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thredUP has a rating of 2.1 stars from 6,164 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about thredUP most frequently mention customer service, name brand, and excellent condition problems. thredUP ranks 71st among Used Clothing sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Very happy with my handbag purchase”

Donna H.
11/24/23

(This is based on one purchase.) I recently stumbled on ThredUp from an ad on an article I was reading. I'd never heard of them before, but I knew I was looking for a black leather crossbody bag to replace my well-loved and worn out The Sak purse I'd been using for years. I was really careful defining my search parameters and only looked at bags with excellent reviews. I didn't want to pay over $45 in case I was really unhappy with the experience. I eventually settled on a Cole Hann bag with an original price of $250 that was listing for $36.50. The purse arrived two days ago and after a close inspection, I am VERY happy with it. There are no obvious defects to the leather. There is an issue with the zipper, but I've had the same issue in other bags and it's not really a problem. So I will shop there again. I'll probably limit it to accessories since I can't imagine trying to get clothes online since I can be very hard to fit, but for certain items, this place is a gold mine.

Top Critical Review

“Don't waste your time”

Christy P.
9/29/24

I have bought and sold on ThredUp several times, but I'm done. Too many times I've sent brand new items they have deemed "ineligible for earnings," which means they'll still sell them, but I will get no commission. How they decide this, no idea because they still put a decent price on these items. Another time I sent in a pants and top set. Very unique design, obviously a set. They listed just the pants - shirt nowhere to be found. Takes months to process a clean out bag, fees are outrageous, sellers earn pennies (if that) and now they're discontinuing their points / rewards program. There's nothing that makes selling on ThredUp worth it. Donate to a local charity instead.

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September 29th, 2024

I have bought and sold on ThredUp several times, but I'm done. Too many times I've sent brand new items they have deemed "ineligible for earnings," which means they'll still sell them, but I will get no commission. How they decide this, no idea because they still put a decent price on these items. Another time I sent in a pants and top set. Very unique design, obviously a set. They listed just the pants - shirt nowhere to be found. Takes months to process a clean out bag, fees are outrageous, sellers earn pennies (if that) and now they're discontinuing their points / rewards program. There's nothing that makes selling on ThredUp worth it. Donate to a local charity instead.

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August 18th, 2024

With $11 shipping fees with each order the costs add up quickly. Return shipping is $11 if you want a refund to paypal plus $4 restocking fees for each returned item. I made 11 separate purchases and lost $121 in shipping fees alone plus $32 restocking fees for returning 8 items. Thredup is a rip off!

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September 1st, 2024
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I've sent in 120lbs. Of NWT and/or excellent condition items (Lilly Pulitzer, Michael Kors, etc.) and only made $350 of that thousands and thousands worth of clothes. Some of the NWT items were not listed as such (affecting the price/value). SO many items that they clearly sold (some of which were sold for over $20/each) were not eligible for payment.

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I've sent in 120lbs. of NWT and/or excellent condition items (Lilly Pulitzer, Michael Kors, etc.) and only made $350 of that thousands and thousands worth of clothes. Some of the NWT items were not listed as such (affecting the price/value). SO many items that they clearly sold (some of which were sold for over $20/each) were not eligible for payment.

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I was a seller.

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October 24th, 2024

*Zero Stars: Deceptive, Unprofessional, and Exploitative - Avoid at All Costs*

I'm writing this review as a warning to others: stay far, far away from ThredUp SELLING YOUR ITEMS. My experience with this company was an unmitigated disaster, marked by deceit, incompetence, and a blatant disregard for ethical business practices.

I have picture proof of what I'be send in and in what condition. Customer service claims a pair of designer shoes to be fake and another pair to have been excessively worn when they're were in fact new.

Items supposedly disposed of so no way of getting them back!

I suspect them to be listed at a later date for their benefit without getting my (already ridiculously low) cut!

What a great SCAM/FRAUD they created with no accountability or repercussions!

