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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 5th among Discount Clothing sites.

service
709
value
676
shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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New York
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Clothing
April 14, 2021

Everything came well packaged and was as advertised

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
New Hampshire
1 review
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Selling on the real real
April 14, 2021

Esther was great, helpful in all regards from what I could sell, to shipping info and picking up packages!

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Missouri
1 review
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Quality, value
April 14, 2021

I find that I get great value for quality products that save me a ton of money!

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Florida
1 review
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I gave a $3,000 coat and we agreed that item was not to be sold for less than $1,000 -- well they sold it for $1,095 but gave buyer an 80% discount and pay me $160! I am still waiting for supervisor call - which ai dont care I want my money per agreement

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
California
1 review
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I love the quality of clothes on TRR. The issue is that the photos don't show the details- so at least one third on everything I've bought I've returned because the photos don't match the reality

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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Item returned to me
May 14, 2021

I requested 2 items on my site to be pulled and sent back to me back in February. It is now over two months and I've yet to receive these items. I have spoken to several people about this issue and it is still not resolved.

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

Prompt response for both phone and email, great service at the store as well.
Very fast, clear, unbeatable price!
Website UX is great, super easy to use!

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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I'm obsessed w The RealReal!
April 14, 2021

One of a kind pieces of designers, that were previously out of reach, are now affordable.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
District of Columbia
1 review
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Loved, loved, loved
April 14, 2021

This site is very user-friendly and has only the best merchandise sold at a discounted price.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
California
2 reviews
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Junk
May 14, 2021

The quality of the materials or the product is very poor. Provided new in wrong size and The other products were very worn out and it should have been thrown away rather than the resold. It was difficult to return and I have to pay shipping to return these items. At this time I still don't have my money back and it's been 2 weeks

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Florida
5 reviews
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Always satisfied with doing business with the REAL REAL. I have a elevated comfort level when purchasing, due to the strict authentication process that the RR provides and all sellers and items are Vetted. I also find that the discount code is almost always available to me, while shopping, which is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to me.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
California
1 review
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I like going to the RealReal for the wide selection. However, I don't buy more because I'm not sure it will fit. Even if I purchased an item and it didn't fit, I have to pay for shipping both ways about ($22). I expect a better shipping and exchange policy from a publicly traded company. I also heard that some items you sell are fake and I expect the review to occur before I buy and not once I buy. I may buy a few things more, but I will opt for the luxury consignment brick and mortar stores near me (even outside the RealReal franchises).

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Ohio
1 review
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Shipping Issues
May 14, 2021

I have ordered twice in the past couple of months. Both times I paid for one-day shipping or overnight, and my order was not fulfilled.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Florida
1 review
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LOUISVUITTON
April 14, 2021

My items came quickly and in amazing condition. I'm in love with my Louis items

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Utah
1 review
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My experience was weird
May 14, 2021

My purchase consisted of 3 items, The first item arrived with a security tag attached. The second item arrived with no issue and the third item was cancelled because it was unable to be fulfilled. Imagine my surprise when the same item that was canceled was still being advertised on the site... so my experience wasn't good or bad it was just strange...

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Real real service
April 14, 2021

Responsive and sent all info, very efficient. Always great quality and service. Easy returns.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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Still waiting on that refund
May 14, 2021

I contacted the Real Real because a sweater I ordered had a lot of damage that wasn't described. They told me that they'd refund me the cost to get it fixed. It's been weeks and no refund, no site credit. I emailed to follow up. No response to that either.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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Takes multiple emails to get anything done. Clothes were adjusted in price with no notification and then sold after requesting they be repriced. Simply the worst customer service I've experienced.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Maryland
1 review
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Despite responding with all requested shipping information, customer service decided to just refund my purchase instead of sending it to me. I'm still waiting on any refund, and haven't received my order.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Idaho
1 review
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Wonderful Shopping!
April 14, 2021

So blessed to find a place you can trust to buy high-quality barely used products! Why not reuse when you have a trusted company to verify The Real Real Stuff! The only problem is there's so much fun stuff to find!

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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Founded in 2011
San Francisco, CA
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