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thredUP Reviews Summary

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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793
value
832
shipping
794
returns
582
quality
737
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Texas
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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What a joke
August 17, 2017

I have not ordered from this site but can tell you I won't be. Prices are too high for used items. And according to all the bad reviews it's not worth your time and effort. Don't bother.

Date of experience: August 17, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Wish I could give a 0
August 17, 2017

More than a month behind. Accepted 8 items that were brand name clothing some never worn and gave me $3 and then charged another fee so my payout is $0. Ripoff and will be contacting someone about closing this site down

Date of experience: August 17, 2017
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Highly disappointed
August 16, 2017

They are weeks behind and giving me nothing for new clothes one clothes worn once. I got next to nothing

Date of experience: August 16, 2017
California
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Not very honest
August 15, 2017

'I ordered a clean out kit, with "return assurance", sent in A LOT of items, most new, with tags still on them, they only accepted a few things, DID NOT return the other items, and told me "too bad" when I questioned them about my items, and when they would be returned. I would not recommend sending items to them, they are in essence, just thieves.

Date of experience: August 15, 2017
Louisiana
1 review
9 helpful votes
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I sent a bag of clothes in which took 3 months for them to review. After they took out their $4.99 bag fee, I made $0.71. Not worth it! Plus they sold 8 of my items by the time I made my 71 cents for $8-$15 each. TOTAL RIP OFF!

Date of experience: August 15, 2017
Texas
1 review
13 helpful votes
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What a joke!
August 15, 2017

First of all, before I sent my clothes in, I searched everywhere on their site for info regarding payout amounts. I couldn't find anything, but felt like it couldn't be terrible since I'd heard so much about it. I was wrong. I sent in 24 items, all were brand new with the tags still attached. Retail value was over $600. Everything sold on their site fairly quickly, but my payout was only $11 and it took forever to be able to have access to that. They left it in a pending status FOREVER. I had one jacket that was $60, they listed it for $9 and I only got a 5% commission... 45 cents. I should have just donated it all locally. I feel completely cheated and ripped off.

Date of experience: August 15, 2017
Massachusetts
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I should have done some research regarding this site. Most of the items I sent in were worn once. They are in perfect shape. One item from Ann Taylor with the tag still on. They didn't accept any of those like new item. Horrible experience. I thought they would donate unaccepted items, but in the email they sent me they said "Remember, 100% of your unaccepted items are repurposed through our textile recycling partners." What does this even mean? I doubt that they are making money via clothes that they did not accept. I should've just gone to a local thrift shop.

Date of experience: August 14, 2017
New York
1 review
7 helpful votes
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The first bag I sent in I received a fair payment, most of the items were new with tags, I was hooked. The other 4 bags, most of the items were new with tags and I received ridiculously low payouts. When I called there was no one that could tell me why I received $2.35 for a New with tags coat that they sold for over $30. This happened repeated, I would never waste my time on this site again.
Mary R.

Date of experience: August 14, 2017
Virginia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I sent a bag of clothing, all of them are the brands they require.
And there are a few Zara clothes I sent in that had only been worn once. They didn't take any of them.

Date of experience: August 11, 2017
thredUP -. thredUP Rep
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Hi Mimi,
We keep a detailed log of the items we are unable to accept including the reason for each. Shoot us an email to support@thredup.com. Our team will be happy to go over it with you, and explain more about our very strict standards as well as answer any questions you may have.
-thredUP Community Team

California
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Waste of Time
August 11, 2017

Consistent with other reviews it's a complete waste of time. You pretty much end up losing your payout up front due to the shipping charges and the additional charge if you want your items back. It took them forever to process and honestly wasn't worth my time. Could have sold it for more on ebay. It isn't convenient since they take forever and provide you little updates. Take the time and sell it on ebay and know that you will get way more than here.

Date of experience: August 11, 2017
Colorado
3 reviews
16 helpful votes
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An absolute ripoff
August 10, 2017

I sent in almost 120 on trend New York designer outfits from trendy to more traditional, in near perfect condition. They accepted almost nothing, The amount they gave me for what they accepted didn't even cover the cost of sending in the bag that they charged me for. What they accept they take 80% of, yes... they take 80%! On top of that I'm trying to clean out my closet and the only thing they give you is a credit in their store. Why would I want to buy more clothes? I wish I had chosen my own charity to donate the clothes to because I have no confidence at all if they even tell the truth.

