{"id":18164,"date":"2022-03-16T18:05:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T09:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/?p=18164"},"modified":"2022-03-16T18:05:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T09:05:41","slug":"guide-to-offmall-an-all-in-one-source-for-japanese-secondhand-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/how-to\/guide-to-offmall-an-all-in-one-source-for-japanese-secondhand-fashion.html","title":{"rendered":"Guide to OffMall: An all-in-one source for Japanese secondhand fashion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guide to OffMall by HardOff<\/h2>\n

If you’re a fan of secondhand fashion or getting luxury fashion for a fraction of the cost, then Japan can be a great source for that. Secondhand stores in Japan are known for being upfront with the quality of their items, because for them, credibility and trust from their customers is everything.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest and most popular chains of secondhand stores in Japan is called HardOff<\/strong>. And although it might have an unusual name, these stores can be found everywhere in Japan which goes to show how established they are. Their online store is called OffMall<\/a>, and they not only deal with fashion, but also a wide variety of items such as cameras and other electronics, instruments, and games. <\/p>\n

Today, we’ll be focusing on the fashion<\/strong> category for OffMall, which you can learn more about by reading on!<\/p>\n

Categories of secondhand fashion items on OffMall<\/h2>\n

Fashion<\/h3>\n

\"OffMall<\/p>\n

For this category, we’re talking about general fashion items that can include everything from scarves and hats to shoes, tops, pants, and jackets. The good thing about OffMall is that since it’s a Japanese secondhand store, they carry not only popular brands from around the world like Nike and Supreme, but they also have items from Japanese brands like Visvim and Comme Des Garcons. <\/p>\n

You can see a few examples of what you’ll find on OffMall through the image we included above, which are from actual listings from the site.<\/p>\n

Search for secondhand women’s fashion from Japan<\/a><\/div>\n
Search for secondhand men’s fashion from Japan<\/a><\/div>\n

Brand Bags\/Wallets<\/h3>\n

\"OffMall<\/p>\n

Of course, one of the most sought after items in any secondhand store are the luxury bags and wallets. OffMall has as many brands as you could think of, including items from the top brands in the luxury fashion industry like Louis Vuitton and Gucci. <\/p>\n

As you can see from the images we included from OffMall listings, hey also have all shapes and sizes, from small coin purses to big luxury travel bags. It’s also an added advantage that they also have multiple clear images of the product on their listings, including photos of the inside of the product, so it’s easy to tell what you’re going to get.<\/p>\n

Search for secondhand brand bags & wallets from Japan<\/a><\/div>\n

Watches & Jewelry<\/h3>\n

\"OffMall<\/p>\n

Last but not the least, we have the watches and jewelry category. Similar to the brand bags and wallets category, you can find a wide variety of brands listed here, including the most popular high end brands such as Rolex. <\/p>\n

Search for secondhand watches from Japan<\/a><\/div>\n

How to purchase OffMall’s secondhand items from anywhere in the world using FROM JAPAN<\/h2>\n

Step 1. Browse OffMall’s online store<\/a> to find the secondhand item you want.<\/h3>\n

As we mentioned earlier, there are three main categories for OffMall’s fashion section. You can start by searching for a specific brand through the OffMall website<\/a>, or you can also head straight to the category pages if you don’t have a brand in mind: Fashion<\/a>, Brand Bags & Wallets<\/a>, Watches & Jewelry<\/a><\/p>\n

Guide to OffMall’s Item Quality Rank<\/h3>\n

Once you start browsing, you’re going to encounter symbols of letters inside different colored boxes, like the ones next to the price in the image we included below.<\/p>\n

\"OffMall<\/p>\n

These symbols indicate the quality of the item as judged by the staff who specialize in scrutinizing all of the items that go through their stores. We’ve included a quick guide below to what each of the letters mean. In addition, OffMall is also good with including detailed photos showing various angles of the item, so you can judge the item condition that way too.<\/p>\n