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