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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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I thought I had found a great site with good stuff. And if all you want to do is buy, then I guess it is. So, I thought I would order a clean-out bag and send in some items I no longer wore. After more than a month of waiting, I finally heard back from them and they told me that they couldn't use most of what I sent them, so they would get rid of it for me. OK, so Allegria shoes might not be in the height of fashion, but I know a lot of nurses and teachers that wear them. Not to mention they still sell for over $100. I sent them 2 pair in very good condition, plus a few tops. My payout was $2.25. And my shoes were gone! I could have, should have sold them on eBay. Not happy.
Then, to make matters worse, as I was waiting for my big payout, I ordered a size 5 black bootie, only to get them and find out they were a size 8.5.
They call themselves Knitwits. Indeed they are.
ThredUp has amazing clothes from great brands, all for incredible prices, and they just throw coupons at you hand over fist. For someone with a Goodwill budget, expensive taste, and limited free time to go to actual Goodwill and sift through heaps, ThredUp is the answer to my shopping prayers. The ability to sort by brand, size and style makes this the fastest and most satisfying thrift shopping I've ever done. The prices and coupons are amazing and shipping has been quick! There aren't enough good things to say about this place. Except I wish they had a men's section because my boyfriend is very jealous of this sweet setup.
The site is easy to follow to narrow the search. Arrived sooner than I expected and packed very well.
I definitely will order from threadup again and will recommend to others.
Low prices are great-only shop when I can hit the free shipping standards tho!
Everything came in and it was perfect! I felt like the shipping was a little slow. Other than that I had a great experience!
I have received excellent products and have experienced courteous and prompt customer service. It is a resource I value.
I love the cite and I have purchased once before, but I always have trouble apply coupon codes. The system doesn't seem to take it, not sure if its my computers problem or not.
ThredUp has been a life saver. Not only do they provide amazing second hand clothes, but most importantly, the measurements provided on the clothing description is so reliable! It's hard to shop online because of the way some brands fit your body. A "small" at one company means "medium" at a different company, and so on. But ThredUp also provides the clothing measurements in inches. This is so valuable because of the variety of brands offered on this website. I've ordered almost a dozen items so far and all of them have fit me perfectly - including brands that I have never tried on before!
Thanks ThredUp :)
Product is well described and displayed on site. Return policy is fair and easy to manage.
I found a gem when I found threadup, I love shopping there. I've purchased some really nice clothes at amazing prices. I recommend them to all my friends.
I've loved the prices and pieces I've gotten from thredup. I did have some issues with the sizes I thought young girls size 6 shoe was a toddler size 6 shoe but I have 3 little girls so someone will grow into it soon enough!
Possitive notes: I find quality, just what we need, items in my size (and my children's) in minutes for a great price! Awesome! Just a few drawbacks...
Negative notes: Sometimes the items description is unavailable or incorrect. Which is great when it reads "100% cotton" and shows up "100% genuine leather". ;) Not so great when it reads "Size P" for petite and shows up "Size 12" This makes me question what I see and what I will actually get in person, making it especially difficult to make a decision on a higher priced item. Also, some items have strong thrift store/detergent fragrance on them that takes a lot of washing to get out, but that is generally expected with thrift/consignment items.
I've placed (2) orders with thredUP since September. Out of the six items I purchased, I can only use two. That was a disappointment in itself. I have a real problem with the short time to do a return. I would like to return two of the items That I purchased in September, and one that I purchased in October for a store credit. Due to unforseen circumstances and health issues I haven't been able to venture out.
That Order ID: *******-04| Purchase Date: September 19,2016
The quality of item was very good, and they arrived when I expected. I wouldn't hesitate to use thredup again.
I've been very happy with the contents of both boxes. Item conditions were exactly as described.
ThredUp always has a great selection of gently used clothes and they are always in great condition. They arrive promptly. I always recommend to my friends.
The purchase process was a breeze! More product details could have eliminated the need for me to return my order. The fabric of one item was very thin and the fit of the other didn't work for me. More information on the fabric (light, medium or heavy weight) and fit (curvy or straight when indicated on item label) would be extremely helpful. The return process was very easy.
I've made 5 purchases from ThredUp and I have been completely happy with all items I've purchased. I am plus size girl and I prefer shopping online and this gives me an affordable way to do so. Shipping is prompt and I've never had an issue.
So far I have ordered twice from thredUP and have been very happy and impressed. The package comes wrapped like a high end retail shop and my items have been better and cuter than expected. I found som tops and sweaters that are different than the every day clothes. That's what is so fun and why I can't stop looking. I can't wait to clean out my closet and get some thredUP credit.
I love the idea of thrifting, but I get overwhelmed in thrift stores. This has been perfect for clothing for my kids and I.
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.