How to Use OneMall to Purchase from Yahoo Auctions/Fleamarket?
Yahoo Auctions offer two purchase methods:
- Bidding: Set your maximum bid price. OneMall will automatically bid for you within 24 hours. If your bid is the highest when auction ends, you win.
- Buy It Now: Purchase immediately at seller’s fixed price.
Yahoo Fleamarket only offers Buy It Now.
After successful bid, wait for seller to ship. When package arrives at Japanese warehouse, order status becomes “Ready for Shipping”. Choose international shipping method and pay fees (including domestic JP shipping if applicable).
Bidding Strategy
Bid Price Setting
Yahoo Auctions use proxy bidding system. Your maximum bid will automatically compete with others until:
- Your bid exceeds others’ maximums → You win
- Others’ maximums exceed yours → You lose
Bid Increments
| Current Price Range (JPY) | Increment |
|---|---|
| 1-999 | ¥10 |
| 1,000-4,999 | ¥100 |
| 5,000-9,999 | ¥250 |
| 10,000-49,999 | ¥500 |
| ≥50,000 | ¥1,000 |
Bidding Results & Refunds
- Success: Automatic refund of price difference if final price < your max bid
- Failure: Full refund within 3 business days
- Price Overtaken: Re-bid (new payment required) or cancel (auto-refund)
Fees
| Platform | Service Fee |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Auctions | 3% (min ¥200, max ¥300) |
| Yahoo Fleamarket | 3% (min ¥200, max ¥300) |
Shipping Costs
Domestic (Japan)
- Auctions: Seller-set, may change after winning. Paid with international shipping.
- Fleamarket: Free (seller covers)
International
Choose from:
- EMS
- Japan Post Seamail
- DHL
- ECMS
Customs & Restrictions
- Pay duties at local customs if required
- Prohibited items: Dangerous goods, contraband. See [Restricted Items]
Quality & Returns
Important Notes
- No authenticity guarantee for secondhand items
- No returns after payment (per Yahoo policy)
- Damage during JP domestic shipping: We’ll contact seller
- Missing items found in warehouse: Free reshipment
Order Processing
Timeline
- Typical JP shipping: 3-7 days
- Contact Customer Service if no update after 2 weeks
Buyer Service Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00 (Tokyo Time)
- Weekend orders processed on Monday
Restricted Items
Items may be blocked due to:
- International shipping limitations
- Quality issues
- Legal restrictions