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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 Jersey
2 reviews
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I shop often at The Real Real and I am a very happy customer items always arrive very quick and are better than described, I highly recommend shopping there if you love high designer items at affordable prices.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
California
1 review
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I shop in the San Francisco store and work exclusively with Madison Wright. She is always very friendly, professional and knowledgeable about everything RealReal, she even gave me her contact information so that I can order anything I find online or in another location with her and I'm happy to do so. I find Madison is always cheerful even if for some reason I have to return something that didn't quite workout, which is rare. The RealReal is a revolution in consignment shopping and I am so thankful they exist. A big shout out to Madison!

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Mississippi
1 review
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Label Girl
April 5, 2021

I've purchased three bags and I couldn't be any happier with my purchase. I think I'm addicted to this site. I love it here!

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Excellent
April 5, 2021

Everything arrives in perfect condition every time

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Florida
1 review
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I Love the RealReal
February 26, 2021

I've purchased 2 designer bags, a Louis Vuitton and most recently a Chanel handbag and they both arrived in like new condition. They always come with a dust bag to store in your closet and you get the best deal thru them for luxury.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Vermont
1 review
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Little black Dress
February 26, 2021

Absolutely beautiful dress, material and pattern extremely amazing! Love Love Love

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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Loved the items but no credit!
May 5, 2021

I loved what I got and the shipping was fast! I tried to hit the $500 mark to get the $100 credit. Must've been some small print I missed because I never got it. Feeling skeptical about your promos.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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Great
April 5, 2021

Awesome. Shipping was very fast and i am very pleaded with my purchases

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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Finding order
April 5, 2021

No one knew where part of my order was. But
Finally one of your employees located it
And had it delivered!

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Reliable!
February 26, 2021

Nice curation of pre-owned products. Transparent info about product condition. Speedy delivery. Consigning with TRR is also quite professional and organized.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Washington
1 review
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Never had an issue with The Real Real
February 26, 2021

I know TRR has a lot of bad reviews online but I can honestly say I've been a customer and a seller for a couple years and I've had nothing not good experiences with them on all levels. Sure a lot of their stuff sells for less than the seller wants, but TRR is doing all the work and they have millions of potential eyes on your consignments. I will continue to buy and sell with TRR.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Calling in for customer service shouldn't take 30+ minutes to process a refund or credit. Also, I've ordered a few times recently where multiple items are not avail and sit for weeks without shipping only to eventually cancel one item in the order which was the main reason I ordered.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Love / Hate Relationship
March 27, 2021

The product keywords, descriptions and measurements are often inaccurate. I know that I save money buying items on this site, but I also waste money on return shipping and items that are poorly described and can't be returned (final sale items), and there is no one to contact if you run into an issue. I'm also not really a fan of selling items on this site. I get better service and more $ for my stuff at my local consignment store. That being said, I will 100% keep buying stuff on this site, and then being somewhat annoyed about it, because they have a nice selection of items at prices I can often afford.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Belgium
1 review
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Nice experience
February 25, 2021

The deliveries are quick and nice packed. I like to see all the nice fashion pieces that Real Real have to offer.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
California
1 review
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Good Stuff, wide variety
February 25, 2021

I frequently buy from and consign with TRR, and love the stuff I have received. Def don't love having to pay for shipping; I'm spending over $1000 in a single transaction and you still want to charge me shipping? Charge me for returns but not shipping...

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Virginia
2 reviews
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Hard to judge what I was getting.
February 25, 2021

I bought 2 pieces of jewelry, 1 which turned out better than pictured, and the other which was smaller than I had imagined it would be. I should have drawn it out as per dimensions given on the site to get a better idea if size.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Texas
3 reviews
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Wrong shows sent
March 27, 2021

I ordered 4 shoes received 1 sized 8 YSL when ordered was size 7.5 CL. My dealing have been bad before called 5 times no return please call *******224c

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Breaking up is hard to do.
Breaking up is hard to do... but necessary sometimes when you can't get an ROI anymore and it's transactional vs relationship based. (and there is ZERO customer service!) After some major snafu's and (fraud) - them sending me a VS sweater, though never worn, and not accepting it back because it now has 'holes' - and though an employee got involved - nothing was done. Lost items, incorrect items sent, items not credited back to my account (and we're not talking small amounts of money either) - this company really needs to work on their policies and follow through. I've converted all my consignments to direct deposit, not site credit. I'm using up my remaining 'credits' and not spending a DIME of my 'money' any more. And ending the relationship. (I've reached out to leadership to talk about the situation, and have not heard back...). So I'll take my consignments and money elsewhere.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Many issues...
March 27, 2021

The constant 'not a robot' tests if you open multiple tabs from the site is EXTREMELY annoying.
Duplication of listings when going through pages of search results wastes browsing time.
When trying to make larger purchase with multiple items often the cart won't update correctly before cart expires.
Measurements, sizing, or quality descriptions are sometimes completely wrong and when it's for a nonrefundable item its very frustrating.
Paid for express shipping, took 5 business days to arrive.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome
February 25, 2021

I have sold and purchased items from the real real. The values are incredible and I'ts changed the way I shop.

Date of experience: February 25, 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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