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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 felt the value I was given for the last bag I sent in was very low, ( less than $5). I have read your pricing structure but feel that the brand new jeans I sent should have met your expectations. I had been very happy until then. And while how you disperse the clothes is at your discretion, it seems strange to me that you would separate the pieces of a wardrober suit set.
The site is easy to navigate. The items are as described and shipping is super fast. I am very happy with my purchases.
I've been losing weight, and thredUP has been my go-to site for recycling my great work clothes that no longer fit, and shopping for new-to-me clothes that DO fit. What a great resource to keep me well-dressed and not wasteful of resources. Thank you!
This time I purchased items for my three month old daughter. The selection is wonderful, I love the filters that allowed me to weed out items I wasn't looking for. Unlike physical second hand stores (which are crowded and smelly), thread up is simple and organized. The prices are fabulous, the shipping is fast, and the items are of great quality! I will continue to shop here for clothes for myself and my daughter. I'm waiting for a men's department lol!
I ordered my second purse from Thread Up, and I have to say I am kind of disappointed. The size and condition of the purse is not what I expected. The discription and pictures made it seem in better shape than upon arrival. However, that is partially my fault for not looking closer at the pictures. The price with 10% was sold me on the purse. So I cannot complain, I got a purse worth $155.00 on final sale for $41.39. I will either have to suck it up and use it or I'll re-gift it.
I'm batting 50% with ThredUp - the things I've ordered have come rapidly and been clean and as described it is just that if I am not familiar with the brand the sizing can vary so widely that what fits in Brand A may be wildly too big or too small in Brand B. If I know the label my experience has been great.
We received the jeans I ordered for my son and they look practically brand new. They look great on him and they fit him perfectly. And to top it off we paid less than $10.
Was excited to open my Bubble box and find everything I had ordered. Will be trying all on this date and, if there is a problem, will return items. It's a simple procedure to do, which is great.
Will shop again!
I was very pleased with the items I ordered. They were just as described and quickly delivered. I was however disappointed that the bag of items I sent took nearly two months to process from the time I put the bag in the mail. I was pleased with the items accepted and the credit.
Love all of the choices and the convenience of online shopping!
Ordered for the first time recently. My items came quickly and were almost brand new (as described)! They fit me perfectly! I'm so excited about using this website again!
I love thredup, but my most recent purchase just didn't fit right. I am returning them.
Everything was as described and photographed... perfect! Also received in record time and during a postal holiday -- tops 3 days! Thank you!
I love shopping on Thread Up. Quality is spot on and the package is beautifully presented. I feel like a princess when I get my spotted box.
I like Thredup. It is easy to use, and great for finding inexpensive gently used clothes. I have found some blouses, skirts and sweaters that are high end retail for my low end budget.
I have been consistently happy with all aspects of ThredUp- great, easy to navigate website, fast and affordable delivery of items, and high quality clothes- I can barely tell they are 2nd hand! I've recently recommended ThredUp to 3 of my friends and they have all made purchases too!
The items I purchased were handbags and priced decently. In my opinion the clothing is overpriced. But I sent for a Clean Out bag and sent it brimming full of mostly brand new, some with tags, items that all were on their list of accepted brands. I got $11 for the only FOUR items they deemed "good enough"?! This is a racket, folks. Also, do even "cash out" you have to jump through hoops that I think are designed to make you give up and just spend your so called profits with them. This is a great concept but the execution of it is, sadly, laughable in its obviousness to only benefit them, not the consumer/consigner.
Second order. Satisfied customer. Will definitely order again.
I haven't received this order yet, but all my other orders have been great quality! I wish the shipping was a little faster, but I love the prices and rewards for referrals!
Everything has been amazing! I get my clothes in about a week! Always love seeing my polka dot box in the mail :)
Answer: Don't bother. I got 80 cents for a whole bag of good condition name brand clothes.
Answer: I've actually emailed their customer service to show them how many negative reviews there were on this site and they did not care at all. They just quoted their policies. I'm sure they will go bankrupt soon enough...
Answer: 1% but they trash the expensive stuff (or am not sure what they do with it) and sell the cheap stuff. So i sent 2 bags with over 20 items, and got total 25$. 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.

