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Turn Your Clothes Into Cotopaxi Shopping Credit

Together with ThredUp, we’re making it easy to give your quality pre-loved clothes the best possible chance at a second life. Let’s keep wearable garments where they belong—in use and out of landfill.

Must-read quality checklist

Please check every single item before packing!

  • quality acceptance iconEnsure that you ONLY send clean and freshly laundered items
  • quality acceptance iconCheck hidden spots for wear and tear: behind the neck, under the arms, crotch area
  • quality acceptance iconRemove all personal items from pockets and handbags

In-demand designer items that are in good but not excellent condition might be accepted, but they MUST be clean and freshly laundered

What we can’t resell

Quality is the #1 reason items are not accepted for resale.

  • what we can't resell iconItems with wear and tearNo pilling, fading, shrinkage, stains, odors
  • what we can't resell iconDamaged or altered itemsNo rips, holes, missing parts, broken zippers, altered hems, missing labels
  • what we can't resell iconBanned categoriesNo men’s, PJs, intimates, jewelry, formal gowns, counterfeit items
  • what we can't resell iconItems that don’t have a sizeBags and accessories are an exception.

Payout Examples

For eligible brands, payouts are 3%-80% of the sell price. Some value brands are ineligible. See payout percentages.

Bonus! For a limited time, earn an extra 15% in Cotopaxi shopping credit.

BrandEstimated EarningsWith Bonus Credit
Old Navy Dress$0Why?$0
Athleta T-Shirt15% of sell price$2.51$2.89
Patagonia Fleece40% of sell price$23.26$26.75
Half Days Snow Jacket65% of sell price$79.13$91.0
Canada Goose Coat80% of sell price$260.59$299.68

FAQ

When will I get paid?