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thredUP

Overview

thredUP has a rating of 2.13 stars from 6,151 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about thredUP most frequently mention customer service, name brand, and excellent condition problems. thredUP ranks 68th among Used Clothing sites.

  • Service
    746
  • Value
    786
  • Shipping
    748
  • Returns
    546
  • Quality
    698

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 2%
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Neutral
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • It is a great shopping experience and everything always comes packed beautifully.
  • Really quality clothing that fits well with EPIC savings.

Critical highlights

  • I contacted customer service chat for help and a Michelle was very rude and disrespectful to me.
  • Waiting to be paid for them (when store credit is available) is frustrating.
How would you rate thredUP?
Top Positive Review

“Excellent Quality Items were Excellent!”

Michelle C.
10/7/23

So I cannot speak as to selling my clothes through this company but when it comes to making a purchase I ordered all excellent items and that is exactly what I received! I needed a couple of Calvin Klein blazers and Ann Taylor work dresses and I made sure to order the excellent quality that says it comes brand new and that's exactly how the material came! Completely true to description. The only thing I will say is I did not read the description for a final sale item so I did not know the material before purchasing, but everything else was perfect! Ordered 6 items and keeping all 6 items! The packaging was also so cute and I ordered everything 8 days ago and it came pretty fast for standard shipping!

Top Critical Review

“They steal clothing”

Rachel B.
1/7/24

Sent multiple boxes using the shipping labels provided by ThredUp. They "lost" every single box, I had to fight for a very paltry repayment. They facilitate shipping but then claim that you're still responsible for your clothing until they buy it off you which is nonsense. There is no accountability. I wanted all clothing they rejected returned to me and instead they "lost" all of it. Can only imagine how much they steal if you opt to donate anything they "reject". Absolute trash.

Reviews (6,151)

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customer service (639) store credit (135) consignment shop (136) restocking fee (99) consignment store (102) shopping experience (84) quality clothing (114) quality clothes (114) return process (35) tissue paper (29)
Thumbnail of user brittanyn95
1 review
2 helpful votes
July 30th, 2020
Verified purchase

I was pleased with my recent purchase from Thread Up... it was better than i expected.

Thumbnail of user jamesr64
thredUP -. – thredUP Rep

We're happy to hear you were pleased with your order, Brittany! We hope to have you shopping again with us soon!

Thumbnail of user twylah3
1 review
22 helpful votes
October 19th, 2020

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.

Thumbnail of user jaclynp18
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 16th, 2020
Verified purchase

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.

Thumbnail of user maryt950
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 15th, 2020
Verified purchase

It took longer to arrive than I expected, but not enough to make me regret the purchase.

Thumbnail of user lindsayv36
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
July 30th, 2020
Verified purchase

I really liked a lot of the clothes that I got! One down side was the sizing was as good as Stitch Fix. Some of the clothes were too small etc. I do have to say the clothes were well worth the price and I really really liked many of the pieces.

Thumbnail of user jamesr64
thredUP -. – thredUP Rep

We're glad to hear that you liked a lot of the clothes you got, Lindsay! For future reference, we'd suggest that you rely on the specific measurements at the item's description when ordering your clothes, although the size number will be displayed, these measurements are a great source of information. Also, you can do a quick research about the brand's sizes since the products may have some variations when it comes to the measurements, fit, etc. We hope to have you back soon!

Thumbnail of user deborahr722
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 5th, 2020
Verified purchase

Satisfied and will shop here again. Some are good quality, and some are of lesser quality. Most are well represented in their descriptions.

Thumbnail of user nickm793
3 reviews
14 helpful votes
May 24th, 2021

I shop ThredUp a lot, and basically it's a good site, but often the descriptions aren't accurate, and things like side decorations aren't shown. Side slits aren't shown. Sometimes description is purely wrong - ex. Is a cold shoulder top listed as sleeveless. Fabric is hard to determine, too. Look closely at picture to try to suss out knits vs. shiny stuff, or that pimply poly/spandex blend. Don't depend on colors being true in pix. They, or your monitor, can be off. Size chart isn't always accurate. Asian 2X is not what chart says. Just shop carefully and remember you'll pay $2 for "oh, I didn't look that closely" returns.

Tip for consumers:
Look items over very closely and don't trust descriptions if item looks different.

Products used:
Have purchased most types of clothes and accessories.

