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[2026 Japan Pre-owned Luxury Guide] SNKRDUNK Authentication: Streetwear, Pre-owned Bags to Rolex

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SNKRDUNK × FROM JAPAN luxury and apparel quality guide

FROM JAPAN has partnered up with SNKRDUNK! Want to buy Japan pre-owned luxury or popular streetwear, but worried about fakes — or that a pre-owned bag might show more wear than you expect? Using SNKRDUNK’s official quality standards, this article walks you through the acceptable/unacceptable line for brand-new apparel, pre-owned apparel and pre-owned luxury, and how authentication protects you, so you can bring home the item you love with confidence.

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What is SNKRDUNK? Why authentication makes it safe

Run by SODA Inc., it is one of Japan’s largest C2C marketplaces for sneakers, trading cards and luxury items, where every item is professionally authenticated.

Its biggest feature: every item goes through professional authentication by a dedicated team — with equipment unique in Japan, it achieves 99.9993% high-precision authentication, and only items confirmed authentic are shipped by FROM JAPAN, so you can buy with confidence even from overseas. On top of confirming authenticity, SNKRDUNK also sets out written quality standards for each item’s condition — and that is exactly what this guide helps you understand.

For fans of luxury and streetwear, authenticity and condition are valuable. SNKRDUNK breaks its standards down into clear, checkable criteria — such as the 6-grade condition scale for pre-owned items and a registry system for luxury brands (only 50+ registered brands can be listed) — so buyers know the actual condition before the item arrives, taking the uncertainty out of buying pre-owned luxury from overseas.

The accuracy figure above is based on transaction data from December 2024 to November 2025.

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Quality standards for brand-new apparel

The basic approach for brand-new apparel is the same as for brand-new sneakers: light marks that commonly occur in manufacturing and distribution fall within the acceptable range for a brand-new authentic item (within standard), while signs of use or clear damage fall outside it. Start with the quick list, then compare each point against the official OK/NG example photos below.

Within standard (OK): quick listFor reference — matches the 14 detailed standards below one to one
Detailed standards for staple streetwear (OK/NG)Click to expand and compare official example photos
Wrinkles (fold marks)WrinklesOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Wrinkles (fold marks), within standard (OK) official example
Light wrinkles such as fold marks

Fold marks common from folded in-store display and storage fall within the acceptable range for a brand-new authentic item.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Wrinkles (fold marks), outside standard (NG) official example
Strong wrinkles over a wide area

Unlike fold marks, strong wrinkles across a wide area are outside the standard.

Stains and spotsStainsOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Stains and spots, within standard (OK) official example
Light, very small stains or spots

Light stains or tiny spots that can occur in manufacturing and distribution are within the standard.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Stains and spots, outside standard (NG) official example
Wide or use-related stains and spots

Conditions showing use, or stains and spots over a wide area, are outside the standard.

Loose threads and damageFray / TearOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Loose threads and damage, within standard (OK) official example
Minor loose threads or rough stitching

Small loose threads or rough stitching seen in manufacturing or at authorized retailers are within the standard.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Loose threads and damage, outside standard (NG) official example
Slight damage or widespread loose threads

Even slight damage, or loose threads across a wide area, is outside the standard.

Seam misalignmentStitch ShiftOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Seam misalignment, within standard (OK) official example
Slight seam misalignment

Slight seam misalignment on any part falls within the acceptable range for a brand-new authentic item.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Seam misalignment, outside standard (NG) official example
Misalignment that harms the design or wearability

Wide seam misalignment that harms the design, or misalignment that affects wear, is outside the standard.

Color variation and discolorationColor UnevennessOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Color variation and discoloration, within standard (OK) official example
Color variation or unevenness from manufacturing

Color variation or unevenness that occurs in each brand’s manufacturing process, such as dyeing, is within the standard.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Color variation and discoloration, outside standard (NG) official example
Discoloration from sunlight or storage

Discoloration caused by sunlight or storage conditions is outside the standard.

YellowingYellowingOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Yellowing, within standard (OK) official example
Light yellowing already present at first distribution

Light yellowing confirmed at first distribution, comparable to natural aging, is within the standard.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Yellowing, outside standard (NG) official example
Yellowing from sunlight or storage

Yellowing caused by sunlight or storage conditions is outside the standard.

PillingPillingOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Pilling, within standard (OK) official example
Light pilling (or items prone to it from the start)

Light pilling, and items that already show heavier pilling from the start (at manufacturing or authorized retail), are within the standard.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Pilling, outside standard (NG) official example
Wide or use-related pilling

Conditions showing use, or pilling over a wide area, are outside the standard.

Tilted or misaligned print and embroideryPrint / Embroidery ShiftOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Tilted or misaligned print and embroidery, within standard (OK) official example
Slight tilt or misplacement

Slightly tilted or misplaced print or embroidery is within the standard.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Tilted or misaligned print and embroidery, outside standard (NG) official example
Clear tilt or misplacement that harms the design

Tilt or misplacement severe enough to harm the design is outside the standard.

Print crackingPrint CrackingOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Print cracking, within standard (OK) official example
Small localized cracks

Small localized cracks in the print are within the standard.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Print cracking, outside standard (NG) official example
Wide cracking that harms the design

Cracking severe enough to harm the design over a wide area (including cracks that develop in storage) is outside the standard.

Size tagSize TagOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Size tag, within standard (OK) official example
Fixed position or misprint (no overlap)

A size tag’s fixed position or misprint is within the standard as long as it does not overlap other printing.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Size tag, outside standard (NG) official example
Misprint overlapping other printing

Size-tag printing or show-through that overlaps other printing is outside the standard.

Zipper plating loss and scratchesZip PlatingOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Zipper plating loss and scratches, within standard (OK) official example
Small areas of plating loss or scratches

Small areas of plating loss or scratches from manufacturing or shipping are within the standard.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Zipper plating loss and scratches, outside standard (NG) official example
Wide or use-related plating loss

Conditions showing use, or plating loss and scratches over a wide area, are outside the standard.

VelcroVelcroOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Velcro, within standard (OK) official example
Light fuzzing on the loop side

Light fuzzing on the Velcro loop side (the soft side) is within the standard.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Velcro, outside standard (NG) official example
Fibers or pilling caught in the hook side

Large amounts of fiber or pilling caught in the hook side (the rough side) is outside the standard.

Detailed standards for caps (OK/NG)Click to expand and compare official example photos
Caps: stains, wrinkles and pillingCaps: Stains / PillingOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Caps: stains, wrinkles and pilling, within standard (OK) official example
Light stains, wrinkles or pilling

Light stains, wrinkles or pilling, including items prone to them from the start, are within the standard.

Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Caps: stains, wrinkles and pilling, outside standard (NG) official example
Signs of use beyond try-on level

Signs of use beyond try-on level, or stains, wrinkles and pilling over a wide area, are outside the standard.

Caps: tilted embroideryCaps: EmbroideryOKNG
Within standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Caps: tilted embroidery, within standard (OK) official example
Slightly tilted or misplaced embroidery

Slightly tilted or misplaced embroidery, which can be seen even on items bought at authorized retailers, is within the standard.

Outside standardNo official reference photo provided
Clear tilt that harms the design

Tilt or misplacement severe enough to harm the design is outside the standard.

Always outside the standardItems in the following conditions do not qualify as brand-new authentic
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Stretched, sagging necklines (from long-term hanger storage etc.), outside standard (NG) official example
Stretched, sagging necklines (from long-term hanger storage etc.)
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Cracks or damage that would not occur through authorized channels, outside standard (NG) official example
Cracks or damage that would not occur through authorized channels
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Holes that differ from the design (including manufacturing defects and insect damage), outside standard (NG) official example
Holes that differ from the design (including manufacturing defects and insect damage)
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Defective size-tag embroidery or printing (B-grade items), outside standard (NG) official example
Defective size-tag embroidery or printing (B-grade items)
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Caps: damage or holes, outside standard (NG) official example
Caps: damage or holes
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Caps: wide deformation (the kind a shaping cardboard insert would prevent), outside standard (NG) official example
Caps: wide deformation (the kind a shaping cardboard insert would prevent)
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Caps: re-stuck brim sticker marks or creases, outside standard (NG) official example
Caps: re-stuck brim sticker marks or creases
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Opened or damaged packaging (underwear and other hygiene items), outside standard (NG) official example
Opened or damaged packaging (underwear and other hygiene items)
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Animal hair over a wide area (hygiene reasons), outside standard (NG) official example
Animal hair over a wide area (hygiene reasons)
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: Wide or use-related stains (including store display items), outside standard (NG) official example
Wide or use-related stains (including store display items)
Outside standardSNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan streetwear and apparel, brand-new apparel: B-grade (error) items, outside standard (NG) official example
B-grade (error) items

Full standardsFor other points such as odor (from materials, packaging or aging) and the full judging criteria, see the official quality guide. Go to the official quality guide

The official SNKRDUNK quality guide is currently available in Japanese only.

