Question 1

What is the cheapest shipping method on Mercari Japan?

Accepted Answer

ネコポス (Nekoposu) at ¥210 or ゆうパケットポスト (Yu-Packet Post) at ¥215 are the cheapest, for items that fit in an A4 envelope under 3cm thick.

Question 2

What is anonymous shipping (匿名配送) on Mercari?

Accepted Answer

Anonymous shipping (匿名配送, mumeimei haisou) means neither you nor the buyer can see each other's address. It's handled through Mercari's integrated shipping services (メルカリ便 and ゆうゆうメルカリ便).

Question 3

Should I use らくらくメルカリ便 or ゆうゆうメルカリ便?

Accepted Answer

Both offer anonymous shipping at similar prices. Use らくらくメルカリ便 (Yamato) if a Yamato drop-off or PUDO locker is convenient for you. Use ゆうゆうメルカリ便 (Japan Post) if you prefer dropping off at a post office or Lawson.

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