Sell your collectables!
Items we Buy
Kai Tora pays top dollar for the following items!
| TCGs | Video games |
| Anime and game music | Anime and game books |
Seller form
Why sell to Kai Tora?
Second-hand shops in Japan are notorious for buying products from customers at an extremely low rate. This can often be attributed to free shipping. Free shipping results in companies being deluged with items that are in unsellable condition or that cost more to ship than what they can be sold for. Companies offset this cost by lowering prices across the board and refusing to pay for low-end items. These lower prices mean you are being forced to subsidize the shipping costs of other customers. Kai Tora doesn’t cover shipping costs, but our prices are usually higher than other companies, sometimes significantly, even after accounting for their price-up campaigns (companies with frequent campaigns tend to be the ones with the lowest prices).
Buylists
We have curated buylists of desirable/popular items that we buy at a high price. If you have any of these items, simply submit our seller form, pack your items in a box with proof of ID, ship them off, and then get paid!
We buy collections!
If you have a collection for sale that includes items not covered by our buylists, feel free to get in touch. We can negotiate a price up front and buy it as a single lot. We also welcome offers from other stores and dealers. The collection should be worth 10,000 yen or more before video game hardware and items valued below 500 yen are included in the calculation.
Fees
We do not charge any fees. We will cover the cost of the bank transfer.
Proof of ID
In line with Japanese law, depending on what you are selling and the price, you may need to provide proof of ID. Proof of ID is required in the following cases:
1. The transaction value is 10,000 yen or more
2. The transaction includes video games, books, music, or videos
If proof of ID is required, obtain a Certificate of Residence (jyuminhyo 住民票) from your local convenience store, etc., and enclose it with your items. Only information on the seller is required.
Requirements:
-The name on the document must match the name on the bank account.
-The document must have been issued within the past 3 months.
-The document does not show your My Number.
-Cannot be a copy of the certificate.
You do not need to provide proof of ID a second time. After the first transaction, we will assign you a username and password. Use them to login, and submit the seller form on this page. If you forget your login information or if your name or address changes, then you may have to provide proof of ID again.
Shipping
Customers are responsible for shipping costs. You can ship using the method of your choice. Please let us know the tracking number, if possible.Ship to:
814-0022
福岡県福岡市早良区原6丁目2-24小園ビル505
Kai Tora
If you want to save money on shipping costs, you can drop the items off at our office. In this case you don't need a Certificate of Residence, but you will still need to provide a driver's license or other form of ID. An appointment is required. Please email us to set up a date/time. Once you drop off your items, note that the transaction will be the same as it is for customers who mailed their items (we will pay via bank transfer).
Cancellation
You can cancel at any time prior to approving the transaction. You can cancel individual items in a transaction. Customers are responsible for return shipping.
FAQ
Q: How long does it take to appraise the items?
A: It varies according to the number of items and orders. We will give you a time frame. During busy periods, it could take around a week.
Q: When will you pay for the items?
A: We will pay for the items within 3 banking days of receiving your approval for our offer.
Q: Can I sell to you if I am under 18?
A: High school students and persons under age 18 cannot use our service.
Q: Can I sell multiple of the same item?
A: Yes, but duplicates may have an effect on the price.
Q: Do you buy graded items?
A: Items graded 8.5 to 9.5 will be the same price as ungraded items. Items graded a 10 will be 1.5 the ungraded price.
Trading card specific FAQ:
Q: Do you buy normal cards?
A: Sometimes. We usually don't buy normal cards unless they are from rare or obscure TCGs.
Q: Do I need to remove the cards from sleeves?
A: You can keep the cards in sleeves. It will not have any effect on the price. Note that we don't pay extra for the sleeves.
Q: Do I need to sort my cards?
A: Any cards that you want appraised individually must be sorted by game and rarity. Unsorted cards will be priced at a bulk rate.