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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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Minnesota
2 reviews
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The website is so USER friendly and easy to navigate. I save my FAV and definitely plan to shop at RealReal again. My son told me about this company. It was my first experience purchasing at the RealReal and I was absolutely impressed with the selection and the professionalism.

Date of experience: March 15, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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Love the real real
March 14, 2021

Easy to order and return. The only thing I would change is the shipping charges. I think twice before I order bc I have to pay for shipping to come to me and also if I have to return. But I have gotten some great finds and I have also sold some of my stuff with the real real and it is a super easy process

Date of experience: March 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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New buyer
March 14, 2021

I think some ppl are trying to sell things waaaay over priced, not cleaned, not described honestly and correctly. Out of 7 items ordered only a pair of shies were good enough condition, in my judgement, to be sold. ( they were too small to keep) 3 Sweaters hadn't been cleaned and wrecked of perfume and had make up. Only one was worthy of pulling vacuming and washing blocking and pressing and looks new. I cannot imagine selling my things not in cleaned best condition. Hats were over advertised and a Sonia Rykiel straw hat was a child's hat sold as adult one, as one who knew the line well eons ago. Great concept I guess but not up to my conditions. Kept one of 7 items.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
Hong Kong
1 review
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Shipping
March 14, 2021

Would like to see the shipping cost drop a little and if you could easy return services for Asia that would be perfect!

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Try it you'll buy it
March 14, 2021

A very good site for previously owned clothes, shoes and high-end jewelry. I have bought it all. Easy returns.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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I like real real, best selection of all categories, for any ages, endless choices, vintage style, something unusual, for any taste. I will definitely come back for shopping in the future many many times, because it is fun. I would recommend to all of my friends.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I recently went back to purchasing from The RealReal and have found some inconsistencies on the listings e.g. a couple of items whose description did not match at all the pictures posted (emailed customer service, heard back saying would investigate, no response yet though). Also, while the majority of items recently purchased were as described, I got one whose condition was far from how it was described and - sadly / disappointingly - had to return.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
Ohio
1 review
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High quality
March 13, 2021

Great service, high quality items. Good customer service. Some items need a better size comparison in the photos.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wouldn't shop real real again.
April 12, 2021

Over priced. Can't return. Items are not as described or in pictures. Won't purchase on real real again.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipment arrived extremely late with very limited notice or explanation

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
South Carolina
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Mostly happy customer
April 12, 2021

I really love The Real Real and have been mostly happy with what I have purchased. It's my fault, but several times I have purchased something that is not returnable, which is in small print and I keep missing it. I guess I've been stuck with ill fitting shoes. Ha! Of course you can re consign but the the return is minimal. So my advise would be to read carefully what you are getting.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Refund
March 13, 2021

Item received was stained and wrong sized. Because it was final sale I had to call customer service for a refund. They accepted as this was below realreal standard. I was satisfied, i would have stopped buying from reareal if I had not gotten a refund. Thank you

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Satisfied
March 13, 2021

I have had nothing but a successful, positive experience with The Real Real. I have recommended the website to friends and family who all agree with the satisfaction and integrity of the company.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was good.
March 13, 2021

It was a good one too bad for the multiple deliveries.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
Australia
1 review
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Great
March 13, 2021

Good value, high quality and less shipping charges than other companies.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
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Favorite luxury consignment
March 13, 2021

Great interface on the app. Easy to use and the clothes are great quality

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome customer service!
April 5, 2021

The customer service representatives were patient, polite, and very helpful... They fixed the shipping issues I was having ASAP!

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
New York
1 review
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Items they sand or not accurately described
I find this company to be deceitful especially when you're dealing with him as a consignor and they definitely have favorites so seller beware

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
California
3 reviews
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Disappointed
April 12, 2021

Items purchased didn't match the description on the site

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Australia
1 review
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Returns can be expensive
April 12, 2021

I in correctly assumed that returns would include postage. They don't. Of a aud $800 purchase I needed to return $280 as the suit and shoes were too small. Cost to send is aud$80 + your usd $11 to process is unreasonable.
I will try to resell these items myself in Australia and won't buy clothes or shoes again for your site.

Date of experience: March 12, 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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