'Still Usable' to the Next Person. Kaikuru Mito Store Launches a Strengthened Buyback Campaign for Showa and Heisei Era Game Consoles and Home Appliances Starting May 18th
The on-site purchase service 'Kaikuru Mito Store' will launch a campaign to strengthen the buyback of retro game consoles and home appliances from the Showa and Heisei eras starting May 15th. The campaign aims to reduce waste by promoting reuse, even appraising broken items.
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The on-site purchase service 'Kaikuru Mito Store' will launch the 'Retro Products Reuse Promotion Campaign' starting Friday, May 15, 2026, targeting home game consoles, household appliances, and miscellaneous goods from the Showa to early Heisei eras.
At sites of parental home clean-outs and vacant house clear-outs, many products are disposed of under the assumption that they have 'no value because they are old.' Kaikuru Mito Store will appraise these retro products one by one and work to connect them to the next person who needs them.
■ To Reduce 'Wastefulness'
Japanese game consoles and home appliances from the 1980s and 90s still have a certain demand from collectors and enthusiasts.
On the other hand, at sites of parental home clean-outs and vacant house clear-outs, there are many cases where items are disposed of because they are deemed to have 'no value because they are old.'
Kaikuru Mito Store inspects these retro products one by one and strives to connect them to the next person who needs them.
■ Three Features of This Campaign
1. Appraisals for 'Non-working Items' Too
Even for game consoles that don't power on or products with partial damage, we conduct appraisals based on the demand for parts and collection value.
We connect items that were thought to be disposable because they were 'broken' to the next person who needs them.
2. Appraisal System Knowledgeable in Retro Products
We conduct appraisals based on the specific market rates for retro products, referencing domestic and international transaction records.
We also appraise large quantities of game software and household goods that have been stored for many years, checking their condition one by one.
3. Main Target Items
Game-related:
Game consoles, software, and peripherals from the 1980s to the 2000s
Home Appliances & Audio:
Boomboxes, portable players, cameras, lighting fixtures, etc.
Household Goods:
Character goods, corporate novelties, toys, etc. from the Showa to early Heisei eras
■ 'Bulk Appraisal' Option That Can Be Used in Conjunction
As a purchase option, you can also use the '1,000 Yen Purchase Box' for peripherals and household items you wish to organize. The appraiser will bring a special box, and you can put small items (small appliances, miscellaneous goods, etc.) you want to organize into it, and we will take them for 1,000 yen per box. Some items are not eligible for purchase. For details, please check with the appraiser who visits on the day.
■Campaign Overview
Period: From Friday, May 15, 2026
*The end date is undecided, so we may end reception early depending on congestion.
Service Area: All of Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
We accept consultations and reservations by phone or through our inquiry form.
For checking recent availability, contacting us by phone is smoother.
■Store Information
Store Name: Kaikuru Mito Store
Service Area: Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
On-site Visit & Appraisal Fee: Completely free (cash payment on the spot)
Inquire by Phone: 0120-102-099
Inquire by LINE: https://line.me/R/ti/p/@695ggukb
Homepage: https://kaikuru.com/area/mito
■Kaikuru Headquarters
Operating Company: RC Inc.
Representative: Naoki Ohori
Head Office: Tamatsutsumi-dori Eminence Court 1F, 2-18-5 Higashi-Yaguchi, Ota-ku, Tokyo
Inquiry: 0120-22-8196
Homepage: https://kaikuru.com
At sites of parental home clean-outs and vacant house clear-outs, many products are disposed of under the assumption that they have 'no value because they are old.' Kaikuru Mito Store will appraise these retro products one by one and work to connect them to the next person who needs them.
■ To Reduce 'Wastefulness'
Japanese game consoles and home appliances from the 1980s and 90s still have a certain demand from collectors and enthusiasts.
On the other hand, at sites of parental home clean-outs and vacant house clear-outs, there are many cases where items are disposed of because they are deemed to have 'no value because they are old.'
Kaikuru Mito Store inspects these retro products one by one and strives to connect them to the next person who needs them.
■ Three Features of This Campaign
1. Appraisals for 'Non-working Items' Too
Even for game consoles that don't power on or products with partial damage, we conduct appraisals based on the demand for parts and collection value.
We connect items that were thought to be disposable because they were 'broken' to the next person who needs them.
2. Appraisal System Knowledgeable in Retro Products
We conduct appraisals based on the specific market rates for retro products, referencing domestic and international transaction records.
We also appraise large quantities of game software and household goods that have been stored for many years, checking their condition one by one.
3. Main Target Items
Game-related:
Game consoles, software, and peripherals from the 1980s to the 2000s
Home Appliances & Audio:
Boomboxes, portable players, cameras, lighting fixtures, etc.
Household Goods:
Character goods, corporate novelties, toys, etc. from the Showa to early Heisei eras
■ 'Bulk Appraisal' Option That Can Be Used in Conjunction
As a purchase option, you can also use the '1,000 Yen Purchase Box' for peripherals and household items you wish to organize. The appraiser will bring a special box, and you can put small items (small appliances, miscellaneous goods, etc.) you want to organize into it, and we will take them for 1,000 yen per box. Some items are not eligible for purchase. For details, please check with the appraiser who visits on the day.
■Campaign Overview
Period: From Friday, May 15, 2026
*The end date is undecided, so we may end reception early depending on congestion.
Service Area: All of Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
We accept consultations and reservations by phone or through our inquiry form.
For checking recent availability, contacting us by phone is smoother.
■Store Information
Store Name: Kaikuru Mito Store
Service Area: Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
On-site Visit & Appraisal Fee: Completely free (cash payment on the spot)
Inquire by Phone: 0120-102-099
Inquire by LINE: https://line.me/R/ti/p/@695ggukb
Homepage: https://kaikuru.com/area/mito
■Kaikuru Headquarters
Operating Company: RC Inc.
Representative: Naoki Ohori
Head Office: Tamatsutsumi-dori Eminence Court 1F, 2-18-5 Higashi-Yaguchi, Ota-ku, Tokyo
Inquiry: 0120-22-8196
Homepage: https://kaikuru.com