In-Store Shopping
📦 Secret Alice · Japan Personal Shopper
Your personal shopper in Japan: We specilized in EGL and Kawaii J-Fashion brand shopping, we also offer to purchase from any physical store in Japan.
🏬 1. What is In-Store Shopping?
In-store shopping means that our team physically visits real shops in Japan — boutiques, department stores, character shops, electronics districts, second-hand stores, or pop-up events to buy items you request. Many Japanese brands do not offer international shipping or even maintain an online store. With our service, you can access:
✨ Limited edition release
🌸 Pop-up stores, exhibition-only goods, cafe collab items
⚡ Electronics, hobby goods, collectibles (Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera, etc.)
👘 Traditional crafts and regional snacks (only sold locally)
How it works: You tell us exactly what you want, where to find it (or we search). Our shopper visits the physical store, buys the product, and ships it to your address worldwide.
❓ Why choose Secret Alice for in-store shopping?
✔️ Real humans in Japan — we send you live photos during shopping.
✔️ No confusing bidding systems — direct purchase, same as you'd buy yourself.
✔️ Specilised in Kawaii / EGL Fashion
✔️ Also helps ordering and consolidating orders from Taobao / China
🛍️ 2. What shops can Secret Alice help us buy from?
Nearly any physical store in Japan! If there's a shop in Japan, we can visit it for you. Check out the list of brand we commonly assist with.
💰 3. What is the fee?
Our pricing is transparent with no hidden costs.
Example calculation: You want a 5,500 JPY headpiece from Angelic Pretty. Product: 5,500 JPY + service fee: 15% or 700 JPY (whichever higher) + international shipping from 1,500 JPY (airmail small packet) + Paypal fee 6% = Total 8,295 JPY. No extra fee.
📌 Quick fee overview and policies
| Service component | Fee (JPY) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In-store shopping (single shop, one visit) | 15% or item price, or min 700 JPY | Unlimited items from same shop, same trip. |
| Transportation fee | Usually between 500 ~ 1000yen | Train fare from my place to the shop |
| International Shipping fee | Variable | Price varies depending on total package weight and shipping method |
| Paypal Fee | around 6% | Fee charged by PayPal in receiving money |
📝 4. How to place an order? (step-by-step)
Follow these simple steps to get your in-store items from Japan:
Step 1: Submit a request — Send us an email or DM with:
Product name / brand / exact details (color, size, item code if any)
Maximum budget + any deadline (e.g., "limited until March 30")
Step 2: Receive a quote and confirmation — Within 24~48 hours (usually faster), we reply with:
Estimated total price (item + service fee)
Shopping schedule (we confirm when we will visit)
Step 3: Pay deposit — Pay the product price + 700 JPY service fee via PayPal
Step 4: In-store purchase — We goes to the store, buys the item, and sends you live photos (on request).
Step 5: Shipping the item to you You choose international shipping method. Combine multiple orders? Yes! We can hold for consolidation (30 days free).
Step 6: Final payment and shipment — Pay international shipping fee, we pack your items and dispatch. Tracking number provided.
Step 7: Receive your package!🎉