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The RealReal

3.2

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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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Massachusetts
1 review
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Always excellent
April 14, 2021

Great experience, always a pleasure! Great things, & at reasonable prices! With a verified label

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Customer Service
April 14, 2021

Above and beyond! Thank You so much for being great customer service!

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Site response
May 14, 2021

Fairly satisfied except No one will Return a Phone Call!
Also one item shipped to me th permanent/ easily visible stains on front

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Spain
1 review
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No receipt of goods.
May 14, 2021

After nearly a month and many queries I have still not received the goods purchased. The company promised to investigate but did not revert. I am not sure if I will ever get my money back. Learn the hard way...

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Utah
1 review
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Terrible communication
May 14, 2021

I sent easily over 15 emails to the person I was directly working with. And got no response. I also reached out on the website with no response and finally had to go to Instagram and DMd them. Not to mention my bag came covered in crumbs and glitter and the shoes had more damage than was shown on the website. Over all a bad experience.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Good
April 14, 2021

Items are as described, shipping was fast but it would be better if custom and duties are already included at checkout

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Kinda dodgy if you ask me
May 14, 2021

I purchased some items, decided to sell them back. They were good enough quality to sell to me but they weren't good enough to take back. Returns aren't free. Most of the items didn't fit. All in all, not a great experience.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
California
1 review
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Great buys
April 14, 2021

Great customer service. Accommodating. Delivery can be faster. Not happy with high cost of shipping

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Missing order
May 14, 2021

I sent email to customer service this morning regarding missing package. No one has contacted me.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
California
3 reviews
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Quality
April 14, 2021

Excellent. Always good customer service. Love shopping with u.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
California
1 review
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Failed to give credits
May 14, 2021

The company didn't give Rakuten my purchase information for cash back even after numerous attempts by Rakuten

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Cancellation order
April 14, 2021

Great customer service. The person who helped me was on pointe. I appreciate it.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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Love TheRealReal
April 14, 2021

Always happy with my purchases there. Fast shipping.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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Did not receive site credit
May 14, 2021

On 3/28, I was told I'd receive a site credit on 4/10 For *******@Madison ave. I have not. Called and was told it could take longer and to call back if not received by 4/16.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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Love The RealReal!
April 14, 2021

I have made numerous orders (and just a few returns) with the RealReal and have been incredibly happy with every experience and interaction I have with this company. I absolutely love their customer service and products! I recommend The RealReal to almost everyone I know

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
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Real Size problems
May 14, 2021

In the last 2 weeks I have returned 4 out of 7 items because of size issues. Most recently I received 2 pair of Tod shoes sixed at 9.5. One pair, Drivers was way too large, guessing size 10.5 not my size 9.5. Second pair were leather sneakers which were also by designer Tod. These were said to also be 9.5 in size but were way too small/ guessing size 8.5 to 9.
Hard to imagine sizes from same designer could be so drastically off

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
California
1 review
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Purchased multiple items. One of them was listed as a girls size 8, and arrived smaller than a size 6, so I'm assuming it had been shrunken in the dryer at some point. It was inconvenient to return, take photos, and get in touch with customer service overall. Clothing needs to be checked and measured to avoid this happening in the first place. Another sweater had visible loose threads pulling out of it, which I was able to fix, but not great to receive it that way. Both items were listed in excellent condition which was not the case. I want to support TRR and the recycling of clothing, but I do find the prices to be high for what is received and the recent level of quality control has been an issue.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Utah
1 review
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Too early to tell
May 14, 2021

Consignment at a new store proved to be challenging as procedures were still being implemented.

Promises of constant contact during the consignment have yet to be done.

Authenticity assured because shoes were never worn, label on sole undamaged and no scuffing anywhere. Price range offered was fair.

Consignment effort was more difficult that it should have been.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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Great service. Great product
April 14, 2021

Honestly it was really done well, the product arrived in literally a day they said it was an excellent condition honestly I feel that they're brand new everything I've ever ordered from this company seems to be brand new even though they said it was secondhand

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Not happy
May 14, 2021

Is appointed because I was first told I could not return the item then it was changed to that I could return it and several days later I received an email after return the item that I could keep the item since it was deeply discounted and not have to return but still get the refund. Communication was lacking and I'm not happy with this experience

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

From the business

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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