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Without a doubt, the ways in which we can thrift and consign have definitely evolved over the years. While I still love a good thrift excursion around a city, I greatly appreciate the convenience of thrifting online. For extremely busy people, online thrift shopping can be awesome! Here are the best online thrift stores to check out now so you can thrift shop from your couch with ease.
Why Thrift Online?
You Have Access To Even More Clothing
One of my favorite things about online thrifting is that you can gain access to even more clothing than you would by just visiting your local thrift store. With just your phone and a particular app, you can shop for secondhand items all over the country or even the world. Looking for a particularly blazer that recently sold out at Zara? By checking out different online thrift stores, you may be able to find that blazer (and it may even still have the tags on it!). Without a doubt, thrifting online easily exposes you to a greater variety of clothing items that you may like.
Sustainability
Thrifting online helps you to become more sustainable when purchasing clothing. When purchasing gently used clothing online, you not only give clothing items a second life, but you also help the environment. Have you ever wondered what happens to the tons of clothing that go unused each year? Unfortunately, most of the world’s unused clothing ends up being burned in landfills. This isn’t good for the environment at all!
Convenience
Long gone are the days where thrifting solely involved digging through bins or going through racks. Today, you can easily thrift with different thrifting apps on your phone. You can easily customize the settings for size, color, brands, and style to make thrifting even easier! This is awesome for all of the busy ladies out there – the busy moms, the young professionals, the girls who work multiple jobs, and etc.
You Can Online Thrift For A Variety of Items
Do you need to find a dress for your cousin’s wedding and a handcrafted kitchen table? Save time and try looking at online thrift stores for both! Online thrifting provides you with access to a variety of items that you and your family can all use. You never know what you may find!
Shop Smarter (and safer)
Whether we’d like to admit it or not, we are, unfortunately, still in a pandemic. A lot of people may not feel comfortable going to their local thrift stores yet. Save money, save time, and shop safer by online thrifting.
For more information on why you should thrift in general, check out my article, 15 Reasons Why You Need To Start Thrifting Now
1. Poshmark
Photo via Poshmark
Poshmark prides itself on being an online website and app that allows people to buy, sell, and discover fashion, home decor, beauty, and more. Poshmark offers fashion for women, men, and kids. Your whole family can discover a variety of items from thousands of brands up to 70% off. Poshmark offers clothing from popular brands such as Nike, Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, Chanel, Zara, Anthropology, Ann Taylor, Madewell, and more! It is also great because you can find a great look for different occasions with the help of personalized recommendations from millions of stylists. Also, no need to worry about waiting for weeks to receive items – Poshmark has Priority Mail shipping so that you can receive your order in just two days.
Poshmark is also a great place to sell items you no longer want. All you have to do is take a photo and upload it to your Poshmark closet on your phone. It’s easy to ship items to buyers with their pre-paid labels. Even better, you can receive payment for items sold upon delivery.
2. ThredUP
Photo via ThredUP
ThredUP was founded by James Reinhard in 2009 when he realized he had a lot of clothes in his closet that he didn’t wear. Today, ThredUP is the largest online consignment and thrift store. ThredUP now sells only women’s and children’s clothes. You can easily shop for over 35,000 brands from the comfort of your home!
ThredUP is also a great way to save money. On ThredUP, you can sign up and receive up to 50% off your first order. Here are some more things that I love about ThredUP:
- You can shop by a particular brand or designer, color, condition, and material
- Shop for a variety of items for different seasons
- You can set your sizes in different clothing items to make shopping easier
- Selling is super easy: 1) Fill up your ThredUP kit with gently used items in your closet, 2) Send items to ThredUP with provided shipping label via USPS or FedEx, and 3) When your items sell, you can cash out or get shopping credit.