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Condition grades for pre-owned apparel

For pre-owned apparel in any condition other than brand new & unused, sellers must choose one of 6 condition grades and upload photos of the actual item. Get the full picture with the quick list, then compare the approx. times worn and official example photos below.

Condition grades: quick listFor reference — based on approx. times worn
The stronger the signs of use, the higher the approx. times worn
Grade details (with approx. times worn and example photos)Official example photos
A+
Brand new & unused (incl. B-grade items)Not worn

Unused items only (in-store try-on still counts as unused). Stains or loose threads at the level of individual manufacturing variation are within the standard.

SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Brand new & unused (incl. B-grade items), official example 1
SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Brand new & unused (incl. B-grade items), official example 2
SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Brand new & unused (incl. B-grade items), official example 3
A
Like newBrief outdoor use

Worn only briefly outdoors, with almost no visible signs of use. Small localized pilling or the conditions below all fall within the Like new standard.

SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Like new, official example: Very light stains with no visible sense of wear
Very light stains with no visible sense of wear* Looks dull due to light stains
SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Like new, official example: Localized print rubbing or rough stitching
Localized print rubbing or rough stitching
B
No obvious damageApprox. 2–9 times

Some signs of use, but no obvious stains, pilling or loose threads. Conditions like the below, equivalent to approx. 2–9 wears, are within the standard.

SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade No obvious damage, official example: Pilling and fiber adhesion
Pilling and fiber adhesion* Depending on the material, pilling can appear after only a few wears
SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade No obvious damage, official example: Localized, light yellowing or fading
Localized, light yellowing or fading
C
Slight damageApprox. 10–19 times

Signs of use visible at a glance, or stains and pilling visible across the item. Conditions like the below, equivalent to approx. 10–19 wears, are within the standard.

SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Slight damage, official example: Pilling and fiber adhesion that comes with wear
Pilling and fiber adhesion that comes with wear
SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Slight damage, official example: Localized but clearly visible yellowing or discoloration
Localized but clearly visible yellowing or discoloration
SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Slight damage, official example: Localized stains from wear
Localized stains from wear
D
Scuffs and stainsApprox. 20+ times

Larger damage from wear or aging. Conditions like the below, equivalent to approx. 20+ wears, are within the standard.

SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Scuffs and stains, official example: Strong yellowing or darkening, clearly visible over a wide area
Strong yellowing or darkening, clearly visible over a wide area
SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Scuffs and stains, official example: Large stains from wear
Large stains from wear
SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Scuffs and stains, official example: Large damage from wear
Large damage from wear
E
Poor conditionPoor condition

This grade applies when conditions affect wear or the design, as below. Items in poor condition can still be listed, but the condition must be properly explained with photos and the item description.

SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Poor condition, official example: Very strong stains, yellowing or darkening
Very strong stains, yellowing or darkening
SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Poor condition, official example: Very large damage or tears from wear
Very large damage or tears from wear
SNKRDUNK official quality guide for Japan pre-owned apparel, condition grade Poor condition, official example: Deep cracking across the whole print
Deep cracking across the whole print

Peace of mindConditions that are hard to judge from photos, such as odor, must be added to the item description by the seller. At inspection the official quality standards take precedence over the seller’s description and comments. Separately from item condition, descriptions or comments that could mislead the buyer, or that clearly differ from the listing, can also lead to cancellation (including deleted comments). The full grading standards are in the official pre-owned apparel quality guide.

The official SNKRDUNK quality guide is currently available in Japanese only.

