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Fees & Pricing

No registration, listing or monthly fees. Only when a sale closes, the grower pays 5% of the sale price plus consumption tax (5.5% incl. tax).

Example: ¥100,000 sale → ¥5,500 commission incl. tax, ¥94,500 payout. No minimum fee, no buyer fee.

Summary

  • Grower registration, listing, hosting and monthly use are all free.
  • Only on a closed sale, the commission is 5% of the sale price (5.5% incl. tax), the same for every category, with no minimum fee.
  • The buyer pays the grower directly; GrowerDirect does not hold the funds.
  • After the sale, the grower reports the deal and GrowerDirect invoices the commission. Buyers pay no fees.

Fee Structure

No costs until you make a sale

Account RegistrationFree
Grower RegistrationFree
Listing FeeFree
Monthly FeeFree
Sales Commission (excl. tax)5% of sale price
Sales Commission (incl. tax)5.5% of sale price (incl. 10% consumption tax)
Minimum FeeNone
Buyer FeeNone

* The commission rate is the same across all categories. No plan-based rate differences. Campaign allowances are announced separately on the grower recruitment page.

Commission Examples

Sale price × 5% = commission (excl. tax); 10% consumption tax is added to that amount

Sale PriceCommission (5%, excl. tax)Tax (10%)Commission incl. taxGrower Payout
¥50,000¥2,500¥250¥2,750¥47,250
¥100,000¥5,000¥500¥5,500¥94,500
¥200,000¥10,000¥1,000¥11,000¥189,000
¥300,000¥15,000¥1,500¥16,500¥283,500
¥500,000¥25,000¥2,500¥27,500¥472,500

* Commission incl. tax = sale price × 5.5%, rounded to the nearest yen. Invoices use the same calculation.

How It Works

1

Inquiry from Buyer

Buyers contact you via the listing's 'Contact' button using the messaging feature.

2

Direct Deal Between Grower and Buyer

Arrange handover, shipping, and payment (bank transfer, cash, etc.) directly with the buyer. GrowerDirect does not hold funds.

3

Report & Invoice

After closing, report the deal from the grower dashboard. GrowerDirect issues a commission invoice for 5% excl. tax (5.5% incl. tax). Deals with buyers met through GrowerDirect must be reported whether or not the plant was listed (Terms, Art. 5).

FAQ

Are there any costs to register or list?▼
No. Account registration, grower registration, and listing are all free. There are no monthly or upfront fees.
When are fees charged?▼
Only when a sale closes: 5% of the sale price plus consumption tax (5.5% incl. tax). Listing alone incurs no fees.
Is it 5% or 5.5%?▼
Both describe the same amount. The commission is 5% of the sale price; adding 10% consumption tax makes it 5.5% incl. tax. Example: ¥100,000 sale → ¥5,000 commission + ¥500 tax = ¥5,500.
Are there fees for buyers?▼
No. There are no additional fees for buyers. The displayed price is what you pay.
How are fees paid?▼
The buyer pays the grower directly (bank transfer, cash on pickup, etc.); GrowerDirect does not hold funds. After the deal closes, the grower reports it from the dashboard and GrowerDirect issues a commission invoice.
Do small sales incur fees?▼
There is no minimum fee. Regardless of the sale price, the commission is 5% of the sale price plus tax, and every deal must be reported.
What about campaign pricing?▼
Newly registered growers may receive a limited number of commission-free deals during a campaign. Details and deadlines are on the grower recruitment page; the standard rate on this page applies once the free allowance is used.

Related Pages

No Cost Until You Sell

Registration and listing are free. Only a 5% (excl. tax) commission applies when you make a sale.

Register as Grower (Free)User Guide