Frequently asked questions

Grade A is gently used lululemon with no visible flaws at arm's length: no holes, stains, heavy pilling, fading or stretched waistbands. It resells as 'excellent used condition' at roughly 45–65% of retail. Full answer

Grade B is visibly worn but fully wearable lululemon: light pilling, minor fading, a small mark or a loose thread, but no holes, major stains or broken zippers. It resells at roughly 25–40% of retail. Full answer

A 1,000-piece pre-owned lululemon bundle from ThriftUp typically runs about $11–$17 per piece for Grade A and $7–$10 for Grade B, so a mixed 70/30 lot lands roughly $10,000–$15,000 before shipping. Final pricing is confirmed on WhatsApp against current stock. Full answer

Yes. Reselling genuine, lawfully purchased goods is protected by the first-sale doctrine in US law, and describing them accurately as pre-owned lululemon is permitted. What is not allowed is selling counterfeits or implying you are an authorized lululemon retailer. Full answer

Every piece is checked by hand against known lululemon construction: heat-pressed inside tags with size dots, fabric names that match the style, logo placement, stitching quality and hardware. Pieces that fail any check are removed before grading. Full answer

Our minimum order is 100 pieces. Bundles are offered at 100, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 pieces, with per-piece pricing improving at each tier. Full answer

Message us on WhatsApp with your business type, the bundle size you want, your preferred categories and grade split, and your ship-to state. We reply with current stock, a per-piece price and a shipping quote, then confirm with an invoice. Full answer

We accept bank wire transfer and other methods confirmed on WhatsApp at order time. Orders ship after payment clears. Full answer

Parcel shipments usually arrive within 3–7 business days after dispatch; freight pallets within 7–12 business days. We confirm the estimate for your state on WhatsApp before you pay. Full answer

Yes. We ship to all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, where freight is quoted case by case. Full answer

Yes, from 500 pieces upward. You can request a category split, a size run and a style weighting (for example more Align and Define). 100-piece bundles are mixed by default. Full answer

Our standard lots run about 70% Grade A and 30% Grade B. Grade A-only and Grade B-only lots are available at different per-piece prices. Full answer

No. ThriftUp sells only to businesses: resellers, thrift and consignment stores, boutiques, live sellers and exporters, with a 100-piece minimum. Full answer

Report it on WhatsApp with photos within 7 days of delivery. We credit or replace pieces that do not meet the grade on your packing list. Full answer

Most Grade A bras include their removable cups. Bras with missing cups are graded B and noted on the packing list. Full answer

Bales are compressed and strapped with 100–300 pieces, wrapped in clear film with a ThriftUp label listing the lot number, category, piece count and grade split. Full answer

Leggings and shorts run roughly 3–4 pieces per pound, tops and bras 5–7, hoodies and jackets 1–2. A 100 lb mixed bale holds about 250–350 pieces. Full answer

Yes. The 100-piece bundle is our sample tier. Many buyers start there, check the grading against their expectations, then move to 500 or 1,000 pieces. Full answer

Not on first orders. After several completed orders, established buyers can discuss a deposit-and-balance arrangement on WhatsApp. Full answer

Align leggings, Define jackets, Scuba hoodies and half-zips, Everywhere Belt Bags and Wunder Train leggings sell fastest, usually within days when priced at 45–65% of retail in Grade A. Full answer

Sizes 6 and 8 are the most common, followed by 4 and 10. Sizes 0–2 and 14–20 are a smaller share and can be requested. Full answer

Mixed lots include about 15–20% men's pieces unless you request women's only. Men's-only bundles are available. Full answer

Check the inside tag (genuine tags are heat-pressed and crisp), the fabric name on the tag (it must match the style), logo placement and size, stitching quality, and hardware such as logo-engraved zipper pulls on Define and Scuba pieces. Full answer

The rip tag is a small tear-away tag that lululemon includes inside many garments listing the style name, color code and size. Many pre-owned pieces no longer have it because wearers remove it. Full answer

No. We sell pieces exactly as made. Removing branding would be misleading to end buyers and is not something we do. Full answer

Bales are compressed, mixed and cheapest per piece; sorted lots are organized by category, grade and size in cartons with a packing list, at a slightly higher price per piece. Full answer

