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Gadget resellers are people who buy in bulk and resell the items for a profit.  In Japan, they are sometimes referred to as “mystery people.” They buy games and game consoles or other gadgets for the purpose of selling them to people outside of Japan, usually on their website or through online auction sites. It’s a legitimate business and serves a demand for hard to find items. 

In the case of Japan gadget resellers, many are focusing their money on video games. For instance Wii games sold in Japan are not available in other countries and it’s the same with some adorable Japanese gadget items. The question then remains is whether or not it’s safe to buy from an online reseller.

 

There is a chance that the reseller is selling the item you want at a much higher price. He may be basing his price on the fact that it’s not easy to find that particular gadget. One recent true story revealed by a reseller was about the 3DS which he bought for 25,000 Japanese Yen and sold it online after several days for 40,000 Yen. He made a lot of money on one transaction alone!

Not all resellers are like this, so shop around before making your decision. You should also be able to verify the reseller as a legitimate business person by using the internet. Check as many sites as you can especially if you are planning to spend a lot of money buying something from this person. 

Aside from the cost of the gadget, the buyer will also have to assume the cost of delivery and shipping. If there are any taxes to be paid, it will be collected by the government agency of the buyer when he picks up or receives the item. You can request for an estimate of the shipping charges.

If you can use a payment system like PayPal where it’s easy to get the payment reversed, then do it this way. Credit card payments usually take longer to process whether it’s for approval to pay or to refund. If you change your mind and the product has not yet been shipped, then refunds are easy to process. It becomes almost impossible after the order has been shipped out.

Most professional gadget resellers will keep you updated on the status of your order and will never leave you hanging for an answer.