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How to Buy from Mercari Japan (Including Auctions)

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Buying from Mercari Japan Auction Listings from Overseas | Lunar Cat

Looking to buy from Mercari Japan but can't find international shipping options—especially for auction-style listings? Most large proxy services only support part of what Mercari offers. At Lunarcat, we handle any Mercari listing, auctions included, and ship worldwide.

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What Is Mercari Japan?

Japan is a goldmine for collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Rare vintage items, limited-edition releases, handmade crafts, and cultural artifacts that exist nowhere else—much of it surfaces first on Mercari, Japan's massive peer-to-peer marketplace.

With over 4 billion listings as of 2024, Mercari has become one of Japan's largest and most dynamic online marketplaces. From everyday household items to museum-quality collectibles, it's where Japanese sellers list things you simply can't find anywhere else.

The problem? Mercari was designed for domestic Japanese transactions. Without a Japanese address, phone number, and payment method, plus language barriers with sellers, direct purchasing is nearly impossible for overseas buyers.

How Other Proxies Support Mercari

Most Japanese proxy services can help you purchase from Mercari—but with significant limitations. Even Buyee, an official Mercari partner, doesn't support all listing types.

What's typically unsupported:
  • Mercari's auction-style listings
  • Listings from individual sellers who prefer domestic buyers
  • Specialty categories requiring custom negotiation
  • Time-sensitive or limited availability items

Why Mercari Auctions Are Not Supported by Other Proxies

Interestingly, major proxies handle auctions smoothly on other Japanese platforms like Yahoo Auctions thanks to automated snipe bidding systems.

Here's how automated bidding typically works:

  • Current bid: „5,000
  • Bidding increment: „500
  • Your maximum bid: „10,000

The system automatically places your bid at „5,500 (one increment above current). If others bid higher, it continues increasing by „500 increments up to your „10,000 maximum.

However, Mercari auctions work completely differently:

  • No automated bidding—requires manual bid placement
  • Active monitoring needed throughout the auction
  • Dynamic ending system—new bids in final minutes extend auction by 5 minutes
  • Real-time strategy adjustments required

How Lunarcat Handles Mercari Auctions

This is where Lunarcat excels. We specialize in areas most proxy services avoid—especially Mercari Japan auctions. Our service combines manual expertise with transparent pricing.

Our Auction Process
  1. Submit your order with the Mercari auction URL and maximum bid
  2. We verify the listing and confirm eligibility within hours
  3. Pay your initial bid amount as a secure deposit
  4. Our agent monitors and strategically places bids in real-time
  5. If you win: Complete payment and we arrange shipping
    If you don't win: Full deposit refund

Pricing: Service fees start as low as „500, plus standard 15% commission on successful purchases. No hidden fees—you only pay when we successfully win your auction.

Consolidation for Multiple Items

Planning to buy multiple items? We offer consolidation services to combine your purchases and save on international shipping costs.

Consolidation benefits:

  • Reduced international shipping costs
  • Protective packaging for multiple items
  • Flexible timing—hold items until your collection is complete
  • Single customs declaration for easier processing

How to Get Started

Option 1: Use Our Order Form
Option 2: Direct Contact

Prefer to skip registration? Contact us directly—we can process your order without requiring an account.

What happens next:

  • We confirm item availability and auction details
  • Review our transparent fee structure
  • No payment processed until everything is verified and ready
  • Complete transparency on all costs before you commit

Real Access to Japan's Hidden Marketplace

Mercari Japan contains countless treasures waiting to be discovered. Our specialized approach gives you affordable access to everything Japan's most dynamic marketplace offers—including the auction listings other services won't touch.

Ready to discover what you've been missing? Submit your first Mercari order and unlock access to Japan's most dynamic marketplace.

🛒 Order from Mercari Japan

Or contact us at support@lunar-cat.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy from Mercari Japan if I’m outside Japan?

Yes. Lunarcat lets you purchase from Mercari Japan even if you live overseas. We act as your local proxy to buy, receive, and ship the item internationally.

Do other proxy services support Mercari auctions?

The big proxies do not process auction-style listings or many individual seller posts. Proxy services offering Mercari auctions are usually individuals.

Can I buy multiple items and ship them together?

Yes. We consolidate multiple purchases into one international shipment to save on shipping fees.

Do I need a Mercari account to use Lunarcat?

No. You don’t need a Mercari account, Japanese address, or phone number. Just send us the link, and we’ll handle the rest.

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