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 have found the fabled "opposite world" at Thredup. I sent a bag of items for resell. They acceped a leather bag with obvious wear and described it as "like new", and rejected barely used items (including a pair of Balenciaga sunglasses) as "having excessive wear".
Because I didn't pay for them to return rejected items, I "lost" a few valuable items.
I seriously question their processors' ability to judge items
Products were as described. I love them all. Thank you!
1st Goodie box. Nothing fits very well. A lot of polyester which i hate and said i hated before i ordered. 3/4 inch sleeves which I specified only long sleeves
I recently purchased 3 pairs of workout / leggings and 3 sweaters.
The quality was great on all of them.
And they fit really well, too, thanks to accurate sizing labels online.
The only "complaint" in have is that instead of all coming in 1 package, they came in 3 separate mailings, which meant that there was more waste and postage than necessary.
Nevertheless, i look forward to returning to thredUP for some future shopping needs.
I was charges for more items than I kept and going on week since I reached out through their help line I have yet to get a response. They sent this email for a rating before an email confirming my refund.
All items fit and were in exactly the condition listed.
Will definitely shop again
Loved all the goodies in my subscription box. Definitely fit my style and were within a reasonable price.
My items arrived in great condition and on time. I will order again in the future.
I was so excited to find an older Ralph Lauren dress that I had been searching for. The whole process was easy, and I was beyond thrilled to receive the dress in great condition.
I received my box and didn't like anything, so I sent every piece of clothing back. They fraudulently charged me for keeping 3 items. I am furious!
They basically took my clothes, sold most of them, and kept 100 percent of the profit they made. I opted for a cash out which I was unable to get through PayPal. I then chose another route. I accepted store credit through one of the businesses with whom they have partnered. I was again, unsuccessful in my efforts to receive my cash-out. I spent a great deal of time and energy attempting to get my credit. I had my bag number, batch number, and all of the necessary information. I reached out to Thredup through customer service and through on line chat during business hours. It become almost comical. It really wasn't about the small amount of money they owed me, but the was the way they treated me. They did ship my unsold items back to me, but only because I prepaid for shipping. This company seems a bit sketchy. They may operate differently when you are purchasing items through their company. When you are selling your items it is a different story. I received such ridiculous responses from Thredup customer service through text and email. It seemed as if they were mocking me. I would never recommend this company to anyone.
What happened to thredup? I have purchased from them a few times but now. Inhavr an issue and I have not gotten any response in over two weeks except to tell me not to contact them. Never again.
I got tricked. The description was mild wear and tear. GARBAGE! I would never, never get caught deal with these Lilly Pulitzer accessories. It was my first time purchasing and I spent almost $500 dollars. NEVER AGAIN. I should have known since they don't have a customer service center, they don't care whether you are happy or not.
I returned my entire box to Thred up on the final day given by the Company on 10/16/2020. On Sunday 10/25/2020 they charged me the full price of my box $256.90. I used their label! I have been e-mailing since Monday morning 10/26/2020 with no response! Nothing has been posted to my account! BUYER BEWARE! I went on Facebook and saw were another individual returned their products in JUNE and still has no resolution! This is a unacceptable way to do business!
It was easy to navigate the site and I got everything I ordered in a timely fashion.
These clothes were the perfect fit! They arrived in a timely manner, clean, as ordered. Great experience ordering from this company.
I love it. Great brands and try it out and what to keep and return what you don't.
Absolutely fabulous - can't say enough good things! Great prices, fast shipping, the LEAST amount of packaging I have ever seen on an online purchase (THANK YOU for caring about the environment!) that was also re-usable. And the best part: giving some gently used clothing a new life outside of a landfill! I tell everyone about thredUP, can't recommend it enough :)
I sent my kit in the beginning of July it's now the end of October I've heard nothing since July when the revived my kit. I went to the website they're now saying it's not gonna be even looked at until December, there's no phone number to call and ask questions, there's no email or any way to contact them. What a joke. Do not use them just go to a local consignment shop big mistake!
Answer: Don't bother. I got 80 cents for a whole bag of good condition name brand clothes.
Answer: I've actually emailed their customer service to show them how many negative reviews there were on this site and they did not care at all. They just quoted their policies. I'm sure they will go bankrupt soon enough...
Answer: 1% but they trash the expensive stuff (or am not sure what they do with it) and sell the cheap stuff. So i sent 2 bags with over 20 items, and got total 25$. 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.