Most people have a stack of clothing in the back of their closets that they won't -- and will never -- wear. Target wants to take these pieces and give you store credit in return.
The brand partnered with online secondhand clothing site thredUP to provide an easier way to clean your closet and receive money for doing so. Currently, the service is only available in Minneapolis. It's unclear whether this is simply a market test that will be implemented more widely later on.
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Tomorrow, September 25th, marks the 6th anniversary of thredUP... a.k.a. Polka Dot Day! You'll find polka dots on our bags, boxes, and envelopes and all over HQ because they remind us to strive for excellence while never forgetting the importance of having fun along the way. If you place an order tomorrow, you might find one of these giant polka dots in your order -- there are instructions on it to redeem a top secret prize. Stay tuned for more polka dot fun! #polka4ever #thredUP #polkadotsarealwaysinstyle #liveUP A photo posted by thredUP (@thredup) on Sep 24, 2015 at 9:12am PDT
Customers can order a clean out kit from thredUP to fill with their used items and then bring the bag to a participating Target location, FedEx or mail carrier.
The amount of store credit Target will reimburse you is based on the price you purchased the items for, the brands and the condition. Note that thredUP only accepts items that are in excellent condition, on-trend and in-season, which is usually only about 50% of the items it receives.
Dropped this giant bag off at the post office today! Love getting paid to clean out my closet #thredup #cleanoutbag #cleaningoutmycloset #sellingmyclothes #makingmoney A photo posted by S h a n n o n G i l l i l a n (@fashionablefitfabulous) on Oct 14, 2015 at 7:33am PDT
Items still in good shape, but not accepted by thredUP, are sold to third party sellers. Items that are no longer wearable are recycled and repurposed, according to the brand's website. Unfortunately, it is impossible to know where exactly your clothing will be going, as the company works with many different organizations, companies and charities.