1. Order a free bag

Just add one to your cart, and we'll send it your way. One bag can hold the equivalent of a standard laundry basket.

2. Fill the bag

Please fill our bags to the brim. Feel free to mix Women's and Kids' as well as sizes and genders. Just make sure the items meet our high standards and include the envelope your bag came in.

Send us your
clothes
&
earn cash!

3. Send it to us (It's Free)

We include prepaid postage for USPS and UPS. Choose what's more convenient.

4. Earn Cash

We pay you for every item we can resell. Use your credit in our store to refresh your closet. You can also cash out via PayPal or donate to a thredUP Group after 14 days.

Watch our short video on how to fill a thredUP bag

What We Accept

  • Do Send Us YAY!

  • Clothing in new to like-new condition
    items should be in pristine condition. Learn more about our high Quality Standards here.
  • Clothing that's freshly laundered
    clothing should look and smell clean. Please wash and fully dry all clothing before placing it in the bag. Clothing that is still moist does not travel well in a sealed plastic bag
  • Top brands
    such as Oiliy, Mini Boden, Tea Collection, Hanna Andersson, Janie & Jack, Baby Lulu, Ann Taylor Loft, Ralph Lauren, H&M, Gap, Nike, and Banana Republic
  • NWT (new with tags) items
    we pay more for items that are so new that they still include price tags - however, we do not guarantee we accept all NWT tag items, as they must still meet our standards and be free of imperfections
  • Outfits
    help us identify items meant to go together by clipping them together or putting them in a smaller bag within the thredUP bag
  • Clothing related accessories
    like hats, mittens, and scarves
  • Shoes
    in addition to checking the top surface and interior of footwear, please be sure to check the soles to ensure they are clean and free of scuff marks

  • Do not send NOO!

  • Clothing that shows any signs of wear
    any clothing with rips, tears, stains, pilling, fading, shrinkage, etc., cannot be accepted
  • Clothing from discount brands
    Athletics Works, Faded Glory, Garaminals, George, Kids Connection, Koala Kids, Max Grey, Sonoma and Walmart. See additional Women's brands here.
  • Infant clothing sized under 12 months
    sizes 12 months and 12-18 months will be accepted
  • Men's clothing
  • Non-clothing items
    like toys, books, purses, jewelry and gear
  • Sleepwear, socks and undergarments
  • Specialty items
    like prom dresses, bridesmaids dresses and wedding dresses. However, we do take cocktail dresses
  • Items missing labels
    brand and size need to be identifiable
  • Homemade/altered items
    especially any kids' clothing or women's dresses (women's jeans are ok)
  • Local or niche clothing
    hometown teams and places that do not have a broad national audience
  • Items considered offensive
    items will not be accepted if they contain language or content that are deemed inappropriate for a family-friendly audience
  • Items deemed to be counterfeit
    clothing must be manufactured by the brand represented on the item

Please note that due to the cost of shipping and processing, items not accepted cannot be returned to you unless you opt into our Return Assurance program. Learn More

How much are people earning?

Everyday, hundreds of bags arrive at our Distribution Center where they are carefully reviewed by our team of quality specialists.

Items Bag # Date Bag Received from Amount
+3 		814 05/20/13 12:00AM saint peters, MO $14.13
+6 		6495 05/20/13 12:00AM bronx, NY $6.30
+1 70943 05/19/13 10:59PM claxton, GA $20.65
+ 150605 05/20/13 8:42AM risingsun, OH $15.10
+12 163561 05/20/13 7:52AM yorktown, VA $26.63

Check out the Clothesline for all the latest bags we've received and credited

How much is my stuff worth?

Please select a department.

Sorry, we do not accept items like this.
Please take a quick look at our standards to get up-to-date information about what we're accepting.
To ensure we accurately price this item, further research will need to be done once it item is received by our Processing Center. If you'd like a price estimate before sending this item, please contact support@thredup.com.
Please select a brand/category from our drop-down menu.  If you do not see a match, further research will need to be done once your item is received to ensure proper pricing.

If you'd like an estimate before sending this item, please contact support@thredup.com.
Note these are only estimates and calculated prices may vary.

