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The RealReal

3.3

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The RealReal Reviews Summary

The RealReal has a rating of 3.3 stars from 5,332 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.

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value
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shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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California
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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
California
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I was over charged- no one has contacted me - I sent a email

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Vermont
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Missing shipment
February 25, 2021

Part of my order was missing. I received a quick reply and had the matter resolved in a couple of days.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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Still no refund
March 27, 2021

I am waiting on a refund for an item that was returned to the Chicago store on Monday, February 15th. The item is marked as "return received" but has not been marked as "return processed" The customer service rep said they were sending an email and would follow up, but I have not heard any more updates. I don't think it is the fault of the customer service rep, but my issue has not yet been resolved.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
New York
1 review
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I was quite happy with my purchase. As hoped, it was a brand new item never worn, the right color, the right size, at the right price--delivered to my door within days and packaged nicely with the original tags.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Switzerland
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Faboulus
February 25, 2021

I am very satisfied, with the Items that I chose. Both seam to be brand new. One dress had a tiny malfunction with the zipper, the seam was ripped further open than it was supposed to. Other than that, amazing quality and variety of fashion to choose from. The option where you can only view your own size, makes shopping so much easier and fun. Just love it.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Switzerland
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Great choice, fast shipping
February 25, 2021

Many items to chose from, well described with accurate measurements and comments, fast shippment, and last but not least great customer service if needed.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Very satisfied
February 25, 2021

The order I placed the total amount is over $2000. It is for sure that $2000 is in US dollars, net of discount, not including taxes, shipping, marketing site credits, or purchases of gift cards during the promotional period. Please check the attached files. Due to an error in your inventory system, the refund $67.35 caused this result that the total net amount is below $2000 now. In the end, Rostan helped me and I received $500 credit

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
California
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I became a very loyal customer with the REALREAL after trying it again for the 3rd times. The reason was because i wanted to try a few pieces, to make sure what it's said is "real". I did not like what i saw and then had to pay shipping cost again. I did not think it's fair, especially most retail offers free shipping charge. However, when i found a few good pieces, I got hook.

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Texas
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Where are my shoes?
March 27, 2021

I bought two pairs of shoes on Feb 17. One pair was shipped. Today is Feb 24 and they still have not arrived. Every day UPS shows "Out for Delivery" yet they have not been delivered. The other pair has not even been shipped.

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
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March 27, 2021

I was told on 2/14/2021 that I would be refunded my 11.95 return shipping fee for a completely incorrect description on the realreal's site of shoes that I ordered. I have not seen the refund yet and called today and then received a note that I would not be receiving a credit even though the realreal's description was completely inaccurate. Horrible customer service!

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Colorado
3 reviews
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Two out of Three
February 25, 2021

Two out of three items were satisfactory. The Theory trench coat that arrived was very disappointing. Stitching coming undone on pockets, a button hanging by a thread and general wear was beyond what should have been accepted by your curators. It was outright shabby. Honestly, I would not have paid $10 for the Theory trench coat at Goodwill.

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Iowa
1 review
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Love The Real Real!
February 24, 2021

I've ordered 3 items now from The Real Real and I have yet to be disappointed. Great products, accurately described, trustworthy authentication. Will definitely be back for more! :)

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Israel
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Your service is excellent but the only problem is that shipping to my country has cost $ 50, UPS in general I am not happy with their company, expensive and no services.

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Florida
1 review
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The Service is easy to consign and purchase. The sales representative is fast and friendly :) and I love the variety of products/designs and the good promotions of reward credits back! Thanks

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Australia
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Thank you
February 24, 2021

I am very happy with my jacket, the colour is beautiful as well, as quality. Shipping is fast, even I am not living in the US. Thank you for your service, absolutely order again.

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Tennessee
2 reviews
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Damaged
March 26, 2021

The item's description says, "moderate seam splitting at back." It isn't seam splitting, the fabric is torn close to the seam, and I wouldn't call it "moderate." It's torn on both sides of the neck opening. This isn't something that can be repaired without showing because it isn't on the seam, the tears are IN the fabric. I can't return this item because it was part of the Real Big Sale. It would have been nice to have been given an accurate description. All in all, I think the descriptions of items on TRR are inadequate and sometimes wrong.

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Missouri
1 review
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The BestBest
April 5, 2021

Best consignment website you'll find. End of conversation.

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Canada
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Exceeded expectations
February 24, 2021

Purchased two items, which were shipped separately but arrived at the same time. This was great as I didn't have to pay any extra duties/customs which happens a lot when shipping to Canada. Shipping was very quick and items were exactly as described. Will be ordering from here again! (: would recommend

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
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Very good customer service
February 24, 2021

I had to make two phone calls to the customer service of TRR and both were extremely well handled.

Date of experience: February 24, 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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Founded in 2011
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