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purchase (of used goods from a seller); buyback; trade-in
The act of buying something outright, especially used goods, from a seller. Commonly seen at secondhand shops, pawn shops, and online resale services.
Usage
買取 refers specifically to the outright purchase of goods (as opposed to consignment or rental). It is extremely common in the secondhand goods market in Japan.
Common collocations
- 買取価格 (buyback price, trade-in value)
- 買取サービス (trade-in service)
- 買取専門店 (buyback specialty shop)
- 高価買取 (high-price purchase — common advertising phrase)
Similar words
買取 focuses on the buyer's side of purchasing used goods outright. Compare with 下取り, which specifically means trading in an old item when purchasing a new one.