Press Kit

Executive Summary

Kids grow fast. By age 17 your child has outgrown 1,360 pieces of clothing. Worse yet, you’ve spent upwards of $30,000 replacing clothes, toys and books that are practically new. This wasteful trend has been hard on your wallet and hard on the planet. Until now...

thredUP is a mom-to-mom marketplace, where it’s easy to buy and sell kids’ clothes, toys and books online. Thousands of moms have already joined thredUP to cash in on children’s outgrown gear, and get pre-loved items in the next size up.

thredding-UP is easy! Moms simply box-up gently used children’s items, post listings online and send ‘em directly to other families upon request. Earn up to $10 for every great box you send, and buy boxes starting at $9 + shipping.

For more information about how thredUP works visit our FAQ page.

Why we’re different (better) than other 2nd hand options...

Value: On thredUP moms buy and sell outgrown kids’ gear by the “boxful,” instead of the traditionally tedious item-by-item eBay experience. The average box contains 10 - 20 items, so moms buy and sell clothes for approximately $1 a piece. Proven members, or “Super Thredders,” have the opportunity to earn even more...

Convenience: It’s hands-down the easiest place to sell outgrown clothes and get new ones online. thredUP connects moms based on the sizes they have & need, and eliminates any hassle around bartering. thredUP sends free empty boxes, emails shipping labels, schedules home pick & delivery, and manages the review process.

Serious Convenience: For super-busy moms, there’s even a Concierge Service - it’s Goodwill meets Consignment! Moms can order free bags, stuff them full of 50+ items and send them to thredUP’s expert consignors. thredUP sorts the bags, certifies quality and posts ‘em online for other moms to buy.

Trust & Community: Unlike traditional marketplaces, thredUP requires that a member give a box for every box she takes. thredUP moms aren’t buyers or sellers – they are ‘thredders’ who use the site as a revolving door for kids’ items. It’s truly a trusted network of moms who love being green and helping each other save money.

Reach & Selection: Using thredUP is like launching an online consignment business for free. Without leaving the couch, moms buy from and sell to families anywhere in the country for fixed prices - no shipping surprises. With over 250,000 members, boxes clear within 24 hours and thousands of new listings the go live everyday.

For more detailed Press information, you can download our Press Kit over on the right sidebar or contact press@thredup.com.