Cosplay Costume Hand-off ("Yuzurimasu") Guide

"O-yuzuri" is the act of selling or handing over a cosplay costume, wig, or prop you no longer use to the next cosplayer. On social media it appears as hashtags like #衣装譲ります (costume for hand-off) or "お譲り先募集" (looking for someone to take this); "yuzurimasu" is the giver's post, while "motomu" (求) or "yuzutte kudasai" is the seeker's.

Cosplayers say "pass on" rather than "sell" because the intent is not resale but "I want someone who loves the same character to inherit this costume I cared for." Costumes are close to one-of-a-kind, character-specific items, so their value is hard to convey in generic secondhand shops, and cosplayer-to-cosplayer hand-offs became a culture of their own.

Most hand-offs are paid, but free giveaways and costume-for-costume swaps also exist. This guide focuses on the most common form: paid hand-offs.

Offers are scattered across social media, local classifieds, generic marketplaces, and cosplay-only marketplaces. Each differs in how easy it is to search and how safe the transaction is.

Fees and protection policies of each service change over time. Always check the official site before using one.

Secondhand cosplay costumes usually go for about 30–70% of their original price. Well-kept costumes of popular characters in standard sizes sit at the top of that range; heavily used items, minor series, and unusual sizes trend lower.

Five factors drive the price: condition (new / like new / worn a few times / visible wear), manufacturer-made vs. handmade, how popular and current the character is (demand spikes while a series is airing), whether wigs, props or shoes are included, and size (standard S–L sells fastest).

When in doubt, search past listings for the same series and character. COSMA lets you search by series and character name, so you can check comparable price ranges right away.

Five steps so the next cosplayer can enjoy the costume you cared for.

1. 1

   Check the condition honestly

   Look for loose threads, stains, color transfer, zipper function and missing accessories, and photograph anything notable. Honest "visible wear" prevents disputes later.

2. 2

   Shoot photos in good light

   Front and back, close-ups of the fabric, any flaws, and the accessories laid out — at least 4–5 photos. If you include worn shots, keep your face and any personal details out of frame.

3. 3

   State series, character and measurements

   A template of "series / character / maker (or handmade) / actual measurements (length, bust, waist) / condition / included items" makes your listing easy to find.

4. 4

   Set a price and shipping method

   Use the 30–70% guideline and say whether anonymous shipping is available, or if it's hand-over only.

5. 5

   Trade where payments are protected

   Prepayment by DM is where "paid but never received" and "sent but never paid" happen. Use a platform such as COSMA where funds are held via Stripe until the transaction completes.

Five steps to avoid regret when the costume you want shows up.

1. 1

   Search by series and character

   Searching only "cosplay costume" returns mass-produced items. Search by series and character (including alternate spellings) to narrow to personal hand-offs.

2. 2

   Confirm actual measurements

   Ask for length, bust, waist and shoulder width instead of trusting "free size" or "M". How carefully a seller replies tells you a lot.

3. 3

   Confirm what's included

   Costume only, or wig, shoes, props and innerwear too? Items visible in photos are sometimes "for display only", so read the description to the end.

4. 4

   Choose how to receive it

   If you don't want to share your home address, pick anonymous shipping (post-office pickup). On COSMA you choose per purchase, at no extra cost.

5. 5

   Inspect and complete promptly

   Check the contents within a few days of arrival and complete the transaction if all is well. If not, contact the seller first, then support.

Almost every hand-off dispute is one of three things: paid but not delivered, wrong size, or worse condition than pictured. These checks prevent most of them.

• Pay through a system that holds funds until completion (e.g. Stripe); avoid bank transfers or payment apps arranged over DM
• Check whether the seller is identity-verified and has a profile or past reviews
• Make sure measurements and condition are described concretely, not just "good condition"
• Choose anonymous shipping if you don't want to share your address
• If the seller sets their own conditions (no resale, etc.), confirm you agree before buying
• Avoid listing or buying adult-oriented costumes or anything against official guidelines (COSMA's listing guidelines set the standard)
• Photograph the parcel before opening — it's evidence if something is wrong