Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions from customers about purchases, shipping, returns, and more. Please search below or check the items to find what you’re looking for.
- About the product
- Orders / Payment
- Shipping
- Returns and exchanges
- Try-on / Store
- Buying items / Trade-in
- Inquiry
- LINE Official Account
- For customers abroad
About the product
Q.What should I look at to choose the size? I want to know how it fits when worn.
Each product page includes actual measurements (cm). For vintage items, even with the same labeled size, dimensions may vary by brand and era, so it’s safest to choose by comparing with the actual measurements of the clothing you already own.
- The correspondence between the labeled size (e.g., Italian 40) and the Japanese size is only a general guide. We recommend comparing based on the actual measurements.
- If you’re unsure, please contact us via inquiry with the product name and the part you’re concerned about. Our staff will measure the actual item and respond.
Q.I’d like to know the internal dimensions of the bag and whether it can fit A4 documents and a PC.
Please check the actual measurements (length/height, width, depth) listed on the product page. For whether it can fit storage items that are not listed (such as A4 documents or an ◯-inch PC), if you contact us we will confirm on the actual item.
Q.Are there any scratches, stains, or odors that aren’t visible in the photos?
Because it is a brand reuse item, there may be minor damage due to use. Please check from the product description and photos. If there are points that are difficult to understand from the photos, feel free to ask us.
- Scratches on the hardware, dullness, stickiness or powdering on the inside, and odors caused by storage
- Loose buttons, fraying, repair marks
Q.Are there differences between the photos and the actual item, such as the color of the hardware?
Depending on the shooting environment, there may be slight differences in color. If you need accurate color, please contact us.
Q.Is the product authentic? Is there any authenticity guarantee or included accessories?
All products handled by MOOD are genuine. We source them from a licensed antique market exclusively for trusted corporations and conduct inspections by specialized staff.
Whether or not accessories (box, dust bag, guarantee card, etc.) are included varies by product. Accessories not listed on the product page are generally not included. If you have any concerns, please contact us.
About ordering and payment
Q.What payment methods can I use?
In addition to credit cards, you can also use a wide range of smartphone/QR payments.
Q.Can I cancel after I place an order?
We cannot accept cancellations after your order is confirmed. Since we wouldn’t be able to offer one-of-a-kind items to other customers, please review the details thoroughly before ordering.
Q.I want to change the shipping address or email address after placing my order.
If the request is made before the item ships, changes may be possible. Please contact us as soon as possible via inquiry with your order number and the details of what you’d like to change. We cannot accept changes after the order has shipped.
Q.I didn’t receive the order confirmation email.
Please check the following.
- Spam folder / Promotions tab
- Mistakes in the email address entered for registration (if it doesn’t arrive, it may be due to an incorrect address)
- If it still doesn’t arrive, please contact us with your name and the order date/time.
Q.Can you issue a receipt?
We can issue one. Please contact us via inquiry with your order number and the name/address you’d like it issued to.
Shipping
Q.How much is shipping?
- Domestic shipping: Free (excluding Hokkaido / Okinawa)
- Hokkaido / Okinawa: Flat rate 500 yen
- International shipping: Calculated and shown on the checkout screen.
Q.How soon will it ship and when will it arrive after I order?
After your order is confirmed, we will ship it within 7 days as a rule.
- In practice, we ship on almost every business day, and we ship within 3 business days.
- Since we ship from within Tokyo, delivery is typically about 1–2 days after shipment.
- After shipping, we will provide the tracking number.
Q.I need it by a certain date. Can I request a delivery date?
We currently do not accept requests to specify a delivery date or time. If you need it urgently, please place your order with your preferred date and contact us in advance via inquiry. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Q.I’d like to know the tracking number / I haven’t received it yet.
When your order ships, we send the tracking number by email. If it isn’t delivered or tracking doesn’t move, please contact us with your order number.
Q.Are customs duties charged for international shipping?
For international shipping, customs duties, import consumption tax, and customs clearance fees are not included in the displayed price. These will be the responsibility of the recipient (customer), and you may be asked to pay them upon delivery. The amount of tax varies by country/region and by product.
Returns and exchanges
Since MOOD carries one-of-a-kind items, our return and exchange conditions differ from those of typical online stores.
Q.Can I return or exchange the item if the size doesn’t fit or the look is different than expected?
