How to Shop on thredUP and Save Money
Tips for thrift shopping
Thrift shopping for clothing is a great way to save some cash. I used to thrift in local stores, or online with eBay, but for the past few years I’ve been shopping on thredUP.
ThredUP is an online store that sells secondhand women’s and children’s clothes (unfortunately, not men’s). People can sell their clothes to the site, and thredUP lists and resells them.
I haven’t had much luck selling my old clothes. But I do buy clothes from thredUP, and use them until they’re worn out. The site is convenient to use, and makes it easy to find what I’m looking for. I can search by brand, size, and color.
Buying secondhand is also eco-friendly. I like thredUP because their packaging is all cardboard and paper — no plastic.
Thrift shopping already helps you save money, but here’s how to stretch your dollar even further.
General hints
When you make an account, the site gives you a “favorites” section. You can click a heart and save each item for future reference.
If you put an item in your cart, it reserves it for 24 hours (with less time during a flash sale).
However, items in your favorites section are still visible to other shoppers, who…
