Target knows you’ve probably got a bunch of old clothes you don’t wear but which are otherwise fine. It also wants you to spend money at Target buying new clothes (and groceries, and anything else). So now it’s willing to trade you some gift cards for your dust-gathering outfits.

At least, that’s the idea behind the retailer’s newly launched partnership with online consignment shop, ThredUP.

According to ThredUP, the new program applies to consumers’ unwanted, or unneeded “high-quality children’s and women’s clothing, handbags and shoes.”

The items can then be dropped off at select Target locations in Minnesota and FedEx stores. Alternatively, the “Clean Out Bag” can be shipped – at ThredUP’s expense – directly from your mail carrier.

Once the items arrive at the ThredUP facility, they are sorted to determine what if any fit the site’s clothing needs.

“We do not guarantee any minimum payout,” ThredUP’s website states. “Just like any high-end consignment store, our professional buyers carefully evaluate each item and determine its quality and our ability to resell it.”

Items deemed to be suitable for the consignment store will be awarded Target gift cards. Pieces listed on ThredUP for under $60 will be paid for upfront.

“This means you’ll receive a payout as soon as these items are processed,” the company says. “Items that are listed for more than $60 are paid for on consignment. You’ll be paid for these items once they sell.”

The program works similarly for Target customers: once items are processed ThredUP will send an email with gift card information. If times are listed as consignment, the gift card will not be issued until the item is sold.

Clothing and accessories that are unusable will be “recycled responsibly.” Consumers can always ask for their clothing and accessories back, ThredUP says.

[via KARE11]

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