I have a ton of clothes - can I send to Thread Up?

[Anonymous]

I have a closet full of decent clothes - can I send to Thread up? Is it worth it? How much can I expect to get back for a closet full of clothing? Is shipping free?

[Anonymous]

order a bag/kit. I heard you don't get much at all. i still plan on doing it though b/c they donate the leftovers to organizations -- not salvation army or goodwill.

[Anonymous]

They have a calculator on their site based on brand. Also, the commission layout is high for designer items. Yes shipping is free.

[Anonymous]

It takes forever for your bag to be processed and the payout is pennies. Worth it if you really don't care about making money and you're looking for an easy way to get rid of stuff. But otherwise it's a waste.

[Anonymous]

What do you mean by decent? Also, how recent are they? You might be better off going to a consignment store in DC depending on the brands.

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure how it works for sellers, but I've purchased items from Poshmark and it seems like an easy way to sell if you don't mind taking your own pics and stopping by the post office. They take a flat $3 commission on items under $15 and a percentage for more expensive items.

[Anonymous]

I consign as a hobby. I've sent 2 regular bags and 3 LUXE bags to thredUP. The LUXE experience is definitely better if you have any higher-end items. One of the biggest customer complaints (check out the thredUP visitor posts on Facebook for examples) is that thredUP's payouts are low, though I've made at least $100+ per bag containing upscale/contemporary brands and/or items that were new with tags.

Another option is to send items to Swap.com. It takes up to 90 days for them to process what you send, but the payout is better and the items for sale are cheaper than thredUP. I buy almost all my toddler's clothes on Swap and haven't spent a dime because I have lots of store credit. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean by decent? Also, how recent are they? You might be better off going to a consignment store in DC depending on the brands.

PP here. This is really important. Sellers tend to overvalue their items and overlook flaws or dealbreakers that buyers won't accept.

[Anonymous]

Poshmark FTW. People will buy anything. I sold a dress with two (disclosee) coffee stains. If you want more than pennies, you have to put in the minimum time to hawk your used clothes yourself. Otherwise, give to goodwill, if your time is too important.

[Anonymous]

I would suggest finding a local yardsale group on Facebook. We are constantly amazed at how much people sell used stuff for and, more surprisingly, that it actually sells! If you sell it in a bundle I bet it will be easier and you'll have more luck than with some of these consignment places.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would suggest finding a local yardsale group on Facebook. We are constantly amazed at how much people sell used stuff for and, more surprisingly, that it actually sells! If you sell it in a bundle I bet it will be easier and you'll have more luck than with some of these consignment places.

FB yardsale groups vary so much; I suggest joining and observing a few to find the right fit. With the larger groups you have to be prepared to deal with no-shows, flakes, people who give you a sob story hoping they'll cut you a deal, etc. I've also made connections with other moms through these groups that regularly want to buy nicer things my kids have grown out of, so I reach out to them directly now.

I had an awesome experience with my first ThredUp bag full of maternity clothes and nicer work items that I no longer needed. I sent in a stuffed bag and made about $200. With my second bag I sent in mostly kids' clothes and casual wear. It was all from the past 1-2 years and was a mix of mid-range places like Gap Kids, Banana, J. Crew with higher-end labels like Theory and Vince. Nearly everything was accepted as a consignment item as opposed to up-front payout, and I eventually made about $70.

The one thing I would suggest if you go the ThredUp route is to keep track of everything you send. I did that the second time and was surprised at some of the items they kept vs. rejected. I had included a couple of brand new pairs of Gap Kids jeans that they rejected, which surprised me.

[Anonymous]

This is great info thanks!

[Anonymous]

I routinely send bags to Thredup, although I don't make much. It's easier than either "real" consignment or Good Will, although note you can mail to Good Will also. I have had terrible experiences with Posh mark (as a buyer not seller).

Selling on eBay is a lot of work but better cash return than consignment.

[Anonymous]

Poshmark, Facebook virtual yard sale, better $

[Anonymous]

I felt like Poshmark took FOREVER to sell things. It was easy to list, but overwhelming to search and find things and wait for tons of followers, you have to share yada yada... I cut my losses and sent in a bag. eBay was less of an effort and had a greater market audience.