Can I negotiate a price reduction?
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Price negotiation is available on some platforms only.
Please note that procedures and conditions differ by site, so be sure to review the information below before proceeding.
Platforms Supporting Price Negotiation
| Site | Price Negotiation | Add to Cart | Maximum Discount |
| Mercari JP | Possible | Required | Up to 10% of the listed price |
| Rakuten Rakuma | Possible | Required | Up to 10% of the listed price |
| JDirectItems Fleamarket | Possible | Required | Up to 10% of the listed price |
| JDirectItems Auction | Possible | Not Required | Up to 30% of the original price |
| Other sites | Not possible | ― | ― |
【Important】Please Read Carefully
For Rakuten Rakuma / Mercari JP / JDirectItems Fleamarket:
Write your negotiation request in the "Comments" field and pay the Charge 1.
If payment is completed without entering negotiation details, the item will be purchased automatically at the listed price.
Mercari JP / JDirectItems Fleamarket / Rakuten Rakuma
Price Negotiation Conditions
| Category | Condition |
| Listed price | 10,000 yen or more |
| Maximum discount | Up to 10% of the listed price |
| Add to cart | Required |
| Charge 1 Payment | Required |
| Entry in the “Comments” field | Required |
Price Negotiation Procedure
Step | Description |
| ① | Before adding the item to your cart, enter the following in the Comments field: • Desired purchase price (JPY) • Action if negotiation fails (Cancel / Proceed with purchase) |
| ② | Add the item to your cart and complete the Charge 1 payment |
| ③ | Our staff will review the request and negotiate with the seller |
| ④ | Our staff will review the request and negotiate with the seller |
Additional Notes
If no desired price is specified, we will negotiate at 10% off.
As negotiations are handled sequentially, the item may sell out during the negotiation process.
If the seller does not respond within 3 days, or if the negotiation is unsuccessful, we will contact you again.
If the negotiation is successful, the item will be purchased as-is and the price difference will be refunded to your original payment method.
JDirectItems Auction
Price Negotiation Procedure
Item | Details |
| How to apply | Contact Customer Service |
| Required information | Auction ID or URL + desired purchase price (JPY) |
| Maximum discount | Up to 30% of the original price |
| Maximum discount | Required |
Important Notes
Requests for excessive discounts cannot be accepted.
Depending on the seller’s policy, price negotiation may not be allowed.
Please do not contact the seller directly.
If the JDirectItems Auction ID used during negotiation differs from the ID assigned at bidding, please contact Customer Service again.
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