Buyee Reviews 

7,876
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Evaluating 1,663 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the service as an effective proxy for purchasing unique and rare items, often finding excellent selections and good prices. People frequently highlight the ease of use and smooth process, with numerous users reporting fast, efficient delivery and safely packed items. However, some customers noted unexpected or high costs, particularly with customs duties and shipping fees that were difficult to determine. A few also felt packaging was inadequate, leading to damaged items. Additionally, some reviewers mentioned issues with problematic sellers and a perceived lack of support or responsibility.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They shouldn’t have charge the 10% gst to Singapore that below the value of $400 Singapore dollars cause if is less than $400 we should not pay the gst in our country for oversea purchase

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

You need to make clear what happens when you click the buy now button and you have a coupon. Under the button uou could say, you can review and apply coupons on the next page.I found it very confusing... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Buyee is a good web site. Sometimes pricing is much better in USA. Description of an item does not correspond with what is received. Measurement of item presented is different upon delivery. Some vend... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using Buyee from France since 3 years now and everything always went well, never had a single issue with customs or shipping. Great proxy service!


Company details

  1. Online Marketplace
  2. Flea Market
  3. Importer
  4. Online Auction Service
  5. Shopping Mall

About Buyee

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Buyee, your best way to buy goods from Japan!

Sign up for a 10% discount coupon to try Buyee! Shop on Japan online stores and enjoy everything the Japanese market has to offer!

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Your Ticket to Japanese Shopping Bliss!

Buyee is the leading Japanese proxy service with 4 million users

Since its launch in 2012, Buyee has been the ultimate destination for scoring the latest finds from Japan's top stores and auction sites. JDirectItems Auction, Mercari, Rakuma, Rakuten, and more — all just a click away with our convenient search tools.

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Buyee Evolves Thanks to You

Your feedback shapes our service! That's why we've slashed our commission fees to just 300 yen, removed ALL payment fees, and introduced free consolidation! Plus, we've revamped our packaging approach to help you save even more on shipping costs.

We're committed to ensuring your shopping experience is second to none, with easy browsing and reliable customer support.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Undisclosed Policies and Rude Customer Service

I have purchased a number of items on Yahoo Japan Auctions through Buyee, but won't use it again after a hidden restriction on bidding caused me to miss out on a valuable purchase opportunity.

The company has an undisclosed ceiling of JPY 300,000 on bids, which is only disclosed when the bidder attempts to place the bid. Receiving a waiver from this limit requires a 48-hour process, during which most auctions will have closed.

When I informed the company that their undisclosed policy had cost a long-term customer to miss out on an opportunity, the company's customer service replied that the auction was already over and that I had lost, which I clearly already knew since that was the source of my complaint.

They went on to inform me, after I had voiced my concern that their bidding restriction was undisclosed, that if I would like a waiver of their bidding restriction, that I should contact them further in advance, ignoring the fact that a customer cannot contact them further in advance regarding a hidden policy.

The company is blaming their customers for not being aware of undisclosed restrictions and evading any responsibility for the impact of their policies.

I won't be doing any further business with a company which openly disrespects and mistreats long-term customers.

15 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Buyee

Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention. We are truly sorry to hear about the disappointment and frustration caused by our bidding policies and the support you received. Regarding our bidding limit policies, details can be found on our official page at https://faq.buyee.jp/article/40?lang=en . We appreciate your time in sharing this feedback with us, as it helps us identify areas where we need to refine our service and communication. We are committed to using your insights to make meaningful improvements for the future.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Beware false shipping calculator for big items

Ordered a keyboard from them and while they did deliver it as promised, they wildly underestimated the delivery costs. Beware, their calculator is just completely wrong for larger items. My original estimate ballooned from $700 to over $1300. Why lie? Just fix your calculator. Disappointing.

15 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Price gouging pure and simple

Price gouging pure and simple. The estimated shipping charges were doubled for no real reason. Magically all available shipping options disappeared except 2 day air service at over $200. For some reason custom charges increased as well even though the price of the item was constant. They never lose the opportunity to tack on excess charges at each step. It’s sad that they can’t just make a reasonable profit from their service

13 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Buyee

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that our service did not meet your expectations.

Shipping methods and shipping fees may vary depending on the package size, weight, destination, and available carrier services.

If you have any questions regarding the fees for a specific package, please feel free to contact our customer support team. We will be happy to review the details with you and explain how the charges were calculated.

