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Okay, I spent some time today going through the boys clothes and selected some pieces to send to thredUP. I know a lot of people are interested in how the selling process works, so like I mentioned before, I’m documenting my experience. I did read the updated selling guidelines thredUP announced today, however, since I ordered my bag last week, they don’t apply to me (although I did try to abide by them). If you haven’t read the update, here it is:
from the thredUP blog: We will no longer be accepting and reselling items which cannot be listed at an initial price of at least $6.49 (there will always be items under $6.49 as we regularly reduce prices on items over time). This translates to roughly a $15 MSRP item for kids and a $25 MSRP item for womens.
Here’s what I am sending in:
~babyGap wool dress pants (5T): New with tags. $29.95 (per the tag)
~babyGap polo striped polo shirt (18-24 months): Used. $14.95 (per the GAP website)
~babyGap navy solid knit shorts (3T): New with tags. $12.95 (per the tag)
~babyGap yellow v-neck sweater (4T). New with tags. $26.95 (per the GAP website. No price on tag).
~babyGap solid blue polo (18-24 months): Used. $14.95 (per the GAP website)
~babyGap brown khaki shorts (2T): New with tags. $24.95 (per the GAP website. No price on tag.)
~babyGap striped long sleeved tee / sweatshirt (18-24 months). Used. $24.95 (estimate)
~izod fleece pullover (24M). Used. $20 (estimate)
~babyGap black fleece / thermal hoodie (2T). Used. $24.95 (estimate)
~babyGap loose fit jeans (18-24 months). Used. $24.95 (per the GAP website)
~babyGap orange corduroy pants (4T). New with tags. $29.95 (per the tag).
~babyGap 1969 jeans (2T). Used. $24.95 (per the GAP website)
It took me longer than I expected to find items to send in because they don’t take 0-12 months and WB is still wearing 12 months and 12-18 months right now. And he’ll eventually wear all of L’s old stuff! But I settled on the above twelve items and probably could have found a few dozen more if I’d spent a little more time at it.
What do I expect to receive for everything? Hmm. That’s a good question. I’d probably be happy with $40?? Is that a lot? Too little? I never pay retail prices, so it’s not like I really paid $29.95 for those cords (which I LOVE but B insists no child of his is wearing). No, I paid like $2.
I’m going to drop my bag off at UPS tomorrow (thredUP says it’s faster than USPS, but both are free) and I’ll be back with an update when I hear what they are paying!
And in the mean time, if you want to shop at thredUP, click here to browse around and don’t forget you can use the coupon code “JUNE15” to save $15 off your first order!!
You should start to sell WB stuff on your blog you would make a lot more than 40.00 dollars! Your kids are always looking so cute. I’m about to have a baby boy and I would buy lots of clothes from you!
I love those cords too! I think a little dude would look totally awesome in them but I bet my hubby would scoff at them as well.
At the bottom of the Thredup Clean Out Page (http://www.thredup.com/cleanout) there is a calculator that can help you get an idea of what you might expect to receive.
I am very curious to see how your selling experience goes for Thredup! I’ve been reading some not so nice blog reviews about other peoples selling experience with them. Some people stated that on their first transaction they made a killing and then on subsequent transactions Thredup kind of ripped them off. I’m not sure how I feel about that since its more than one person that is saying this! So I am anxiously awaiting your results!