Mercari Japan
Buy with Mercari. we'll bring it from Japan
Japanese Avito with 20M+ users. Used electronics, collectible figures, vintage clothing - at prices not found in stores.
from 4%
redemption fee
14–25 d
delivery time
from $10
minimum order
100%
payment guarantee
About the platform
Mercari is the largest marketplace for used goods in Japan
Founded in 2013. 20M+ active users buy and sell everything from last generation iPhones to rare limited edition figures. The Japanese treat things with care: used ones here often look like new.
- country
- Japan
- currency
- Yen (JPY/¥)
- language
- Japanese
- payment
- Credit cards / Mercari Pay
- sellers
- 20M+ users
- founded
- 2013
Used Japanese - almost like new. A culture of careful handling of things.
Prices are 30–70% lower than in stores. Bargaining is possible.
Rare collectibles, discontinued models, limited editions
Sellers ship quickly - usually within 1-2 days
Services OZTA
What we do for shopping on Mercari
We’ll find it, buy it and bring it back - even if the seller only ships within Japan.
Redemption of goods
We buy immediately before another buyer gets ahead. On Mercari, the product is in a single copy.
Search and selection
We monitor the availability of the necessary goods. We'll set up notifications and let you know as soon as it appears.
Quality check
Photo of actual condition in our warehouse in Japan. Let's check with the seller's description.
Delivery to your door
Air from Japan - 14–25 days. We will pack fragile collectibles with special care.
Customs clearance
Used goods pass through customs at market value. Let's arrange everything correctly.
Tracking
From the moment of purchase to delivery, you see every stage in real time.
Advantages
Why order through us and not directly
Mercari only operates within Japan. Overseas buyers cannot register or pay.
Access to closed area
Mercari requires a Japanese phone number and address. We have everything - we buy like locals.
Instant redemption
On Mercari, the product is in one copy. If you hesitate, it will go away. We buy within an hour after confirmation.
Checking status
Sellers sometimes embellish. We check the actual condition in the warehouse and send photos.
Bargaining with the seller
It is customary to bargain on Mercari. Let's write to the seller in Japanese and try to reduce the price.
Consolidation of findings
Found 10 figures from different sellers? We will collect everything in the warehouse and send it in one parcel.
Guarantee against fraud
If the product does not match the description, we will resolve the dispute through Mercari before shipping from Japan.
Product categories
What is most often ordered from Mercari
Unique finds that are not found in regular stores.
Used electronics
iPhone, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, cameras - the Japanese sell them in perfect condition.
Sony, Nintendo, Apple, Canon, Fujifilm
Branded clothing
Vintage, streetwear, luxury - often with tags. Japanese second-hand clothing is a separate culture.
Supreme, Comme des Garçons, BAPE, Visvim
Cosmetics
Discontinued series, limited collaborations, testers of luxury brands.
Shiseido limited editions, Decorté, SUQQU, samples
Anime and collectibles
Figures, manga, posters, cosplay costumes. Rare items that are not even on eBay.
Nendoroid, Figma, Banpresto, retro manga
Household goods
Japanese ceramics, textiles, kitchen utensils. Often handmade.
Ceramics, knives, teaware, vintage decor
Delivery
How we deliver with Mercari
Careful and reliable - especially for fragile and collectible items.
Air – 14–25 days
Main route. Suitable for electronics, clothing and small collectibles.
By sea + car – 30–45 days
For large orders and heavy lots. Cheaper than air is 40–60%.
Consolidation in warehouse
We accumulate purchases from different sellers in a warehouse in Japan. We'll send it when you say so.
Collector's packaging
Action Figures, Vinyl, Fragile Items - Double Box, Styrofoam, Bubble Wrap.
Cargo insurance
For rare and expensive lots - insurance against loss and damage. 1% of the cost.
Delivery to your door
Pickup, courier or delivery by transport company.
How does this work
Four steps - from application to result
A personal manager accompanies the task from the first request to completion.
- 01
Bid
Describe the task: what needs to be bought, paid for, or delivered. We will answer within an hour.
1 hour - 02
Calculation
We will calculate the cost, terms and commission. Everything in one offer, no hidden extras.
1 day - 03
Payment
Transfer to us - we pay the supplier or service from a local account on the same day.
1 day - 04
Execution
Redemption, replenishment or delivery - depends on the task. Tracking at every stage.
from 1 hour
Barriers
Typical difficulties with Mercari
The site is completely closed to foreigners - but we found an approach.
Typical problems
Registration requires a Japanese phone number. Foreigners do not pass.
Payment - only Japanese cards or Mercari Pay. Foreigners are not accepted.
Product descriptions in Japanese. Condition and defects are easy to miss.
The product is in a single copy. While you're thinking, you've already bought it.
Delivery within Japan only. There is no international shipping.
Solutions OZTA
We buy from our verified account. Full access to all sellers.
We pay with a Japanese card. For the seller, this is a normal transaction within Japan.
We translate descriptions and check the condition with the seller in Japanese.
We buy it within an hour. Agree - and the goods are already ours.
The seller ships to our warehouse in Japan. We forward it to you.
Lifehacks
Tips for shopping on Mercari
How to find the best lots and not overpay.
Speed
Don't think long - buy it
On Mercari, each product is in one copy. Popular lots sell out in minutes. If you find it, write to us immediately.
State
Ask for additional photos
If the ad contains few photos, we will ask the seller for close-ups of defects and actual condition.
Saving
Bargain - it's okay
On Mercari, bargaining is appropriate. Usually they discount 5–15%. We will write to the seller and try to reduce the price.
Search
Search in Japanese - more results
We search using Japanese keywords. A query in katakana finds 3 times more than in Latin.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about orders with Mercari through OZTA.
What is the minimum order?
How long does delivery take?
How to understand the real condition of the goods?
Is it possible to return an item?
Can you find a rare figurine or manga?
How to pay?
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