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August 26th, 2024

I was overall very pleased with the clothes I received but when I sent in the bag of my own clothes to sell, after 8 weeks of processing I got an email stating they couldn't use ANY of my clean clothes because of a "strong odor" like perfume, cigarette smoke etc. None of those things are true in my life. In fact, I make extra steps into making sure my clothes are as clean as they can be as I do not have a natural sense of smell. I do not use perfume. I wash my clothes in oxyclean based tide detergent. I do not smoke or even associate with anyone who does. Their accusations were not only unbased, but downright offensive. This company will no longer be getting my business.

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capris and a few tops

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October 6th, 2024

I made the mistake of trusting this company because it's promoted by MADEWELL, and completely regret it I sent in expensive designer jackets that's I wasn't able to sell in another consignment store in my town and they never told me when the due date was for my items, they only sent me 1 updated detail on the 3 bags I sent in with clothes. And usually if they don't sell these items you can get them back but because I was never updated on the bags I sent in I never knew when the due date was I could never get in contact to make sure they would send back my items. It's imposible to get a hold of anyone to track anything down. Long story short I lost about $1000 and made a profit of $5 go anywhere but THREADUP to sell. Absolute bull$#*!. They are stealing from people.

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I sold things on there

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September 9th, 2024

They put your items up for sale immediately after they go live on the website. They also lose items and do not respond to emails regarding their mistakes. They used to be a great site, but each year they go downhill a little more by not being transparent about changes being made to cleanout process. And you will never actually speak to a customer service representative. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because its not a bad site for PURCHASING items. But to sell items its ABSOLUTELY Horrible, Horrible, Horrible.

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The watch needed a new battery, so they dont even know if they are selling a broken watch or not

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A Watch that I purchased on their website

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October 10th, 2024

Ordered a purse from thredUp which was described to be in "excellent" condition. When I received the purse, not only were there several loose threads (it is a fabric purse with embroidery) but the zipper was broken. Definitely not my idea of excellent. I went online to find out what I should do because I still wanted the purse, but I was not happy with the condition. ThredUp gave me three options: credit for about 40% of what I paid, 35% off my next order or free shipping on my next order. So I chose the credit thinking it meant they would credit it to my credit card. No, they meant store credit. I didn't realize this until after I had made my selection. So basically they wanted me to spend more money instead of actually resolving my issue which was their fault in the first place. I got on online chat with thredUp's customer service and long story short, they refused to credit my credit card and insisted I had to either return the purse or accept one of their other "offers". I kept pointing out that it was their fault for misrepresenting the condition of the purse, but it didn't make any difference. I ended up disputing the charge on my credit card and getting the entire purchase price credited. And I got to keep the purse. ThredUp's loss because I had no issue with paying for the purse at a discounted price, but they refused to credit my card. So now they are out of a sale and a purse.

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They are not straight forward when it comes to their item descriptions.

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June 18th, 2024

So back in the day when thread up was new they were really good at processing and letting you know why your clothes weren't accepted.back in May I sent them a box with 80-90 items about 10 of them were posted. Mind you I followed the policy and made sure everything I sent was either new with tags or barely used. As well as in trend. They took until now June 17 to process the boxes sent. When I saw the didn't add any items I contracted them and asked as to why. They couldn't tell me a reason as to why also the person on the chat only has its initials not full name. They says no reason needs to be given they just didn't accept them. Told them I want them back mind you this conversation happened one hour after processing he said all of them were recycle. What I think is happening lately is that if you send them nice and cute stuff they will steal it and say it was recycle which in truth I doubt. Don't send them any more clothes I promise they are not honest on how they process.

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I hope that they close down

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I sent dresses, jackets, sets, shorts, shoes etc

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July 1st, 2024
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I will NEVER use this ripoff place again. Not only are they offering literally pennies for beautiful clothes, I'll never even see one of those pennies. Biggest regret EVER trusting them!

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I'm s Seller who will NEVER use these people again!!!