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Condition standards for pre-owned luxury

When a pre-owned luxury (high-brand) item is listed in any condition other than brand new & unused, the seller must choose the condition grade that best fits the item and upload photos of the actual item. If the chosen grade does not match the actual condition, the buyer is asked at authentication whether to proceed.

Luxury brands that can be listed (registry system)Unregistered brands cannot be listed
LOUIS VUITTONChrome HeartsHermèsROLEXBALENCIAGAOMEGAand 50+ more brands

The official guide illustrates the six brands above with their logos; in total more than 50 registered brands can be listed. Unregistered brands cannot be listed at all, so items from unknown sources never get mixed in.

Condition grades (the same 6 grades as pre-owned apparel)Standards shared across luxury brands
Condition grade Item condition Condition examples
Brand new & unused
(incl. B-grade items)
Unused, not worn No damage or stains
(aside from individual manufacturing variation)
Like new Used a few times Very light damage or stains with no sense of use
No obvious damage Slight sense of use Small, less noticeable scratches, stains or discoloration
Slight damage Everyday sense of use
(equivalent to typical pre-owned)
Scratches, stains or discoloration, or defects and damage that do not affect use
Scuffs and stains Clear sense of use Large scratches, stains or discoloration, or defects and damage that likely affect use
Poor condition Strong sense of use Heavy damage overall, or breakage and malfunction that make the item hard to use
Condition standards by item typeClick to expand — organized from the official guide
Japan pre-owned bags and walletsBags / Wallets6-grade condition table
Condition grade Item condition Scratches and wear Stains Discoloration Damage and malfunction Other damage
Brand new & unused
(incl. B-grade items)
Unused Individual variation level Individual variation level None None Individual variation level
Like new Used a few times Very small Very small Localized, minimal None Very small
No obvious damage Slight sense of use Small Small Small None Small
Slight damage Everyday sense of use Present Present Present Light, does not affect use Present
Scuffs and stains Clear sense of use Large Large Large Present, affects use Large
Poor condition Strong sense of use Large, multiple areas Large, multiple areas Large, multiple areas Heavy, hard to use Large, multiple areas
AccessoriesAccessories6-grade condition table
Condition grade Item condition Scratches and wear Stains Discoloration Damage and malfunction Other damage
Brand new & unused
(incl. B-grade items)
Unused, not worn Individual variation level Individual variation level None None Individual variation level
Like new Used a few times Very small Very small Localized, minimal None Very small
No obvious damage Slight sense of use Small Small Small None Small
Slight damage Everyday sense of use Present Present Present Light, does not affect use Present
Scuffs and stains Clear sense of use Large Large Large Present, affects use Large
Poor condition Strong sense of use Large, multiple areas Large, multiple areas Large, multiple areas Heavy, hard to use Large, multiple areas
WatchesWatches6-grade condition table
Condition grade Item condition Scratches and wear Stains Loose watch band Damage and malfunction Other damage
Brand new & unused
(incl. B-grade items)
Unused, not worn Individual variation level Individual variation level None None Individual variation level
Like new Used a few times Very small Very small None None Very small
No obvious damage Slight sense of use Small Small Light None Small
Slight damage Everyday sense of use Present Present Present Light, does not affect use Present
Scuffs and stains Clear sense of use Large Large Heavy Present, affects use Large
Poor condition Strong sense of use Large, multiple areas Large, multiple areas Heavy Heavy, hard to use Large, multiple areas

Even if the appearance matches the chosen condition grade, a trade can still be canceled due to poor timekeeping accuracy.

ApparelApparel6-grade condition table
Condition grade Item condition Stains Pilling and fuzzing Discoloration Damage and malfunction Other damage
Brand new & unused
(incl. B-grade items)
Unused, not worn Individual variation level None None None Individual variation level
Like new Used a few times Very small Fiber adhesion, slight fuzzing None None Very small
No obvious damage Slight sense of use Small Present Minimal None Small
Slight damage Everyday sense of use Present Present Present Light, does not affect use Present
Scuffs and stains Clear sense of use Wide area Wide area Wide area Present, affects use Large
Poor condition Strong sense of use Multiple, wide areas Wide area Multiple, wide areas Heavy, hard to use Large, multiple areas

For luxury apparel, also see “03 Condition grades for pre-owned apparel” above.

