Process & compliance
How we read a Japanese auction sheet
· 8 min read
Start with the sheet, not the hero photo
Photos sell emotion. The sheet sells risk. We read grade, interior, odometer, and written condition notes before we talk budget.
Grades are context, not a promise
Auction grades summarise inspection at a point in time. They are not an Australian roadworthy certificate.
Hammer ≠ landed
Duties, freight, FX, compliance and coordination sit on top. Use indicative tools, then wait for a written estimate.
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Indicative only. Auction outcomes, freight, FX, duties, compliance and third-party charges change the final figure. Formal quotes supersede marketing copy.