To provide a more diverse inventory, we buy resale items. So, if you are looking to curate your collection, bringing your items in for cash or store credit is a quick and easy way to do so. Weekdays are the best time to bring items in. Weekends are busy at the store, which can result in slower processing times. If you have a large quantity of items, making an appointment or letting us know in advance is appreciated.
The process of selling your items:
When you bring your items in, one of our team members will evaluate your items and then let you know what we can offer in both cash and store credit. During this time, you are free to look around the store, sit in our waiting area or for especially large trade in, you can leave and come back once we finish the evaluation. Once we give our offer, you can decide if you want cash, store credit, a mix of both or if you would rather keep some or all of your items. For cash, we offer 20% of what we would sell the item for and store credit is 30% of what we would sell it for. Store credit can be used that day or you can receive a credit slip to use at a later date. When you get your cash or credit you will have to fill out a trade receipt, which will require your full name, a street address and your signature. Please have your state ID. This information is not saved digitally and will only be used in the case of a government audit.
Items we accept in:
We accept most items that are related to Japanese anime, manga or Japanese video games, as well as some items relating to general Japanese pop culture. Items must be officially licensed, clean and in reasonable condition. Officially licensed items will typically have visible copywrite information printed somewhere on the product. If we cannot verify if an item is officially licensed, we will err on the side of caution and not accept it for trade. We reserve the right to not accept any items if we believe they don’t fit the previous or following conditions:
Additional Item Stipulations:
Action/Posable Figures: Higher-end Action Figures (S.H. Figurarts, Figma, Nendroids, etc.) must have their original packaging and all their accessory items.
Books: We only take in books relating to Japanese Intellectual Properties. We do not accept Manhwa (Korean Comics), Manhua (Chinese Comics) or Westen Graphic Novels/Comics. We do accept Manga written in all languages.
Clothing: We Do not accept used clothing of any kind.
Dishware (Cups, plates Ect.): Dishware or kitchen items must be unused with its original packaging.
Electronic Items: Must Be in working condition
Figure/Statue: Figures do not need to be in their original boxes however figures retain more value if they have their original packaging. Any damage to the figure or accessories will lower its value.
Media (Movies/Music): Media Such as CDs, DVDs Blu-rays, VHS, etc., must be in original packaging or case. We do not take in loose disks or tapes. Items must be in good condition.
Model Kits: We only accept unbuilt model kits that have their instructions.
Plush: Plush must have their original paper tags attached. Plush must be clean and in good condition.
Video Games: We only take in video games that are Japanese Intellectual Properties. We do accept Japanese import games.
Japanese Intellectual Property: Artistic works or other media made or produced in Japan.
How We Determine Prices:
Our payouts are based on what we will sell an item for. Some items we have standardized pricing structures, for example, manga in good condition we sell for half of cover price or a standard release Funko Pop! in box are sold $10. For other items we determine the selling price based on a mix of factors like general market prices, what we are comfortable selling it for or if we currently have that item.
High-end items are often priced at the low end of the market due to the slow turnaround in store.
Please note that resale prices will typically be lower than the prices of a new in-stock item. So, if we currently have a new item priced at $20, a resale of the same item would be priced below $20.
We must see the items in person before we give a price offer. We do not provide estimated quotes in advance.
For most items, including manga and anime, we no longer offer consignment.
