For Those Interested in Selling
① Bring your item to our showroom for an appraisal
If you would like to consult with us at our showroom, please bring your items and make an appointment to visit. We will
appraise them on the spot and make payment via bank transfer to an account in the same name as the person bringing the items for sale. We cannot purchase items from minors.
・Please be sure to bring a valid form of identification (driver’s license, My Number Card, passport, residence card, etc.). ・Depending on the
total quantity and nature of the items, we may recommend consignment sales.
Purchase Process
① Make an appointment to visit the showroom
② Bring the
items you wish to sell to the showroom
. *Please also bring your identification documents.
③ We will appraise
your items on the spot and make payment
via bank transfer.
*Depending on the total quantity and
nature of the items, we may recommend consignment sales.
If you have a large number of items or a large volume, we can also provide on-site appraisal and purchase services.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss this option.
② Online Buyback (Within Japan)
If you are unable to visit our store, you can request an appraisal online.
Please send us photos of the items you wish to sell, and we will appraise them via email correspondence.
We cannot purchase items from minors.
Purchase Process
① Contact us
using the Buyback or Consignment
Request Form on
this page.
② Upload your identification documents
via
the form.
③ Attach photos of the items you wish
to sell.
④ We will
then contact you with
a quote.
⑤ If you agree
to the price, please
ship the items to us via courier.
⑥ After we inspect
the items, we will
transfer the payment to your designated bank account.
If you have a large number of items or a large volume, we can also provide on-site appraisal and purchase services.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss this.
Non-Face-to-Face Identity Verification (Within Japan)
If a purchase or consignment sale is finalized, our store will verify your identity for non-face-to-face transactions in accordance with the Secondhand Goods Business Act using one of the following methods:
A. We will send you a document via registered mail requiring the recipient’s signature, and the transaction will proceed once we confirm receipt.
B. We will pay the amount by bank transfer to an account in the same name as listed on your original certificate of residence (issued within the last 3 months) after you submit the document.
*Please include your certificate of residence when shipping the items you wish to sell. *For
both of the above methods, we will also verify the information you provide regarding your address, name, occupation, and age.
Minors
We cannot purchase items from individuals under the age of 18. You must provide your date of birth and, if necessary, present proof of age. If it is discovered that you provided false information to complete a transaction, we will report the matter to the local police in accordance with established procedures.
Purchases from Overseas and Consignment Sales
As it is difficult to verify delivery within Japan, we generally cannot conduct non-face-to-face purchases from individuals residing overseas.
Disclosure Requirements
Secondhand Dealer:
Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission No. 305582315860: VINTAGE MACHINE Co., Ltd.
List of Items We Purchase
We accept both original vintage items and replicas.
- Vietnam War-related uniforms, hats, equipment, patches, and rank insignia
- Rare camouflage uniforms, such as Tiger Stripe and Lizard Camo from the Vietnam War
- Flight jackets
- World War II-related uniforms, hats, gear, patches, and rank insignia
- Surplus items from the modern U.S. military and others
- We carry all items related to the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy, including uniforms, hats, equipment, patches, and rank insignia. We also carry home front items, Civil Guard Corps items, and civilian goods related to the war.
- Other civilian clothing, such as camouflage apparel and vintage used clothing
- Airsoft guns and replica firearms within legal limits (Japan only)
- Vintage Japanese-made toys and U.S.-made toys (featuring characters from movies, comics, etc.)
- 12-inch Hasbro G.I. Joe figures from the 1960s–70s
- Military decorations, medals, and memorabilia from armed forces around the world (wall hangings, documents, tableware, etc.)
- War-zone souvenir clothing such as ska jackets and Viet jackets
- Documents, photographs, and books
- Items falling under the following categories will be accepted via pickup only after consultation:
- Clothing or items that are severely damaged and cannot be worn or used
* We cannot purchase swords, knives, bayonets, or firearms. * Please contact us regarding
items not listed under “Items We Cannot Purchase.”
List of Items We Cannot Purchase
We cannot purchase the following items:
- Swords, knives, bayonets, and firearms
- Swords, knives, and bayonets within legal limits
- Radios and electronic devices
- Military-themed clothing from high-end brands (regardless of whether a certificate is provided)
- Counterfeit or imitation products modeled after high-end brands
- Large-scale military equipment such as field tables, field tents, and stretchers
- Stolen goods or items suspected of being stolen
- Products made from furs designated as prohibited for trade (ivory, tortoiseshell, taxidermy, etc.)
- Bicycles, automobiles, and related parts
For those interested in consignment sales
In the case of direct purchase, prices may fluctuate based on current market conditions, making it difficult to offer a high appraisal in some cases.
Additionally, for high-value items, consignment sales may result in a higher payment amount. We
especially recommend consignment sales for unique items!
Payment will be made after the item is sold.
Our commission
is 20%
Items accepted for consignment must be valued
at ¥50,000 or more
You can set the consignment period
as you wish
① Consignment Process (Within Japan)
You can submit a consignment request online. We cannot accept consignment requests from minors. Please send us
photos of the items, and we will evaluate them after communicating with you via email.
For consignment sales conducted remotely, you must complete the required procedures to verify your identity.
Process for Consignment Sales
① Contact us
using the “Buyback/Consignment
Request” form on
this page.
② Upload your identification documents
via
the form.
③ Attach photos of
the items you wish to consign.
④ We will
then contact you with
a quote.
⑤ If you agree
to the price, please
ship the items to our store via courier.
⑥ After the
items are sold, we will
transfer the payment to your designated bank account.
List of Items Eligible for Consignment Sales
We only accept consignment sales for original vintage items.
- Vietnam War-related uniforms, hats, patches, and rank insignia
- Rare camouflage uniforms, such as Tiger Stripe and Lizard Camouflage
- Flight jackets
- World War II German military clothing, camouflage, headwear, and equipment from all branches
- Other camouflage clothing and vintage secondhand clothing for civilian use
- Souvenir clothing items such as Sukajan and tour jackets, procured privately
*Swords, knives, bayonets, and firearms are not eligible for consignment sales.
