Mercari Bans Sale of Used School Swimsuits Even After Washing Them
Japan’s “Mercado Livre”, Mercari, has banned the sale of school swimsuits that have been used on its platform, even if the products have been cleaned or professionally washed. The Japanese marketplace reinforced its rules for summer-related items and explained which types of swimwear users can or cannot list.
The user-to-user marketplace stated that any swimsuit or swimwear used during school swimming lessons cannot be sold. The rule applies even to items that are still in good condition or have undergone professional cleaning.
Mercari also explained that it does not matter whether the swimsuit was officially a school uniform or a regular model: if it was worn during school swimming activities, the item is considered prohibited for sale.
Mercari’s Rules for Selling Swimwear
With summer approaching in Japan, Mercari reminded users about its rules regarding seasonal products, especially swimwear and fireworks.
The company highlighted that some Japanese schools now allow students to wear regular swimsuits instead of traditional school-designated models. Because of this, even a normal-looking swimsuit may be considered a school swimsuit if it was used during school classes.
According to Mercari, the items that can be listed include:
- Regular swimsuits;
- Competitive racing swimsuits;
- Swimwear with logos from swimming schools or sports gyms;
- Unused school-designated swimsuits.
On the other hand, items that cannot be sold include:
- Used school swimsuits, even after cleaning;
- Any swimwear worn during school swimming lessons;
- Items containing a student’s name, school name, or school emblem.
The company also asked users not to create listings for swimsuits that were used in school activities, regardless of their design or appearance.
via Oricon