We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve our services.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Its a con.

Its a con.
You pay for the item, put your delivery address, but it doesnt go to you, it goes to another company who then over charge you for postage to your address. If u dont pay they keep your item.
Should be illegal!

13 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Buyee

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that our service did not meet your expectations.

Buyee is a proxy purchasing service. Items are first shipped from the seller to our warehouse in Japan, after which customers can choose their preferred international shipping method. This process and the associated fees are explained on our website before a purchase is made.

We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to make our service and fee information clearer for our customers.

Buyee

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Communication is complicated

Communication is complicated. I filed a report for a parcel that arrived damaged but never got a response. If I file it again now, they will say I am too late :-(

5 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Buyee

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience.

If you did not receive a response to your previous inquiry, please contact us again and provide any screenshots or records showing your earlier report. We will be happy to investigate the matter and review your case.

Thank you, and we look forward to assisting you.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buyee is vastly overcharging me for US…

Buyee is vastly overcharging me for US Customs Duties, over 50% for used fishing reels and used fly reels! Their customer service will not correct this massive overcharging! Blaming their computer system estimate system. If you are in the United States, DO NOT USE BUYEE!!!
Overcharges are $170 on one shipment, $223 overcharges on another, $57 on the last!
Total $450 in overcharges! Buyer beware,
DO NOT USE BUYEE!
I wish I could leave zero stars!

10 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Buyee

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that our service did not meet your expectations.

The customs duty amount is automatically calculated by our system based on the item's classification and the applicable regulations. Therefore, our customer support team is unable to manually modify or adjust the amount.

If you believe the item information or customs classification used for a specific shipment was incorrect, please contact our customer support team with the relevant package details. We will review the information and assist you as much as possible.

We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve our services.

Buyee

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

This was my first time using Buyee to buy collector cards from Japan and I must say, that I highly recommend this service. It was fast, let me consolidate the order into one package and the packaging was really great. Delivery was fast and basically overall it was great experience. I can only recommend this site and THANK YOU!

20 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It's a great 3rd party service

It's a great 3rd party service since I can't use yahoo Japan auction for not having a Japan bank but there was an issue with one item, the seller shipped the wrong item and it was not communicated that there was a long delay with sending the incorrect item back and receiving the correct item. Communication could be improved

31 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

misleading information

Buyee official "Prohibited Items" help page specifically did not list "RC Shock Absorbers" and completely omits "Toy/Radio Control Dampers," you have failed to provide clear, actionable terms of service

Misleading Terms: If the auction house advertised a "safe, fully vetted, or compliant" inventory list, but left out a restricted class of dampers, they made a material omission.

Buyee are clearly in the wrong in which you have deceived the consumers.

The repetitive denials in your responses are creating an unhelpful and stressful interaction.

10 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Buyee

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.

Regarding the item you mentioned, shipping restrictions for products containing oil or other hazardous materials are based on international shipping regulations and carrier requirements, rather than Buyee's own discretion.

In addition, we are unable to support third-party carrier pickups from our warehouse. Therefore, we cannot arrange for customers to have their own shipping carrier collect packages directly.

We understand your frustration and appreciate your feedback. We will continue striving to improve our service.

Buyee

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

More options, new rules.

Shipping methods are way to expensive and only 1 or two choices at most everytime. Is a no brainer to make it optional to resize a package because most of the time sellers will use a box that is to big making it way to expensive to ship. I don't care about whatever rules you have in place, not making this an option will destroy Buyee FOR SURE!

9 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Buyee

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry that our service did not meet your expectations.

We understand your concerns regarding the limited shipping options and shipping costs.

Please note that the available shipping methods vary depending on the destination country and the items being shipped. For shipments to the United States, the number of available shipping methods is currently limited because Japan Post has suspended its shipping services to the U.S.

Regarding package resizing, our warehouse will make every effort to reduce the package size whenever possible while ensuring the items are adequately protected during transit. However, due to the nature of certain items and packaging requirements, further downsizing may not always be possible.

We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve our services.

Buyee

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are just a bunch of thief's!

They are just a bunch of thief's!

9 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Buyee

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with your experience.

If there is a specific issue regarding your order or our service, we encourage you to contact our customer support team. We will review your case carefully and do our best to assist you.

Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.

Buyee

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