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The RealReal

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The RealReal Reviews Summary

The RealReal has a rating of 3.2 stars from 5,331 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with The RealReal most frequently mention great experience, fast delivery and high end. The RealReal ranks 6th among Discount Clothing sites.

service
709
value
676
shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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Florida
5 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I assume if you going to pay 2 day shipping ON A THURSDAY ($20) and not get it in 2 days they would tell you immediately at check out when your -package will arrive, as in YOU PAID 2 DAY SHIPPING BUT ITS NOT ARRIVING TILL WEDNESDAY NEXT WEEK, this is wrong and very disappointing, I buy lots from your store and have consigned much too... I would appreciate a refund of my 2 day shipping since it could not be honored

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sometimes hard without trying on
April 17, 2021

Great products once you know how to shop. I only buy very good, excellent or pristine

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Still end up being told that some items are final sale despite triple-checking my cart always.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No answer
May 17, 2021

I sent an email from my account about a return. Response said send from account registered. You've got my name, my address and my order number. Enough to answer my question. I'm a frequent buyer and seller. Do the work

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Unethical
May 17, 2021

They sent my discount code to the wrong email asdress(they told me they did) but said there was nothing they could do to rectify it. So unfair.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Poor fit
May 17, 2021

I have been so disappointed in my last two purchases. Items listed as M ended up being size 6 or altered so that they didn't fit. No returns.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fashion Roulette
May 17, 2021

I have made quite a few purchases from TRR, I would say it's 50/50 when it comes to the items description being accurate. Either the item is in excellent condition or there are a bunch of issues that you can't see in the photos and they are not mentioned. Also the number of photos is quite disappointing (I wish more photos were provided and maybe a close-up of fabric?) especially when it comes to delicate fabrics, I have received items that are stated in excellent condition or very good condition and when received they have lots of pilling and discoloration. The return policy is also kind of disappointing as well especially considering they take 40% of the sale, for example... I received a pair of Tory Burch sandals that looked nothing like the photos and We're really beat up and heavily used. I had to pay return shipping (It is not my fault they were not as described and looked nothing like the photos.) And also was not reimbursed for original shipping. There are other times where I receive items that are stated in very good condition or excellent condition and I have received the item brand new with tags. That's why I say it's roulette, You never know what you're going to get

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome Experience
April 17, 2021

Fast shipping, great quality items, and the condition of the items were true to their descriptions on the website.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very nice helpful people but really not a lot value for my items, would likely have kept them in my closet. Only wanted my best pieces so not really a solution to clean out my closet.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Another great purchase
April 17, 2021

Once again item was exactly if not better than described... no issue on wondering if it's not authentic like other site...

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
Arizona
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great!
April 17, 2021

Had a great experience. Would buy again and again and again.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
Illinois
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Still waiting
May 17, 2021

I sent 5 items in. Two were listed and sold, two were sent back, this is so long ago, I keep asking,
What happened to fifth item. It was a new Armani candle. So much as I love Real Real I can't give a good review

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Service
April 17, 2021

Excellent follow up and resolve. Much appreciated.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
Maine
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great Experience
April 17, 2021

I had a great experience purchasing two bags on The RealReal, The descriptions of condition were exact and I received two bags exactly as advertised. My MaxMara is incredible. I will definitely be back to purchase more.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best resell shop
April 17, 2021

Fast shipping. No problems with tracking. Never received damaged items or had complications

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
Mexico
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Long wait
April 17, 2021

There were issues with a returned order... it took many messages to get the issues resolved... a very frustrating experience

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Need better Pictures!
May 17, 2021

As a Chanel buyer, the bags almost never have photos of the corners (to see if there's any wear) or bottom of bag.
That spot is usually the most worn and to not be able to see it, makes buying very difficult given the no return policy. Seems like a gamble everytime to buy a bag from RealReal.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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TRR never provides the actual size for The Gianni Versace clothes. For example, the sizes used are 46/48/50/52/54 but instead of providing the actual size you use M or 3XL, which is very frustrating for people who know Versace. We know the real sizes not your made up sizes. It doesn't take a lot of effort to list the actual size in the listing. I just sent several messages but no answer from you.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Overall a nice site. Some brands are more worth it than others, so it's always good to double check against the original item/brand. The bar for item condition is high, which is nice for buyers, but not necessarily as much for consigners.

There are two things that I really dislike though:
1. I return my items in store, but am still charged a return shipping rate for it. This is not something most retail shops do. Why is the store not able to take returns and bundle them to take back to the warehouse when the new shipments come in?
2. Descriptions on items are sometimes spotty. No measurements in the kids section.

Date of experience: April 16, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
April 16, 2021

Very professional very helpful, polite, knowledgeable
It had been a pleasure to be helped by my costumer service advisor.
Thank you again

Date of experience: April 15, 2021

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The RealReal is the leader in authenticated luxury consignment. With an expert behind every item, we ensure everything we sell is 100% real. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by brands from Chanel to Cartier, and hundreds more. Exten...


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