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threadUP Review: Is it worth sending in your clothes?

July 5, 2026September 16, 2019 by Chip Hanna

TL;DR — We sent 23 items to threadUP and were surprised by the payout. It's worth cleaning out your closet if you have decent quality pieces; donations are easy too. threadUP is a neat idea. They say they are the best way to clean out your closet. It’s essentially an online consignment and thrift shop. …

ZipSeam Review: We Tried It

June 30, 2026May 27, 2018 by Chip Hanna

TL;DR — ZipSeam delivers on its core promise — baggy shirts genuinely look tailored after — but their claimed 5-minute install took us 40+ minutes and two people. At ~$10 a set vs. $15–25 at a tailor, it makes sense for budget fixes or multiple shirts at once. If you want a seamless everyday result, …