Common Questions

How do I clean out with thredUP?
We understand that a large portion of closets are filled with great clothing that just doesn't get worn anymore. Whether this is because your kids have outgrown them, you've moved past your purple phase or you just never really were a fan of that sweater gifted to you from a well-meaning relative, many of these items are still in like-new condition and deserve a second chance. That's where thredUP comes in. thredUP is the easiest way to convert clothing into cash. Just order a bag through our site, fill it with gently used children's, junior's or women's clothing that's still in great condition and return it for free via USPS or UPS (you can even leave it right outside your door for your postman to pick up!). thredUP processes your high quality items and resells them through our marketplace. We give your clothes a second chance and put money in your pocket! Please note that currently we can only provide the Clean Out service to customers living within the 48 contiguous U.S. states and D.C. We hope to expand the program in the future.
How much does it cost to use the service?
Cleaning out with thredUP is 100% free!
What bags do I use to send my items in?
We'll send you a shipping bag! The bag will have our address on it along with a pre-paid shipping label. All you have to do is fill the bag, and either give it to your UPS driver, drop it off at a UPS store or drop box, drop it off at the post office or put it out with your regular USPS mail. We'll take care of everything else.
What can I send?
All clothing must meet our acceptance criteria, so please take the time to read our What We Accept page to learn more about brand, category, size and quality requirements. Clothing must be like-new, and all items are carefully reviewed by our team of resale experts. We only pay for items we can accept, and items not accepted cannot be returned. No infant clothing under size 12 months or Men's clothing, please.
What's the deal with the envelope the bag comes in?
Please read the envelope and follow the directions written on it. It is essential that you include the envelope with the clothing you send in. Just place it inside the bag before sealing it shut, as we cannot determine whose bag has arrived based on the UPS tracking number and will not be able to award credit for bags that come to us without this envelope. Please include it in your bag!
How long does it take for you to process my bag?
Please note that it can take 1-2 weeks to receive your bag from USPS/UPS. Once we receive it, we'll send you a confirmation email so that you know that we got it. Then, it typically takes an additional 5-10 business days to review your items. Upon review, we'll send you another email, and your cashback can immediately be applied towards purchases in our Shop. After 14 days, you can also cash out via PayPal or contribute your payout to a Group.
How does thredUP identify how much my bag is worth?
Bags must be returned stuffed, all items in outstanding condition, and meet our acceptance criteria. Bags will be awarded based on quantity and quality, and adherence to our standards. We do not guarantee any minimum award. Just like any high-end consignment store, our professional buyers carefully evaluate each item and determine its quality and our ability to resell it. If the item is judged to be premium i.e., in high demand or of a high quality brand, we will pay you more, just like any other reseller would do. A bag packed with Gymboree, Gap and Tea Collection will be worth more. A bag packed with lower end items will be worth less.
Can I request my items be sent back to me?
Once you send in a bag, any items we accept get listed in our Shop and cannot be returned. Generally, we do not return any items we cannot accept unless you opt into the Return Assurance program prior to your bag arriving in our Distribution and Processing Center. Under the Return Assurance program, we will return items that we do not accept (unless the entire bag cannot be accepted) for a fee of $9.99.

Learn more about Return Assurance here.
How do I cash out and get my cash?
For the first 14 days, any earned payout can be applied towards purchases from our Shop. Your credits will appear at Checkout. After 14 days, you have two additional options: (1) Cash out via PayPal: from My Bag History, click on the Cash Out link under your Cashout Balance. On the Cash Out Request page, just enter the amount you'd like to cash out and the email address associated with your PayPal account. The money will go straight to your PayPal account, minus any fees PayPal charges for the transaction. (2) Contribute your money to a Group: from My Bag History, click on the Contribute link under your Cashout Balance. Select the Group you'd like to contribute to in the pull-down menu and enter the amount you'd like to give. (Note that you will already need to be a member of a Group in order to see options in the pull-down menu.) Once you click the Contribute button, your funds will immediately be transferred to the designated Group.
I just received my bag payout. Why didn't you accept all the items I sent you?
Because we resell these items to other families who count on us to thoroughly quality check all the items we post in our Shop, we must screen out any items that show any signs of wear. Our team is specially trained to spot rips, tears, stains, shrinkage, fading and other signs of wear. You can maximize the number of items accepted by carefully inspecting your items and laundering them prior to sending them in. Also, please read our acceptance criteria to learn about sizes, brands, and clothing categories that we cannot accept.
What happens to the clothing thredUP doesn't use?
Every item that thredUP cannot resell is entered into our 100% Re-Use Program, a partnership with national textile distributors and recyclers to ensure that every item is re-used and doesn't end up in a landfill. We may receive a nominal amount for these items to help offset a portion of the shipping costs we incur when customers send us their bags. In addition, a portion of this money is contributed to Teach for America. We continue to look for new opportunities to repurpose and reuse unacceptable items, so that they are either donated or recycled appropriately.
Still have questions? Visit our complete FAQ

Please don't forget!

We cannot return items once you've sent them to us, unless you've opted for our Return Assurance program (learn more here).

We have extremely high quality expectations - we typically only accept about 50% of any bag sent to us.

We do not accept clothing from discount brands, infant clothing sized under 12 months, non-clothing items, sleepwear, socks, undergarments, items missing labels, homemade or altered items, specialty items such as wedding dresses, local or niche clothing or counterfeit items. Not sure why? Review our standards here.

thredUP offers the most convenient option for selling high quality, like-new children's, junior's and women's clothing. You may not make quite as much money on thredUP as you would spending the time selling individual pieces at a consignment store or on eBay. Please keep this in mind.

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