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'm one of those people who sometimes needs another point of view when it coming to what looks good on me, so the Goody Box from Thred Up is perfect! So far EVERYTHING that was sent in both boxes has fit me! (at least 20 items, so that's impressive all by itself!), and I've found at least 2 items in each box that I've kept. I am thinking about signing up for the every other month box because the anticipation of what is in the box and when it's going to come is exciting! Kinda like Christmas!;-)
I order a box from thread up and I didn't receive the order well they refunded my money back and said that I didn't have to pay for it. Well a few years passed and I thought maybe I would try again, no they made it where I couldn't get it and I emailed them asking what was going on and they said they were still showing that I have a outstanding bill. Wtf they said they refunded my money and everything was ok. Tell me that they're liars.
I really liked doing business with them. It was easy.
I sent in a package June 2020 these people state they sent the merchandise back.to me. But there was a minor detail. Half of the merchandise was never on their website nor did I receive the merchandise.
I have been written to this company on numerous occasions and they just send rewritten form emails back with no resolution.
The corporate leadership is horrible and will not respond to my inquiries either.
DO NOT SEND THESE PEOPLE YOUR MERCHANDISE.!
I have made a few purchases now in order to refresh my outdated closet. For the most part the descriptions are accurate, though having the waist measurement would be very helpful in determining if a skirt will fit or not. Women's sizes vary too much from manufacturer to manufacturer and trying to look up every single size chart is a hassle. Everything has been received fairly quickly, especially considering the current delivery delays. Returns can take a month or more to credit, that definitely could use some work! I cannot think of any other store I purchase from that does not give credit once the package has been scanned in, with the caveat that if the items are damaged in any way I will be charged in full for them. Yes the clothing has that used clothes/thrift store scent, but I wash clothing before I wear it whether brand new or used, so it doesn't bother me. As far as selling I haven't sent anything in yet, but when I do I realize the return is small, and they only accept about 40% of items they receive. With that in mind I would only send clothing I was going to donate anyway, and hope for a bit of play money. All in all I have had a very successful experience both with shopping directly and purchasing a Goody Box. I have recommended them to my friends and family that enjoy thrifting.
Answered style questions for goody box and only paid $10. They sent me 10 items to try and my $10 was applied to my purchase. Most of the items were in my style selection, with a couple of potential items. Only kept 2- mainly because of the price. They do have good deals, but the items I need were not marked down enough to keep more. Will probably try again after the holidays.
Customer service is great and deals galore! Will visit repeatedly to continue to find great things
Quick fast and love my shirt! I'm a reseller on different platforms but I decided to buy myself something and I'm happy about my choice :)
The items were good quality but not what I expected. Pants did not fit and the top had a side zipper I did not expect. I wish there was more pictures and descriptions of the clothing so I can make a smarter decision on my purchases.
This was my first time ordering from thredup. I love the Nanette Lepore clothing line an happened upon a new with tags coat. It was originally tagged over $500 and I got it (with tax) for less than $40. It fits perfectly. When i received it there were a few pulls in the sleeves which I was able to pull through with out too much effort. They were clearly shown in the photo when I purchased the coat, I guess I just chose not to see them. Anyway as I said it was a very easy fix. I am looking forward to wearing the coat as soon as it gets a little cooler. I feel really confident in ordering again from thredup due to this excellent experience.
I had money in my account and picked out the perfect thing (a few times)
They all got cancelled and never became available again. So sad
I ordered two pair of boys 3t pants and received one boys 3t and one pair of girls 3t capris. I ordered the items from walmart.com which I love to death and order from all the time. Wal-mart tried to give me a return label, but Thred-up gave them the wrong return address and even though Walmart emailed them, Thred-up's reply was less than helpful. Now, I can't get a return label - apparently they don't use them. Great, now I have to pay to return something to a company that clearly sent me the wrong thing. It wasn't like the company didn't know the difference. See the photo below: I ordered both items (both supposed to be boys 3t pants) and they sent both to me in the same package. Bottom item is the correct size and description while the top pair are the second pair Thred-up sent me. No way - even somebody that didn't have kids could have screwed up so badly. Last time I would ever order from these guys again!
Thank you! I was a loyal stitch fix user, but was recommended to Thredup by a friend. I am so happy to have found you! When I opened my box, the first thing I did was say to my husband "Come, look! They nailed my colors!" I didn't keep everything, but the pieces I did keep are easily some of my favorite pieces of clothing now, and because they are secondhand, they were SO much more affordable! I'm a loyal convert, now. :)
At first I was a bit disappointed that I was charged in USD, but ThredUp automatically refunded me for my local currency! Pleased with that, quick shipping and the clothes I purchased :)
I appreciate how large The inventory is at Thread up. I was looking for a specific type of jeans and size and the notifications were spot on. Then when ordering I was notified if shipment info and arrival times and they were very prompt.
Overall I had a great experience shopping on ThredUp. The only feature I would have appreciated having while using the app was the ability to zoom in on the photos of the items. This would allow the user to get a better image of the details of the garment.
I was very pleased with my first purchase from ThredUP. My item arrived quickly and was just as described. It was described as a "flawed gem". I will now specifically look for more flawed gems because I was so pleased with this one. Thank you so much. I love reusing items and this one was meant for me
This was a wonderful experience I purchased a few jackets, a knit top and a sweater vest. Everything looked new with the exception of the sweater vest. It had the mild wear the site said it had. A sweater shaver fixed that and it is amazing. I will definitely shop thredUP again!
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.