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ThredUp Selling Fees
— Full Calculator & Breakdown

ThredUp's mail-in model is extremely convenient, but payouts for everyday clothing brands are notoriously low — sometimes $0. Premium and luxury items see meaningfully better rates. Best treated as a convenience service, not a value maximization tool.

Seller fee

Seller keeps 5–80% (highly variable)

Best for

Clearing large volumes of…

How ThredUp fees work

Note: ThredUp has different fee structures depending on your selling mode or account level. Select a mode in the calculator to see the specific breakdown.
Fee typeAmount
Processing/commission (~90%)
Highly variable — actual payout depends on condition, brand, and demand
$90.00 on $100

Fees shown for a $100 sale price. Use the calculator to see your exact amount.

Tips for selling on ThredUp

1

ThredUp is a convenience play, not a value maximization play. Expect to leave money on the table.

2

Premium brands (Lululemon, J.Crew) and luxury get significantly better payout rates.

3

Use their payout estimator before sending anything. Set realistic expectations.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • ✓Extremely convenient — fill a bag and mail it in
  • ✓Handles all photography, listing, shipping
  • ✓Accepts most clothing brands
  • ✓Good for decluttering at scale

Cons

  • ✕Very low payouts for everyday items
  • ✕Common brands can pay $0
  • ✕No visibility into pricing
  • ✕Processing can take months

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