Both. Most pieces are from the last 2–5 years, including current core styles such as Align, Wunder Train, Define and Scuba, with some older Wunder Under and Luon pieces. Full answer

Not by default. Large repeat buyers can discuss regional supply arrangements on WhatsApp. Full answer

We send detailed photos and short videos of the specific bales or cartons in your order before dispatch. In-person inspection can be arranged for large buyers by appointment. Full answer

A mystery box is an un-sorted, piece-counted carton of Grade A/B lululemon sold at a lower per-piece price because you accept whatever mix it contains. Full answer

Our focus is pre-owned Grade A/B. Occasional new-with-tags pieces appear in lots and are noted on the packing list, but we do not sell NWT-only bundles. Full answer

Price Grade A at 45–65% of current retail and Grade B at 25–40%. Check sold listings on eBay and Poshmark for each style and color, then start near the top of the range and accept offers. Full answer

No warranty, since the items are pre-owned. Our 7-day claims policy covers mis-grading, transit damage and authenticity. Full answer

Yes, for exporters and overseas wholesalers, with pallet and container quotes on request. This website focuses on US buyers. Full answer

Continuously. Available lots are updated weekly, and WhatsApp subscribers receive the new-lot list first. Full answer

Bundles are not returnable once accepted. Specific pieces that do not meet the stated grade are covered by our claims policy. Full answer

It means 70% of the pieces in the lot are Grade A and 30% are Grade B. The packing list shows the exact counts. Full answer

Yes, from 100 pieces for the most common styles (Align, Define, Scuba, Wunder Train), subject to stock. Rarer styles are sold within category bundles. Full answer

Black makes up about a third of most lots, followed by navy, grey, white and seasonal colors. Black-heavy lots can be requested. Full answer

Yes. Every order ships with a packing list showing counts by category, grade and size, plus notable styles. Full answer

A resale certificate is not required to buy from us, but you will need one in most states to buy tax-free for resale and to collect sales tax properly when you sell. Full answer

Light pilling is allowed in Grade B only. Grade A pieces have no visible pilling at arm's length. Heavily pilled pieces are rejected. Full answer

Minor marks are allowed in Grade B and described. Pieces with major or set-in stains are rejected and never shipped. Full answer

Nulu is lululemon's buttery-soft, lightweight fabric used in Align leggings, bras, tanks and dresses. It is sweat-wicking but less compressive than Luxtreme or Everlux. Full answer

Everlux is a smooth, quick-drying training fabric used in Wunder Train and Invigorate, with more compression than Nulu. Full answer

Luxtreme is a cool, slick, high-coverage fabric used in older Wunder Unders, Define jackets and Energy bras. Full answer

Luon is lululemon's original soft, matte, cotton-like stretch fabric used in classic Wunder Unders and Define jackets. Full answer

Store folded in labeled bins by category and size in a dry, cool space; avoid hanging knit leggings for long periods, which stretches waistbands. Full answer

Yes. Most bundles mix leggings, tops, bras and jackets; you set the split from 500 pieces upward. Full answer

Yes. Live-sale bundles mix recognizable styles and sizes with a higher share of Grade A, packed in show-sized cartons of 100. Full answer

Within one business hour during US daytime, Monday to Saturday. Outside those hours, expect a reply the next business day. Full answer

Yes. Before dispatch we send photos and a short video of your packed bales or cartons. Full answer

On request for 500 pieces and above, at a small additional per-piece cost. Full answer

Each set counts as two pieces. The packing list shows sets separately. Full answer

The 100-piece mixed bundle with a 70/30 grade split. It lets you test grading, pricing and platforms before committing to 500 pieces. Full answer

The 1,000-piece sorted bundle. It arrives sorted by category and size with a packing list, ready to tag and rack. Full answer

Current lots and indicative per-piece ranges are on this site; the live price list is shared on WhatsApp because stock and rates change weekly. Full answer

Per-piece rates improve with volume and repeat orders. Tell us your target quantity and we will quote the best rate for it. Full answer

Wholesale orders for resale are typically sold without sales tax when you provide a valid resale certificate for your state. Ask on WhatsApp if unsure. Full answer

A principle in US law that lets the owner of a lawfully purchased genuine product resell it without the brand's permission. It is why pre-owned lululemon can be resold legally. Full answer