Date of experience: August 10, 2017
California
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Sucks!
August 10, 2017

Sent in close to 30 items... most were high end designer with little to no wear. Took 2 MONTHS for Thredup to process my bag after they received it and they paid me $36?! Are you kidding?! And what happened to the items they didn't accept? They were "donated"... probably to staff. What a complete scam do not send your items here!

Date of experience: August 10, 2017
AE
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Trash
August 9, 2017

22 payout minus the shipping fee they charge for a full bag for clothes. Brand clothes. New clothes. I'm disgusted

Date of experience: August 9, 2017
Tennessee
3 reviews
15 helpful votes
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I ordered two dresses, one shirt and a pair of pants and only one was the right sizes and that was the pants size 22. The other three should have been 5x, 5x, 4x but I received xs, xs, 3x so I reported the problem so I'm sending the three items back but I will have to pay to send the other three items back. But I'm going to have to pay for the Seller's $#*! UP. But on the order sheet has the sizes that I ordered a size 5x, 5x, 4x. So if you use thredup try to get entouch with the Seller's so you don't have to pay for the Seller's $#*! UP...

Date of experience: August 8, 2017
Kentucky
1 review
14 helpful votes
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$1.10 payout... never again. I could have donated the entire bag and felt better about it. Sent current items too. A few actually had tags still on them. Items that they 'suggest' are items that they could sell.

Date of experience: August 8, 2017
Arizona
1 review
9 helpful votes
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Like many others who are posting, I sent a bag of clothes two months ago and still nothing. Their customer service replied today that they are having "processing difficulties" and they don't expect to get to my bag until Aug 23. And once they do, I don't expect a good outcome. Lesson learned

Date of experience: August 8, 2017
Washington
2 reviews
21 helpful votes
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My first (and last) clean out with thredUp ever! Sent around 15 pieces of clothes, mostly Zara and all clothes never worn. They accepted 3 items, other recycled and got $3.95! Only a Zara skirt I payed $120 and it's never worn because of pregnancy (reason I sold my clothes is to buy new pregnancy stuff).
Anyway, don't do it, I am crying now for my clothes. I wish I gave them to charity. Also I am never ever buying anything on threadUP again!

Date of experience: August 8, 2017
Texas
1 review
13 helpful votes
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Don't bother
August 7, 2017

I started shopping with Thredup over a year ago and have had so many bad experiences that I'm done. On 5 separate occasions now, I've ordered things that were described "like new" with no damage, but then they show up with very obvious stains, or large holes in them where the seam has come apart, or the matching belt that's supposed to come with the item (and was pictured with it on the site) is missing. Each time, I contacted customer service and nothing was resolved. They are very rude and not helpful in the slightest.

I also sent a bag of clothes to them, and like many other people have mentioned, they only paid a tiny fraction of what they ended up selling my clothes for. I sent in high-end items, many of which still had tags on, and the bag was packed completely full. They sent me about $18. I could have easily made over $100 by going to the local consignment shop. Seriously, don't waste your time or your money. They're a total joke.

Date of experience: August 7, 2017
Washington
1 review
17 helpful votes
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Angry
August 6, 2017

I ordered my clean out kit and I paid extra for them to send back my items that didnt make the cut. (Which they did send a few things back, though I'm unclear what was wrong with them?) Anyhow, I was pretty excited, thinking I would at least make some decent $$ for my clothing and shoes! WRONG! (I sent in all name brand, trendy, boutique quality clothing & shoes, some of which were brand new or barely worn. No walmart or Pennys stuff!)
Let's just say I was pissed when I only recieved a credit for around $37!(one pair of handmade, name brand sandals were sold for over $100 on the site not sure how much$ I was given for them?)
I will never again, sell anything to them... I'd make more at a yard sale!
I did purchase a sweet pair of Frye boots and was given my 40% 1st time order discount. That was my only posetive with Thred Up.
Not pleased at all.
I GIVE THEM LESS THAN 1 STAR

Date of experience: August 6, 2017
North Carolina
1 review
7 helpful votes
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.. Have tried to get on this site twice today. It keeps saying i have an incorrect e-mail, and password. Never been on here before. EULINE J.

Date of experience: August 6, 2017

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thredUP.com was designed to be an easy and convenient way to buy and sell secondhand clothing.


thredup.com
Founded in 2009
San Francisco, CA, United States
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