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Thumbnail of user robyns324
1 review
6 helpful votes
August 24th, 2020
Verified purchase

This was my first time using thredUP. You kind of have to know what you're looking for or there's way too much to sift through. I had to start typing in specific stores/brands that I shop at and then found some good things. Everything smells like closet/basement when it arrives, so you will have to wash at least 1-2 times before wearing, but I assume you'd always want to wash items from a thrift store anyway.

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Thumbnail of user jamesr64
thredUP -. – thredUP Rep

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave some feedback. It's indeed appreciated, Robyn.

Thumbnail of user marlac40
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 20th, 2020
Verified purchase

I enjoyed the experience overall, but I wish that they would have provided a return package with my clothes. The box that everything arrived in was pretty beaten up.

Thumbnail of user lindas2750
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 16th, 2020
Verified purchase

Not being familiar with this process I can't give a educated opinion on my experience, the choices I made were based on personal taste, 1 too small & 1 a little large, but that's to be expected, its different just looking at a photo. Overall it's okay.

Thumbnail of user joeyh91
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 5th, 2021

Update: this review was posted late although I posted a while back and I was able to solve this issue via email through compensation. Customer service was great although I am still not sure if the pair I have are authentic. Anyhow, I will continue being a customer and be careful next time.

I thought I'd post another review on this site to include pictures. I feel pretty dumb to have just realized that an item I purchased months ago (March 2020) from thredup is fake. Someone brought up the possibility of it being fake today and looking at the videos and images I see online, I realize that there are differences from the real deal (white original Addidas superstars). I should have checked right after I got them but I had my trust in thredup and how they handle things. It didn't cross my mind then. Now checking the overexposed image they captured of the addidas superstars from my order history as well, I can see one of the differences on the side view. Clearly, the real ones have a point to the stitch shape whereas the ones I bought do not and instead, it is more dull. I barely wore them -never outside but I have no clue what to do with them now. I'm not the type of person to wear fake items. I was so excited and I loved that the second hand items sold on thredup are affordable and the quality seemed to be fine. Now I wonder if the other items I have purchased are real. I thought thredup was a great company but with this experience, I don't think I will continue purchasing from there. I am truly disappointed and embarrassed that I wasn't more careful. Please be careful when purchasing and double check it's legitimacy. Apparently, I am not the only one who has had this experience.

Thumbnail of user jamesr64
thredUP -. – thredUP Rep

We truly appreciate your concerns Joey. As a trusted reseller, we have a team of experts who thoroughly review all designer items for authenticity. These experts rely on verifying serial numbers, date codes, and overall craftsmanship to make sure that we’re only listing the real deal. We guarantee that all of the items on our site are authentic - so we take your comments very seriously! We'd love the opportunity to look into this further. To do so, we need some account-specific information. Please reach out to us at reviews@thredup.com from the email address associated with your thredUP account. We look forward to hearing from you.

Thumbnail of user ilissap1
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 8th, 2022

Mea Culpa... I was so angry at Thred Up for apparently not issuing a credit back for a $100 purchase I inadvertently made that I wrote a scathing review yesterday. Well, it turned out... I was mistaken. The credit was issued back to my card, but I somehow missed it. I still dislike that my clicking on one thing (that in no way suggested to me that I'd be making a purchase) resulted in a purchase that took a few days to be canceled, but I will be more careful in the future. I will continue to be a customer of Thred Up, because I believe that the eco (-nomical and -logical) benefits of buying their clothing outweigh a few drawbacks.

Products used:
Clothing: Dresses, leggings, tops, sweaters.

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Thumbnail of user melissam1292
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 25th, 2020
Verified purchase

I was impressed with the pieces that my stylist sent me. I was also impressed with the quality of the clothes. I didn't get anything that looked worn which made me happy. I'm afraid that the fit of the pieces was the main reason that I didn't purchase more pieces.

Thumbnail of user jamesr64
thredUP -. – thredUP Rep

We appreciate you sharing your Goody Box experience with us, Melissa, and we're sorry to hear that the fit of the pieces was not so great. We'd recommend using your Goody Box page to add any details that you may find important when looking for items with the perfect fit!

Thumbnail of user annaw423
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 15th, 2020
Verified purchase

The clothing I recieved was mostly good quality except for 1 piece that had some visible wear. I was happy with the items matching my size and style. Only downfall is how long it takes for them to ship out your box (website says 10-14 days) and that you cannot order another box until your previous items that you didn't keep get back to the warehouse.

Thumbnail of user deboraho995
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 8th, 2023
Verified purchase

I do have negatives about this company, but it's the best idea. Just need to share more percentages to their sellers for the good merchandise that's sent to them.

