So if you don't know about Thred Up, it is a company that basically runs an online baby and kids' clothing, toy and book swap. How it works is:
1) You choose a box you like. The regular price is $5 a box plus $10.95 shipping. If this is your first box, the box will be FREE and you'll just pay shipping. If this is not your first box, you'll pay $3.50 plus shipping during this 48 hour sale. The box arrives at your door within a couple days.
2) You pack up and list a box of your own gently used baby/kid items. Thred Up provides free boxes for you when you sign up (they mail them to your door).
3) When someone chooses your box, you just ship it free of charge. Thred Up covers the shipping and schedules a free pickup so you don't even have to go to the post office!
I have not yet tried Thred Up, mainly because we don't have the extra funds to go shopping right now! But from what I have seen, here would be the pros and cons:
PROS
- thorough descriptions of items in box and their condition
- ratings for each lister
- lots of items at a VERY affordable price
- no need to drag the kids out to shop, everything is delivered to your door
- searchable database of boxes
CONS
- no pictures of the items!
- Shipping costs are at an all time high right now, though the shipping is a little less than what you would pay retail at the post office
- you can't cherry-pick the items, so you may have to take some items you aren't as excited about to get the ones you really want
All in all though, if you are looking for some high quality used clothes, books or toys for your baby or child, Thred Up would be a nice option. Membership is free and it costs nothing to list, unlike eBay. The 48 hour sale ends August 25th at midnight PDT, but you can always get your first box free.
Have you tried Thred Up? What did you think?
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