faq

Company Outline

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How can I trust BRANDACART as a reliable platform for purchasing branded products?
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BRANDACART ensures trustworthiness through rigorous authentication processes, transparent auction procedures, and a commitment to quality. With our focus on providing authentic branded products sourced directly from Japan, coupled with secure payment methods and professional customer service, we strive to earn and maintain the trust of our customers.
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Can you provide information about the origin of BRANDACART?
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BRANDACART originates as a subsidiary business under Pamioh Co., Ltd., a legally registered company in Japan specializing in real Estate, importing and exporting products. With Pamioh's established presence and expertise in the industry, BRANDACART focuses on selling authentic branded products sourced directly from Japan, catering to both local and international markets. Date of establishment: 2016-05-06. Corporate number: 6470001015696.
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Do you check the authenticity of the products you are selling?
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Yes, all our products undergo rigorous inspection by specialists to ensure authenticity and top-notch condition.


Bidding Process And Auction

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How can I submit my bids?
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Regular Bidders: Deposit funds into your wallet first. Your bid will be validated once 15% of the pre-bid amount is deposited. Premium Bidders: A ¥170,000 (about 1000 USD) security deposit is required, locked for one week can be used for payment. No 15% pre-bid deposit is needed.
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How much do bids increase each time?
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For auctions with a value price, the minimum bid increment is JPY1,000 or more. In low price auctions, the initial bid starts at JPY1,000, with subsequent bids of JPY500 or more.
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Is it possible to change or withdraw my bids?
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For auctions with a value price, you can change or cancel your bids before the auction ends. In low price auctions, bids cannot be canceled, but you can modify them to increase the bid amount.
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Is it possible to cancel purchased product or successful bid?
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If you cancel a purchased product or successful bid, a penalty charge of 15% of the product price will apply.


Pre-Bidding Process

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Is tracking available?
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Once the courier company collects the package, tracking numbers are promptly updated in the user's account.
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Can I join live online bidding?
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Yes, Contact us. You can apply by depositing an amount of JPY1000,000. There are no charges for unsuccessful bids
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What happens after winning bids?
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Deposit the remaining amount to your wallet by paypal or bank transfer to generate an invoice
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How does the shipping process work?
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You can choose default shipping options and postal addresses. Verification, authentication, and packaging typically require 3 to 5 business days. Shipping usually takes 7 to 15 business days.
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What happens for unsuccessful bid in the auction?
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No charges apply if the bid is unsuccessful. For Reguler user you'll receive a refund of 15% of your bid amount back to your wallet


Auction Fees

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How are auction fees calculated?
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Auction fees are charged per item, with a minimum fee.
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What are the auction fees for overseas users?
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Overseas users are charged auction fees as follows: Regular Bidders: 16% of the successful bid price. Premium Bidders: 15% of the successful bid price.
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What are the auction fees for local Japanese users?
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Regular Local Japanese Bidders: 12% auction fee on the successful bid price, plus 10% sales tax on the auction fee. Premium Local Japanese Bidders: 12% auction fee on the successful bid price, plus 10% consumption tax on the total amount (successful bid price + auction fee).
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How are shipping fees charged to users?
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Users are responsible for paying the shipping fees.


Payments & Deposits

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Can withdraw from my wallet?
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Users can request withdrawals from their wallet, but they are responsible for any associated bank charges or payment gateway fees.
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What payment methods are accepted?
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PayPal, Credit Card or direct Bank transfer .
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Is there a deposit required for bidding?
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Premium Bidders: A deposit of JPY 170,000 is required, with no limits on placing bids. Regular Bidders: A deposit of 15% of the total bid amount is required to your wallet.
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When do I need to pay for a successful auction bid?
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Make the payment within 5 days from invoice date to expedite the shipping process and avoid delays. Late payment incurs a 5% interest charge.
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Are there any specific instructions for bank transfers?
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After completing the bank transfer, attach a clear copy of the transaction to the payment page and submit it for easier tracking. Once confirmed, the amount will be credited to your wallet.


Auction Schedule

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When does the auction list the new stock?
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Every week on Thursday midnight.
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Are there extended bid deadlines?
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Yes, extended bid deadlines occur at various times for different categories during the bidding period.