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TL;DR
As of September 2026, Buyee’s per-order service fee is ¥500, raised from ¥300 on April 1, 2026 (a 67% jump). You can avoid it with OneMall, which offers a ¥300 per item on most marketplaces; from ¥200 per item on Yahoo Auctions and LinkBuy and service fees are ¥300 per item on most marketplaces; from ¥200 per item on Yahoo Auctions and LinkBuy otherwise. Here’s how the two compare.
- Buyee’s service fee rose from ¥300 to ¥500 per order on April 1, 2026[1].
- OneMall offers a ¥300 per item on most marketplaces; from ¥200 per item on Yahoo Auctions and LinkBuy; standard service fees are ¥300 per item on most marketplaces; from ¥200 per item on Yahoo Auctions and LinkBuy[2].
- OneMall’s first 6 consolidated orders ship free, then ¥100 per additional order.
- Both services offer 90 days of free storage after arrival (30 days after consolidation).
- US shoppers should also factor in the removal of the $800 de minimis exemption on Aug 29, 2025[3].
Buyee vs. OneMall at a Glance
| Feature | Buyee (from April 1, 2026) | OneMall |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee per order | ¥500 (up from ¥300) | current rates with coupon; otherwise as low as ¥200 |
| Consolidation | Paid | First 6 orders free, then ¥100 each |
| Free storage | 90 days | 90 days |
| Protective packaging | ¥1,500 | Available |
| Live support | Standard | 24/7 |
⚡ Breaking: Buyee Fee Hike — Effective April 1, 2026
The Fee Comparison: Buyee vs. OneMall After April 1
¥300
↑ 67% Price Increase
- Package consolidationPaid
- Protective packaging¥1,500
- Photo servicePaid
- Free storage90 days
- US tariff surcharge+20%
What Exactly Is Changing at Buyee?
Buyee, managed by Tenso Inc., is a well-known Japanese proxy shopping service. Their service fee has been a flat ¥300 for each order — competitive and simple. That changed on April 1, 2026.
Starting April 1, 2026 at 00:00 JST, the fee is now ¥500 for each order. While ¥200 might not seem like a lot, the real cost impact is clear when you consider:
- Multi-item shoppers feel it most. If you get 10 items across separate orders in a month, that
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Buyee raise its service fee?
Buyee (operated by Tenso Inc.) increased its flat per-order service fee from ¥300 to ¥500 effective April 1, 2026 at 00:00 JST — a 67% rise — on top of elevated international shipping and tariff pressures.
How can I pay current rates instead?
OneMall offers a ¥300 per item on most marketplaces; from ¥200 per item on Yahoo Auctions and LinkBuy. Outside the promotion, its service fees are ¥300 per item on most marketplaces; from ¥200 per item on Yahoo Auctions and LinkBuy — still well below Buyee’s ¥500.
Do both services store items for free?
Yes. Both Buyee and OneMall offer 90 days of free warehouse storage, giving you time to consolidate multiple orders into one shipment.
Are there extra charges for combining orders on OneMall?
Your first 6 consolidated orders ship free; after that it is ¥100 per additional order. Note the service fees are ¥300 per item on most marketplaces; Yahoo Auctions and LinkBuy start from ¥200 per item.
Does the 2025 US tariff change affect my parcels?
The US $800 de minimis exemption was revoked on August 29, 2025, so low-value parcels into the US may now be dutiable regardless of which proxy you use. Japan Post resumed overseas shipping to the US on April 14, 2026.
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Last updated: 2026-09-28.
