Inside Your Membership
Six ways to buy, a weekly auction rhythm, and an inspection process refined over decades. Here's how sourcing through Aucnet actually works.
Six Ways to Buy — Two Origins
Choose the sourcing style that fits your business. All options are available to approved members.
Your Sourcing Week
All times Pacific. Our auctions run on Japan time — which works in your favor:
the main live auction lands on Monday afternoon, US time.
+1 hour during daylight saving time.
Graded Before You Bid
Every item is inspected in-house in Japan before it reaches auction. Specialists assess each piece on wear, stitching, hardware, plating, material integrity — even smell and sound. Then it's graded on a scale refined over decades:
Each listing also carries separate external and internal grades, itemized damage notes, and extensive photography — including close-ups of any flaw we find. You'll know the condition, precisely, before you bid.
Full grading documentation is available inside the Member Portal.
Membership Costs
One fee. That's it.
Membership requires a one-time $98 registration fee after your application is approved — credit cards accepted. No monthly fees, no annual fees.
Optional add-on: E-Aucbank, our auction price database for market research and purchase planning (subscription — details inside the Member Portal).
FAQ
Who can become a member?
Membership is open to formally registered resale businesses across the Americas — including the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. You'll be asked to provide proof of business during application. We do not accept applications from private individuals.
Do I need a Resale Certificate?
Yes. As a B2B marketplace, we require a valid Resale Certificate before you can trade. Requirements and formats vary by state, so the most reliable source is your state government's website — in most states, obtaining one is a simple registration form. You can submit your application before you have it, but your membership will not be approved until we receive it.
How much does membership cost?
A one-time, non-refundable $98 membership fee, payable after your application is approved. There are no recurring membership fees.
How long does the application review take?
A few business days. We review every application individually.
Why do I have two logins?
Your membership opens two doors: the Member Portal on this site, where you browse Wholesale inventory and manage your account, and Brand Auction, our Japan-based weekly auction platform, which runs on its own system. You'll receive separate credentials for each when your membership is activated.
What is the Walkthrough Session, and why is it required?
Before you can bid, we walk you through both platforms one-on-one and set your bidding limit. It takes about 30 minutes if you're experienced with auctions — most members take about an hour, and it's time well spent: members who complete it make fewer bidding mistakes, avoid unintended purchases, and become profitable faster.
What are the two ways to buy?
Brand Auction — weekly auctions of items sourced and inspected in Japan, across several formats (real-time auctions, timed value-price auctions, Buy It Now, and Brand Mall).
Wholesale — fixed-price inventory located in the U.S., shipped domestically. Most members use both.
Let's Get You Sourcing
- Apply — 5-minute form + your business documents
- Get Verified & Pay — Review within a few business days, then the one-time $98 fee
- Receive Your Access — Credentials for both channels
- Walkthrough & Start Bidding — We set your bidding limit together