Who can sell?
Anyone with a Tokyofishmarket account can sell. We have two seller types:
- Individual (C) sellers — collectors reselling personal items. Instant approval, one listing = one item
- Professional (B) sellers — shops and businesses. Quick verification with business name and tax ID. Can list inventory with quantities greater than one
Setting up your seller account
- Create or log into your Tokyofishmarket account
- Go to Sell and start the seller onboarding
- Complete identity verification through Stripe Connect (government ID, bank account)
- Accept the Tokyofishmarket Marketplace Terms and Stripe Connected Account Agreement
- You're ready to list
Creating a listing
Every listing connects to our catalog of 7M+ products. Search for your item, or create a custom entry if it's not in our database yet.
- Select the canonical product (or create a custom entry)
- Choose the condition: Sealed, Like New, Good, Fair, or Poor
- Set your price in JPY, USD, or CAD
- Upload photos — original photos required, you can supplement with manufacturer images
- Add a description with any details about the item's condition, accessories, or defects
- Set your shipping preferences
- Publish
Condition grades
We follow a grading system inspired by Mercari Japan — the standard in Japanese collectibles.
- Sealed — Factory sealed, never opened. Box in perfect condition
- Like New — Opened but displayed briefly. No visible wear, all accessories included
- Good — Displayed or handled. Minor signs of use, no damage. Box may show light wear
- Fair — Visible wear, minor scuffs or marks. May be missing minor accessories. Box shows wear
- Poor — Significant wear, damage, or missing parts. Priced accordingly
Pricing your items
Set your own price. Our platform shows you market data to help — recent sale prices for the same product, price trends over time, and what similar items are listed for. You're never locked into a price and can adjust anytime while the listing is active.
After the sale
- You receive a notification when someone buys your item
- Confirm the order within 3 days (auto-cancel if you don't respond)
- Pack the item securely and ship with tracking
- Mark the order as shipped in your dashboard
- The buyer receives the item and has 48 hours to inspect
- If no issues are raised, your payout is released
Getting paid
Payouts go directly to your bank account via Stripe Connect. After the 48-hour claim window closes with no issues, funds are released. Typical timeline from sale to money in your account: 7-14 days depending on shipping speed.
Seller tips
- Take clear, well-lit photos from multiple angles — lighting is everything
- Be honest about condition. Understating condition builds trust, overstating it creates disputes
- Ship quickly — fast shippers get better visibility and trust tier advancement
- Respond to buyer messages promptly. Response time affects your reputation
- Price competitively. Our market data tools show you exactly where the market is