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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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Pennsylvania
1 review
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Amazing and happy
April 5, 2021

I spend a lot of money with Real Real, and happy I found you. All my friends and family buy from you. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
India
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
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They provide really stunning, cool, and classy outfits. They have a large collection of designer brands and trendy clothes. If you want to fill your wardrobe with trendy clothing, this is the place to go.

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Colorado
1 review
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Mostly positive
March 8, 2021

Shipping and tracking is fast and prompt. I find the descriptions to be inaccurate or misleading on a few items. One had the wrong fabric content although it had a fabric label. An item marked excellent had a hole in the sleeve, not visible on any photos, another item ranked excellent turned out to have significant fading. I believe these are due more to carelessness and hurried processing rather than attempts to con customers. I a happy with most of my purchases.

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Mexico
1 review
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Excellent always
April 5, 2021

Always good and satisfying, the shipping always arrives in time and in great continuations

Date of experience: March 7, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Change of shipping address
March 8, 2021

Seamless and courteous efficient and got the job done. Great customer service

Date of experience: March 7, 2021
New Jersey
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Meh.
May 5, 2021

I spent a couple thousand dollars and had to send half the stuff back due to quality issues. A few things arrived dirty, a few more were mid range and old when I saw the tags. A couple of gems. So meh.

Date of experience: March 7, 2021
France
1 review
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Simplement Parfait
March 7, 2021

J'adore mes robes, elles sont superbes et conformes à la description sur le site.
Merci beaucoup et gros bisou de Paris je

Date of experience: March 7, 2021
Australia
2 reviews
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The site experience was good but the soles of the Salvator Ferragamo shoes I bought literally disintegrated while I was wearing them and by the time I got home there wasn't much left...?

Date of experience: March 7, 2021
New York
1 review
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Unable to get a straight answer (or an answer at all) for months at this point, despite having no issues communicating when associates are asking me to sell or sending me new arrivals to buy. I understand things go missing but ignoring customers (loyal ones, at that) is inexcusable.

Date of experience: March 7, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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Wrong color on description
May 5, 2021

Ordered a handbag described as silver. Received a brown bag.

Date of experience: March 7, 2021
Spain
1 review
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Part of my purchase is not here yet.
I feel desperate because it's impossible to talk to customers people, they hardly ever answer the phone and there's NO WAY to know what's going on with my purchase.

Date of experience: March 7, 2021
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The RealReal is very professionally done, has fast shipping, is super easy to use, and prices are reasonable, especially the sale prices. I have ordered a few things and they came in great condition, exactly as pictured and described. Easy and fast! Thanks!

Date of experience: March 7, 2021
Vermont
1 review
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I ordered a wool sweater that was on sale by more than 40%, so it was not eligible for returns. However, when it arrived, there were three moth holes in the sweater. Because this was not mentioned in the description of the item, I asked for the return to be accepted. There was quite a bit of back-and-forth--at first, my option was to consign the item myself (which didn't feel like the right thing), then I was offered a $10 credit for future purchases, then a $15 credit... eventually, the return was accepted and the purchase price was refunded.

I still like shopping at the The Real Real and I have purchased some lovely treasures, but it's helpful to realize how tricky it can be to return sale items, even if the description of the item was not fully accurate.

Date of experience: March 7, 2021
Texas
1 review
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After placing and order on the website I noticed that it was going to be sent to the wrong address. I quickly emailed customer service to see if this could be corrected and was quickly responded to. The lady was confirmed that she could update my shipping address and proceeded to do so. Today I got a notification that my packed was delivered but it was still THE WRONG ADDRESS. What I don't understand is how part of my order could some manage to go to the updated address. It hurts because the order that went to the wrong address were shoes for and essential hospital worker as gift for helping me recover from COVID.

Date of experience: March 6, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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Awesome concert. Love it as a consignment option and as a place to shop. I am a frequent seller and buyer. Wish I'd thought of it his concept. Love the stores too. Have been to Soho location many times. Currently wearing a beautiful ALC sweater from TRR! Makes selling super easy. Items are sometimes priced inconsistently (same item with same condition but pricing varies greatly between items). Sometimes items are priced higher than retail new? The account reps are not always responsive. They are quick to reach out to ask you to send items but when you reach back out to them with a request or question they are slow to respond at times. Overall I am a huge fan! Highly recommend!

Date of experience: March 6, 2021
Texas
1 review
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March 6, 2021

Always very good however one purchase I made in the past was not to my satisfaction. A Chanel WOC was rated in very good condition and it was pretty worn. The leather woven through the chain strap was completely worn. The item was not returnable and I had relied on the condition description.

Date of experience: March 6, 2021
Washington
1 review
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Excellent products and service
March 6, 2021

Like new products, excellent prices, fast delivery.

Date of experience: March 6, 2021
Maryland
2 reviews
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5 STAR Excellence
April 5, 2021

TRR is a woman's answer to quality clothing, gifts, accessories and furniture at a fair price. A win-win for the Seller and the Buyer! I have been purchasing and consigning with TRR since 2017 and I have never been disappointed once. The TRR Staff is outstanding; committed to helping you consign and find your desired treasure. The jewelry appraisers and vintage clothing experts know quality and guarantee price points. I am a dedicated TRR Seller and Buyer for Life!

Date of experience: March 6, 2021
California
1 review
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Always fun.
March 6, 2021

I had a Great experience. Always fun to search the site for items. Thank you.

Date of experience: March 6, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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Wrong sizes listed
May 5, 2021

I ordered 2, non returnable jeans skirts. Both listed size xs/24. Both Jean skirts were actually a size 27. I will not be ordering from the real real again

Date of experience: March 6, 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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