ThredUp operates differently from peer-to-peer platforms—you send them clothes and they handle everything. Convenient, but payout rates are notoriously low, often 5-15% of resale price. They determine pricing and can reject items without return, making earnings unpredictable.
Sellers typically receive only 5-15% of the item's selling price. A $50 item might net you just $3-5. Payout rates vary by brand and item type.
You have no control over how items are priced. ThredUp sets prices based on their algorithms, often lower than peer-to-peer platforms.
ThredUp can reject items they deem unsellable. Unless you pay extra for "Return Assurance," rejected items may be donated or recycled without compensation.
Bags can take weeks or months to process. By the time seasonal items are listed, the season may have passed, reducing sale likelihood.
ThredUp incentivizes taking store credit (higher payout rate) over cash, locking your earnings into their platform.
Just pack items and ship. ThredUp handles photos, listing, storage, shipping to buyers—truly passive compared to other platforms.
Free Clean Out Kits with prepaid shipping labels make it easy to send items without upfront costs.