Why is a deposit necessary?

SMJ will purchase items on your behalf and have the items in stock or in transist before we invoice you. These purchases must be secured with a deposit.

Pick a Deposit Type.

There are two different kinds of deposits. A "Cash" deposit and an " Authorization". Cash deposits get a shopping limit 5 times the amount deposited. Credit Authorizations get a limit equal to the amount authorized.

Please note we cannot mix deposit types. It must be either a cash deposit or credit authorization, not a mix of both.

Calculating your Spending Limit
We use a static 110 yen rate for all deposits. (US orders simply use the original dollar amount you deposited)

Cash Deposit Specifics
Cash deposits are kept on-hand at SMJ to secure your limit. They are not used to pay for invoices
unless you request it. Cash Deposits are sent through PayPal to "payments@shoppingmalljapan.com".
Include your username in the subject and/or comments field when filling out the form.
You must use a verified PayPal account.

Credit Authorization Specifics
We do a credit authorization for whatever amount you request. If the card passes the authorization
your limit will be set at that amount. We do not charge your card. To set your credit authorization
email us with your username and the amount to authorize. You must email us from your registered address.

Raising Your Deposit
Simply send more funds via Paypal and include a note with your username and that it's for your
deposit, or email us with a new authorization amount for your credit card.

Deposit Refunds
For a refund your account must be free of any outstanding invoices and bids. For security you must
email us from your registered address with your username and any one paypal transaction ID
number for any funds sent to us. Credit authorization do not require a refund since no charge is
actually made.