Now is the perfect time to do a so your wardrobe is prepared for fall and winter.
For many people, though, figuring out what to do with the unwanted items is their stumbling block. may have limited times when they’ll inspect your stuff, or it may be too high-end (or not high-end enough) for them to accept.
Fortunately, the is making this chore easier. Each company operates differently. Here’s a survey.
ThredUP (thredup.com)
What: Name-brand women’s and kids’ clothing; shoes, handbags, plus-size and maternity items in like-new condition.
How: Order a free “Clean Out Bag” online, fill it with clothes and send it back via USPS or FedEx using the prepaid shipping label. Merchandisers inspect the clothes, photograph and list accepted items, then send you an e-mail with your payout details. For $12.99, ThredUp sends back everything it cannot accept.
Terms: Payment up front or consignment; you earn up to 35 percent of the selling price up front for items under $20. You earn 50 to 80 percent of the selling price for items listed for over $20 when they sell. You’re paid in either shopping credit or cash (via PayPal.) Listing is for 90 days; what doesn’t sell can be sent back to you for $2.99.
Poshmark (poshmark.com)
What: Women’s clothing and accessories in good condition, any brand.
How: Create an account with a size profile. Take a picture of your item and list it with the free iPhone, iPad or Android app.
Terms: Poshmark provides prepaid, pre-addressed labels. Once an item is sold, pack it and drop it off at a USPS mailbox or have it picked up. For all sales under $15, Poshmark takes a commission of $2.95. For sales of $15 or more, you earn 80 percent of the sale. Earnings can be kept as store credits or withdrawn as cash.
Twice (liketwice.com)
What: Listed brands of lightly used women’s clothes, handbags and shoes.
How: Request a prepaid shipping bag or print a shipping label. Twice will make you an offer within a week of receiving the items. If you accept the offer, Twice will make the payment to you and list the items. Any items that do not sell are donated.
Terms: Items are purchased from you upfront once the offer is accepted.
Threadflip (threadflip.com)
What: New or lightly worn women’s clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry and accessories.
How: Request a free shipping kit or print a prepaid shipping label. Approved items will be professionally photographed and listed, or you can list them yourself.
Terms: Tiered commission rate based on the price.
The Real Real (therealreal.com)
What: Authenticated women’s and men’s luxury fashion, fine jewelry and watches, fine art.
How: Request a free direct-shipping kit (if you have 10 or more items and live in one of 16 cities including Denver, e-mail to request a pickup). The site inspects the items, photographs and lists them.
Terms: Initially, you earn 60 percent of the listing price; that rises to 70 percent once a sales threshold has been reached. Monthly payments by check, direct deposit or with site credit.
Snobswap (snobswap.com)
What: Used men’s, women’s and children’s designer apparel.
How: Take photos and list items on the site, which offers description tips.
Terms: Listing is free, but Snobswap takes a 15 percent seller’s fee once the item is sold.
