“If I could give negative stars I would! I sent a giant bag of great clothes. It took 3 months to list! Half the items, some new were not listed. Very expensive items disappeared! You do not get the selling price, thredUP does! You get less than $1 per item if you are lucky! DO NOT SEND clothes to THREDUP! I made less than $9 for 8 pairs of jeans 2 new dresses, sandals, 8 tops, 2 shorts, 3 skirts! And let’s not forget half my items which were in excellent condition didn’t even get listed! I guess the lister liked the items and kept them for themselves!”
“I love thred up you get name brand clothes for an affordable price plus they refunded my money during the hurricane since it took a long time but it came today! I was sooooo excited! love thred up stop shaming them they are dope!”
“Be cautious of what you buy and be sure that you really love it. Each piece is charged $3.99 to return plus postage. The pictures are small and do not necessarily reflect what you are getting. Go with a company with a better return policy. Had to return 3 out of 3 items. Wasted money!”
“This website was good when it first started as far as purchasing 2 hand clothes shoes etc but now they want to sell sneakers for 130 dollars when they are not worth 30 dollars stained worn out even if it’s brand named if the product is all beat up price should be low”
“**ThredUp Review: A Frustrating and Misleading Consignment Experience**
I recently had the misfortune of using ThredUp’s consignment service, and I can confidently say it was one of the worst customer experiences I have ever encountered. This platform presents itself as a convenient way to sell your gently used clothing, but the reality is quite different. In fact, it feels more like a scam designed to extract as much merchandise as possible while giving users next to nothing in return.
**Misleading Service Structure**
The issues started from the very beginning. I purchased an *expedited kit* for $35, thinking this would make the process quicker and more efficient. Additionally, I paid an extra $11 to have any unlisted items returned to me. However, despite paying these fees, I never received my unlisted items back, and ThredUp made no effort to explain why. This in itself felt deceptive, as they claim to return items but clearly do not follow through on that promise.
**Hidden Fees and Unclear Policies**
The entire service is riddled with hidden fees and confusing policies. ThredUp does not allow you to set prices for your items, which is particularly frustrating given that they frequently run deep discounts to attract buyers. These discounts drastically reduce the amount you can earn, and you have zero control over it.
Even worse, the platform doesn’t start paying you until each batch of items meets a $15 earnings threshold. Only after that threshold is met do you begin to earn a mere 3% commission. After shipping 27 high-quality items, including designer handbags and clothing from well-known brands such as Madewell, Topshop, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus, I earned a grand total of $45. The payout system is insultingly low considering the value of the items I sent, making it clear that ThredUp profits heavily while consignors get next to nothing.
**Non-Existent Customer Support**
Perhaps one of the most frustrating aspects of ThredUp is the abysmal customer service. There is no phone number to call if you have an issue, and the live chat system is consistently broken. When you do manage to open a chat window, it’s just an automated bot that says they will email you, but they never do. You are left completely stranded with no recourse or help, which makes resolving any issues nearly impossible.
**Poor Reputation and Lack of Accountability**
A quick glance at ThredUp’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating should be enough to make anyone think twice before using the service. They are not BBB accredited, and they currently hold a shocking 1.1/5 rating, with over 1,000 complaints filed against them. This is a clear red flag and further evidence that their business practices are not only misleading but potentially unethical.
**Final Verdict: Avoid at All Costs**
In conclusion, ThredUp is a thoroughly disappointing and exploitative service. The platform’s model is clearly designed to benefit them, not the consignors. The fees are excessive, the payout is dismal, and their customer service is virtually non-existent. If you are looking to clean out your closet, I strongly recommend avoiding ThredUp. You would be far better off donating your items to a shelter where they will be put to good use, and you can receive a tax write-off in return.
I cannot believe this company has been in existence for as long as it has, and I truly hope others can avoid the frustrating, time-consuming, and frankly insulting experience I had with ThredUp. Save yourself the hassle and look elsewhere.”
“I sent in a group of very nice designer clothing. One shirt I sent was by Worth. It's a very expensive brand. The way Thredup has its pay makes it not worth sending in your clothing. It's better to just donate to a worthy cause and take the tax write off. I do not recommend sending your clothing to Thredup.”
“I had so many items that I had sent in that were amazing condition including multiple Lululemon items and they didn’t take 70% of it. I feel like they just scam you.”
“I ordered a purse from thredUp which was described to be in "excellent" condition. When I received the purse, not only were there several loose threads (it is a fabric purse with embroidery) but the zipper was broken. Definitely not my idea of excellent. I went online to find out what I should do because I still wanted the purse, but I was not happy with the condition. thredUp gave me three options: credit for about 40% of what I paid, 35% off my next order or free shipping on my next order. So I chose the credit thinking it meant they would credit it to my credit card. No, they meant store credit. I didn't realize this until after I had made my selection. So basically they wanted me to spend more money instead of actually resolving my issue which was their fault in the first place. I got on online chat with thredUp's customer service and long story short, they refused to credit my credit card and insisted I had to either return the purse or accept one of their other "offers". I kept pointing out that it was their fault for misrepresenting the condition of the purse, but it didn't make any difference. I ended up disputing the charge on my credit card and getting the entire purchase price credited. And I got to keep the purse. thredUp's loss because I had no issue with paying for the purse at a discounted price, but they refused to credit my card. So now they are out of a sale and a purse.”
“Terrible for sellers.
Charge you $14.99 to send your clothes in for EACH bag. I thought I was doing a good thing using my own bags but they were small so I used three.
They sold a few of my things then took the rest that failed to sell within 30 days. I lost name brands like Eileen Fisher and have banishing to show for it -zero profit.