SneakersSneakers6-grade condition table
Condition grade Item condition Stains Scratches Outsole wear Yellowing Insole stains Insole damage
Brand new & unused
(incl. B-grade items)
Not worn only Individual variation level Individual variation level None Equivalent to aging None Very small
Like new Worn only briefly
(almost no damage)
Very small Very small Minimal Equivalent to aging Minimal Very small
No obvious damage Slight sense of use
(no obvious damage overall)
Small Small Small Light Small Small
Slight damage Sense of use
(small damage overall)
A few areas A few areas Present Present Present Present
Scuffs and stains Strong sense of use
(large damage overall)
Large Large Present Present Large Large
Poor condition Affects wear
(strong damage or deterioration overall)
Large, several areas Large, several areas Large Heavy Large Large

There is also an official pre-owned sneaker quality guide — check it alongside the sneaker quality guide article in “Further reading” above.

Peace of mindInspection checks that the item matches the listing photos and that its condition meets the guide standards; the guide standards take precedence over the item description and comments. If the item has been repaired or modified afterward, the seller must state it in the description. If the chosen condition grade does not match the actual item, the buyer is asked at authentication whether to proceed, and on cancellation the item may be returned to the seller. Separately from item condition, descriptions or comments that could mislead the buyer, or that clearly differ from the listing, can also lead to cancellation (including deleted comments). The full standards are in the official pre-owned luxury quality guide.

When an item matches more than one condition grade, it is listed under the lowest of them. The tables are examples only — actual standards can vary by item.

Item photos on the site may look slightly different from the actual color due to camera conditions.

The official SNKRDUNK quality guide is currently available in Japanese only.

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Editors’ picks: recommended items

A hand-picked selection of the most talked-about Japan apparel and streetwear items right now. Prices change — check the item page for the latest.

06

Find Japan pre-owned luxury by popular brand

Click a brand tile to see that brand’s current No. 1 item. To browse all of the brand’s items at once, use “View all items” to open FROM JAPAN’s SNKRDUNK section search (all categories).

“View all items” opens FROM JAPAN’s SNKRDUNK section search results (item names are in Japanese). Pick the item you like and order it straight through FROM JAPAN, delivered overseas.

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FAQ

Answers to the questions first-time buyers of Japan pre-owned luxury and streetwear ask most.

Can I buy from overseas?

Yes. FROM JAPAN buys the item for you, inspects it and ships it internationally. As long as FROM JAPAN supports international shipping to your country or region, you can order easily from overseas — no Japanese needed.

Can I buy SNKRDUNK from Singapore?

Yes. FROM JAPAN ships internationally to many countries including Singapore. As long as an apparel or luxury item on Japan’s SNKRDUNK meets FROM JAPAN’s purchase and international shipping conditions, it can be bought through FROM JAPAN and shipped straight to Singapore. If you usually search “SNKRDUNK Singapore”, you can order on FROM JAPAN’s English site as is.

Roughly how much is shipping?

International shipping depends on the shipping method, weight and fragility. You can choose from several options and confirm the cost when ordering. Combining items into one shipment is sometimes cheaper.

Could a pre-owned luxury item be fake?

No need to worry. Every item passes professional authentication: equipment unique in Japan delivers 99.9993% high-precision authentication, and only items confirmed authentic are shipped by FROM JAPAN. Luxury brands also use a registry system — unregistered brands cannot be listed.

Can I trust the stated condition of pre-owned items?

When a pre-owned item is listed in any condition other than brand new & unused, the seller must choose one of 6 condition grades and upload photos of the actual item. At inspection the official quality standards take precedence over the seller’s description and comments. If the actual condition clearly differs from the listing, the buyer is asked at authentication and can cancel or return the item.

What if the brand I want is not among the 8 in this article?

More than 50 registered luxury brands can be listed on SNKRDUNK — this article only covers the officially illustrated brands plus the most popular ones. You can find other brands by searching the brand name in FROM JAPAN’s SNKRDUNK section (the same search as the “View all items” buttons in this article), or by pasting the SNKRDUNK item page URL into FROM JAPAN to order.

What if the condition differs from the description at authentication?

If the actual item clearly differs from the stated condition, the SNKRDUNK authentication team asks the buyer before shipping whether to proceed, and you can choose to cancel and have the item returned (return shipping is borne by the seller).

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