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The RealReal

3.2

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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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California
2 reviews
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I have sold a lot here
May 21, 2020

Sometimes one has to call to ask that a price be raised, but usually they are accurate. They pay right on time and I believe this is a business to outlast many department stores.

Date of experience: May 21, 2020
Alaska
1 review
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Great product
May 21, 2020

I've been buying on the real real for awhile, not once have a ever been disappointed. All jewelry and bags have been in great condition and I've received them fast!

Date of experience: May 21, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Excellent website great to navigate, products are real good. Amazing customer service.

Date of experience: May 20, 2020
Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I had cancelled this order and was given a refund. Alas, I was charged again and delivered the product. When I spoke with RR, I was assured that I would not be charged for the shipping to and fro. I WAS charged for the shipping. Too busy to communicate and disappointed once again with RR.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sincerely sorry for the issues you've experienced with this order, including the returns process. After looking further into this issue, we can confirm that a free return was processed and refund issued on 4/10/20. If you need further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Service team via [email protected].

Wisconsin
1 review
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Love this site
May 20, 2020

Great variety of items and great prices, shipped on time and I love that you know the designer items are real.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
Maryland
2 reviews
28 helpful votes
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Awesome!
May 20, 2020

Beautiful piece - company is run very professional.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Happy Customer
May 19, 2020

Great product and fast shipping. No complaints. Quality was as expected with no flaws.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Thanks
May 19, 2020

Thank you to the service provider, she was helpful.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
Texas
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Employees of TheRealReal remove items from online customers shopping cards (prior 20 min standard expiration) and then they proceed to sell these unique items to another party at their sole discretion. This experience undermines one's ability to be confident in their online purchase process as its unclear whether TheRealReal will honour binding transactions.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
North Carolina
2 reviews
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Very pleased.
May 19, 2020

I have dealt with TheRealReal for years as both a buyer and a seller and have been very pleased with the results. As a seller, they make it extremely easy for you to get them your items and they really make them look nice when listed. As a purchaser, things are shipped quickly and if you have to return it is not a problem. Much prefer it to some of the other sites.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great customer service.
May 19, 2020

My client service rep (Niki) is wonderful. Friendly, helpful and very responsive. The only issue I have is with the people who work in the warehouse. Numerous times I have had items sent back to me that were in perfect condition. They need to learn that certain items are supposed to look distressed and that coats with detachable collars will have button holes in the collar and this not something to flag as ripped.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I don't understand why The REAL REAL charges sales tax on the original price, and not the sales price. This is not ok.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I received an order by mistake and called and it was straightened out immediately and I got some great advice to take my credit card off of my account. As always, the RealReal customer service was prompt, courteous and able to resolve my problem right away.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
New Zealand
1 review
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Prompt Delivery
May 19, 2020

I order from New Zealand and can honestly say i've never had to wait more than the estimated delivery date and the condition of my purchases have been top notch!

Date of experience: May 19, 2020
Maryland
1 review
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My purchase from TRR
May 19, 2020

I was very happy with my purchase. It was exactly what I expected. It got to me on time even though it was in the middle of the coronavirus times. I will do this again soon

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Enjoy working with Nancy!
May 19, 2020

She is a very kind and warm person. I enjoy working with her. Her wellness checks with me are warm and thoughtful.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Minnesota
1 review
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I've had nothing but exceptional service through TheRealReal. If I've had an issue with an order, it's always been handled promptly and satisfactory. I've done years of service with a competitor that doesn't treat me like a valued customer like TheRealReal has. Customer for life.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great!
May 19, 2020

Great. Pls have more designer items in med and large. Seems everything I look at is small or extra small

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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Great shopping experience!
May 19, 2020

I have become a devoted RealReal customer, as I believe in the sustainability of the designer resale market. Keep up the good work!

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
California
2 reviews
42 helpful votes
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Real Real Online Store
May 19, 2020

First, I want to start by saying that I have only purchased jewelry from Real Real (sterling silver jewelry or 14K or 18K gold jewelry).
The descriptions of the jewelry are accurate. The photos are of the jewelry are good. The appraisals are accurate. I also like the fact that this website ranks each piece of jewelry by its' condition.
For example: pristine, excellent, very good, good, fair, etc.
Here is an example: Condition:
Very Good. Light scratches on the metal."
These rankings are very straight forward so you know the condition of the piece you are buying.
I have purchased 5 pieces of jewelry.
I kept 4 pieces and I returned 1 piece.
The Return Process was fast and easy.
I, myself, do not purchase pre-owned clothing, just
Jewelry.
Good luck shopping.
Real Real gets new products all the time.

Date of experience: May 18, 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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Founded in 2011
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