Also, the prices are way to high. Better deals on Poshmark .”
“I have bought and sold on ThredUp several times, but I'm done. Too many times I've sent brand new items they have deemed "ineligible for earnings," which means they'll still sell them, but I will get no commission. How they decide this, no idea because they still put a decent price on these items. Another time I sent in a pants and top set. Very unique design, obviously a set. They listed just the pants - shirt nowhere to be found. Takes months to process a clean out bag, fees are outrageous, sellers earn pennies (if that) and now they're discontinuing their points / rewards program. There's nothing that makes selling on ThredUp worth it. Donate to a local charity instead.”
“Thredup used to be a decent place to but and sell clothing but not anymore. The quality of the people inspecting the items is poor. I bought a purse that was labeled 100 leather. I knew it wasn't when I received it and there was a label perfectly clear that said 100 percent PVC. I sent in a high quality suede jacket to sell, and never saw it listed. After spending much time on the chat to find out what happened, I was informed it was ineligible because it didn't have a size. This was produced in another county so the size label was in a different language. They told me there is no way to get it back. After this last debacle I will shop and sell elsewhere.”
“They basically collect your brand name expensive clothing that is in excellent condition and sell it for you. They create a very short window of time before they "discard" it as it is past the window of time for selling in consignment. AKA continuing to list your items to sell for 100% profit. Not to mention that they give you a tiny fraction, ex. $19.97 for items they sold for over$100 to then hit you with a "fee" that ends up paying you a total of $4.99. I think the 80+% should cover the fees. It is a rip off for sure. I sent retail value at purchase time about $3,000 of clothing and received $4.99. it is a greedy infrastructure that is a complete scam. Just give your clothes away to a thrift market that will actually use the funds for charity. This operation is profit-based and their" clean- outs" only truly are profitable for them. I also recently experienced items that were "new with tags" and they were definitely not new. The tags had no brand or store name on them and were very generic and the items of clothing were definitely worn. Gently worn mind you but not new with tags. What an absolute SCAM!!! It is sad too because I actually was enjoying purchasing items. Keep in mind though that when you purchase something you pay $30 for it and then when you return it after the"return label fee of $10.99" the penalty to return you get back maybe 1/4 to 1/2 of what you originally paid for the item that is oftentimes described incorrectly in the website. That is just my two cents, take it as you will.”
“I sent in my bag in August and received a confirmation that it was received. It has never shown up in my clean outs and I have been trying to straighten this out with them, I have contacted them at least 8 times and gotten the run around and no service. I have sent them a copy of their receipt. They keep sending the same silly responses. I will never deal with them again unless they find my bag or reimburse me for the contents. I urge you to be very cautious dealing with them.
In addition their payouts have gotten ridiculously low. Beware of them.”
“Don't waste your time sending clothing to Thred up. . You won't get anything for your effort .
They will take your clothing and when you are done paying the fees. You will have no money.
I sent in 2 huge bags of top brand , many still with tags on. Only 8 items were listed.
NEVER AGAIN !”
“I don’t agree with the bad comments about thredup, If I had looked at reviews first, I would never have found thredup, it’s wonderful! The clothes are clean, they are as described. Their measurements of the garments is usually perfect I only buy items that are in excellent condition. Most of them look brand new, never worn. Plus it’s easy to make returns. As a heads up, though, be sure to read the comments because some items are a final sale, no return. As for those who are trying to sell their items on thredUP they probably think they’re old clothes are worth big money. My sister-in-law always thought her 1970s clothes were worth something. Her basement was packed full, in the end they were thrown in the trash. I don’t even try to sell my clothes in a rummage sale. I’ll give them away or donate them because they bring Next to nothing at a rummage sale. It’s not worth the time to put tags on them. To expect a for-profit business to pay more than rummage sale prices is unrealistic! If thredup pays me a stipend that’s better than going to a landfill!”
“ThredUp would always list most or my clothes incorrectly. i.e. a Marc Jacobs 100% real leather skirt was listed not listed as leather, but imitation leather. I contacted them about it and no change in listing nor price increase was ever made. It was sold and boy - they got a bargain!
Then when I would purchase their used clothing, their highest standard rated clothing almost always had several stains! Whomever checks and grades the clothing needs to do their job better. I will not shop on ThredUp again.”
“Not happy with the quality of the clothing of 4 out of 9 items I purchased. Ebay and Poshmark items are consistently better quality. A pink "sweatshirt" I purchased was a pajama top. Will not purchase from them again.”
“Don't buy from Thredup unless you want to roll the dice with your money. I've now purchased dozens of pieces of clothing from them (I kept telling myself I would give them "one more try"). Not one item I've received from Thredup has ever been entirely accurately described. The measurements are always wrong, and the quality grading is practically arbitrary (I've received items advertised as "excellent" condition that arrived with multiple 4-inch diameter stains).
This wouldn't be so bad if the company actually stood behind their stated quality and accuracy guarantees, but they don't. If one tries to return an item that they incorrectly described, first they try to compel you to keep it in exchange for some tiny amount of credit that expires in 2 weeks.
If you persist in the return attempt, they'll give you a refund, but they'll a) charge you for return shipping, AND b) refund less than what you originally paid, with no justification or explanation. (This is aside from the "return processing fee," which they waive for items that were inaccurately described.)
Basically, if you ever wish to return something--even when it was THEIR fault that the item didn't work for you--you're going to lose money. Don't trust the guarantees.”
“Do not send your clothes to thread up. They will low ball your price. You won't make any money. Then if you want your clothes sent back they charge you. A scam company ay best. I sent them 600 worth of clothes and only made 45 bucks.”
