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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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All items arrived and perfectly packaged. One item was not quite as described but the return was fast and easy.
I purchase regularly! ThredUp has a lot of name brand clothes, affordable prices, fast shipping and wide selection!
I've been so pleased with thredUP's services. From purchased items, fast answers to emails, delivery time & all points in between. Maybe it's just me but I find the obvious care put into preparing packages for shipping so charming. A bonus detail that I appreciate.
So far, so good. I've ordered 7 items from ThredUp and have received 5. All five pieces were in like-new condition and were as described on the site. Note that I would probably purchase more, but so many items do not include measurements that it's too risky. Other than that, I've been very pleased with my experience shopping here. It's a unique way to get high quality clothing at a fraction of the retail price.
I have gotten some really nice clothes on ThredUp for a real bargain. I couldn't justify paying full price for these items in retail, but getting like new items second hand for a huge discount has allowed me to expand my wardrobe (with style) without breaking the bank. I have had to return a couple things but the process was easy and customer service is very responsive.
It was fun looking through all the clothes and picking my favorites. Being able to try everything on in the comfort of my own home was wonderful. Almost everything that I purchased fit nicely. The few things that didn't fit or that didn't work out well were very easy to return.
Purchasing from ThredUp is a great experience every time. I've found amazing deals on high quality clothing for myself and my little girl, and selling items has been very easy. Returns are a breeze as well. Overall very satisfied and will continue purchasing from ThredUp in the future!
Took advantage of the sale and free shipping and got a supply of cargo shorts for next summer. Great buys.
Not the greatest idea if you want to make a little cash back for your great clothing. It is great if you basically want to give everything away for no money
Received items in timely fashion, love the packaging, and returns are super easy.
Fast shipping, the jeans I bought were in great condition!
I ordered all of my siblings something from here this year. I waited last minute when I ordered it so I paid for the two day delivery to get it here two days before Christmas. However, two days AFTER Christmas my package finally arrived. It was the first time i could afford to get everyone something for Christmas and thanks to Thredup it was late. I have not shopped since, and I don't plan on ever shopping with them again. I spent $11 extra to have my packaged delivered four days late.
In my experience, I have found that the sizes are not always correct. I ordered several belts this last order and all but one were too small. If they would have been the size that the web site said they were, then they would have fit. I also ordered a coat, with my first order, that was listed in the women's and when it came in it was a little girls coat.
Items are good quality and good price. Easy returns.
I ordered several items and among them a sweater listed as a size Medium. When it got here, the packing slip said medium but the sweater was actually a size Small. It's just too much hassle to return it for store credit. I am disappointed with this careless mistake.
Purchased 2 shirts for my daughter, using money in my account with three up, plus a 20 percent off discount code and free shipping. Needless to say super excited, items got here in a timely manner and in perfect shape. Mt daughter loves her new shirts.
Received an item that was not as expected, had a stain on it. The return process was simple and easy. Only surprise was that it took so long for item credit to be processed once returned. Excellent communications by customer service throughout the entire process.
I have purchased and sold via ThredUp and have great experiences on both sides. Great customer service, fast shipping.
All my purchases were as described and arrived OK except ONE. It was one of the lighted santa claus pictures and the backing paper was completely torn.
Colors were as pictured, fit was perfect, and you can't beat the price.
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.