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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 am very pleased with all of my purchases through the RealReal! Initially I was concerned as typically you need to see and feel consignment items before purchasing. The RealReal descriptions on both items and condition are spot on! Additionally, they have a number of items that have had very little to no use making them a terrific value! As I get older, the "reusability" is important from a sustainability perspective as well. The RealReal is a RealReal deal!
Shopping The RealReal was amazing! They have great quality products for a decent price, and the shipping was unexpectedly fast. Overall it was a great experience and I intend to shop with The RealReal again!
It could not have been easier - or more fun! Lili was professional, courteous and very responsive.
The item arrived with no ink and the lines didn't align correctly so it has a weird pattern across the pen. There was no mention of those issues in the description. Just that there were scratches.
My order was on time, neatly packaged and in immaculate condition. I would highly recommend The RealReal to anyone looking to reduce their carbon as well as get an amazing deal on designer goods. 10/10
I have bought and sold about 25 plus items the last few years and I am very very happy with the customer service and the items I have purchased.
Love, love, love the beautiful vintage Valentino blazer I purchased on here but the measurements shown on the description was not the true measurements of the blazer and therefore it is too small. Still a beautiful blazer that I will gift to someone.
Service was great! I think you need more pics of every item you are selling!
I bought a beautiful designer tie at half price. It was like brand new.
I received my order almost immediately! I'm very pleased with the prices!
I purchased a gently used Balenciaga Town bag and was very pleased with the quality and ease of the transaction. I will be back for more items!
I just received a ferragamo purse with a LV strap. I called and they immediately sent me a return label and said they will refund my money in 3-7 business days.
Both by buying and consigning at the Real Real there is absolutely no way to go wrong. Everything I've purchased even though the condition was only listed at good, has been so much more that just good! Also by purchasing so many things they are an excellent way to make your purchase money back and perhaps buy something else. I do believe from the beautiful designer bags to the furniture and Cartier stationary that you will never find another "resale "shop doing it so well.
Excellent deal, excellent condition, very happy me
The worse company to deal with
The worse company to deal with. I gave them 300 of designer pieces most of them Chanel's with tags and was promised lots of money back 4 days later they were selling them for $16 I was soo shocked I immediately threatened with a lawsuit and asked For my clothes back it took them 1 month and minus 26 pieces that they still sold. Please find a more honest company to deal with I wish I knew.
There was a slight mixup with my order that was a final sale, and the customer service was truly exceptional in helping to resolve the issue. I definitely and highly recommend TheRealReal to anyone and will be a return customer.
The clothes that were ordered arrived much faster than anticipated.
And in great condition - just as described on the site.
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...

