Michelle Tyler blog uses its own and third party cookies. Everything in both boxes I received was in new or like-new condition. Ive now several orders with them and I really do like about half of the stuff I end up trying on. If, like me you tend to give away most of your unwanted clothes then this is a nice little gift for doing so. A delivery confirmation number does not provide tracking of mailed items. Finally almost six months after sending my clean out kit to ThredUp, I received my last credit of $6.23. You can now get products from Thredup USA sent to South Africa for a crazy low price. You actually have to pay the site to accept your clothes. Conversely I have only positive experience buying from the site. Plus, you can make a pretty penny. *Last Name Where have you had luck shopping online for clothes before? 38% say that they are a bad company. thredUP does not sell men's clothes, but people send them in because they don't know this. In some cases, Im not even sure why items ended up in the Rescues boxes. This option is a great choice for those that want to make money faster than the free standard bag option. Many buyers enjoy ThredUP because they can find good-quality clothing for significantly less than they would pay in-store. This is a HUGE time difference than the first option. I guess pricing depends on the individual sorting through the bag? ThredUP sets the sales price, which may be higher or lower than anticipated. The website features many popular brands and designers. That alone made me glad I bought it. Postal Boxes - often known as post office boxes or PO Boxes - are locked compartments in a post office for receiving mail and deliveries. All orders under that are $5.99 flat rate shipping. The buyer or recipient of the orders is responsible for paying any duties and local taxes assessed by your local customs office. It is simple, Ill grant them that but certainly not a lucrative way to sell your clothes. Saw your post on #iwillwearwhatilike One of our favorite Freight Forwarding companies is MyUS.com. ThredUP also takes a percentage of all legitimate sales. Selling on ThredUp is NOT for the entrepreneurial. Eden for online bargain hunters, but watch out for the snakes! Each p.o. In any case if you know your stuff and do your research, you shouldnt get ripped off. During my search this time, I discovered the thredUP Rescue box. It involves using a package forwarder: a warehouse in the United States that will accept your ThredUP order and forward it on to you in the UK. Now lets break for a short video so you get an idea of the type of pieces Im referring to. xxx, I am with you Lisa. This takes you to a page where you can either sell or donate your clothes. That's not a guarantee of getting resellable clothes. Technically that means you would have to try on clothes pre treating them for bed bugs. Michelle, I'd have to agree with you that selling on their platform is a waste of time and money. This is a new method of bringing buyers a lot of clothing quickly while cutting prices. ), kids clothing without a brand (womens ok to send without brand), sleepwear, undergarments/slips, slippers, used tights (new tights are OK), pajamas, robes, prom dresses, bridesmaids dresses, wedding dresses, mens clothing, items obtained illegally (or containing sensors), homemade or altered items, counterfeit items or accessories, local or niche clothing, clothing with graphics or reference to hometown teams and places that do not have a broad national audience, items that contain language or content that is deemed inappropriate for a family-friendly audience, fanny packs, tablet and phone cases, real fur, toe rings, hair accessories, items without sizes, maternity bands and work uniforms. Theyll get your shipment to their warehouse, where they can combine several individual orders into one large order. The best thing about selling on ThredUp is also the worst thing about ThredUp. I got my mother of the bride dress on thredUP and formal wear has unbelievable low prices. For example I had a suede dress listed that wasnt described as suede or even leather. In order to stop customers from trying to ship to a PO box from your eCommerce site, the first thing you need to do is install and activate the No PO Boxes plugin. You have a better chance of upfront payment if the item is on-trend, in-season, in great condition and likely to sell quickly. Something else neat about this option is that mens items are accepted in these free donation bags. I received a Mixed Clothing box this time that had 50 items in it. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Then I consider secondhand and refashion options. It may be something silly like the clothing is too old. Sellers love ThredUP because it gives them a chance to sell unwanted clothing for a profit and to declutter without stress. They started testing it in Summer of 2018 - I didn't see the thredUP restocking fee for a while, but I started getting comments on this post about it, plus some emails. However as a buyer, I do like Thred Up for their outlet pricing on items that can't be returned. Others attempt to sell their clothing on ThredUP. CAN FASHION DO MORE THAN JUST BE SUSTAINABLE? P.o. Clean, freshly washed (ThredUp doesnt wash, but they supposedly only take clean clothes). It was super helpful for me because I couldnt find the size on my current Lululemon till I read this. I think it depends on how available sourcing is to you, what type of brands you typically sell, and what type of box you get. scc41.org participates in various affiliate programs, and we sometimes get a commission through purchases made through our links. Dont worry, a detailed list of requirements comes with the bag. A. I wont bore you with every single one. I usually get about $40 a box and I then treat myself to something special like a nbtand name jacket or dress. To get a physical US-based address, youll need to use a Freight Forwarder. Perhaps The Real Real or Vestiaire Collective is better when it comes to this type of selling? Out of everything sent, they took 5 items, and they were all shoes. For other payment methods, it may take additional 3-5 business days to receive a refund. Subscribe to my new channel: Time with Tata!