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Regret sending my beautiful clothes
December 24th, 2023
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If I had known the pennies this company is going to pay me for new, beautiful suits, dresses, skirts, I would have added them to my donations instead. Very upset.

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June 22nd, 2024
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After placing my order on June 5,2024 the order shipped on June 9,2024. The tracking hasn't updated since June 14,2024 and today is June 22,2024. I reached out to customer service via chat on June 20 and after waiting over 45 minutes to get to talk with someone, was told she would email FedEx and email me when there was an update. She emailed me today and said she was still working on it and to please let her know if it was received. I told her that FedEx has given me four different scheduled delivery dates at this point and the tracking status still hasn't updated and asked if I could please be refunded. I was told it has to be seven BUSINESS days without tracking updating before they will help in that regard. So to ThredUp it's okay to spend hundreds of dollars, their chosen shipping company to not come close to delivering by ThredUp's estimated delivery date, the delivery company to then not update tracking for at least six business days, and THEN you can reach out and expect a refund. All other companies I have dealt with that had tracking not update for over a week, which hasn't happened often, were willing to help and refund the money so I could place another order or not risk being out that much money. After this I will never order from ThredUp again. I know some people think they treat buyers better than sellers, but that's not true in my experience. I would not recommend anyone do business with them.

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I haven’t received them.

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June 4th, 2024

I sent high quality items, I work and own a consignmet store for over 25yrs. I know labels, I sent only the cream of the crop, Burberry coat, Chico's blazers High end leather purses brand names and in perfect condition. None of them sold except one purse and it's been 2 weeks and still no payout and it's only for 7.00. I thought I'd try it out but never again. It's a total scam, sell quality items on ebay or on your own! This is a very shady business covered by flowery words and false promises.

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April 29th, 2024

I sent designer apparel to this company, they kill you with fees. If you want to reclaim items, the processing fee alone, will make you feel as if it were not worth it. Save your breath, donate to Good Will, Salvation Army, Church or shelter, and write it off. This place should be investigated by the Attorney General of their State, which I may do, as they are operating loan sharking ring, but with clothing

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Stay away from this business, they will steal your clothing, trust these reviews, trust mine

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April 13th, 2024
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This company is a totally fraudulent SCAM. The clean out program? It's shady, it's unethical, it's downright STEALING.

I sent in a few items with their free kit. A BRAND new with tags dress from Coach (listed or like $10?) and a few other items I felt should have been listed for more...

I also sent in a shirt I had bought from Marshalls (I googled it after this whole situation) and they listed the shirt for $300 but were "discounting" it for $50 (it hasn't sold yet but now it's down to $38...)

The whole situation is sketchy. Don't trust them. And save your time. Just donate the clothes or sell on Ebay...

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SCAM! DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH THIS SHOP!

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All. My complaint wasn't about the items they're selling.

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April 22nd, 2024

They used to be an easy way to sell clothes, and I actually got a nominal but good enough payout back in the day. A couple months ago I sent them three cleanout kits full of NWTs popular clothes from Banana Republic and ElleandEmm, etc. I saw some pieces had sold. When I looked at my account, I saw several of my items sold but that they took a $14.99 processing fee for each of them. I'm surprised I didn't receive a bill! That's ludicrous! Will NEVER send clothes to them again. I hope someone sues them. I could've/should've gone to a local consignment shop or listed my items on Poshmark. Seller beware!

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April 16th, 2024

Sent in about 50 items and only 10 were taken. Pay out is only about $0.50-$3 for barely worn and higher end pieces. Realllyyyy not worth it. So much better to sell on Poshmark or depop for 10x the payout. Very disappointed.

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May 20th, 2024

They sold a dress of mine for $42 and my buyout was only $5. Not to mention they charge a fee of $14 for each box that you send them to sale.

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April 7th, 2024

I had a credit in my account because I had been waiting over a year for another clean out bag to be posted. I just went to check and all of my money (credit) was gone. They said in chat that it rolls into a gift card. Complete fraud. I was never contacted that this was even a possibility. They still have not posted had my last clean out bag that I paid to receive from well over a year ago. Do not trust them.

