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Buyee has a rating of 2.3 stars from 313 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Buyee most frequently mention shipping fees, credit card, and protective packaging problems. Buyee ranks 78th among Mail Forwarding sites.

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    70
  • Value
    68
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    70
  • Returns
    53
  • Quality
    63
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Top Positive Review

“Proxy shopping site”

Shuren O.
11/27/18

It's a good site if u know how to put up and or navigate it. I've used it over a span of 5 or more years so I know my stuff. Yes I've seen the bad review's and I agree that the site could be more polished & at least notify customer's of any problems going on with payment processing which is usually on their end. However I use it as a proxy site, I get what I want so nothing else matter's to me. In the end I give it 5/5. A lot of critic reviews on here are BS as you should already know their are limitations on what you can import, & why complain about CS when you don't even take the time to learn their language?

Top Critical Review

“Do not buy from them.”

Michael S.
3/15/24

They do not take any responsibility for the goods they sell or promote. I have once again, even after giving them a second chance, been ripped off. Never again will i use them and nobody els e should either.

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September 4th, 2020

This is the best site I have ever been on just think it they have it at the best prices top quality goods auto parts cell phones labtop and so much more I already recommend this site to all my friends and family

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June 15th, 2020

I bought vintage rare dolls from Mercari and Yahoo. The website is easy to use. But customer service is not good at time as they couldn't accede to my request by helping me to ask the seller to combine the items on 1 page so that i can place all the items from the same seller under 1 order to avoid paying multiple service fee and payment fee. Their payment fee and service fee is very expensive. The consolidation request is also very expensive. It's hard to get their customer service on live chat. They usually take 1 day later to reply to e-mail which is quite long.

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I collect dolls.

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February 18th, 2022

I bought at the beginning of November 2021 one Nintendo 3ds console from Mercari. All good until 15 of the same month when it was the last time I receive an update. Is 18 of February 2022, the parcel is lost, Buyee refuses to answer or help me with this problem and the Japan post is not helping either since they told me to contact the expeditor.
I am from the Eastern Europe ( the ex-communist side) and this is literally the worst customer support and parcel tracking I have ever got.

Tip for consumers:
Do not ever buys something from Buyee unless you are ready to spent more on shipping than on the product itself

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February 22nd, 2022

Package I received was just filled with smaller boxes and polymailers. I paid an extra 1,000 yen to be repacked and it was money wasted. I even asked them to repack it so that ALL items weren't in their original packaging and they completely ignored it. On top of that, that separated two small items to ship out individually. Both costed $40 to ship.
In addition to that, they LOST a package that arrived at their warehouse. As of today, it's still marked "undergoing warehouse maintenance." It's been that way for over a month! I was forced to ship everything out else I'd have to pay an insane extension fee. Utterly ridiculous. NEVER use Buyee unless you can avoid it.

Tip for consumers:
Just don’t use it.

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Mercari, Yahoo Auctions, Merchant Stores

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January 19th, 2021
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Made a purchase back in november 25th, and up to this date (January 19th), I have received nothing, and tracking number shows no updated since november 29th, when it left Japan (ordered with small package AIR).

Contacted them and they basically told me that they will contact Japan post to see whats going on, but that it can take upwards to three months.

I'm going to file a dispute over at Paypal, stay away from this site.

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August 7th, 2020

I decided to use Buyee for Yahoo auctions since I saw that my usual proxy wasn't having any success with bidding. The account set up was easy and the fees weren't too bad for Yahoo auctions. The only problem I had was that it wouldn't let me bid at all on one of the auctions. It was a real downer since there were so many rare items from my favorite anime. Otherwise, they are a great service for bidding overseas.

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July 11th, 2020

I've used buyee every time I look to purchase something from Mercari. Their fees are very upfront and aren't hidden compared to other proxies i've used, so there are no hidden surprises to pay for later! I've yet to have a bad experience when using buyee to purchase things from Mercari!

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March 14th, 2020

Thanks to buyee I have been able to purchase so many rare photocards and so much progress on my collection. Buyee helps facilitate the entire process and provides updates about your purchases. I will continue to use buyee and recommend to others

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5 helpful votes
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July 2nd, 2021
Verified purchase

I use it first time coz of coupon 2000 yen and I buy 10$ item but have think I can use coupon but no coupon can only use for shipment in they app that so slow and bug I can't even find way use it coupon and have so much hidden few the 10$ item became 50$ you can't cancel bid and you need pay domestic shipment that not even when bid on auction use can't dispose item you need pay domestic shipment that not even show when you bid on auction.

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October 22nd, 2020

Hi! Recently I have bought lots items from Buyee, especially Tomica diecast and Starbucks mini cups.
I can find more variety items'products that I am looking for.
There are some items that I can't find at other sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc.
In here Buyee sites, I can get more items that I want.
Hope I can get more varieties items for my collection.
Hopefully, I can get the coupon discount for my incoming international shipping cost.
Thank you.
Regards,
Teddy

Tip for consumers:
I am very recommend Buyee to those who like to collect his/her needs.

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I purchased Tomica Diecast and Starbucks mini cups

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May 23rd, 2020

I am a new buyee user and so far have bidded few items on Yahoo! JAPAN Auction. Occasionally I have doubts and not sure on certain issues. Buyee support services staff are easily contacted to clarify and answer my problems. They are friendly and efficient. So far have a good experience with the site. Tqsm

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June 18th, 2020

I used buyee service around 2 years+, i think staff is good and kinds. My latest is ichiban kuji dragonball ultimate variation 1 weeks ago. And i have plan to use buyee service again in this month. Do not hesitate for Buyee.

