Selling secondhand clothing has become easier with companies like The Real Real and ThredUp.

Last spring, I cleaned out my closet and decided to sell my clothes on Thredup. Here is my review of the process.

Thredup does all the work for you.

 All you need to do is sign up for an account online, and they will send you a bag to fill with your clothes. 

The best part about Thredup is that if your clothes don’t sell, they will donate or recycle them to ensure sustainability.

I filled the bag with clothes that were in good condition, and that would sell well. I then brought the bag to a Staples store, and my work was done.

Thredup kept me updated via email throughout the entire process. 

However, it is important to note that the process can be slow. 

Once they receive your bag, it goes through a review and inspection process before being listed for sale.

I was surprised by the low prices of ThredUP items, including one piece that was sold for only $2.00.

I quickly understood why people say that you don’t make much money on ThredUP, but they do all the work for you. 

Although they allow you to change the price of your items, it’s practically a joke! 

When I tried to change the price of one item, I received a message saying that they don’t recommend changing the price based on their analysis, as the current price is the best.

 I found this interesting and wondered why they even bother giving this option if they don’t want you to use it.

The thing is, people who shop on ThredUP are looking for bargains, so if the price is too high, it’s not going to sell. 

You will receive emails informing you that the price has dropped and when the item eventually sells.

Once an item is sold, you need to wait for a certain period to see if it is returned.

 If the item is returned, the seller posts it again for sale. 

This process can take some time, so it’s important to be patient.

Overall, my experience was good, but I did have an issue with some items that were not posted for sale.

I would have appreciated it if they had provided me with a reason for not being able to sell my items, as I know that they were in good condition. 

However, when I tried to contact them through their website messaging system, I only received an automated response, which was not helpful and felt like a waste of my time. 

Please note that when your items sell, you will receive emails and options to cash out the money you made. 

However, be prepared to see additional fees.

 I suggest letting all the items sell so that you can gather a bigger cash-out payment.

 You also have the option to use your earnings to shop on the Thredup website or even donate them – the choice is yours.

In total, I earned $125 from the sold clothes and donated the unsold items.

You do have the option to get those items back, but I suggest you let them go! 

Overall, I recommend that my clients use ThredUP unless they have more luxury items then I recommend the Real Real.

Comment below on your experiences with reselling clothes.