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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Ordered two weeks ago and my items are still not here. Tracking said they would be here one week after I ordered then it changed to one week and three days and now huge change from today until next week getting really frustrated
Your team is always on top of things. You followed up on a premature rating of items I had not yet received. I promote your organization to many of the students and anyone who will listen. You are doing an amazing job! I am doing some marketing in my area for you.
Thank you for just being a great organization!
I live ThredUp, especially for tried and true jeans from manufacturers I love. But I would like to see clothing measured and then the ability to search by those measurements.
I love longer shirts and shorter inseam jeans. When I see "midrise" versus "lowrise" in a pants description, that means nothing, because it hasn't been standardized. If I see a rise of 5" versus a rise of 7", that helps me much more. Same thing with busy circumference. I hate having to return shirts that are marked a size L or XL only to find out one is sized for juniors and one for women. Measure the clothes and ease up the returns!
It's was fun to look prices great items n even better shape than described!
Ordering a clean out bag and sending it in couldn't have been easier. I'm so pleased with my payout, and to see my stuff selling.
Im satisfied. All arrive as detailed and thats good. Also I like the way they put the merchandise on the box in order to guarantee and secure the merchandise.
I enjoy shopping this website for a variety of reasons, they have a great selection, the website is easy to navigate and for someone like me who loves clothes and fashion the idea that I'm fueling my hobby in an environmentally friendly way is outstanding
I have placed multiple orders and have been impressed with the speed of delivery, quality of product and ease in returning unwanted items. I am always telling friends and colleagues about this service, especially when they compliment me on something I purchased from them. Two thumbs up!
I have ordered many times from ThredUP and I have loved my purchases! Great pieces... easy return policy. Great way to buy secondhand!
It was fun looking through the great selection of clothes for my daughter, and everything arrived really fast! Seller's descriptions were accurate, except items that were more worn were also slightly smaller than size due to washing/drying. Overall I was very satisfied and recommended to friends.
My bag still hasn't been processed and it's been almost a month since they've received it, it was delayed again after it was received. I've been taking my other items to consignment stores, likely won't be using this service again.
Hi Katie, current processing times are appx. 20 days. If you have not already, can you please reach out to support@thredup.com so that our team can look in to this for you?
The clothes I got were just as described, the customer service was prompt and informative, and they really seem to be a company that cares about doing GOOD for the community-at-large
Always an excellent selection and best customer service!
It seems to take Forever to have the bags looked through and to let you know if you made anything. I will be really disappointed to wait so long and then barely get anything back but we will see someday
I feel like so many times clothes don't work out and it's a hassle to return. I love how it's free returns and how easy it is to sort to my size and type of clothing. Easy to shop and very satisfied with what I have purchased. I recommend to all of my friends and family
I have been thrilled with the quality of every purchase I make on this site. I would appreciate more detail in the selling description, however, not just size but waist size, etc.
What I ordered came on time. Only one item was not what I expected. The shoulder strap on a handbag was short. But all items were in the condition I expected them to be in, which was good. I would definitely order from here again!
This site is great! The merchandise is awesome and returns are super easy!
Very very very slow to process your submitted goods. There is no accountability for what they take and what they donate allowing the customer to be completely robbed of their goods. They should require the customer to submit an inventory that they account for with their customer payout- it is a very bad model as it is now and customers have no protection when they send in valuable goods. I do not recommend. I submitted some high value designer goods for resale and have no idea what I was paid for them if at all. They give very little and you are better going to a local consignment store or reseller so you can know what you will get and then decide what you want to do My review is based on three large bag submittals. Two are unaccounted for still when they were sent in in early September (4 weeks ago)
Hi Danielle, thank you for your feedback. We do keep photos of all items, accepted or not accepted, and we are happy to share this information when requested. If you have not already, I would reach out to support@thredup.com so that we can look in to the other two bags for you.
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.
Hi Brooke, thank you for your feedback. Measurements are making their way back to the site. I will pass along your feedback on the rise measurements.