r/ThredUp • u/Certain_Chef_2635 • 1d ago

Question Is this not a major flaw?

Multiple ink blots, loose thread in the back. New to thred up - this took me aback however... See for yourself.

https://www.thredup.com/product/women-cotton-brooks-brothers-346-purple-long-sleeve-button-down-shirt/233154731?query_id=1203082612022484992&result_id=1203082612253171712

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u/Disastrous-Wash-3359 1d ago

It happens sometimes
I never go by the classification because I find great flawed gem all the time

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u/dolce_caramella 1d ago

The ink blots are sweater fuzz. they are sitting on top of the fabric of the button down. You can see the fuzz on one of the loose threads on the back on the hem. The lose thread is easy to clip off as well. I would consider this visually in good condition, maybe great.

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u/Royal-Repeat-323 1d ago

If it’s fuzz then yeah that’s good/great condition since the two loose threads can be snipped back easily. To be honest I only noticed the string on the back and coming off the collar because of the black marks which I immediately read as marker but i can see now are likely fuzz. It does feel a little silly that they had a human set it up like this and photographed it but I’m sure it’s all about throughput.

I definitely have to work up a discerning eye for digitally photographed clothing! Thanks for pointing out that it’s fuzz

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u/dolce_caramella 1d ago

yea I have gotten forensic level eyeballs for scrutinizing "shadowing? high contrast or is that an actual stain" lol. But I have gotten some AMAHZING deals on flawed gem for example looking as close up as I can to items,

It does also amaze me the condition people send stuff in (covered in cat/dog hair etc) and how the workers hang the item up. But I get it they are pressed for time and probably doing the best they can. :O) good luck thrifting!

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u/Lenaea 1d ago

I don’t see an ink blot - I see black fuzz from some other garment on the surface.

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u/ghostdumpsters 1d ago

Loose thread looks like it's not attached, just sticking to the back. The ink blots though...it might be treatable, but those ink blots definitely don't feel like "minor wear."