8 Brands That Offer Clothing Trade-In Programs

Selling used clothing is a great way to make some extra cash. It’s also a lot of work. You don’t just hit a button and make a sale. You write a listing, take photos, chat with potential buyers and ship. But there’s a less labor intensive — if less financially rewarding — way. Some major brands offer clothing trade-in programs.

You can 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, it’s better than getting nothing for clearing out your closet.

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These Major Brands Have Clothing Trade-In Programs

If you’d like to get rid of some old clothes without spending hours on Poshmark, check your closet for these brands. 

1. Levi’s

Levi’s will take your old jeans – the older the better – in exchange for a Levi’s gift card. Vintage jeans will get you $30, while most styles made within the last 10 years will get you $5. Do the math: If you have three pairs of vintage 501s, you could exchange them for a brand new pair.

To trade in your denim for credit, make an appointment at a participating Levi’s location. 

2. Reformation

If you’ve ever been a bridesmaid or attended a formal wedding, there’s a decent chance you have a Reformation dress hanging at the back of your closet. You can RefRecycle it. That is, you can trade it in for $5 of store credit. 

Register online to get started. From there, you can drop your clothes off at a Reformation store or send them in via USPS. 

Make sure 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 can only redeem $50 at a time. It might be worth it to list your Reformation dress on Depop, where they go for $100 or more.

3. Lululemon

Lululemon Like New isn’t just a way to buy used clothing directly from the brand. It’s also a way to earn store credit. 

Here’s 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. 

4. Eileen Fisher

Ready to retire your linen suit? Eileen Fisher will give you $10 in credit for it — $5 for the top, $10 for the bottom. (If there’s a vest to go with it, they’ll throw in an extra $5.) 

That’s 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 and get a gift card in four to six weeks. Get the address here.

5. Los Angeles Apparel

Los Angeles Apparel won’t buy your clothes back, but it will consign them. Search for your order number, report the item’s condition, snap a few pics, set the price and wait. If and when it sells, you can receive 70% of the sale price in cash or 100% in store credit. Not too shabby.

6. REI

You can trade your old outdoorsy gear for new outdoorsy gear with REI Re/Supply. A used Patagonia snow jacket could get you $92 in REI credit, while a pair of Keen’s hiking boots could get you $30. 

Before you get started, ask yourself a couple of questions. Is your gear in good condition? “We recommend that people trade in clothing and gear that they would feel good giving to a friend,” Allie Vaughan, REI Re/Supply’s program manager, said in an interview. Are you an REI member? It costs $30 to join the club. But if you have worn hiking boots to get rid of, you’ve probably already got that covered. 

If the answer to those questions is “yes,” you’re 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. 

7. 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 isn’t (safety first!). 

Take your old work clothes to any Carhartt or send them in the mail. Once your clothes have been inspected and processed, you’ll get a Carhartt e-gift card. 

8. Girlfriend Collective

Calling all athleisure addicts: you can get up to 30% off your next Girlfriend Collective order with Regirlfriend.

Compared to other clothing buy-back programs, Regirlfriend is a little convoluted. According to the FAQs: 

-It recycles clothes from ANY brand.

-Offers $10 credit per Girlfriend item

-Offers $5 credit per non-Girlfriend item

-The shipping label is free and you can send in multiple pieces per bag

-Redeem your recycling credits for up to 30% off an order

As an example, you could send in a Girlfriend Collective sports bra, shirt and leggings to get $30 off of a new $100 pair of leggings. That’s not bad if you love luxury leggings, but you might want to browse your favourite used clothing stores, first.

Back-Up Option for Clothing Trade-In Programs: ThredUp

Don’t see your favorite clothing brand on the list? Don’t want to settle for store credit? You can 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. They’ll reward you with cash — or ThredUp credit — for most brands. 

Contributor Ciara McLaren is a freelance writer with work in Huffpost, Insider and elsewhere.