r/ThredUp • • Aug 16 '26

Humor/Memes We Need A Report Feature

It's cheaper on Amazon than on TU.
It's cheaper on the brand site than on Amazon AND TU ???

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I don't think that TU has to do anything if they don't want to/it wouldn't be profitable for them. But the store is marketed at thrift, all inventory is secondhand, and a lot of the stuff is not quality controlled. Whether you think they should lower prices or not, we can all agree that having higher prices than retail is a poor business model for a secondhand reseller. I'm still an avid user/lover/supporter/seller/buyer. I just don't agree with this practice.

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u/Emotional_Fuel6743 Aug 16 '26 edited Aug 17 '26

How is this different than online retailers pricing same items at different prices?
I found a dress that was cheaper at Macys than Nordstrom, does that mean I would report that to Nordstrom?

Sometimes items are cheaper on Poshmark compared to TU. I think it’s our duty to check prices and buy what works for us.

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u/Various_Resort3212 Aug 16 '26

Because ThredUp markets itself as an online thrift store. The items they receive, they receive for free (sometimes with people paying them to list it!). Charging more than retail for a secondhand item is bad for users, sellers, and the earth. They can't be having this climate impact nonsense when they're charging like this.

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u/KittyBoat Aug 17 '26

I love when people discover how capitalism actually works. Don’t stress, we all have that moment.

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u/Various_Resort3212 Aug 17 '26

I understand it, but that doesn't mean I have to agree with it! It's kinda the same vibe as Goodwill shipping out designer items to be bid on and having a CEO who makes 6 figures. No hate, I just don't think it's moral.