
Searching properly is the most important thing about Mercari. If a white t-shirt has a tiny spot on it, it’ll probably be half the price. Even though Mercari is only available in Japanese (in Japan) right now, it can be easy to navigate even if you don’t speak the language very well.Ī great thing about shopping for second hand items in Japan is that the used items are almost always in excellent condition, especially compared to overseas. Sign up for an account, register your card details and start shopping, either through web or via the app on iOS or Android.

Using Mercari in Japan is pretty straightforward. That said, there are a few hints to secure a good product at a decent price.

However, Japanese sellers are savvy, which makes getting a proper bargain difficult. For those who are fans of Depop or Ebay, Mercari can seem like Japan’s holy grail - full of cheap Issey Miyake and Canon cameras.
