# Do items have to be Pre-Owned or Thrifted?

> Learn about ThredUp Direct Listing's secondhand item policy, what we accept and don't allow for listings on our platform.

Source: https://help.thredup.com/en_us/do-items-have-to-be-pre-owned-or-thrifted-ByNcPQvnex

Last updated: 2025-10-21T15:42:10.754Z

All items listed on ThredUp, including Direct Listing, must be **secondhand items**. This is a core requirement of our platform to maintain the integrity of our secondhand marketplace.

  

## What We Accept

*   Previously worn or used clothing and accessories
*   Items that have been purchased but still have tags attached
*   Pre-owned items in good condition
*   Gently used designer and brand-name pieces

## What We Don't Allow

*   **Brand new inventory** from retailers or wholesalers
*   **Wholesale merchandise** intended for resale
*   Items purchased specifically for reselling as "new"
*   Bulk inventory from commercial sources

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This policy ensures that ThredUp remains a genuine secondhand marketplace where customers can find authentic pre-owned fashion at great prices. It also helps maintain fair pricing and prevents the platform from becoming a wholesale marketplace.