cashdWhere to Sell Clothes for Cash: Plato's Closet, Buffalo Exchange, ThredUp or Apps?
There are two ways to turn clothes into cash. You can take them to a resale store like Plato's Closet or Buffalo Exchange (or mail them to ThredUp) and get paid quickly. Or you can sell each piece yourself on an app like Poshmark, Depop or eBay.
See what it sells for
Stores are fast but pay a fraction of the resale price, because they have to resell it at a profit. Selling yourself pays more for anything with a brand name worth searching for. Below are live prices for brands Cashd tracks, so you can see what you'd be giving up.
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At a glance
- Resale stores pay on the spot, but only a fraction of what the item will sell for.
- Selling on Poshmark, Depop or eBay yourself pays more, and takes more work.
- Sell brand names yourself; take the rest to a store or donate it.
What brand-name clothing sells for right now
Typical asking price and the middle of the market from current eBay listings, updated daily. A store buy-out pays a fraction of this.
Resale stores: fast cash, lower payout
Buy-out stores look through your clothes, pick what they think will sell in their store, and pay you on the spot. They pay a percentage of the price they plan to sell it for, and often offer more if you take store credit instead of cash. Anything they don't take, you carry home.
Each store buys for its own customers. Plato's Closet focuses on current teen and young-adult brands. Buffalo Exchange takes a wider mix, including vintage. Both care about current styles, season and condition, so call ahead or check their site for what they're buying now.
- Bring clean, folded, in-season clothes; stores pass on anything worn, stained or out of season.
- Go early on a weekday, when buyers are less rushed.
- Ask about cash vs. store credit; credit is usually the higher offer.
Mail-in consignment: ThredUp
ThredUp sends you a Clean Out bag. You fill it and mail it back, and they sort, photograph and list what they accept. You earn a share of the price when each item sells, and the share is smaller for lower-priced items.
It's the least work of any option, but for most everyday clothing the payout is small. It works best for clearing out a lot of mid-range clothes you'd otherwise donate.
Selling yourself: more money, more effort
Listing pieces yourself on Poshmark, Depop, Vinted or eBay means photographing, writing a listing and shipping each sale. In return, you keep the sale price minus the app's fee, which is usually far more than a store would pay.
It's worth it for brands people search for by name: Lululemon, Patagonia, Arc'teryx, vintage Carhartt, designer labels and sports jerseys. Use Cashd's price guides to check what a piece sells for, then decide whether it's worth listing.
The simple rule
Sort into two piles. Brand names and anything worth roughly $25 or more: sell it yourself. Everything else: take it to a resale store, send it to ThredUp, or donate it. You get most of the money with a fraction of the listing work.
Sell it yourself: marketplace guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I sell clothes for cash on the spot?
Resale stores like Plato's Closet and Buffalo Exchange pay on the spot for items they accept. Expect a fraction of the resale price, and often more if you take store credit.
Is it better to sell clothes to a store or online?
Online pays more for brand-name pieces, because you keep the sale price minus fees. Stores are faster and better for lower-value clothes you just want gone.
What clothes sell best?
Brands people search for by name: Lululemon, Patagonia, Arc'teryx, vintage Carhartt, designer labels, and sports jerseys. The live prices above show what they sell for right now.
Is ThredUp worth it?
It's the easiest way to clear out a lot of clothes, but payouts for everyday pieces are small. Sell valuable brand-name items yourself and send the rest.