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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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Virginia
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I am a buyer and a seller. If you're consigning things, they're all over you to send them in. They will call and email you literally the same day a label is generated. However, if there's an issue of concern, they are MIA. Whether an item is listed incorrectly, or WAY below what it should be, they take weeks to respond, IF AT ALL. They listed an item of mine for over 50% less than what they should have, and when I contacted them about it, no one responded back. Of course, it sold instantly, and there was no recourse. As a purchaser, they have had no problem canceling a purchase on me when I have been the buyer in those situations... I have sold over 100K worth of goods through Real Real, and have purchased a few hundred thousand worth. You would think that I would be considered an important customer, but apparently when it's only in their favor. Other than that, crickets...

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
New York
1 review
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I called and made shipping changes through customer service, was told it was corrected and it was not, All my items were mailed to the wrong address.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
GB
1 review
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I WAS HEARD
February 22, 2021

When I made a complete muddle of my purchase the Administrator heard my distress, personally intervened, helped me out and even retrospectively applied a discount I'd forgotten about. I'm truly grateful.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Hong Kong
1 review
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Good service
February 22, 2021

Quick response and very helpful. Competitive pricing!

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
California
1 review
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Wrong sz description
March 24, 2021

Wrong sizes often for example sz 44 jacket as xs assumed that it was sz 34 for US

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Purchase
February 22, 2021

Always good service. I love this business. Easy to so business with.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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All my favorites are from TRR.
February 22, 2021

In the past three years, every single person who has complimented me on something I am wearing is complimenting a clothing item I have purchased from the Real Real. Not only is the quality of the clothes and the service terrific, I love that purchasing these items is better for the environment! This is a win, win!

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
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Misleading
May 5, 2021

Men's shoes weren't labeled clearly as such... so I thought they were women's and purchased. Now I'm waiting to see if they'll accept a return...

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Mikhail's review
March 24, 2021

I wish TRR to provide an accurate estimate for custom fees and taxes. Im based in Canada, and I had to pay 30% of my last order to the UPS delivery person.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Singapore
1 review
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I have bought fairly regularly from REALREAL. Only since 2 years ago, I have had to return items that are incorrectly packed re-wrong shoe size or significantly damaged clothings described as Excellent in condition.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Kentucky
1 review
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Leiber Handbags
February 22, 2021

Haven't received but 4 of the 9 handbags I ordered. Disappointed 1 didn't exist and the other 4 I have not received. The description is not always accurate. Usually any bag with stones has missing ones. Don't understand why they always ship them with the chain out which in shipping usually knocks stones of or scratch the fabric bags. Also don't understand the process of how most bags are wrapped for shipping.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Hong Kong
1 review
3 helpful votes
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So, I contacted the customer service immediately because I accidentally clicked the "purchase" button before I finished shopping! I wanted to add 2 more items without paying double for shipping (- it would have been another order) they got back to me saying that there's nothing they can do about it. OK, I do understand that the the store wants to ensure fastest handling to get the items to the customer, however as a loyal & long term customer I expected a little bit more... Well goodwill! Maybe a free-shipping code, so I could have bought the additional items would have been nice... but no, nothing, nada, rien! Especially when I've been shopping at the RealReal for years and recommended it happily to many of my friends & followers! I'm not even sure if this review will even be read by one of the customer service team and for what it's worth, but if they see it: you could have done better!

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Everything has been wonderful each time I've purchased. No complaints! All items were accurately described, quality is authenticated, pieces are very well packaged and priced

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Florida
1 review
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TRR experience
March 25, 2021

Always a pleasure buying from the TRR. Since I discovered the site I regularly purchase from my most admired designers and have discovered others I was not aware of in the luxury space.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
California
1 review
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Spent 45 mins on the phone awaiting a customer service agent but no one took the call! Than sent emails with my complaint but no one has responded! I don't think I'll be purchasing on this site, nor will I sell my items on RealReal. Very very poor service.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
New York
1 review
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Consignment
March 25, 2021

Very positive. Good communication. Arrived on time. My représentative was very available for questions.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Virginia
1 review
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Mixed results
February 21, 2021

Ordered 16 items so far and four arrived with undisclosed flaws.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Nevada
1 review
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NOT as described... second time.
March 23, 2021

The Chloe top was described as "Good condition slight fading at tag." When it arrived, it had a big tear in the lace. Unfortunately it is not returnable. The skirt was great and arrived and as described. I think RR has grown too quickly as their quality and descriptions are inconsistent at best.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Montana
1 review
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I never did get a hold of a live person to resolve my issue after waiting on hold a total of more than 20 minutes.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Puerto Rico
1 review
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Purchase
February 21, 2021

I am quite upset as I am unable to buy many home items because you are unable to ship them to Puerto Rico.
It does not make any sense since you are sending clothing, and I am paying a high shipping fee anyways.

Date of experience: February 21, 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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