Packing Guide for Mercari Japan

Select a category to see exactly what materials to use and how to pack — all available at 100-yen shops

Updated: May 2026

All materials available at 100-yen shops (Daiso, Seria, Can Do) — ¥110 per item. Convenience stores carry basic envelopes and tape. Supermarkets often have free cardboard boxes near the checkout.

Select a category

👗Clothes & Apparel — Packing Guide

Materials needed

1
Clear plastic bagOPP袋 (OPP-bukuro)
100-yen shop¥110 for ~50
2
Envelope or paper bag封筒 (fuutou)
100-yen shop¥110 for 10
3
Tapeテープ (teepu)
100-yen shop¥110

Step-by-step instructions

1

Fold the clothes neatly (avoid wrinkles — buyers will notice)

2

Place inside an OPP clear bag and seal it

💡 This is waterproofing — essential even on clear days (rain during delivery)

3

Put the sealed bag inside an envelope or paper bag

4

Tape securely — all edges closed

Recommended shipping methods

ネコポス (Nekoposu)1–2 thin items
¥210Cheapest
ゆうパケットポスト (Yu-Packet Post)Thin / lightweight
¥215
宅急便コンパクト (Compact)Thick / multiple items
¥450
60サイズ (60-size)Coats / large quantity
¥750

Common mistakes to avoid

Plastic bag only (no waterproofing inside)
Paper bag with no inner plastic (gets wet in rain)
Stuffed in without folding (wrinkles = bad review)

Pro tip

A small thank-you card (100-yen shop mini cards) with a handwritten note significantly improves your review rate.

🧭

Navi says

Good packing = good reviews. Buyers notice the care you put in!

100-yen shop packing checklist

Everything you need from Daiso / Seria / Can Do — ¥110 each

OPP bags (clear plastic, A4/B5 size)OPP袋 (A4/B5サイズ)
Bubble wrap 2m rollプチプチ 2mロール
Kraft envelopes (A4)封筒(茶封筒 A4)
Cardboard boxes (various sizes)ダンボール箱
Cellophane tapeセロハンテープ
Cloth tape (stronger)ガムテープ(布テープ)
Tape measure (check package size)メジャー
Scissors or box cutterハサミ / カッター
Thank-you note cardsお礼カード
Marker pen (for addresses)マジック
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