Selling used clothing is a great way tomake some extra cash.
Its also a lot of work.
You dont just hit a button and make a sale.
You write a listing, take photos, chat with potential buyersandship.
But theres a less labor intensive if less financially rewarding way.
Some major brands offer clothing trade-in programs.
you’ve got the option to give your clothes back to the brand you bought it from.
In return, some of those companies will give you cash.
More will give you store credit.
The rest will give you coupons.
Either way, its better than getting nothing forclearing out your closet.
And who doesnt love having more to spend on shopping?
Levis
Levis will take your old jeans the older the better in exchange for a Levis gift card.
To trade in your denim for credit, make an appointment at aparticipating Levis location.
you could RefRecycle it.
That is, you’re free to trade it in for $5 of store credit.
double-check you read the fine print before using this (or really any) clothing trade-in programs.
The credits are registered to your account and your account only.
Plus, you’ve got the option to only redeem $50 at a time.
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Lululemon
Lululemon Like New isnt just a way tobuy used clothing directly from the brand.
Its also a way to earn store credit.
Heres how it works.
First, check your closet for gently used Lululemon.
Next, bring it to a participating Lululemon near you.
Then, cash in!
Credit in, that is.
Shirts are worth $5, leggings $10 and outerwear $25.
Whatever you earn goes to a Lululemon e-gift card.
Eileen Fisher
Ready to retire your linen suit?
(If theres a vest to go with it, theyll throw in an extra $5.)
Thats true even if you spilled a massive glass of red wine on every piece.
Eileen Fisher pays out the same flat rate per item regardless of the condition.
Visit any Eileen Fisher store in the United States and walk out with an Eileen Fisher gift card.
Alternatively, send in your clothing by mail andget a gift cardin four to six weeks.
Los Angeles Apparel
Los Angeles Apparel wont buy your clothes back, but it will consign them.
REI
it’s possible for you to trade your old outdoorsy gear for new outdoorsy gear with REI Re/Supply.
Before you get started, ask yourself a couple of questions.
Is your gear in good condition?
Are you an REI member?
It costs $30 to join the club.
But if you have worn hiking boots to get rid of, youve probably already got that covered.
If the answer to those questions is yes, youre ready to get started.
Visit your nearest REI or send in your used gear by mail.
Are those boots brand new with tags?
You might try returning them first.
REI has one of the best return policies in the business.
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Carhartt
Is your work gear ready to take on another shift?
Carhartt will pay out up to $25 per piece in store credit.
Jackets, overalls, vests and pants are all eligible for its clothing trade-in program.
High visibility jackets, flame resistant or personal protective equipment isnt (safety first!).
Take your old work clothes to any Carhartt or send them in the mail.
Once your clothes have been inspected and processed, youll get a Carhartt e-gift card.
Compared to other clothing buy-back programs, Regirlfriend is a little convoluted.
According to the FAQs:
-It recycles clothes from ANY brand.
Back-Up Option for Clothing Trade-In Programs: ThredUp
Dont see your favorite clothing brand on the list?
Dont want to settle for store credit?
you could always sell your old clothing, relatively hassle-free, with ThredUp.
All you have to do is request a clear-out bag, stuff it with gently used clothing and wait.
Theyll reward you with cash or ThredUp credit for most brands.
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Contributor Ciara McLaren is a freelance writer with work in Huffpost, Insider and elsewhere.
