Unlocking JDirectItems Auction with J-Subculture

Benefits of Using a Proxy for Japanese Auctions

We act as a trusted intermediary between you and the seller, handling payments and shipping to you.

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Access to Unique Japanese Products

We extend your reach to the Japanese largest auction market for unique and hard-to-find items that are typically only available within Japan.

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Secure Transactions

Make streamlined payments without needing a Japanese bank account to participate in auctions. without needing a Japanese bank account to participate in Auction.

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Language Bridge

Break language barriers: Search with translations on J-Subculture, and we'll facilitate communication with sellers to ensure your bidding and ordering experience.

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Effortless Shipping

While most sellers are hesitant to ship overseas when dealing directly with Auction, we manage the shipping process to ensure your items reach you hassle-free through international carriers.

How Proxy Bidding Works on JDirectItems Auction

Proxy bidding simplifies your participation in auctions:

1. Set your maximum bid amount in advance.

2. We communicate this amount to the auction holder.

3. As others bid, the auction holder increments your bid until your maximum is reached.

4. You can monitor and increase your bid if desired.

How to Join JDirectItems Auction with J-Subculture

Browsing JDirectItems Auction

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Explore on J-Subculture

Search by category or keyword directly on our platform using our AI Keyword Helper, which suggests effective Japanese search terms even if you don’t know the language.

Explore Auction via J-Subculture
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Explore through the original website

Access items directly on the original auction site and order via J-Subculture by entering the page URL, auction ID, or seller name.

Go to JDirectItems Auction

Top Up Deposit

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Sufficient Balance

Ensure your deposit balance is sufficient to place bids. You must have more than the item price available in your deposit account.
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Flexible Use

Your deposit can be utilized as payment for items you win and any payable fees, including shipping costs.
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Maximum bidding limit

You can place bids up to the full amount of your deposit. Higher limits may be available for experienced users.
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For Auctions Over 50,000 JPY

You’ll need to switch to a Business User.

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Placing bids

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Place a Maximum Bid

To bid, enter the highest amount you're willing to pay, choose your preferred bid type, and click [Bid].
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Bid Type: Real-Time Bid

Our system will automatically place bids on your behalf as soon as your order is received.
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Bid Type: Snipe Bid

Snipe bids are placed automatically 2–5 minutes before the auction ends. You can cancel or adjust your bid amount at any time before the scheduled bid is placed.

Note: Snipe bidding is not available in the following cases:

1. Another bidder has already placed a bid higher than your maximum bid.

2. The seller ends the auction earlier than the scheduled closing time, preventing our system from placing the snipe bid.

Winning Auction

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Winning and Payment Instructions

We'll notify you and provide payment instructions when you win an auction.

Please complete the payment within 3 days of winning.

We will contact the seller on your behalf, gather necessary information, and handle the payment process for you.

No charges will be applied if you do not win the auction.

JDirectItems Auction Rules

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What is JDirectItems Auction?

JDirectItems Auction is Japan’s largest online auction platform, offering over 30 million listings every day. Many international buyers successfully win valuable items at very low prices, sometimes even under one dollar.

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Combined Shipping Policy

Most sellers provide combined shipping for items won on the same day (Japan time). There is no need to make a request, as our team will manage it for you.

JDirectItems Auction employs unique rules

The highest bidder at the end of the auction wins the item.
If a bid is placed within the final 10 minutes, the auction time will be extended by 10 minutes.
The bid increment varies depending on the current bid amount.

Current Bid Range (JPY)	Minimum Bid Increment
1 to 999	+ 10 JPY
1,000 to 4,999	+ 100 JPY
5,000 to 9,999	+ 250 JPY
10,000 to 49,999	+ 500 JPY
50,000 and up	+ 1,000 JPY

Buy-Out Price Option

Some sellers offer a Buy-Out price option for immediate victory and auction conclusion when paid.

Illegal Goods

Laws and regulations prevent overseas shipments of any of the following:

- Flammable items (lighters, spray cans, perfume, manicure and nail polishers, etc.)
- Plants and animals
- Meat products
- Items prohibited to export by the Japanese government
- Money
- Air guns
- Swords (including imitation swords)
- Items prohibited in accordance with CITES
- Adult items

* We are unable to cancel or refund for an order or bid after it has been placed.
* Items that are deemed prohibited from international shipment will be exempt from our Insurance Plan.
* There may be items that can be shipped from Japan but can be confiscated by your Customs Office. Please check items that are prohibited to import with your local Customs Office.

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