Simple. Transparent. No Hidden Sourcing Fees.
VINTAGE QUEEN operates on a transparent commission basis.
You always know the actual Japanese purchase price of your merchandise and the commission charged by VINTAGE QUEEN.
Choose the service that best fits the way you buy from Japan.
PURCHASE & HANDLING SERVICE (Recommended)
You Find It. We Handle Japan.
Choose the items you want from Japanese websites and marketplaces and add the product URLs to your private purchasing sheet.
VINTAGE QUEEN reviews the listings and handles the purchasing process in Japan — including purchasing, receiving, item checks, temporary storage, consolidation and international shipping arrangements.
| PURCHASE VALUE | COMMISSION |
|---|---|
| Up to ¥1,000,000 | 12% |
| ¥1,000,001 – ¥2,999,999 | 9% |
| ¥3,000,000+ | 6% |
[ LEARN ABOUT PURCHASE & HANDLING ]
FULL SOURCING SERVICE
You Set the Criteria. We Source & Buy.
Tell us what you want to purchase and establish your buying criteria.
You fund your purchasing budget in advance, and VINTAGE QUEEN searches the Japanese domestic market and purchases suitable inventory within your pre-approved criteria and available budget.
Individual approval is not required for every qualifying purchase.
| PURCHASE VALUE | COMMISSION |
|---|---|
| Up to ¥1,000,000 | 15% |
| ¥1,000,001 – ¥2,999,999 | 12% |
| ¥3,000,000+ | 9% |
[ LEARN ABOUT FULL SOURCING ]
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Depending on the service selected, our commission covers:
Japanese Market Sourcing
Full Sourcing Service only
Japanese Listing Review
Purchasing
Receiving in Japan
Item & Condition Check
Basic Cleaning When Appropriate
Insured Temporary Storage
Purchase Management
Consolidation
Careful Packing
International Shipping Arrangement
ADDITIONAL COSTS
The following costs are not included in our commission and are charged separately when applicable:
Product Purchase Price
Domestic Shipping Within Japan
International Shipping
Shipping Insurance
Independent Third-Party Authentication
Customs Duties & Import Taxes
Payment Processing or Transfer Fees
Other External Costs
Where possible, applicable costs will be communicated before proceeding.
NO MARKUP ON MERCHANDISE
VINTAGE QUEEN does not purchase merchandise and then resell it to you at an undisclosed marked-up price.
Our service fee is calculated separately from the actual Japanese purchase price.
Japanese Purchase Price + VINTAGE QUEEN Commission + Applicable External Costs
This allows you to clearly understand the cost of your inventory and the fee you are paying VINTAGE QUEEN.
HOW THE COMMISSION RATE IS DETERMINED
The applicable commission rate is determined by the total merchandise purchase value within the applicable purchasing period or order.
The higher your purchasing volume, the lower the applicable commission rate.
Example — Purchase & Handling
If your applicable merchandise purchase value is:
¥1,500,000
The Purchase & Handling commission rate is:
9%
Commission:
¥135,000
Example — Full Sourcing
If your applicable merchandise purchase value is:
¥1,500,000
The Full Sourcing commission rate is:
12%
Commission:
¥180,000
External costs such as domestic shipping, international shipping, insurance and independent authentication are calculated separately.
TWO WAYS TO BUY FROM JAPAN
Want to choose your own inventory?
PURCHASE & HANDLING SERVICE — RECOMMENDED
Browse the Japanese market yourself and choose exactly what you want to buy.
You choose. We handle Japan.
LEARN ABOUT PURCHASE & HANDLING →
Want us to manage the buying?
FULL SOURCING SERVICE
Set your buying criteria and fund your purchasing budget in advance.
VINTAGE QUEEN searches and purchases qualifying inventory on your behalf within those agreed parameters.
You set the criteria. We source and buy.
START SMALL. SCALE WHEN YOU’RE READY.
New clients do not need to begin with a large purchasing commitment.
For most new clients, we recommend starting with a small number of purchases through our Purchase & Handling Service.
Experience how we work, build a relationship with us, and increase your purchasing volume when you are ready.
As your purchasing activity grows, our lower commission tiers automatically reward higher purchasing volume.