We’re sorry, but we cannot accept returns or exchanges due to differences in size or color, or for reasons related to the customer’s convenience. Since these are one-of-a-kind items, we cannot prepare replacement items. Please carefully check the actual measurements and condition before purchasing.
Q.In what cases can I return the item?
We accept returns only in the following cases.
- Initial defects (defects inherent to the product)
- If the item is significantly different from the description
Return deadline: Please contact us within 7 days of receiving the item. MOOD will cover the return shipping cost.
We cannot accept returns in the following cases.
- Products that have been used, repaired, or cleaned
- Stains, odors, or damage caused after delivery
- Misplaced or damaged tags, bags, or accessories
- Differences in size or color, customer’s convenience
Q.Please tell me how to return an item.
- Within 7 days after it arrives, please contact us with your order number and the reason (if you have photos, please attach them).
- MOOD will review the details and provide the return shipping address.
- After the item is delivered and inspected, we process the refund and notify you when it’s complete.
Q.When and how will the refund be processed?
After we receive the return item and complete inspection, we process the refund to your payment method, and we will let you know once it’s completed.
Depending on your card company and the settlement cutoff date of your payment service, it may take several days to about two weeks for the refund to appear on your statement.
About in-store try-ons, stores, and pop-ups
Q.Are there any stores where I can try items on?
We don’t have permanent retail stores, but we hold pop-ups (POP-UP) every 2 to 3 months, so you can see the actual items in person.
Q.When and where are pop-ups held?
For event information, check the official Instagram (@mood_vintage.official)and on the site’s “News/Announcements.” If you have a product you’re interested in, please include the product name and contact us in advance.
About buyback and appraisal
Q.Can I get brand items appraised and bought back?
Yes. MOOD offers the buyback service “MOOD's Cycle.” Please see the buyback service page for details on eligibility and the process.
Q.Please tell me the buyback steps and appraisal flow.
Details about how to apply and the appraisal process are listed on thebuyback service page (MOOD's Cycle). If you have any questions, please contact us.
Inquiry
Q.How soon will I receive a reply to my inquiry?
We reply within 3 business days under normal circumstances. When contacting us, please include your order number and product name for a smoother process.
If the issue isn’t resolved, please feel free to contact us.
Email:info@mood-by-link.com
Contact formAbout the LINE official account
Q.What can I do with MOOD’s official LINE account?
You can receive on LINE event announcements such as new items, sales/pop-ups, the monthly feature, and order/shipping notifications. If you link your Shopify customer account, you can also check your purchase and delivery status on LINE.
Q.What notifications will I receive if I add friends?
- Announcements of new items
- Event announcements such as pop-ups and sales
- Once-a-month feature
- Order and shipping notifications (only when account linking is completed)
- Reminders for items added to your wish list
Q.I want to adjust the notification frequency / I want to stop only some of them.
From the “Notification & Linking Settings” in the bottom-right of the rich menu, you can switch ON/OFF for each notification category.
You can also use the LINE official “Block” feature if you want to stop all notifications, but please note that you will not be able to receive order-related communications.
Q.If I add friends, will I receive a coupon?
Yes. When you add friends, you’ll receive a 3,000 yen OFF coupon. In addition, we also send a 5% OFF coupon to those who complete account linking.
Q.What is account linking? Is it different from adding friends?
By adding us as a friend through the operation that connects you to the LINE official account, you can receive announcements such as new arrivals. In addition, account linking lets you connect your MOOD customer account (your online store login information) with LINE.
Once you link your account, you’ll be able to check your purchase history and receive order and shipping updates on LINE.
Q.What are the benefits of account linking?
- When account linking is completed, we will send you a 5% OFF coupon
- You can receive order confirmation and shipping notifications on LINE
- You can quickly check past orders from the LINE menu
- You can receive reminders if stock is still available for the wish list item you added
Q.How do I link my account?
We offer two ways. With either method, it takes about 1 minute.
[Method 1] Link from LINE’s rich menu
- Tap LINE’s rich menu “Account Linking”
- In the message you receive, tap the “Link account” button
- If a browser opens and you are asked to log in to MOOD, log in (you can log in with Shop, Google, Facebook, or your email address)
- If the LINE login screen appears next, select “Log in with the LINE app,” then log in
- You’re done once it shows “Linking has been completed.”