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I’m done with thred up

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April 9th, 2024

Over the last few years I have sent in a number of bags of clothes and you can track the bags on the app. In the past it has been easy and worked well. But recently all seems to be falling apart. I have sent in bags and I can see they are received in the app and they move to 'processing' but then they just disappear after about 6 months without ever posting for sale. I have emailed so many times inquiring about my missing bags and I can't get a response. I would not send any designer pieces or things you are not willing to lose. They are not responsive and impossible to reach. So it's just a coin toss if you actually get money for your items.

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March 30th, 2024
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My ThredUp payout after selling 20+ items -- including quality brands like Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, White Houes Black Market, and J. Crew -- was a whopping $1.56, and it took nearly half a YEAR for them to process these donations. (I won't call them sales, because it's essentially a donation.) You can see in the photos how much money these items were sold for versus how much I received in payout too. What a silly waste of my time and effort. I would have been better off just donating them to a women's shelter or taking them to a local Goodwill so that my donations could have at least helped someone in need rather than someone in greed. How is this business still a business?

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I used their consignment service for sellers.

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March 23rd, 2024

ThredUP is a great way to recycle your clothing but this is NOT a way to make any money! I've sent in four 30lbs boxes of quality clothing that all got listed and sold. After paying the $14.99/box shipping cost I've made a total profit of $60 for all of it. I kept two additional boxes of clothing and decided to post them on Facebook marketplace to see what happened. I've already made $250 and only sold half the clothing so far. Where does all the money go with ThredUP? Definitely not to the person providing the clothing! Font's waste your time, sell it yourself!

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March 28th, 2024

My mother died and she had three closets full of clothes. Many still had the tags on them. Never worn. I cleaned out her house and sent many to thread up. Many with tags on them from macys and jcpenney. They accepted 3 items, none with the tags still on them. I thought to myself, someone must have stolen them at threadup. I still have a lot more of her clothes but I will just have to have a rummage sale. This company is an absolute joke in my opinion.

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I did not buy from them. I sent them clothes

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November 24th, 2023

(This is based on one purchase.)

I recently stumbled on ThredUp from an ad on an article I was reading. I'd never heard of them before, but I knew I was looking for a black leather crossbody bag to replace my well-loved and worn out The Sak purse I'd been using for years.

I was really careful defining my search parameters and only looked at bags with excellent reviews. I didn't want to pay over $45 in case I was really unhappy with the experience.

I eventually settled on a Cole Hann bag with an original price of $250 that was listing for $36.50. The purse arrived two days ago and after a close inspection, I am VERY happy with it. There are no obvious defects to the leather. There is an issue with the zipper, but I've had the same issue in other bags and it's not really a problem.

So I will shop there again. I'll probably limit it to accessories since I can't imagine trying to get clothes online since I can be very hard to fit, but for certain items, this place is a gold mine.

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May 21st, 2013

I thought thredUP was a pretty good experience... i made $65 by sending in a bag of my son's old clothes, which is more than giving it to his cousin (big fat ZERO ha ha ha). I just placed an order too, so we'll see how that comes out. 4 stars - I would give 5 but they didn't have strollers :(( (((((

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July 3rd, 2013

I've been using thredup since the box swap days. Great for purchasing clothing, but I find that selling to a local consignment shop is easier. The purchased clothes are always in great condition and as expected.

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thredUP.com was designed to be an easy and convenient way to buy and sell secondhand clothing.

Business History

Back in 2008, co-founder James Reinhart opened his closet and couldn’t find anything to wear. It was this moment in Cambridge, MA that the initial idea for thredUP was born. Founded in 2009 as a pilot for peer-to-peer online sharing of men’s shirts, thredUP is now the world’s largest online marketplace to buy and sell women’s and kids’ secondhand clothes. Our start-up headquarters are located in downtown San Francisco with distribution centers all across the US.

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