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ThredUp's reputation is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, particularly regarding the selling process and customer service. Many users report feeling misled about item valuations and processing times, leading to frustration over perceived exploitation and lack of transparency. While some customers appreciate the variety of products available for purchase, issues such as delays in shipping, inadequate communication, and poor handling of returns overshadow these positives. Overall, the sentiment leans heavily towards disappointment, prompting many to recommend alternative selling methods and express reluctance to engage further with the company.
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The Free The People dress I purchased looked prettier in the photo. What one doesn't see is how the dress flares out at the bottom - this isn't a complimentary look for me.
I have sent about 6 bags all designer clothes. The bags take too long to process. Two bags processed for decent amounts the 3rd was total consignment? That I can do at my local shop I really don't need tredup. Sorry but I think I may just stick to local shops and Ebay. Then donate the rest myself. I'm not sure why I'm paying you 9.99? You seem to be making lots more then me.
The quality of all garments I've purchased has been really great. The items are in near perfect/new condition and the variety of styles and brands is incredible. I've made 2 purchases so far and all aspects--from the available items, to purchasing, shipping and returns--has been easy. I'm a very happy customer!
The items I bought were even nicer than I imagined! They come packaged so nicely and arrived very quickly. The clothes are perfectly clean... I wore the skirt right away!
I first used threadup to clean out my closet. Now I shop there. The purchases I have made have been terrific. Just as advertised. Love getting great brands and styles at a less expensive price.
Everything was just as described - size charts were great - shipping was fast and price was just right. I couldn't be more happy.
I have ordered from ThredUp a couple of times now and perfect everytime! I check back every couple of days to see what is new and the great deals I can get!
I've really enjoyed shopping at thredup. I'm not spending hours moving through multiple stores, and as long as I know my size (by brand), then shopping is so easy. I really appreciate being able to see real savings too.
I thought I was getting a shoulder purse and it is not. I thought it would be like new as advertised and it was not.
Easy to use - well organized - easy to search! Easy to refine and sort too! Very fast to load and updates quickly - good information.
Everything I have gotten has been in perfect condition. The clothes always smell fresh with a nice little tag. My kids and I can't wait for our orders to arrive. This is a very quality company.
Great website! I will be ordering more items in the future! The quality of the items I received was exactly the way it was described. The prices are fantastic, as well!
ThredUP have nice quality clothing at very reasonable prices. The clothing size chart is right on. I am having better luck shopping thru thredUP then in the stores.
I really enjoyed my time on thredUP, loved the array of items to choose from and the low prices! Especially loved that I received my turquoise box so quickly that I am now happily wearing my cool clothes!
Thanks thredUP!
Crescent
I was hesitant to buy at first but I could not resist the coat, it was so cute! Their service is quite good, I got the coat on time. And I'm waiting for my second order to come.
Thank you!
All my items shipped quickly and were in excellent condition! I forgot to apply my 40% off code and they did that for me, and also refunded me fully for a shirt I bought that wasn't quite up to their usual standards. I have rarely experienced such excellent customer service.
The number and quality of products on thredup.com is excellent. However, the site itself needs some work.
1. Need high res images
2. Need better lighting and more/different angles
3. Descriptions should be more thorough. For example, a blazer I sent in went up on the site described as "black". However, it's actually an iridescent gray, black and blue blazer. Because the photos have poor lighting and are low quality, this may not be evident to the consumer and result in a dissatisfied purchase. I have also skipped purchasing MANY products because I couldn't see detail in the photo.
3. More filtering options: for tops/dresses - sleeve length.
4. Categorization of dresses is often inaccurate. Understood that some dresses could be either casual, work, etc, but I've seen things like silver mini cocktail dresses categorized as casual.
Four very lovely Kate Spade handbags are my first purchases from thredUP. I have always loved the Kate Spade iconic shape, but I could never justify paying retail for it.
When I discovered the thredUP prices and the detailed descriptions of their items, I realized that some things are worth waiting for.
The handbags have arrived, and thredUP did not disappoint.
" "New' Will Never Be Necessary Again!"
Answer: Don't bother. I got 80 cents for a whole bag of good condition name brand clothes.
Answer: I've actually emailed their customer service to show them how many negative reviews there were on this site and they did not care at all. They just quoted their policies. I'm sure they will go bankrupt soon enough...
Answer: 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.
Answer: Because they essentially steal your clothes and then sell them for a profit. You get hardly any payout, but they gladly take all your clothes and sell them for a big mark up.
Answer: Of course buyers are satisfied. They are getting other peoples' brand-name, like-new clothes that has been stolen by ThredUp. Buying from ThredUp just supports their dishonest and shady business practice.
Answer: I almost always sell on eBay first. Then when I don't feel like hanging on to the clothes any more and just want my closet space back and they have been on eBay for months, I will send to thredUP. I don't even send in that high end of items and I will usually get $16 and up per bag. So to me, it's a last resort, but I usually can expect something even if it's a little. I LOVE thredUP for buying. Use their upfront calculator to see what items they take. They will say 50 cents to 1.00 per item so it is not hidden info. There is always the return option where you can get your entire bag back for $12.99 as well. Everyone who has nice stuff they'd want back should opt for this method always.
Answer: They sent me an email and put the money on my thred up account so I can buy something. I was do disgusted I gave up on the whole thing
Answer: Because I sent in 575.00 worth of clothes and recieved 8.00 in credit, half of them had tags still on them and were high priced items. When I asked for proof why they did not take them in they said they had stains on them. I asked for pics because they were brand new, they squirted water on them and took a pic. It takes a couple months to even get your credit and when you buy womens clothes, half the time I was sent stained or childrens sized clothes, TWICE is a much better company.
Answer: Honestly this company is not choosing to accept a lot of product that could easily be listed. I have sent bags and bags, including valuable pieces... cashmere sweaters, high end items of considerable retail cost and relatively recently produced. When questioned I am given the response that the items were not in as good a shape as they wanted them to be. That their buyers should be able to buy perfect product. My take on this is... if it's a 200 dollar cashmere sweater and the purchase price is under 10 dollars, a few pills on the fabric should be a non issue! Period. I question what is going on, frankly, as many do. Too much disappears with no explanation, many bags go into complete reject status. I genuinely am concerned that there is a story here and may become apparent after a while. Only time will tell.
Answer: Not worth it unless you have stuff priced over $40 and can get 40%. There percentages are ridiculous for lower priced clothes. You can order return assurance for about $12 but be prepared to get a bag back with your items stuffed in like garbage. They do not even take the time to fold things nicely even though you pay for this service.
thredUP.com was designed to be an easy and convenient way to buy and sell secondhand clothing.