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgYXUtSKHktmTC_FWfKI38AWould you like to support my Channel? 10% say great. Sounds like thrifting is the way to go. Some items come with a $1.99 restocking fee. I do not have time to sell on eBay and with thredUP it is so easy to ship off a box of clothes I no longer wear. Hi I'm Liz, a stay at home mom with three kids 7 and under. The quick answer to this question isit depends. Thredup is a scam. You can get next-day or two-day shipping for an extra fee. For any of the bag choices, if youre curious about where your bag is in the ThredUP process, sign into your account and click on My Selling History in the drop down menu. In order to accomplish these goals with any significance, thredUP has to scale to compete with fast fashion. Your experience is exactly what I feared might happen after I read how they work. ThredUPs affordable pricing draws in millions of customers, resulting in more than a million orders being placed each month. Ive done jewelry, shoes, denim and mixed clothing. I have been thinking about buying used clothing but I have been worried about them not fitting my body type correctly. Its beyond me how they have such a huge amount of stock! The company has been on the market since 2009. The stuff they rejected. It took a month for them to ship it (not USPS-thred up never would send it out) After what I had read on reddit about what people had received in their mixed boxes, I wasn't that confident I'd get anything worth even selling. Itll take a long time for ThredUP to process your bag once it arrives in California filled with the items you want to sell. Some sellers also include their initial receipts or purchasing information. Probably will have to request more labels though. Many fans of the site also celebrate ThredUPs commitment to helping the environment. My first experience went so well, I reached out to thredUP and was gifted another box to try. Ive found dresses there for $10 that way that normally cost $100 in a store. They easily tore after one month of light use. This amount ranges from 20-95% of the sales price. Whatever you keep is deducted from the $10 you already paid. MyUS.com will forward packages to Europe, no matter which city you live in. Step 1: Where should we pick up your package (s)? I have tried messenger, chat, emails, nothing. Thus, for the seven items I kept, I paid about $250. The company is on a mission much larger than turning a fair profit. People say that: They are a scam and steal from you. They often have great promotions, like 40% off your purchase. In these cases, you'll be required to provide a valid telephone, fax or telex number. You can now get products from Thredup USA sent to South Africa for a crazy low price. A. ThredUP offers different commissions based on the sales price of the garment. Thanks for reading and happy frugaling! New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I was beyond stunned, and almost wish I checked the box to return it back to me. Although its fair to say if this is the grand sum I make from my huge bag of clothes then its more for charity than profit. I would be sure to find items that weren't final sale so that I could easily return them if they don't fit me. Every day SuperPosher can do up to 4,000 shares, follow hundreds of users, return shares & follows, and even send offers to likers. If you love high end workout gear, you can score on ThredUp! Free shipping is available on orders over $79. Pro ThredUP donates some of its unsold items to those in need. They put these items into mystery boxes and create different themed boxes that resellers or regular people can purchase at a deep discount. Standard shipping is part of your plan's benefit at no extra cost to you. There are 3 ways to start a return. We are in the midst of a massive global textile crisis through which landfills are being filled with clothing and textiles at exponentially-growing rates. They offer styles for women and kids, including maternity and plus-size options. This option is a great choice for those that dont need to make a quick penny. If your item is chosen for consignment, youll be paid for it upon sale. While a few things felt dated, particularly in the dress box, nothing required mending or modifications to be worn. Only certain products can be shipped to Europe after ordering them from Thredup not everything can be shipped. I have 3 kids and so shopping online is a way to update my wardrobe without needing a babysitter. You can re-print labels already granted to you via your Thredup website.but you need to be careful not to use each one only once. While they add 1,000 new items to their selection every hour, according to their 2018 Annual Report, many items dont meet their stringent requirements for posting on the main resale site. The cost is now $10.99 and must be paid upfront. Get $10 for starting a ThredUp account here. Its possible to get your unaccepted items sent back for a fee. Shipped items show a delivery confirmation number only. Have you ever wanted to order from Thredup USA online and have it shipped to your location in Europe? Obviously, clothing and items that fit into one of the categories mentioned above. Im much more prone to try (guilt free) a $4 shirt than I am a $15 shirt. Ready to refresh my wardrobe, I always start in my closet to assess what I have. Update December 2020: I personally have sent in a few boxes of nice, name brand clothing just to see if anything would sell. Unaccepted items are: Non-clothing items (toys, books, sports gear, etc. We're an online thrift store for your closet, your wallet, and the planet. Keep reading to find out more about ThredUP. Wondering if it might be for you? Required fields are marked *. I feel like some I have seen online have been amazing and others are terrible, so its good to know you were in the middle! You just never know if theres a rogue employee or two cherry-picking for themselves or what not, if you get my drift? Although ThredUP is a BBB-accredited business with an A- BBB rating, the company has poor ratings across many review sites. 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