Thumbnail of user alexandras190
1 review
3 helpful votes
September 15th, 2020
Verified purchase

Nice clothing but quite expensive for being second hand.

Thumbnail of user galenal
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 2nd, 2022

Rescue boxes are great most of the time. Costumer service could be better though.And it takes forever for them to process a clean out kit. Some of my designer items were not listed that were in good shape. But I've gotten pretty good items in rescue boxes and prices are decent on their items for sale. Everything I've bought has been in good shape.

Tip for consumers:
Great for buying not too great for selling.

Products used:
Shoes, clothes

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Thumbnail of user kristaw31
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 12th, 2019

I originally wrote a review and gave thredUP a 1-star review for taking twice the amount of time to send out my Goodybox and then sending a default emailing saying I would get a response in 7-10 business days. But, they didn't take that long to respond. They explained that the Goodybox's are backlogged (I assume it's because it's a fairly new service) and were very nice even though I was pretty upset in my emails. They responded to every email I sent, and when I got my Goodybox it was filled with a lot of things I really liked! Now I'm having trouble figuring out what not to keep. I will definitely do this again. I recommend it.

Thumbnail of user kayran3
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
October 16th, 2020
Verified purchase

Excellent 1st time experience.
Only 1 of 6 items, was a little small.
Will shop here often.

Thumbnail of user susiee11
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 17th, 2019
Verified purchase

I have been using ThredUp for a few years now. It is great when you know the brand and style you like and can search for those specific items. I've been very pleased with my purchases. I have sold a few cleanout bags and those are not as successful. I've had some bags that made money but some that made less than $10. It is hit or miss. I also wish they included a picture of the tag so buyers could get more specific information about the product.

Thumbnail of user jamesr64
thredUP -. – thredUP Rep

Hi Susie,

We appreciate you taking the time to leave an insightful review. All customer feedback is taken into consideration. It is important to note that our Clean Out program is intended to offer convenience that would otherwise involve preparing, photographing, selling, collecting payment, packing & shipping in peer to peer selling. To make the most of your Clean Out Kits, we recommend referring to the payout tools we provide to sellers (Payout Percentage Chart, Payout Estimator). Thank you!

Thumbnail of user maryanng79
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 2nd, 2020
Verified purchase

Easy order; timely delivery. Options are overwhelmin

Thumbnail of user melissak429
1 review
3 helpful votes
October 21st, 2020
Verified purchase

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!;-)

Thumbnail of user monicaf191
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 3rd, 2020
Verified purchase

I purchased several pants from ThredUp and they were all in great condition. They practically looked new! It was my first time shopping for pants online from brands I know little about, so it was a gamble on whether they'd fit. Luckily most did and I like those a lot. I do wish they'd be able to send them all in one package rather than separately as it'd be way more eco-friendly.

Thumbnail of user marjoriek34
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 24th, 2020
Verified purchase

ThredUP is a great resource for quality clothing of every variety at resale prices packed and shipped with love and delivered to my door. My only comment is having to wait for the delivery. But considering the covid times we're in, its really not that bad under the circumstances. Thank you for the vision of this business start up and the care thats evident in every purchase.

Thumbnail of user jamesr64
thredUP -. – thredUP Rep

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words, Majorie. Please know that it's always our goal to fulfill orders as quickly as possible, typically 1-2 business days, and shipping time with our carrier is an additional 3-8 business days. In case you ever need assistance with an order, please reach out to us on reviews@thredup.com

Thumbnail of user rebeccag453
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 3rd, 2020
Verified purchase

Packages arrived very quick and in good order. I am very pleased with my purchases. This is the second time I have ordered from thredup. Both times I've ordered have been a quick delivery date. That impressed me in that I know thredup cares about when I get the order instead of it lingering in the mail.

Thumbnail of user jamesr64
thredUP -. – thredUP Rep

We're glad to hear that you had a good experience in both times you purchased products with us, Rebecca. We truly care about when you get the order, and also how! We're excited to have you shopping with us again soon!

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From the business

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

Business History

Back in 2008, co-founder James Reinhart opened his closet and couldn’t find anything to wear. It was this moment in Cambridge, MA that the initial idea for thredUP was born. Founded in 2009 as a pilot for peer-to-peer online sharing of men’s shirts, thredUP is now the world’s largest online marketplace to buy and sell women’s and kids’ secondhand clothes. Our start-up headquarters are located in downtown San Francisco with distribution centers all across the US.

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