How to Sell Furniture on Mercari Japan
Medium ➡️
Demand
5–14 days
Avg. Sell Time
Mercari
Best Platform
How to Price Furniture
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Sofa (good condition) | ¥3,000–¥15,000 |
| Bed frame (good condition) | ¥2,000–¥10,000 |
| Desk (good condition) | ¥2,000–¥8,000 |
| Chair | ¥500–¥3,000 |
| Dining table | ¥3,000–¥12,000 |
| Bookshelf | ¥1,000–¥5,000 |
How to Photograph Furniture
- 📸 Wide shot showing the full item in your room
- 📸 Close-ups of any scratches, stains, or wear on all surfaces
- 📸 Dimensions label if available, or measuring tape next to item
- 📸 All angles including sides and back
Writing the Listing
Japanese Title Template
[Brand/IKEA/Nitori] [Item] [Color] [Dimensions] [Condition]
Description Template
[ブランド] [商品名]を出品します。 【サイズ】幅[X]cm × 奥行き[X]cm × 高さ[X]cm 【状態】[美品/小傈な汚れありなど] 【購入時期】[2023年] 【発送方法】たのメル便 / 手渡し可 【備考】解体可能ですか？[はい/いいえ] (English: [Brand] [Item]. Dimensions: [W]cm x [D]cm x [H]cm. Condition: [good/fair].)
Best Shipping Method
Common Mistakes
Not mentioning dimensions — this is the #1 question buyers will ask
Listing too late — post furniture 4–6 weeks before your move date to allow time to sell
Ignoring local pickup option (手渡し) — for furniture, it is often the easiest and fastest way
Forgetting to disassemble for shipping — Tanomeru-bin prefers items that can be broken down
FAQ
Q: Can I sell furniture on Mercari if I am moving out of Japan?
Yes, and you should. Selling furniture on Mercari is almost always more profitable than paying sodai-gomi disposal fees. List 4–6 weeks before your move date and use Tanomeru-bin for large items.
Q: What is Tanomeru-bin?
Tanomeru-bin (くりこみ・発送たのメル便) is Mercari's large-item pickup service. Staff come to your door, pack the item, and ship it. You schedule through the Mercari app after the item sells.
Q: Is IKEA furniture easy to sell on Mercari?
Yes. IKEA Japan items sell reasonably well, especially KALLAX shelves, MALM beds, and LACK tables. Name the exact IKEA product name in your listing title.