[Method 2] Link from MOOD’s Store
* If you’re using an iPhone, we recommend using Safari.
- Open the notification page below, then log in to MOOD
MOOD official LINE is now available - Tap the “Link account” button within the page
- If the LINE login screen appears, select “Log in with the LINE app,” then log in
- Linking is complete if the “Linking completed” screen is displayed.
Q.When will the linked coupon (5% OFF) arrive?
Right after the linking is finished, we will send you a message in your LINE chat screen. If you don’t receive it after a few minutes, please also check “Linking coupon not received” on this page.
Q.I’d like to confirm whether the linking is complete.
On LINE’s rich menu, tap “Account Linking,” then select “I want to check whether it’s linked.”
Q.You cannot proceed from the login screen / the connection stops midway.
In many cases, the issue is caused by your browser settings or environment. Please try the following:
- Please turn off browser private mode (incognito mode) and try again. In private mode, your login state is not retained, and the connection may not complete.
- If you are using an ad blocker, content blocker, or tracking prevention app, please temporarily disable it and try again. Cookie and redirects may be blocked, and authentication may not complete.
- If you’re using an iPhone, we recommend performing the steps in Safari.
- For login, you can choose Shop / Google / Facebook / email address. If you don’t know which email address you used, please check the email address you used for past orders.
Q.I couldn’t link using one of the methods.
There are two ways to link (from LINE’s rich menu / from MOOD’s notifications page). In many cases, things are completed more smoothly when you try again using the method you haven’t tried yet. Please refer to “How do I link my account?” on this page for detailed steps.
Q.I accidentally pressed “Cancel” on the authentication screen.
The linking has not been completed. Please try the linking process again. The validity period of the linking URL is 10 minutes from issuance. If it has expired, go back to the rich menu / notifications page and get a new URL again.
Q.It says “Already linked.”
That customer account is already linked to a different LINE account. If you’d like to relink using your current LINE account, please unlink first and then try again (see “I want to unlink” on this page).
If you don’t recognize the account, please contact us.
Q.Even if I tap the linking URL, the screen won’t open.
Your linking URL may have expired, or you may have tapped an old URL again. Please obtain the latest URL again from the rich menu (“Account Linking”) or from the notifications page.
Q.Can I link even if the email address registered on LINE is different from the email address on the online store?
Yes, that’s fine. Linking works by internally connecting your LINE account and your customer account, so there is no need for your email addresses to match.
Q.I didn’t receive the linking coupon.
Please check the following.
- Did the linking completion screen appear (and was it not canceled midway)?
- Have you blocked the MOOD official account?
- In LINE notification settings, are notifications for the MOOD official account set to OFF?
If none of the above apply, please contact us. The coupon is delivered only once at the time of the first linking.
Q.I want to unlink.
Open “Notification & Linking Settings” at the bottom right of LINE’s rich menu, and complete the procedure from the “Unlink” option within the mini app.
You can reconnect after unlinking; however, the linking coupon will be delivered only at the time of your first linking.
Q.What should I do if the issue isn’t resolved above?
Please contact us via the Contact form. It will help if you can include screenshots of the device you’re using (iPhone/Android), the browser you’re using, and any error screen.
For customers abroad
These are frequently asked questions from customers who live overseas, such as international shipping and customs duties.
Q.How much is shipping?
International shipping is calculated and shown at checkout, based on your destination.
Q.Are customs duties / import taxes included?
No. Prices do not include customs duties, import VAT, or clearance fees. These are paid by the recipient and may be collected by the carrier upon delivery. The amount varies by country and item.
Q.When will my order ship, and how can I track it?
Orders are usually shipped within 7 days of confirmation. You will receive a tracking number by email once your order ships.
Q.Can I return an item?
Returns are accepted only for initial defects or items that are significantly different from the description, within 7 days of delivery. Return shipping is covered by MOOD. Returns for size/fit, color impression, or change of mind cannot be accepted, as all items are one-of-a-kind.
Q.Are the items authentic?
Yes. All items are genuine pre-owned pieces, sourced through trusted corporate-only secondhand markets and inspected by our specialist staff.
Q.Can you ship items made of exotic materials (CITES-restricted)?
We can ship such items, but depending on each country's customs, delivery may not be possible. If an item cannot clear customs, we will issue a full refund.
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