TOKYO, Oct 07 (Information On Japan) –
Disney’s unique merchandise releases in Japan have sparked a brand new controversy, not simply over conventional resale but additionally a development referred to as ‘proxy buying.’
Followers wanting to get their fingers on new objects, such because the just lately launched Duffy & Mates merchandise at DisneySea, have discovered many of those merchandise listed on flea market websites like Mercari shortly after launch.
Proxy buying differs from conventional resale. Sellers settle for orders by way of social media and buy the objects on behalf of the patrons, charging for the merchandise’s value, transport, and extra charges. Regardless of Oriental Land Co.’s prohibition on buying items for resale, these proxy customers function very similar to companies, usually dealing with quite a few orders and incomes income of round ¥10,000.
Some proxy customers declare they’re motivated by their very own frustration with not having the ability to buy unique items up to now. Nevertheless, Oriental Land Co. has acknowledged it’s contemplating additional measures to deal with each resale and proxy buying points.
Supply: FNN
