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The RealReal

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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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California
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Purchased a Chanel hangbag
February 23, 2021

Disappointed that you guys don't do free shipping a returns. Website descriptions not usually accurate and need to see things in person risk free.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
California
1 review
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Have helped solved the issues.
February 23, 2021

The customer service have helped solve the issues.
Excellent customer services!

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
New York
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Consignment nightmare
March 25, 2021

I have been consigning with TRR since they began on-line. Things have gotten progressively worse. I have to police my items because they are constantly listed incorrectly. Currently I have been waiting more than one month for something to be listed because it was evaluated wrong. There is no accountability. Customer service does nothing.
Items used to be listed in curated sales. This lead to great sales. Now they simply list items in new arrivals. Things take longer to sell and are often reduced dramatically as a result.
TRR is honest, pays well and on time.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
California
1 review
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I have purchased numerous fragile items from the real real over the last year and a half and every time they missed a chip or a crack or packed a porcelain service like a 5 year old, I'd foolishly think to my sleeve that they'd eventually get things in order.

Not only have they gotten worse at describing conditions and packing fragile items, they have gotten far more stingy with their partial refunds. This is highly troubling as a customer, as the last thing I want to do is spend my precious time packing items up carefully for a return when they are the ones that messed up. For a client that has spent nearly $100,000 with them, it makes zero business sense. I'm fed up.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
New Hampshire
1 review
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Sizing was off
February 23, 2021

I purchased size 6 Chelsea boots by Ugg. I wear a womans 5.5 or 6. These boots were huge and wide like men's sizing. The Realreal always takes returns but in this case they paid for the return shipping. It was easy and I am totally satisfied.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
New York
1 review
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It's a love/hate relationship.
March 24, 2021

It's safe to say that I am addicted to checking The RealReal daily to make sure I don't miss any pieces in my saved searches and I have had a lot of luck in finding beautiful pieces that I love and have been looking for. BUT I do have some qualms... (1) Shipping. There should definitely be free shipping over a certain amount plus, even more importantly, free shipping on returns. I stress free return shipping because (2) I have received several orders over the last few years where the piece I received was either not the correct size that was listed, not in the condition it was listed, or even hilariously, a different item altogether... how does this even happen? (3) There have been pieces on the site where they will say that the brand tag is missing, but the research wasn't done to get the designer right... i. e. Rachel Comey dress in Ulla Johnson. (4) I think detailed photos of the condition or a close-up of the fabric would assist sales - especially with final sale items. (5) All bags should not be final sale... I understand why they are but any bag over $500 should have more leniency in its commitment, no? So many times have I been in love with a bag in the $800-$1K range but I can't afford to purchase a second hand bag for that amount of money only to receive it and it not be the quality I had hoped without any detailed photos! (Maybe take some inspiration from ReBag here? Then again, they also allow returns on their bags). And lastly, the 20% off all the time with code 'REAL'? Why don't they just mark everything cheaper... we're not getting any deals... the 20% makes it closer to the price second hand clothing should be...

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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Efficient
March 26, 2021

Sales person was efficient and friendly. The return process was easy.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
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Late shipment
March 24, 2021

Late shipment. I bought some boots on February 11 for a trip on February 20, I returned from my trip and I still have not received them -_-

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
California
1 review
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Great service
March 26, 2021

I discovered a hole that was not listed and was given the choice of a refund or enough credit to pay for re-weaving.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
California
1 review
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Size of clothes
March 24, 2021

Most of the time size of listed clothing is not even close to real size. I purchased many clothes that was listed size L, but it was so much smaller, I would say size S. Very disappointed that a lot of clothes I purchased not in the condition described.
Impossible to resale for half of what I paid for.
Wish you could be more accurate in such things.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
GB
1 review
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Always fantastic
February 22, 2021

I'm always surprised at how quickly i get the items in the UK and the variety on the site is amazing!

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
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Great customer service
February 22, 2021

She was very helpful, immediately understanding the problem and issue. Very capable and knowledgeable of systems operations

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
California
1 review
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February 22, 2021

I highly satisfied with your in- store service, but you don't do appropriate inspection of your items. I received damaged purchases.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
California
1 review
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No response
March 24, 2021

I contacted customer service twice two days in a row and waited for 30 minutes on hold and then was given an option to get a call back. I opted twice for a call back did not receive it. I was assigned a rep but she doesn't respond to my text messages. I also did not get a response to my email to customer service.

RealReal does consignment pick up but then you don't get a receipt so I don't know if my stuff was picked up by a real rep. No business card no uniform who knows. They finally started processing my stuff and I see one item is missing. I will see if it gets processed or I have to call again. I like to shop and sell on this site and like their stuff but the service has been frustrating and I am supposed to be a VIP ha!

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
New York
1 review
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Great value AMD service
February 22, 2021

I have been buying from this site for years never been disappointed had to return a few things that did not fit so easy to work with

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Disappointed
March 24, 2021

TRR returned a pair of shoes that after opening a few days after return period, we're the incorrect size frik the size I purchased. This was a mistake by TRR so they returned the shoes for refund but charged me shipping TWICE! Once when I bought and when I returned! This was their fault and I paid to send them back. Not good customer service

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
California
1 review
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Great service!
February 22, 2021

The shopping experience is amazing. However, one thing need to be improved is: hats are not listed with detailed sizing information, I don't want to take extra timing to return if they are not fit.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
Texas
1 review
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2/15/2021 purchase
February 22, 2021

Experience was great! User friendly website which makes it easy to navigate and purchase.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
Michigan
1 review
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Best luxury shopping
February 22, 2021

I am pandemic shopping dresses for my Son's wedding and have ordered from several sites, including big name department stores. The RealReal is the top site for service, hands down. Shipping is quick, reliable, and packaging feels luxurious. Return policy is very easy to use. I've saved over 90% from retail on the dresses I've ordered.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Great products
March 26, 2021

All my purchases have been wonderful and easy. Love knowing they are all authentic.

Date of experience: February 22, 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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