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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 sent in a bag with over 30 items of gently used and new with tags baby clothing. Some Gap, some Gymboree, etc. 24 items were accepted and I was credited $16! I did a quick search to see what similar items were going for and the pricing was $5-10 so this company can potentially make over $100 off of my clothes and I got less than a dollar for each item? Doesn't add up - now that I am reading the bad reviews for sellers here I am wishing I had researched before I sent in a bag.
I ordered once thru them which and that is why I decided to sell with this company as I was pleased with what I had received from them. I suppose buying from them is fine but selling is just not worth it. I had washed and folded (no wrinkles) all 30+ items and was expecting at least $30... oh well, lesson learned.
If I could give zeros I would. This site is so bad it's almost criminal! I think somebody should turn them into the Attorney Generals of their homes for deceptive business practices. Sure the prices are good for BUYERS, but for Sellers they are fleecing them. And don't think for one minute if you send your items in that the ones they don't accept are going to charity if you don't want them back. Donate, sure, into their own pocket! They don't go to charity at all. Read the fine print! And if you buy an item off their site, remember that they screwed over the Seller. The Seller's getting pennies on the dollar
I sent in only high end designer clothing that was in excellent condition. They gave me a payout that was so small it is not even worth collecting. They promise a lot but do not deliver. I advise that you skip this website altogether!
DO NOT SEND YOUR ITEMS HERE! I sent in designer jeans and 15 Lululemon items that were basically brand new and they accepted 12 items and only gave me $88 but then I had to pay the return shipping for my other items so my payout was $75. They do NOT give you an option to accept or decline their off and they have had my items for 2 weeks and I am still not able to "CASHOUT" is is a $#*!ing ripoff!
Don't waste your time sending your valuable clothes to THREDUP. Basically they give you less than $2.00 per item and then sell them for up to $27.00 each... seriously they gave me $21.00 and all my items are listed at $119.00 total that they are selling. NEVER USE THEM!
I love thredUP because they make everything easy. Searching by size, style, designer, color... easy. Ordering... easy. Returning... easy. Love it.
They were super quick to respond to my emails BEFORE I sent my bags in. They told me to make sure that all the items I send "qualify", meaning they are in good condition, no tears, no stains and on their approved brand list. It took me an hour to sort my clothes and check their approved brand list. I sent in designer jeans, tops, shoes and various clothing items. Some I had never worn and even had tags on them. I sent in total of 40 items, waited ten days just to be told that "unfortunately, we won't be able to purchase any of your items". What? I sent them an email wanting an explanation of how 40 pieces that met all their standards were rejected. I never heard back. Now I bet, in a few weeks, they will list everything I had sent and make a decent profit since they paid me zero dollars. Shame on such businesses!
I love the whole experience on shopping on Thredup. The site is clean and easy to use, the clothes are well presented and described, detail to packaging and customer service al make it very enjoyable.
I've made two purchases from ThredUP and have been pleased with both. The items were all in excellent condition (as described). Unfortunately, I had to return a few pieces because they did not fit, but they make it SO easy to return items. I know I'll continue buying from them over and over.
I like the price and quality of clothing for purchase. The description of condition is accurate. Tried sending in clean out bags but not enough items were accepted and $ provided for items they did was too low. I would rather donate or give to friends. Photo quality and views needs to be improved. Hard to see color variations. Shipping takes far too long. I now order one item at a time instead of group purchases because it gets delivered faster. Like the promo codes and customer service response is excellent!
I have sent two bags with almost new women's and baby clothes. They sold 15 items and sent me back the ones they didn't want and charged $12 shipping. My payout ended up to be $2! So basically, I gave it to them for free. I would rather bring it to the local re-seller or donate.
I have really loved the purchases I have made on ThredUp and selling is relatively easy. I wish you did not have to have a Paypal account to cash out, however. I really like to idea of personal shops -- I hope they are able to develop this soon.
I got my in accepted items backtoday, that was quick. I am VERY DISSPLEASED on the way they were returned!
Thredup says it can't tell size on my Armani dress I sent in. That is because it no longer has merchant tags or my receipt that were still attached when I mailed it in! The Armani hanger also was not returned! That is HORRIBLE handling on their part.
The Manolo Blanhiks which had a box with the sticker price I originally paid re-attached, no box was returned.
After my three items sell or are returned, I am NEVER using your consignment method again!
I think ThredUp is probably a perfectly fine place to buy clothes, but I would use a lot of caution when attempting to sell. I just sent in 6 items and didn't receive a dime. I get the feeling that they are profiting somehow even though they claim to have recycled my items. I sent in things that I know were good. Just make sure you truly do not want your items and are done with them - because unless you pay $12.99 to get them back, they are gone. I wouldn't consider sending anything to sell to this company again.
We purchased from them- deals were ok. Sent 2 bags to them- first one was just ok on payout, I owed them after the second one! They resell your "donations" therefore I wanted my items back. They purchased 20 of my times- designer with tags! And I owed them money after the payout! They charge too much for some items, and rip off sellers. I will no longer use them
Hello;
Customer service is great to get back to me. Some of the pictures are misleading. I have placed more than a handful of order's and averaging 3 out of 5 items, I am liking.
Love the site, especiialy the filters-so helpful and easy to use. Great selection, quality and deals! Only complaint is that delivery, returns, and review of clean out bags is very slow.
Seamless, easy to navigate, easy to return (love the clear deadlines and shipping prices/options), easy to shop and find things I want.
Prices are on point, great quality control.
The surprise discount coupons are exciting to happen upon.
Haven't tried the sell option yet, but optimistic and looking forward to seeing how that goes.
Feels really good to have the same breezy shopping experience you get from a big retailer, as well as the serendipity of thrifting (sans the hours of perusal, the pressure of not being able to make a return, etc.), and to satisfy my vanity w/o the guilt of feeding massive waste and industrial consumption, blah blah, that kinda thing.
Answer: Don't bother. I got 80 cents for a whole bag of good condition name brand clothes.
Answer: I've actually emailed their customer service to show them how many negative reviews there were on this site and they did not care at all. They just quoted their policies. I'm sure they will go bankrupt soon enough...
Answer: 1% but they trash the expensive stuff (or am not sure what they do with it) and sell the cheap stuff. So i sent 2 bags with over 20 items, and got total 25$. 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.