Shipping & Store Policies
📦 Shipping Policy
Shipping Methods
- Japan Post: Registered Airmail / EMS
- Courier on request: FedEx / DHL (contact us before ordering)
- All shipments include a tracking number.
- Insurance coverage varies by method; higher coverage with EMS/Courier.
Handling Time
- In-stock items: 3–5 business days after payment (excluding weekends/holidays).
- Pre-order items: Ship after the official release date.
- During peak seasons/releases, handling may extend by 1–3 days.
Delivery Time (Estimated)
- Registered Airmail: 14–30 business days
- EMS / Courier: 3–10 business days
- Delivery times can vary due to customs, local conditions, or weather.
Shipping Costs
- Calculated automatically at checkout by region and quantity/weight.
- We combine shipments whenever possible to reduce fees.
- Large orders may be split into multiple parcels to comply with carrier limits.
Tracking & Updates
- Tracking is sent via email when your order is dispatched.
- Tracking may take 24–48 hours to show movement after hand-off.
Lost / Damaged Items
- We will file a compensation claim with the shipping carrier.
- Please contact us within 7 days of delivery attempt with photos of packaging & item.
- Refunds are based on the carrier’s claim result and coverage of the chosen method.
Shipping Fee by Number of Photocards (Example)
Qty | ASIA | EU / Oceania / Canada / Middle East | USA | Latin America / Africa |
---|---|---|---|---|
up to 30pcs | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
up to 60pcs | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
up to 100pcs | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
up to 150pcs | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
up to 200pcs | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
💳 Payment
Methods & Currency
- Major credit/debit cards and PayPal accepted.
- All charges are processed in USD. Your bank may apply FX fees.
Security
- Processed by PCI-compliant providers; we do not store card data.
- Suspicious orders may require additional verification.
Address & Name
- Please enter full legal name and a complete address in English.
- P.O. boxes may require postal methods; couriers might not deliver.
Tip: Mismatch between name, address, and PayPal account can delay processing.
🗓️ Pre-order
- Ships after the official release date and supplier delivery to us.
- If combined with in-stock items, the order ships together when pre-orders arrive.
- Release dates are subject to change by the label/manufacturer.
- Want in-stock items early? Place a separate order.
- Allocations/benefits (POB/Lucky Draw) are first-come by supplier stock.
🧾 Customs & Taxes
- Import taxes, VAT, and brokerage fees are the customer’s responsibility.
- We cannot mark items as a “gift” or under-declare beyond carrier policies.
- Customs inspections may extend delivery times outside our estimates.
📮 Packaging Policy
- Photocards are shipped in sleeves + rigid toploader or equivalent protection.
- Multiple items are bundled to minimize movement and corner wear.
- Outer packaging: bubble mailer or box depending on volume.
📭 Undeliverable / Return to Sender
- If a parcel is returned due to incorrect address, unclaimed status, or refusal, we can reship (new postage required) or refund the item price minus shipping.
- Please contact us within 14 days of the return notice to arrange the next step.
🗑️ Cancellation Policy
🛒 In-Stock Order Cancellations
- Once an order is placed, cancellations are generally not allowed.
- Under special circumstances, a cancellation may be accepted with a 10% restocking fee.
- Orders that have already been shipped cannot be canceled.
💬 Already Shipped Orders
- Orders that have already been shipped cannot be canceled.
- Please refer to our Return Policy for further instructions.
⚠️ Delayed Release Dates
- Orders cannot be canceled without a fee due to manufacturer or supplier delays in release dates.
📦 Pre-Order Cancellation Policy
- Up to 7 days before release: 10% cancellation fee (min. $10).
- Within 7 days of release: 15% cancellation fee (min. $15).
- Delayed release dates are not eligible for a fee waiver.
💰 Cancellation Fees
- All approved cancellations are subject to a cancellation fee.
- The fee will be deducted from your refund amount.
📌 Case-by-Case Review
- Each cancellation request is reviewed individually.
- We reserve the right to accept or decline any cancellation at our discretion.
↩️ Return Policy
🔄 Return Eligibility
- Return requests must be made within 30 days of receiving your order.
- Items must be unused and unopened.
- Original packaging and all accessories must be included.
- Returns due to change of mind or preference are accepted, but return shipping costs are the buyer’s responsibility.
- Please note: All return shipments must be sent to Japan.
❌ Non-Returnable Items
- Items marked as sale or final sale are not eligible for return or refund.
💳 Refund Policy
- Refunds are issued to the original payment method used at checkout.
- Refunds are processed within 7 business days after we receive the returned item.
- If the returned item is not in its original condition, a partial refund may be issued at our discretion.
🚚 Return Shipping Costs
- For returns due to personal reasons (e.g., change of mind), the buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
- If the item is defective or incorrect, we will cover the return shipping costs.
- International return shipping can be expensive; please check your local rates.
📬 How to Initiate a Return
- Please contact us in advance through our contact form before returning any items.
- Returns must be shipped to our address in Japan. The full return address will be provided after you contact us.
- Items must be repacked in a manner similar to the original packaging.
- Returns must be shipped with a trackable shipping method.
🔁 Replacements / Exchanges
- We offer replacements for defective or damaged items.
- If a replacement is not available, a refund will be issued.
- Replacements will be sent after we receive and inspect the returned item.
Need help? Contact us via our Contact Form. We usually reply within 1–2 business days.