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What percent of the selling price do sellers get?

Asked by Wendy J. on 10/15/2015

30 Answers
itak i.10/15/2015

1% but they trash the expensive stuff (or am not sure what they do with it) and sell the cheap stuff. So i sent 2 bags with over 20 items, and got total 25$. I had antik batik dress, anthropologie clothes, jcrew, christian lacroix, etc. and they trashed the expensive (new condition) brand and listed cheap things. I will not send them stuff again, it was very hurtful.
Deborah H.10/15/2015

I never received 1 penny for 2 full bags of beautiful clothing and purses. I reported them to the BBB
Lynne R.10/16/2015

They keep everything. One huge bag of nice things I got 1.97 for 2cashmere sweaters. I am sure they sell the good stuff under another name. Surely they dont actually throwaway name brand stuff
caroline g.10/16/2015

I think the narrative here is a constant inconsistency in pricings and payouts. I am not certain if it is a lack training on the part of the screeners, a lack of interest in doing the necessary research regarding retail pricing on a lot of the clothing, a notably underpaid staff. Probably a combination of all of these issues. The chiefs in the front office are all quite young and more than likely there is a characteristic greed factor in play. I wrote the ceo the other day. Again. Received absolutely no contact via email. He is highly educated as is the entire group. Those who consign must be made aware of the nature of the types riding the tech industry's open season on the public thru the availability of entrepreneurial businesses like this. And to characterize this used clothing business as anything other than an opportunistic money grab is naive. The rejection of higher end items smells like a rat. And if it does, it's usually a rat. God knows where most of this merchandise is going. I suspect if we knew it would be very very angering.
There is a huge business out there in this world in the bulk selling of goods like they are receiving. To get a grip on what they're doing will require both legal action as well as a formal inquiry. And frankly, they'll be gone by then, nowhere to be found. These guys are educated and smart and know exactly how to manage this. The clear decision to not contact enraged people who have sent massive quantities to them has reached critical mass at this point. Thred flip was doing the same and just closed their doors. SO... the takeaway is. If you want to make them richer. Keep sending. If you have no need to make a handful of greedy young guys wealthier, don't send anymore. Period
Rose M.10/15/2015

Don't waste your time.
Summer C.10/15/2015

Oh they will steal most of that. I got five dollars for three items one of them was a brand-new very desirable jacket. They set absurdly low prices that are really easy for them to sell and you get nothing. I sent them probably $400 worth of clothe, communication sucks they never answer a question directly and will never Talk to you. There is no phone number it's the worst run business I've ever seen and they need to be out of business.
rebecca t.10/16/2015

Do NOT sell on thredup. They are a rip-off! They gave me basically $1 for each item I sent in and then listed and sold the majority for around $20 each. I had brand new with tags items like an underarmour fleece zip-up, and a juicy couture zip-up. You are better off selling item's on your own. Also, if your viewing an item on thredup and u click on SEE MORE from this seller it actually lists the seller's items AND the payout they were given. Good Luck.
Courtney H.10/18/2015

I just experienced the same situation on Friday. I've used Thred Up for the past 2 years with great success, always receiving reasonable payouts for my high end items. This time around I received $21 for my bag, and most of the high end items are missing/not posted. I'm furious! Makes me very suspicious to wonder where a pair of perfect condition toddler girls True Religion jeans and other high end clothing items ended up because they are not included in my payout. I think we all need to report them to the BBB and spread the word via social media!
Rebecca B.10/16/2015

They pay up to 50 cents per item if it is in super good condition. They may pay up to 80 cents. Don't waste your time and clothing. Have a garage sale!
Gail E.10/15/2015

I had good experience with my Coach handbags but i was very upset about the clothes. Miss Me, 7 for all mankind, Anne Kline etc sold cheap or not at all. You have to be very careful.

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