Is price negotiable at second hand luxury stores?

Question

I am in Tokyo now and have been visiting different luxury second hand handbag stores such as Amour, Brand Shop Lips, Komehyo, Brand Off, and etc

Are the prices negotiable at these stores? I remember reading online someone said the prices can be negotiated but I want to confirm so I wouldn't be disrespectful to the staff by asking for better price when I am not supposed to.

Any information is greatly appreciated!

maria · Answer

ngl most of those places like komehyo and brand off are fixed price, especially the chain stores. the only time i've seen negotiation work is at smaller independent shops in shinjuku or ueno, and even then it's more about bundling items than haggling a single bag

if you're polite and ask in japanese sometimes they'll knock off the tax or throw in a dust bag, but don't expect a discount on the tag price. daikokuya in shibuya is another one where you might get a tiny break if you pay cash, but it's rare

honestly the online rumor might be from daikokuya or a shop like amore that has a few locations with different policies. the amore in harajuku is more firm than the one in shinjuku in my experience

freya · Answer

yeah so most of those big chain stores are fixed price, especially komehyo and brand off. they have way too many locations to be flexible on pricing. the only exception i've seen is if you're buying multiple high-end pieces at once, like spending over 500k yen, then sometimes they'll quietly offer a small discount

the smaller shops in koenji or shimokitazawa are a different story though. there's a place called rag tag in shimokitazawa where i watched a girl get 5% off a chanel just by asking nicely in japanese. but even then it's more about being respectful and knowing what you're talking about than aggressive haggling

if you really want to negotiate, try the shops in ameyoko market in ueno. those places are more used to bargaining culture since they deal with tourists all day. just keep it low key and don't be that person making a scene over 2000 yen

antonie · Answer

Pretty much what everyone else said - chain stores are sticker price. One thing nobody mentioned though is that some stores have loyalty programs or member discounts that aren't advertised, so if you plan on buying a lot it's worth asking if they have a membership card that could save you a few percent.

barbaraschreier · Answer

honestly the big chain stores like komehyo and brand off are pretty firm on prices, especially in the main tourist areas. but i've had luck at some of the smaller boutique stores in ginza if you're buying a couple things at once. also worth checking out qoo in harajuku, they sometimes have a bit of wiggle room if you pay cash. just be subtle about it and ask in a quiet voice

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