3. Depop
Photo via Depop
Depop is a fashion marketplace app that allows you to buy, sell, and discover unique fashion. On Depop, you can shop designer, vintage, preloved, streetwear, and sneakers. Depop is a very unique thrifting platform because the products are presented to you in an Instagram-style feed. Things I love about Depop:
- It’s a haven for fashion creatives
- Bright and eyecatching
- You will never fail to feel inspired in the most creative way
4. Asos Marketplace
Photo via Asos Marketplace
Asos Marketplace was established in 2010 with only 20 sellers. Today, Asos Marketplace is the leading online platform for independent brands and vintage boutiques. Asos Marketplace currently represents over 800 boutiques all over the world. Without a doubt, Marketplace is a one-of-a-kind platform for vintage lovers out there. Marketplace’s unique, vintage product range sets it apart from other online thrift stores. Looking for vintage 90’s sportswear or tank tops? Asos Marketplace is your place! What to love about Asos Marketplace:
- Marketplace supports innovative small brands that cater to trends before larger high-street stores do
- The quality of Asos is usually very good and they specialize in vintage clothing
- Asos is inclusive – clothes sold on Asos are modeled by a diverse range of models
5. Etsy
Etsy is a global marketplace for unique and creative items. This thrifting marketplace is home to specialty, handcrafted, and vintage items. Etsy’s platform is amazing because it connects sellers with millions of buyers who are looking for something special and handcrafted. Without a doubt, Etsy values keeping commerce human and encouraging sustainability for both buyers and sellers. What to love about Etsy:
- Etsy has search tools that allow buyers to explore unique items provided by Etsy sellers.
- Etsy’s Journal and Editors Picks provide buyers with access to cool trends and ideas discovered in the marketplace.
- Powerful tools, support, low fees, and education are provided to entrepreneurs to get their Etsy shop off the ground. All you need is an idea and 20 cents to become an Etsy seller!
6. Patagonia Worn Wear
Photo Via Patagonia Worn Wear
Patagonia is an outdoor-wear brand that happens to have an online secondhand clothing shop! Patagonia sells women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing. Do you happen to have any old Patagonia items hanging out in your closet? With Patagonia Worn Wear, you can trade-in your old Patagonia items and receive credit towards your next purchase on a used or new garment. Patagonia will take your worn pieces in and repair them prior to selling. In addition, a lot of Patagonia wear that they sell secondhand is often lightly used!
7. Vinted
Vinted is an online community for pre-loved fashion lovers. This online thrift store has over 37 million members, thousands of brands, and a lot of second-hand style to inspire you to amp up your wardrobe. When you find an item that you like, feel free to ask the seller any questions, and easily purchase with the click of a button.
Selling is easy:
- Download the free Vinted app.
- Take a photo of the item you want to sell, describe it, set the price, and upload
- When your item sells, box your item, follow the shipping instructions and send your item within 5 days
- Pocket that money!
8. Flip
Photo Via Flyp
Flyp’s mission is: Less clutter. More Empowerment. This thrifting platform bridges the gap and allows busy people to cash out on items they no longer want while empowering independent entrepreneurs to grow their resale businesses. In addition, Flyp believes in influencing a sustainable cycle where clothing gets a second life and where individuals can get paid from selling clothes. What to love about Flyp:
- Hassle-free selling
- Selling is done for you by a Pro-Seller – the Pros photograph, list, and sell items for you
- You can sell many items at once.
9. Swap
Swap enables a community of thrifters to find affordable, quality secondhand clothing for the entire family. This platform makes it easy to filter through different types of clothing and clothing conditions. Things to love about Swap:
- Hand Inspected Quality – Swap hand inspects every item to make sure it is ready for secondhand use
- Affordable pricing – Save up to 90% off retail pricing on some of your favorite brands
- Hassle-free shipping – Free shipping is provided on orders over $75. Swap covers your returns within 30 days.
10. eBay
I’m sure you have heard of eBay. eBay is one of the oldest online thrift platforms on the Internet. Unfortunately, eBay has gotten a bad reputation over the years due to dishonest sellers. However, eBay offers such a wide range of items to explore – clothing, automobiles, furniture, accessories, electronics, art, and etc. eBay is definitely a one-stop-shop when it comes to online thrifting. To protect yourself while thrifting on eBay, be sure to use Paypal and follow the eBay guarantee instructions so that you always can get your money back.
There you go, guys – the best online thrift stores to check out now!
Let me know in the comment section which online thrift store is your favorite!
Love,
Miracle With Grace
