Portable Audio Buyback Specialists
Specialist Buyback
for Portable Audio
Expert appraisals from people who know the sound
Earphones, headphones and DAPs appraised by staff who know their market value. In-store buyback plus mail-in and LINE appraisals. For larger lots, we also offer on-site buyback.
Estimated Buyback Prices
Estimated buyback prices for popular models. Items in good condition or with accessories can earn even more.
Example: a high-end DAP
up to ¥60,000
*Prices vary by condition, accessories and model year / These estimates reflect current market prices / The final buyback amount is set by the appraisal
| Category | Example model | Buyback price (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| True Wireless Earphones | SONY WF-1000XM5 | up to ¥22,000 |
| Headphones | SONY WH-1000XM5 | up to ¥35,000 |
| Wired Earphones (IEM) | SHURE SE846 | up to ¥35,000 |
| DAP | Astell&Kern (flagship) | up to ¥60,000 |
| True Wireless Earphones | AirPods Pro (2nd gen) | up to ¥18,000 |
*Prices vary by item condition, accessories and model year
*These estimates reflect current market prices
*The final buyback amount is set by the appraisal
Do any of these sound familiar?
"It seems a waste to throw it out, but selling feels like a hassle and a worry." As portable audio specialists, POTAODE Audio Buyback takes those worries off your hands.
Worried about being lowballed. Surely older models won't be worth anything?
No idea how much it's worth or what the going rate is. Where's the best place to sell?
No time to visit a store. Too many items to carry. The process sounds like a pain.
These are worries most people feel when thinking about selling. That's exactly why, as specialists, we clearly show you the reasoning behind each appraisal, the process and the estimated amounts.
Choose How You Sell & What We Buy
Four ways to sell, so you can pick what suits your situation. We specialize exclusively in portable audio.
Mail-in Buyback
Just send it in. Same-day appraisal at the earliest. Great when you're short on time.
Apply for Mail-in BuybackIn-store Buyback
In-person appraisal at a store near you. Talk it through on the spot.
Book an In-store VisitLINE Appraisal
Just send photos for an estimate. Perfect if you want a price first.
Free LINE AppraisalWhat We Buy
Why Customers Choose POTAODE Audio Buyback
Specialist portable audio expertise x a nationwide network of directly operated stores x easy mail-in and LINE appraisals. Expert staff appraise earphones, headphones and DAPs at market value. Appraisal and shipping are free, and we itemize every piece.
Specialist portable audio appraisals
Staff who know the market inspect every model, condition, accessory, original box and recable, one item at a time, to maximize your appraisal.
A nationwide network of 41 company-owned stores
With 41 company-owned stores across Japan, you can get an in-person appraisal at a store near you. With mail-in, just send it. For larger lots, we'll come on-site.
Four ways to sell, all free
In-store, mail-in, LINE or on-site. Choose easy or the reassurance of in-person service, with free appraisal and shipping. We itemize every piece clearly.
Licensed dealer with physical stores for peace of mind
Operated by Recycle Meister Co., Ltd. A licensed secondhand dealer (Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission No. 305590806398) with physical stores.
How It Works
From application to done in as little as the same day. Appraisal is free. Each of the three methods wraps up in a few simple steps.
On-site Buyback
Book
By form, phone or LINE
We visit
Daily 9:15–20:30 (JST)
On-the-spot appraisal
Inspected by expert staff
Payment
Once you're satisfied
Please note
There's no charge if you decline after the appraisal. A photo ID is required for the transaction (verification under the Secondhand Goods Business Act). For details, see our Privacy Policy.
Customer Reviews
From decluttering to trading up to a legendary model to settling an estate, many customers are happy with our specialist appraisals and service.
"I mailed in a wired earphone I no longer needed after an upgrade. Even though it was an older model, as specialists they still appraised it, and it came to up to ¥12,000. Just sending it in was genuinely easy."
"Took a high-end DAP in-store. They checked the accessories and original box and appraised it at market value, which I was happy with. The expert staff were very courteous."
"I used on-site buyback for the audio gear my late father left. Even with a lot of items, they took it all together and inspected each piece carefully, so I felt at ease leaving it to them."
*Buyback amounts are upper-limit estimates. They vary by item condition, accessories and model year.
FAQ
We answer the worries you may have before selling. Appraisal is free, and ID verification is a procedure under the Secondhand Goods Business Act.
Can you buy items without the box or accessories?
Do older or well-used models still have value?
What do I need for a buyback?
What if I'm not satisfied with the result?
What areas do you cover? Is on-site service free?
Nationwide Service Area
With directly operated stores plus on-site buyback across Japan, you can sell from your area too.
Hokkaido & Tohoku / Kanto (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi…) / Chubu (Aichi, Shizuoka, Gifu, Mie, Toyama, Ishikawa, Nagano, Yamanashi…) / Kinki (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Wakayama…) / Chugoku & Shikoku / Kyushu & Okinawa
Ready to sell? Start now
Pick how you want to sell and get started now. Appraisals and consultations are free.
Turn "it's a waste to leave it unused" into real value with a specialist appraisal. A quick chat is perfectly fine too.