Buying and Selling High-Quality Secondhand Goods in Japan

This coming weekend, my wife and I will be selling some of our video camera gear at Komehyo in Nagoya.

While there are many options for buying and selling secondhand items online, such as Mercari or Facebook Marketplace, and numerous independent smaller stores specializing in used items, Japan stands out for its abundance of thrift stores. These stores offer not only secondhand branded clothes but also gaming consoles, games, and household appliances.

However, in my personal experience, Komehyo surpasses these other stores.

Komehyo is a renowned chain of stores in Japan specializing in buying and selling a wide range of secondhand luxury goods, including designer clothing, handbags, accessories, watches, jewelry, and electronics. Founded in 1979, the company has expanded to operate multiple locations across Japan, with its flagship store located in Nagoya.

Popular among consumers in Japan, Komehyo is known for offering high-quality secondhand goods at competitive prices. The stores maintain strict standards for the items they accept, ensuring authenticity and good condition. Customers can explore a diverse selection of luxury brands and products at Komehyo stores, often at a fraction of the original retail price.

Additionally, Komehyo provides services such as buying used items from customers, offering appraisal and authentication services for luxury goods, and providing rental services for designer items.

Overall, Komehyo is a reputable and well-established retailer in Japan catering to consumers interested in purchasing or selling high-end luxury goods at affordable prices.

Personally, I am excited to sell one of my two Panasonic GH4s at the same Komehyo store where I bought it several years ago. I am curious to see how much I can get back for it. While I don’t expect much, I feel better knowing that the camera might still be of good use to someone else.