Using Buyee, Zenmarket, and Japanese Search Tips

Introduction

For Pokémon fans looking for rare and distinctive items, Yahoo Auctions Japan is a gold mine. However, it can be difficult to use the website and make purchases due to the language barrier and limitations for non-Japanese citizens. In addition to our Japanese search guide for Pokémon, this article will walk you through the procedure of purchasing from Yahoo Auctions Japan in English using Buyee and Zenmarket. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Yahoo Auctions Japan Overview

A well-known online auction site in Japan, Yahoo Auctions Japan offers a wide selection of goods, including electronics, fashion items, and collectibles. It is particularly well-liked by Pokémon fans looking for rare and expensive merchandise. However, because the website is primarily in Japanese and only Japanese citizens are allowed to make direct purchases, it may be challenging for users from other countries to take part in auctions.

Using Buyee for Yahoo Auctions Japan

Buyee is a proxy buying service that enables foreign visitors to Yahoo Auctions Japan and other Japanese shopping portals without having to deal with shipping limitations and language barriers. Here is a step-by-step tutorial for using Buyee:

1. 1. Create an account on Buyee: Create a profile on the Buyee website. Your email address and shipping information are required.

 

1. 1. Use our Japanese search guide for Pokémon related keywords here to look for particular items on the Buyee website. You must also make sure you’re searching on Yahoo Auctions, as Buyee also allows you to buy on other Japanese websites. Make sure your search field looks like this:
   2. Decide whether to place a bid or buy the item outright once you’ve located it. This depends on the type of auction, which means it is not all auctions that have the buy it now option.

 

1. 1. Pay for your item: Use Buyee’s secure payment system to pay for your item after winning the auction or making a purchase.

 

1. Receive your item: Buyee will take care of shipping, sending multiple items to your address if necessary.

Using Zenmarket for Yahoo Auctions Japan

Another proxy buying service that makes purchasing from Yahoo Auctions Japan easier for users outside of Japan is Zenmarket. How to use Zenmarket is as follows:

1. Create an account on Zenmarket: Go to the Zenmarket website and register. Your email address and shipping information are required.
2. Increase the amount in your Zenmarket account: You must fund your account using their available payment methods in order to place bids or make purchases.
3. To look for specific Pokémon items on the Zenmarket website, use the Japanese search guide we’ve provided here. When buying one Yahoo Auctions, you must make sure that’s the website you’re searching on, so make sure your settings in the search bar are like this:
4. Decide whether to place a bid or buy the item outright once you’ve located it. This depends on the type of auction.
5. Pay for your item: After you win an auction or make a purchase, Zenmarket will automatically deduct the item’s price from your account balance along with any applicable fees.
6. Receive your item: Zenmarket will take care of the shipping procedure, sending multiple items to your address if necessary.

Japanese Search Guide for Pokémon

The proxies do not translate your searches for you, which means you must still use Japanese search words to find the product that you’re looking for! That’s why we have made a search guide, which is linked here, for you to use to find the gems that you are looking for. Yes, we know it is annoying that you have to use these, an alternative to use this, is buying the cards on *Affiliate link* eBay which can be done here where we have already setup a good search for you, but the cards on eBay will ultimately be more expensive than what you are able to find on Yahoo.

Tips for Bidding and Buying on Yahoo Auctions Japan

When using Buyee or Zenmarket, keep the following advice in mind to ensure a smooth experience on Yahoo Auctions Japan:

1. Check the item’s value: To make sure you’re getting a good deal, check the market value of comparable items before placing a bid or making a purchase. Remember that some rare or limited-edition Pokémon items might fetch a higher price.
2. Decide on a maximum bid amount in advance when bidding in an auction to prevent going overboard.
3. Beware of sniping: On auction websites, sniping, or placing a bid at the last second, is a common practice. Again you should consider using Buyee’s or Zenmarket’s maximum bid feature, as it works as a snipe protection feature, which automatically raise your maximum bid in the closing seconds of an auction, to prevent losing an auction to a sniper. This can be done by selecting the option when clicking to make a bid like you normally would, and does not cost extra. It will only bid up to your maximum bid if the other bidders are nearing your max bid. This means you will always bid the lowest amount possible.
4. Review the feedback and ratings of the seller to make sure they are reputable and trustworthy before placing a bid or buying something.
5. Know the extra costs: When using proxy services like Buyee and Zenmarket, be aware of extra costs like service fees, domestic shipping costs, and international shipping costs. Consider including these expenses in your budget because they will be added to the final cost of your item.
6. Take advantage of package consolidation: If you’re buying multiple items, Buyee and Zenmarket both offer package consolidation services that can help you save money on international shipping.

Conclusion

You can get around restrictions and language barriers to access a world of rare and unique Pokémon items on Yahoo Auctions Japan by using proxy buying services like Buyee and Zenmarket. You’ll be prepared to navigate the website and increase your Pokémon collection with ease if you use our Japanese search guide and buying and bidding advice. Happy searching!