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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 6th among Discount Clothing sites.

service
709
value
676
shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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Texas
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Amazing
December 14, 2020

Amazing definitely will buy again! Very fast and easy transaction

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Texas
2 reviews
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Awesome
December 14, 2020

The service is great and they ship out fast and everything I purchased so far was awesome. Will shop again from there. Thank you

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Exactly what I expected
December 14, 2020

Exactly what I expected. I received what I ordered in a very timely manner end it was an even better condition than I had expected. I will not hesitate to order again

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Great selection and prices
December 14, 2020

I have been ordering from the RealReal for several years now. There is always a large variety and you can get some great prices. Stuff can move very quickly so you have to act if you really want something. Great way to get gently-used items at an affordable price.

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Illinois
2 reviews
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Very Happy Customer!
December 14, 2020

I was able to order a replacement Waterford wine glass at a reasonable price.

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Missouri
1 review
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Very good
December 14, 2020

Sometimes the conditions of items are not the same as it's written in descriptions

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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Spoiled
December 14, 2020

The RealReal is an awesome site. Personally, they're unmatched in description, quality, and shipping speed.
I've tried other sites, but TheRealReal is by far my favorite!

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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Easy purchase, fast shipping!
January 13, 2021

Authentic. But the 2 purses I bought they have an old smell inside them. And the Valentino sunglasses I bought beautiful but the case was distroyed. Dirty and old.

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
North Carolina
1 review
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Beautiful diamond necklace
December 14, 2020

Could tell diamond was As high quality as rated. It practically blinds you. Lol

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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Love the RealReal
December 14, 2020

I ordered my baby a dolce and Gabbana polo shirt it's so cute and it shipped fast

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Return with a smile!
December 14, 2020

I was so relieved to be able to return a pair of shoes that didn't fit. There was no hassle or problem and my American Express was credited without having to chase down my hard earned money.

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
New Jersey
1 review
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Love the RealReal!
December 14, 2020

Wonderful experience from start to finish. A great shopping site!

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I am a returning customer spending a lot of money on designer bags on their site and bought an "excellent condition. No signs of visible wear" bag, and it came in the mail BEAT UP, unlike anything I've ever seen! And, it was a CHANEL bag which I paid FULL RETAIL PRICE FOR because it was stated it was in new condition with no signs of wear. What a joke! They falsely advertise the majority of their bags. The lambskin leather had punctured holes in the front of the bag and it was packed horribly. The box looked like someone had already opened it when it arrived. Disgusting service! After paying 7k and realizing the site falsely advertised the item I purchased, they would not take it back because they said the item was "final sale." The customer service "professionals" acted so STUPID and were NOT HELPFUL one bit over the phone (finally talking to someone after 1 hour of waiting on hold). I had emailed and did not hear back for 10+ days. RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL. FALSE ADVERTISING. SCAMMERS is what they are! Never shopping again. Thank god I used my American Express card, so I know they will handle it. Good luck, TheRealReal! Ha

Date of experience: December 9, 2020
Texas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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My account has been screwed up since August when I did not get a shipment fit an expensive piece of jewelry. They acknowledged it was never shipped although I was charged. After 3 weeks of no resolution I disputed the charge to my card. They told me to mark the dispute as resolved and they would credit my account. I told them they had 3 weeks to do that and would not even reply to my emails or calls. I called my credit card company and they said absolutely do not do that because then I am responsible for the charge. I don't trust them any further than I can throw them.

Date of experience: December 7, 2020
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great, but getting expensive
December 7, 2020

Overall I enjoy shopping at The RealReal, but measurements are often incorrectly noted and I end up paying for the return shipping because things don't fit. Also, lately it seems the prices on most items have gone up quite a bit.

Date of experience: December 7, 2020
South Carolina
1 review
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Handled professionally.
December 6, 2020

Carlos was very courteous and professional in his response to my concern. All resolved in a timely manner.

Date of experience: December 6, 2020
California
1 review
21 helpful votes
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They still consignment. They sell fakes. They sell prescription glasses at sunglasses. Highly illegal. They charge credit cards for things they don't ship out. They lie and say they don't have your email for months so that it's too late to return their fakes. I can go on and on. Go online to click the class action lawsuit link. They have frauded multiple thousands of people.

Date of experience: December 6, 2020
New Jersey
1 review
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Consignment lost by shipper
December 5, 2020

I sent 18 pieces of fine jewelry using the prepaid UPS label. Tracking shows it going to the hub and loaded onto the delivery truck. After a week of it not being received (I generally takes only one day) I emailed my TRR rep Sophia for help as to what happens now.
Sophia immediately reassured me that TRR would handle it and that the package was insured. She then had the prober department notified and again I was immediately contacted and reassured.
Long story short, the package did show up and TRR received it and verified the packing list right away. Weeks later UPS tracking still says the package is "out for
Delivery".
I was so afraid that I would be out hundreds, if not more dollars. TRR's immediate sympathetic response, assurance and handling of my issue was stellar.

Date of experience: December 5, 2020
Germany
1 review
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Great finds
December 4, 2020

Very easy to search, a lot of choice and great prices

Date of experience: December 4, 2020
California
4 reviews
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Happy Camper
December 3, 2020

The staff at Real Real was helpful and went the extra mile to make my purchase easy.

Date of experience: December 3, 2020

From the business

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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