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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.

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value
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638
returns
559
quality
608
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Texas
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Hermès Birkin 35
November 3, 2020

Fast shipment
Good customer service
Needs more pictures of the product

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
New York
1 review
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Wonderful LBD
November 3, 2020

Shipping was faster than expected. Packaging was wonderful. Dress as described. Shopping here was like any luxury department store such as Bergdorf's or Saks.

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
Costa Rica
3 reviews
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Excellent
November 3, 2020

My experience was very good since the site offers lots to choose from, excellent prices and amazing deals.

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
Washington
3 reviews
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I've used The RealReal consistently over the last year... bought a lot and sold a lot. I've truly enjoyed and appreciated the service. A consistent issue I've found is inaccurate descriptions of items, including wrong size (most recently I re-consigned a coat I bought from them last year... at the time I bought it it was listed as a M/size 6. Somehow, the Re consignment lists now as an XS/ size 2. Hmmm), wrong color ("red" instead of purple/plum), and wrong materials ("leather" instead of canvas). Customer service is generally always very friendly and helpful in making the changes. Once I reached VIP membership, however, and make a more significant commission on my numerous consignments, customer service has all but disappeared. I've had to ask for every benefit of VIP membership to be activated, including even just switching my account to VIP membership and updating the commission on my consignments to 70%. It's been 3 weeks now, and at least 5 attempts to get a response from customer service, but I still don't have access to the "first look" benefit that comes with VIP membership. Not even a note acknowledging the issue and letting me know it's being corrected... and god forbid maybe even an apology for the inconvenience. I'm totally sensitive to the crazy times we're living in right now, and any struggles companies are having keeping services going! But no response and no resolution? Just bad business. Just seems shady how forgotten I've become now that I sold enough to earn VIP and now they'll only be getting 30% on my numerous consignments. I hope I'm wrong and these are all just cumulative glitches that come with the volume of purchases and sales I've had with their site, but at this point it feels worthy of mentioning to others. P.S. This site requires an "order id" to post a review, but none is provided with customer service issues. Here's my last order... has nothing to do with this review though

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
California
1 review
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General comments
December 3, 2020

I am surprised at the new conditions for selling items, such as no silver items, no diamonds with less than I2 clarity, while I see items listed made of silver. A good Tahitian pearls does not look good with gold clasps. I am applaud to see diamonds listed with K-L color and less than I2 clarity. As for items I purchased most of them are over priced. I am debating to delete my TRR application totally.

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
Massachusetts
1 review
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Always have great sales
November 3, 2020

I like the selection they have, but it is a miss or hit which is find for me. That is the thrill of hunting for a deal!

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
California
1 review
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Love this shopping from realreal
November 3, 2020

I always love the items I get from the realreal. They do a great job vetting and being transparent with any scuffs or scratches if any. There are always A LOT to choose from also!

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
Kentucky
1 review
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My real real experience
November 3, 2020

The website is easy to shop and has a great selection of well priced luxury items. The items are described well and very accurate! I love everything I've purchased!

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Excellent
November 3, 2020

My order was processed quickly and shipped amazingly fast. The dress is beautiful and just as described.

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
DO
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Very very satisfied
November 3, 2020

No hassle, fast delivery, also got notifications on updates on my delivery, and that made me feel like my purchase was safe. Also, I love the whole concept of The RealReal, reselling is the new thing and they have amazing honest photos of each items and I think my favorite emails are: New Markdowns on your Obsessions!

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
New York
1 review
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Great customer service
November 3, 2020

There was a delay shipping my order and it took almost a month to arrive. However, Customer service Department was wonderful.

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
New York
1 review
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The jacket I ordered looked even better in person than in the photo and was delivered within two days of ordering.

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
Australia
1 review
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Shopping from Australia the site showed all prices in AUD, and a flat shipping fee was applied to my large order. My purchases arrived over three UPS deliveries within ten days. It was a great experience.

Date of experience: November 3, 2020
California
1 review
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Some shirt
December 3, 2020

I bought a white shirt, it was too small, I plan on returning it.

The RealReal attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 2, 2020
California
1 review
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Purchase with a pice of mind
November 3, 2020

Best thing is purchasing a pre loved designer bag without a doubt that it is authentic. I also got it at a great deal! I'm very satisfied!

Date of experience: November 2, 2020
New York
1 review
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I Love The Real Real
November 3, 2020

Delivery was Speedy! Ordering from the App was easy! I made a Exchange in Size was easy! Overall Love The Real Real And All Merchandise

Date of experience: November 2, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Amazing!
November 3, 2020

Fast delivery and great choices! Only thing is I ordered it as a gift and it's hard to give to someone when I won't even know the quality or what it looks like first.

Date of experience: November 2, 2020
New York
1 review
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In love!
November 3, 2020

Totally in love! Easy, affordable, fun. What more do you want?

Date of experience: November 2, 2020
California
1 review
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My first expansive purchase
November 3, 2020

I have received a good service and I received an authentic product as described to me. I am happy to order from your site again!

Date of experience: November 2, 2020
Florida
1 review
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I love the REALREAL
November 3, 2020

Very fast and great equality of stuff. Great customer service very knowledgeable

Date of experience: November 2, 2020

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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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