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August 20th, 2020

I have been buying a lot of shopping with buyee, from autions on yahoo for idol merch to buying on mercari
I really love how easy it is to auction on the site and buy at Mercari
All my boxes have arrived safely and the contents without any damage since buyee makes sure that the boxes are well protected

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July 13th, 2020

Buyee is TERRIBLE. They charge you initially a fee and you think you've paid all your fees... then when you purchase the item and it shows up at BUYEE... it's extortion time!
You then have to pay like 10x the amount for the item to BUYEE to ship the item... or you can pay them to throw away the item. Awful experience

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November 26th, 2020

I ordered 12 packages and I only received one. I contacted the customer service and they said their only job is to send the items and they only provided me the tracking mumber. As a result, I as the consumer should be the one responsible to look for the items and that's it. This is the most horrible experience I have ever encountered.

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June 5th, 2020

What can i say about buyee?
When i want to buy a special "only japan" item, i always look over Buyee.jp.
Easy to navigate, simple, clear about fees; also every Time Buyee offers a large, very large, amount of Discount Coupon to bring down even more the overall prices!
When i have some question and trouble, i can open a chat whit an english customer support, and they will assist me asap whit precise answers, no matter how strange nor how many questions i wrote to them. (very patient!).
Various shipping method, also seamail is avaible and great care for handling package (i'd love to import big items rather than one or two items).
ALSO a value addition is the android app, a pure bliss to keep traking of various Auctions on the walk.
Speaking of auction, they provide me whit a "pick from CreditCard money" so i don't need to charge funds (even if you can do it!)

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April 6th, 2022

This website is a pain in the $#*!. The website is so difficult to even process. The shipping fees are outrageous. I tried ordering my first package from this website from Mercari Japan. I was supposed to have a 5000 yen off coupon even though I claimed it. I couldn't even find the area to even put the coupons. A package that I ordered said no cancellations but still had a cancel button? That seems somewhat sketchy. Even on PayPal (What I used to pay), history of the transactions wouldn't show up? Back to the package that I accidentally cancelled because I thought I needed to put in the shipping and coupon. You really disappointed me Buyee :(

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June 19th, 2023

DON'T BUY WITH BUYEE. THEY TERMINATE ACCOUNT AFTER YOU SPEND MONEY AND BEFORE YOU CAN EXPORT YOUR ITEMS.
I spent $2500 in the last 3-4 days as well as 30+ hours of my time looking for good purchases.
My account has been terminated for god knows what, buyee isn't even telling me what the reason is.
I don't understand why buyee would even do that especially since the sellers have already shipped my items.

I believe it may be because my account was eligible for free shipping coupons and they don't want to pay shipping on such large packages.
I would gladly pay the fees myself.

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electronics

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May 28th, 2020

I am a collector and especially like all the cute and rare items only found in Japan! Recently there was a Card Captor Sakura Kuji that was exclusively sold in Japan only. I was able to look up the item on Yahoo Auctions and snipe bid and win the item I wanted using Buyee. The best part is it is hassle free for me, I just need for it to arrive at the warehouse and ship, it's that easy. I had the option of EMS, DHL, Airmail, Surface mail so I shipped it using airmail. I like that there is mutiple Shipping options for me. Also I was a little worried during Covid 19 that services will be severely interrupted but to my surprise it has been quite smooth! This item shipping out on May 15 and was delivered to me on June 10. Things usually ship out of japan the very next day I make payment! Very reliable service! Highly recommended.

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May 24th, 2021

We received the following email from Buyee...

"Unfortunately, the shipping out of the package below has been cancelled, as it was deemed problematic to ship using the chosen shipping method for one of the following reasons:
・Package was too large and/or heavy for the chosen shipping method
・The package contains items that cannot be shipped via the selected shipping method
・The delivery address was changed during the process
・Other"

After Buyee cancelled the shipping option offered which we agreed to pay, Buyee increased their shipping cost by over $100 USD.

BUYEE ARE FRAUDSTERS!

Tip for consumers:
DON'T USE BUYEE UNLESS MONEY IS LIKE BEING TOLD ONE PRICE AND THEN BEING FORCED TO PAY ABOUT DOUBLE THE ORIGINAL QUOTED PRICE!

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July 9th, 2020

You can buy easily and follow your purchase all along the process. They have a good client service to help in need and some promotions and coupons are really useful. The delievery is fast according to the one you choose even with all the problems actually. The only problem was that there is a lot of fees to pay with your purchase (buyye fee, plan of shipping, commissons). I was very happy of my purchsase so i'm preparing the next one already!^^

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July 31st, 2020

I buy a lot from abroad. Buyee its great when you want to buy things from Japan. I usueally go for mercari shopping. Its super easy and on every step you know how much you will pay. You can check fee, and shopping prices in advance. You wont be surprise about it. Its very convinient. I buy a lot and never had problem with an order. Even when I buy 10 things from 10 diffrent reatilers. Packages are always packed very well. I never had an issue with this page.

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May 21st, 2020

I am Japanese toy collector. How to reach them?
Buyee can help me!
There are many rare items (Toys) which can't reach in my country.
I am impressed with the service.

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Thumbnail of user richardl914
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April 15th, 2020

I have complained repeately about the "Lite Plan" should be set as default to avoid the system mistickenly set back the bidding to "Standard Plan", and therefore cost more fees than necessary as a result.
Unfortunately my voice had been fallen into deaf ears of Buyee's Customer Service.

But as a over 7-years costomer since 2013, I would still recommend Buyee for Yahoo! Auction JAPAN.

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May 9th, 2020

A good site to locate vintage Japanese items. I am only interested in Yahoo Auctions. The fee structure is a little high, especially for lower priced goods.

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