.
Agent / Warehouse
The middleman - Kakobuy in this case. They receive your items from sellers, take QC photos, store everything, then pack and ship your haul. The "warehouse" is literally their physical storage facility in China.
Less Common But Still Useful
- RLS: Ready to Ship - item is in stock and ships to warehouse fast
- OOS: Out of Stock - the link is dead, find another seller
- B&S: Bait and Switch - seller showed good photos but shipped trash
- 1:1: Perfect replica, indistinguishable from retail
- 0.9:1 / 0.8:1: Close but not perfect - minor callout-able flaws exist
- Callout: A flaw obvious enough that someone could tell it's a rep
- MM: Middleman - reseller who marks up factory-direct prices
Putting It All Together
Now you can decode that cryptic spreadsheet comment: "RL'd the GX batch, GP'd PK instead - TTS but stitching was mid."
Translation: Rejected the GX factory version, took a risk on the PK factory version instead - fits true to size but the stitching quality was average.
Bookmark this page. You'll need it for your first three hauls, minimum. After that, the lingo becomes second nature - and suddenly you're the one writing spreadsheet reviews that confuse newbies.