11-23-21, 03:10 PM | |
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: oklahoma
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Hi everyone! I've been reading your posts but not posting.
We have family visiting for thanksgiving. So we made some decluttering progress. I sent 16 clothing items to thred up. I also dropped off at goodwill - 19 clothing items that are decent plus dh added and then 3 bags of misc. I'm happy/proud I got rid of that much, but shocked at how much I still have in my closet. I dropped off a few books at the library as well - I needed to make space for books that were just stacked up. Leslie - I need to do more when I swap clothes. I was more selective than usual but don't have the patience to try everything on! |
11-23-21, 03:26 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2008
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The scheduling idea is a very good one. Putting a time on it sounds good. Need to give that a try.
New kitty is settling in. New kitty brushes and other goodies are arriving tomorrow, if the delivery schedule reflects reality. She likes catnip, so that's good.
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11-23-21, 10:05 PM | ||
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New Jersey
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How does Thred Up work? Do they take out of season clothing? ETA: I found a few other pcs of clothing to try on but I am leaning towards not bothering and just throwing them into the donate/sell box. I don't think they are going to fit and even if they do I don't think I will wear them. |
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11-24-21, 01:05 PM | |
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Big Sky
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I'm interested in checking out Thred Up too. I looked at the website and it looks to have potential. Eventmom have you been using it for a while?
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11-24-21, 03:19 PM | |
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: oklahoma
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leslie and cate:
thredup - I've sent them clothes for quite a few years. At this point it is 100% consignment and you don't get much. My most recent bag (that has been listed) had 12 items and they took them all - which is unusual they claim that 60-70% is normal. Everything I sent was in like new condition. 8 items sold - I got around $20 total. I sent 'good' brands - chicos, boston proper, soft surroundings, free people. Really good stuff I try to sell on ebay first. On the website you fill out the form and they email a prepaid postage label - so it cost me nothing to send my items. I've seen youtube reviews where someone got charged - they sent a few items from lower end mall brands so I wasn't sympathetic to the reviewers gripes. Just heads up - be selective what you send. As far a seasonality - it seems to vary quite a bit. I sent in a sleeveless top and it didn't sell but they did list it. Also, they are running around 12 weeks to process clothes (they were much better before covid). So it can be tricky to know about seasonality - but they definitely have passed on items that are out of season. I would not send out of season, they only list items for 30 days (higher end brands longer), so out of season is very unlikely to sell even if they take it. Given that items are not moving ebay and there is no local consignment shop anymore I sent to thredup. I figure whatever I get is better than nothing, it's relatively hassle free, and keeps it out of the landfill (for awhile -- when I read about thrift stores it seems like many items get trashed or sent abroad, with thredup someone wanted it enough to buy it). hope that helps - let me know if you have other questions. |
11-26-21, 08:41 PM | |
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Big Sky
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Thanks for the Thred Up info Eventmom I like the concept. I plan on giving it a try but won't expect much $ if any. Just a nice option to thrift.
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