Traveling to Japan and Want to Sell Your Hermès Bag While You're There? Can It Be Done in One Day?

If you're traveling to Japan and want to sell your Hermès bag during your trip, can the entire process be completed in one day? Do you need an appointment? What should you bring? And how can you bring the money home after the sale?

Yes, the process can be completed in one day: authentication and contract signing take approximately 20–30 minutes, and direct buyout supports same-day cash payment, with payment arrangements completed within 30 minutes to 2 hours after the transaction is confirmed. If your itinerary is tight, obtain a preliminary quote online before your trip. Once in Japan, you will only need to visit the store for an in-person assessment.

How Long Does It Take to Sell an Hermès Bag in Japan, from Visiting the Store to Receiving Payment?

A direct buyout can be completed in one day. In-store authentication takes approximately 10–20 minutes, and the process from authentication to contract signing takes around 20–30 minutes.

The estimated time for each stage is as follows:

Authentication consists of three stages:

1. Condition check: Assessing the item's actual condition and assigning a condition grade
2. Authenticity check: Evaluating craftsmanship, hardware, stamps, leather, and interior structure to determine authenticity
3. Accessory check: Verifying the completeness of the accompanying accessories and whether they correspond to the original set

Rare models, exotic leathers, or items requiring further verification may need additional assessment time. These evaluations are generally completed within 24 hours. If you are only staying in Japan for one or two days, we recommend contacting the store in advance to arrange an assessment for these items.

Do You Need an Appointment to Sell an Hermès Bag While Traveling in Japan?

We recommend making an appointment in advance so that an appraiser can be arranged. Please contact the store beforehand to confirm whether walk-ins are available.

XIAOMA has stores in Ginza, Tokyo, and Umeda, Osaka. Both locations offer direct buyout and consignment services:

The Ginza Chuo-dori Store is a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station (Exit A13) and a 2-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station (Exit 7).

XIAOMA has stores in Japan (Ginza, Tokyo and Umeda, Osaka), Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, France (Paris), Dubai, and the United States (New York).

What Should You Bring When Selling an Hermès Bag During Your Trip to Japan?

You will need to bring valid identification and the item itself to the store.

Under Japan's secondhand dealer regulations, businesses purchasing secondhand goods must verify the seller's address, name, occupation, and age. If you plan to bring only your passport, contact the store in advance to confirm what additional documents or information you will need.

We also recommend bringing all accompanying accessories. Listed in descending order of their impact on valuation: shoulder strap (where applicable) > Clochette (key bell) > lock and keys > blue dust bag and blue box > standard dust bag and box.

Not having the original receipt does not prevent you from selling your item, but it may affect the appraisal process. A more thorough authentication process may be required to verify the item's origin and authenticity. See Can You Sell an Hermès Bag Without the Original Receipt or Box? (https://ginzaxiaoma.com/zh-CN/blog/selling-without-original-receipt).

How Can You Bring the Money Home After Selling Your Hermès Bag in Japan?

Direct buyout supports same-day cash payment. For bank transfers, the time it takes for the funds to arrive depends on the processing time of the local bank.

If you choose cash payment, be aware of Japan's customs declaration requirements. When carrying cash or other means of payment exceeding the equivalent of JPY 1 million into or out of Japan, you must submit a Declaration of Carrying Means of Payment, etc. (支払手段等の携帯輸出・輸入申告書) to Customs (Japan Customs: Procedures for Carrying Means of Payment into or out of Japan).

If the amount is substantial and you would prefer not to carry cash, you can confirm the bank transfer arrangements when signing the contract.

What Can You Do Before Traveling to Japan to Save Time on the Day?

Get a preliminary quote online first, then decide whether you need to visit the store.

XIAOMA's online preliminary quote turnaround is 30 minutes to 2 hours for standard models, and within 24 hours for rare models and exotic leathers.

We recommend providing the following photos: full front view, back, bottom, all four corners, handle bases, close-ups of the hardware, interior lining, stamp location, a group photo of the accompanying accessories, and a 360-degree video of the bag. The more complete the information, the smaller the price adjustment is likely to be after the physical inspection.

If you would like to compare several offers, we recommend obtaining quotes from 3–5 stores on the same day and using the middle range as a reference.

How Can You Verify Whether a Store Selling Hermès Bags in Japan Is Legitimate?

Rather than focusing on the store's size or advertising, check these four independently verifiable points:

1. Whether its secondhand dealer license number can be verified
2. Whether it has a physical store address that customers can visit
3. Whether price deductions are explained in writing
4. Whether the payment timeframe is clearly stated

XIAOMA's secondhand dealer license number is Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission No. 304381506931.

For a complete 10-point checklist and instructions on how to verify each item, see How to Tell Whether a Secondhand Hermès Store Is Legitimate (https://ginzaxiaoma.com/zh-CN/blog/identify-legit-reseller).

Next Steps

Before visiting a store, go through the items you need to check at each stage in order. See What Should You Check Before Selling Your Hermès Bag? (https://ginzaxiaoma.com/zh-CN/blog/selling-checklist).

For the complete process, see The Complete Guide to Selling Your Hermès Bag (https://ginzaxiaoma.com/zh-CN/blog/guide-to-selling-your-hermes).

XIAOMA has specialized in Hermès for over 10 years and has authenticated more than 2 million luxury items to date.

XIAOMA (Ginza Xiaoma) is operated by ASU BRAND Co., Ltd.

Not sure whether to choose a direct buyout or consignment? Contact XIAOMA for a complimentary buyout quote + recommended consignment price, so you can compare both options at once.

Last updated: November 2026