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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
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Be aware if you think about selling with them. All was going super well with sells person. The moment I said I had Chanel bags and other items ( Pucci, Dior, D&G) for sale she was my best friend. I took photos and asked to confirmed the prices my items would be selling ( read their contract! Small print!). The guy came in; unprepared ( no near " white glove service "), the moment my things left my house the nightmare has began. The prices were 1/2 or less then promised, items were lots, twice returned to the wrong address. They admitted when I sent them screen shots of the agreed prices that the sells woman " misstated the truth, but did nothing. They underpriced my items: which sold in 1-2 days ( naturally. Yes it was a bargain for the buyers or insiders. It is a joke! Don't trust them. They cheat you out if your money and don't take any responsibility.

Date of experience: March 24, 2021
Louisiana
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I ordered a XXS Aidan Mattox dress and recieved a size 6. When I called customer service to ask for a refund, not only did she say that an XXS was a size 4 (it's a 0 or 00 according to their own size chart) she refunded me 67.74 for a dress I paid 92.39 for. If they aren't paying attention to dress sizes, or merchandise price, I cannot trust them to be honest or diligent in anything else, so I probably won't be shopping there again. Which is too bad, because I like the idea of it!

Date of experience: March 18, 2021
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've been a TRR customer for several years and I have seen a dramatic decline in service recently. The description of the items, especially items that are not "Excellent" or "Pristine" have inconsistent ratings and are not detailed with flaws. I just received a bag (all bags on TRR are non-fundable, so u are judging only from photo and description) with significant creases and wear to leather however it was described as "light scuffing". Customer service said photos i sent was consistent with what was on the site, but this is not the case. $1,700 down the drain as I would be embarrassed to wear bag in public. Additionally, I am confident some bags/jewelry and even high-end homeware purchased in the past were fake.

Significant creasing on leather bag that was described as “light scuffing - Very Good” on site. Customer service was horrible. All bags non-refundable. $1,700 down the drain!
Date of experience: March 18, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
11 helpful votes
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The most inept customer service department ever and yet they still insist on bombarding me with emails to rate my experience, and yet apparently have no intent on doing anything about it. Now I believe the reports about their validation process being a farce because they can't send the correct product or refund the money after a return. You've got one job gang. FAIL.

Date of experience: March 17, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Paid for overnight shipping and got it two days later and was way to small

Date of experience: March 17, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very happy with real real
March 17, 2021

The customer service is great. They are very professional and quick and polite.

Date of experience: March 16, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been a customer of the real real for 7 years... NOBODY beats your customer service, hands down the best anywhere. No matter what happens, they handle it. When it states non returnable and the one item is not as described, you immediately rectify the situation. I have called several times just to ask for a second opinion when I'm choosing a bag. Best service EVER. This is why I will always be your customer and I do not shop with ANY other online luxury resellers.

Date of experience: March 16, 2021
Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Above & Beyond
March 16, 2021

I recently purchased a "non-returnable" Marc Jacobs bag. It's a risk I took. I used the bag only ONE DAY before the handle ripped from the ring. It was obvious that it had been repaired. I decided to reach out to RealReal anyway, and after a few pictures and back and forth emails, they granted me a full refund and paid for return shipping. I popped that bag into a box as soon as I could and shipped it. About 2 weeks later, I received a small package from the RealReal - and knew I hadn't ordered anything. Inside was several of my personal items that I obviously left in the zipper compartment of the bag. I had looked for 2 of those items for the past 2 weeks and couldn't find them. So - the RealReal - I want to say THANK YOU for going above and beyond for me!

Date of experience: March 16, 2021
South Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Unlike other sites, at TRR you can trust that an objective evaluation has been made of everything you see. No hype. Great photos. Quick shipping.

Date of experience: March 16, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great shopping experience
March 16, 2021

Fast shipping, great quality and accurate descriptions

Date of experience: March 16, 2021
Ireland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was very disappointed when I received my items that I actually paid more that the items value for import tax/ duties.

Date of experience: March 16, 2021
New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Found it!
March 16, 2021

Unable to find some of my favorite items, thus, stopped to check here, and voilà, as expected, The Real Real came to the rescue.

Date of experience: March 15, 2021
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Items as described/fast delivery/
March 16, 2021

The items are as described if any small wear or tear is listed on pics shown. Site also advised if brand runs small which is very helpful. Delivery item communication is timely and accurate.

Date of experience: March 15, 2021
Fiji
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy consumer
March 16, 2021

Fluid and easy. I love how intuitive the site has become. The RR team seems to stay on top of tech changes that make online purchasing fast and easy. Please keep the pricing on goods at the competitive levels we loved appreciated when the RR first came on the scene.

Date of experience: March 15, 2021
Colorado
1 review
8 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware -- waste of time and energy
April 15, 2021

I found a gift for my husband on here that I was so excited about, but they sent me the entirely wrong item. The correct item that I purchased is still listed as available on the website, but they refuse to replace my wrong item with the one that I purchased. This is after taking two weeks to get back to me. First time using this site and I was excited to try it out, but I won't be shopping there again.

Date of experience: March 15, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Delivery and packing top notch.
Thank you for the added touch of the jewelry bag.

Date of experience: March 15, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Chanel
April 5, 2021

Beautiful Chanel bag! Can't wait to shop again.
It was shipped right away and arrived in perfect conditions.
Highly recommended

Date of experience: March 15, 2021
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased a Tory Burch handbag and wallet both listed in very good condition. The bag was beautiful and looked brand new. The wallet was extremely worn and I would say to be in fair condition at best. I also purchased a LV iphone case which I was very pleased with the condition of. I would be hesitant to purchase from again based no the condition of the wallet. The 2 items received in great condition came from the NYC and the wallet in poor condition from CA. Not sure if they are using different evaluation systems.

Date of experience: March 15, 2021
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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After spending $12 on shipping, the items I received were not as described on the website. They will take back those items, but they are charging another $12 for me to return the items. The customer service was very quick though.

Date of experience: March 15, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Seamless Process
March 15, 2021

The RealReal offers a great selection of designer clothing. I love to "window shop" as there is consistently new product. Easy purchasing process.

Date of experience: March 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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