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thredUP Reviews Summary

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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service
793
value
832
shipping
794
returns
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quality
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North Dakota
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Great quality clothes
January 7, 2017

I was a little unsure when my polkadot box came, I was not sure how all my stuff I ordered was going to fit in the small box. But it all did and was packaged nicely.

One bad thing was a strap on a spaghetti strap shirt was broken. The high standards they have for the used clothing we should not be getting broken straps, however the price I paid made it OK and I can put in a few stitches and fix it like new.

Date of experience: January 7, 2017
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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High-quality service
January 7, 2017

I love how much attention this company pays to detail - I feel like the packaging is better than that of some famous department stores, it never feels like secondhand. I wish they provided more information (material and the exact name of the model to make it more searchable) and pictures of the items though. Otherwise, very good experience.

Date of experience: January 7, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The best place to send your clothes
January 18, 2021

While ThredUP has very strict standards resulting in not all of your stuff getting accepted, I feel good knowing my clothes are getting recycled responsibly, I think of getting money back as a bonus to donating to charity.

Date of experience: January 7, 2017
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always a fun website to check out. I typically buy four items for around $100. I can shop in store clearance racks just as efficiently, but I'll be checking ThredUp for formal dresses as I usually only wear them once.

Date of experience: January 7, 2017
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Convenient
February 8, 2017

Just ordered a scarf but it's real nice. My order came promptly nicely wrapped in tissue. Very nice touch.

Date of experience: January 7, 2017
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Super Stoked!
January 7, 2017

Placed my first big order and couldn't wait for it to arrive! It came a day earlier than it was projected to! Clothes were in fantastic condition... I couldn't be any more thrilled!

Date of experience: January 7, 2017
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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If you're looking for a great deal as a buyer, it pays to keep an eye on thredUP's constantly evolving stock. You get 40% off your first order and there are deals to be had. HOWEVER, if you're sending in clothes, be prepared to get a few bucks max on your items. I've sent in clothes 3 times and within the past couple of weeks, they no longer process everything for free. There's a 9.99 shipping/handling fee that really cuts into your credit. This never used to be the case (you'd pay only if you wanted your items returned).

If you're sending in like-new merchandise, thredUP is not the place to get top dollar. If you're looking to easily unload extra stuff in your closet and don't really care about money, fine. But you could get more $ on ebay if you put a little work into it. ThredUP is a business so people saying it's extortion or they rip you off, well, you have to know they need to turn a profit. They pay out pennies and then jack up the price.

My advice? Take advantage of the first-time buyer 40% off offer and then shop and sell elsewhere.

Date of experience: January 7, 2017
Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I Love ThredUp!
January 7, 2017

Great clothing for a small price! I like to change my wardrobe a lot and with this site I can afford to! Great clothing, great prices!

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good merchandise, good service.
January 6, 2017

I enjoy doing business with you. Just wish prices were lower on quality items.

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Not worth it
January 6, 2017

I sent them 13 pieces of clothes. Majority of them has original price tags on it. They charge a substantial fee just to process and handle it. They paid 4 pieces around $7 each, and never return the remaining. For brand new clothes (worth at least hundreds), I feel extremely cheated. Don't even bother to sell your fine clothes to them (brand new with price tags) they rip you off.

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
New York
1 review
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Love it!
January 6, 2017

I love that I can see the actual items and not a stock image of them. The clothing is very well kept, prices are reasonable and the fashion is up to date.

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
Idaho
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Shipping
January 6, 2017

The shopping never seems to be accurate, it keeps changing another date out. Also I never received an email for my order. I had to go I to my account to make sure it went through.

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love it!
January 6, 2017

I love the idea of recycling clothing and saving money. This is a great website. The only thing I don't like it the time it takes to ship the items.
Usually because I am so excited and want the item as soon as I see them.
All in all a great company!

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So impressed!
January 6, 2017

The items were well described so the fit is great. The packaging was awesome: nicely folded in a pretty box with elegant tissue, even the details like the invoice tucked in the tabs of the box and a little mission-statement booklet - all that makes you feel you really are getting good quality items. Plus they are all ready to wear: no second-hand shop smell or need to clean. Very happy with my purchase!

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It's great!
January 18, 2021

The purpose of the company is very good, and the service, packaging, and the quality was just bonus points. 200 out of 100!

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
Illinois
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Extortion
January 6, 2017

I sent a huge bag of almost new branded (JCrew, Banana Republic, Gymboree etc.) clothes and they decided to pay out a measly $12 for it. When I checked the prices of the clothes online, they are selling them for well over TEN TIMES that amount. Then they proceeded to deduct $9.99 for shipping leaving me with $1.71 for clothes that thredup is selling for more than $120.
This website is extorting sellers. This is beyond unfair and simply appalling. I will not ever sell or buy from this website again and I hope people know their unfair practices and will do the same.

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
Virginia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Thredup experience
January 6, 2017

I won't be using their services again. They move to slowly when it comes to processing your clothes and paying you. The amounts they pay for clothes are comically small given the value. It's a better deal to go to a different site or a local consignment shop.

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Low payout and long shipping time
January 6, 2017

I sent in a bag with about 20 items in it. They claimed to only want 4 of these items to resell. They paid me $1.50 for all 4 items. One item has already sold for $10.99.
For some reason when you buy something, it starts on a FedEx truck and then gets transferred to your post office. This delays the shipping by at least a day, when the FedEx truck could have just delivered the package to me a day earlier instead of the post office.

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Gorgeous in Navy Blue shoes
January 6, 2017

I purchased a pair of navy blue patent leather J Crew flats. Just what I had been looking for. The color is a perfect navy and the shoes are in fantastic condition. Leather all over and a comfortable fit. I cannot pay 100s of dollars for name-brand shoes, so the price I paid was extremely affordable.
It's fun shopping on thredUp, and the prices are just right for me.

Date of experience: January 6, 2017
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great deal
January 6, 2017

The clothes are great. Doubled my wardrobe for a quarter the price. Did have to return some items since they didn't fit right but it was very quick and easy (I did store credit). Only comment-they list chest size and length on dresses (very helpful since brand sizing varies a lot) but I could use another measurement (waist, hip) to help since the description of the style of the dress was sometimes wrong or confusing.

Date of experience: January 6, 2017

From the business

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


thredup.com
Founded in 2009
San Francisco, CA, United States
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