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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.
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I have experienced great service with a great selection of items to choose from for a reasonable price. I'm glad there is a Real Real! :)
If there's ever a problem the agents are professional, knowledgeable, patience and so very helpful. And there mannerisms is totally Outstanding.
Easy from start to finish, the photos and description gave very good information. Emails let me know when prices had dropped on items I'd liked. Once decided they let me know when items had shipped and could track them. Purchases were just as described and gorgeous! Very satisfied. Will definitely be purchasing and perusing options again and again. Delivery was super fast!
I like getting an automated response of how long it would take forever someone to contact me. I really appreciate receiving a quick response back from an actual person within the time frame. This really puts me at ease and everything was resolved.
Deidre is the most reliable, knowledgeable, friendly and nice person i enjoy working with her.
Maya my customer care rep reinstated $500 of expired site credit that I didn't know I had...
My experience has been great! Fast and reliable shipping & amazing authenticated items!
We have bought a few things from this site. Two Chanel purses, a wallet, and a Tiffany bracelet. All are excellent condition- as described- and were slightly less expensive than buying all new.
I would rate the customer service at TheRealReal as very high! Quick and excellent service and I always know that I can rely on the help I receive as well as the answers to my questions regarding my order, consignments and my sales. Thank you to all at TRR! (:
I have purchased 2 non-refundable items that were both sent to me damaged. I am very disappointed that the staff is not taking the necessary time to really review and access the merchandise before sending to me.
Provided me with lots of high quality, authentic items for great prices!
Great site. My new guilty pleasure. They had the diemme boots I've been looking for for 4 years and the price was GREAT. I'll be back
The product I purchased was in the exact condition described and the shipping was super fast and well packaged. I am very happy with my experience
Happy to sell my things online and have them be authenticated, however when items are sent in they can take up to 2 weeks to get put up on the site which is a little long. Authenticity is great and happy to have that as part of the service with The Real Real. When ordering I wish they offered free shipping and also when returning... This extra cost does become a but of a nuisance. All in all its a great service and Im happy to sell my things in a timely manner.
Fabulous service from start to finish and quick delivery to the UK.
Would definitely recommend and be purchasing from you again.
Worth exploring - and worth every penny. Not a bad purchase yet. Reliable and fast - with excellent selection.
I love dealing wirh RR. I've found great deals and have had no problems. The only gripe I have is the mannequins they use for the clothes. Those tiny mannequins and vwery annoying and distort the items for sale. Luckily for me I can imagine how the items will look and thankfully their return process is top notch. Please RR, get some bigger mannequins.
Answer: Do not buy from them! Their return/refund policy is skewed to their benefit. In my case, I bought a Louis Vuitton bag and when it was received it was not in the condition advertised or the photos did not highlight the real wear of the bag and they refused to make a refund or credit. It's their lost because I have since bought many bags on Ebay which offers guarantee of refund should item be faulty or misrepresented. Also, on Ebay you can judge by seller feedback whether the seller is reputable and PRICES are so much less than on the REAL REAL. Their name should be changed to the REAL GREED!
Answer: Hi Samantha. The RealReal does sometimes ask for additional information from customers for a one time security check. Most times, this is for new customers who have never shopped with us before, orders with vastly different billing and shipping information, or are international customers with unverified credit cards. We will ask for some sensitive and personal information for the purposes of verifying the identity of the purchaser but we will not ask for a Social Security Number. Was your father attempting to complete his purchase via Affirm? Affirm is a third party company we work with that offers financing on purchases. If your father was attempting to complete a purchase via Affirm, they do require a SSN for a soft credit check for the loan approval and repayment options. As Affirm is a third party, we do not have access to any of that information so it is secure with Affirm. Of course, no one is required to use Affirm for check out, rather it's just another payment option we offer. Please feel free to reach out to us if this does not answer your questions or if you feel that the explanations provided were not applicable to your situation. You can reach out to our Customer Service Department at (855) 435 5893 from 8am to 5pm (PST). If you would like to speak to a supervisor directly, please feel free to ask for Caitlin from our NJ office. She is available from 9am to 6pm (EST) and of course you can reach us via email at: [email protected].
Answer: If you like to be frustrated, disappointed and want to take a few years off your life, then yes consign with the real real.
Answer: I do NOT recommend selling through TRR. Read all seller reviews. This a speed selling co trying to cash in on a quick commission. The prices they assign are RIDICULOULOUS at best. They are not there to get you a good price but a fast buck for themselves. They priced a brand new prada bag with a label on at $625. Minus 20% permanent discount, 60% of that, I receive a whopping $312. After 10 days wait of processing and seeing the prices assigned I pulled my items. I was shocked and even more upset. I rather give the cloths to charity or sell them myself. I think it is insiders who buy the best items at dirt cheap prices they assign themselves. As a buyer just today I receive a wrong item. They were going to research the problem and find the item I purchased, a coat. They sent me a dirty silk top... This is after waiting for 10 days to get the wrong item. This co is just very bad. Customer service is spotty. Some reps are just dreadful. They sound like this is a summer gig and they got no training, you can never speak to a supervisor, none is ever available, Read the reviews and decide if you still want to use this co. If you do, you will be disappointed,
Answer: Hello, We are sorry to hear of your concerns. If you can please send us your order number or email address we will happily research this further.
Answer: Hi Frank, Thank you for reaching out. We apologize you have seen more negative than positive reviews. We would be pleased to advise you on our consignment process and share a little more insight about the RealReal.
Answer: I don't work for The Real Real I am just a satisfied customer, very satisfied! I see all the complaints, and just shake my head. Knowing how people can be, and also knowing the complainers are the ones who write letters, I can only assume they are "out of touch with reality", or POSSIBLY are competitors who are just being difficult to try and hurt the site. Remember, anyone can write anything, that does not mean it is true, nor are ALL the facts being presented! As for me, I am willing to show, and prove who I am, and the great products and service I received.
Answer: This happened to me only one time, and I have sold quite a few items with them. As soon as I received the quote for a pair of earrings. I contacted them immediately and said I felt the price was to low due to various reasons, and they got back to me the next day with an adjusted price. I have never experienced what you are describing above as a bait and switch scenario, and I always check the similar or same items they are selling. I would just call them and ask for the details as to why the other item is higher. Sorry you had a bad experience!
Answer: File a complaint with the US Customs office in your area and your state's attorney general. Also for many types of goods, they will destroy the counterfeit goods and give you a letter stating they have done so. This is ironclad proof for the bank dispute.
Answer: I have returned things with no hassle at all.
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...

