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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 5th among Discount Clothing sites.

service
709
value
676
shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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Oklahoma
1 review
19 helpful votes
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A fun place to shop.
May 18, 2020

I love high quality things that would not always be affordable to me. The Real Real makes them obtainable. I live in a small city so I don't necessarily have access and knowledge of certain brands and the website makes shopping these brands possible. I love the way you can "window" shop and love something and buy it later if it is still available. Customer service has always been responsive. It is a fun way to shop - I really like it.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good item but dirty on arrival
May 18, 2020

The sweater I received on this order was soiled when I received it. The clothes on TRR should be cleaned or inspected for cleanliness before being sent. I immediately sent it tot he dry cleaners. It grossed me out

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Rhode Island
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Get REAL
May 18, 2020

Good communication between company and consigner--all your items are listed in your account--easy to keep track of selling price
Items are carefully curated

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fabulous
May 18, 2020

TRR has helped me to clear my closets from great clothes that I no longer wear!... it was hard to depart from some but I've been able to buy great pieces from TRR as well!... I have recommended TRR to all my friends!... I have recommended TRR to friends.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Exemplary Service!
May 18, 2020

I needed to return an item that was the wrong size and was helped in a very efficient and courteous manner. The representative I spoke to made the whole process easy!

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Favorite shopping site.
May 18, 2020

I love the Real Real. I've been shopping and consigning since 2012. The business itself continues to grow in a positive way (customer service and consignor service has greatly improved) and of course the spread of merchandise continues to grow. I'm on the app constantly! I have my favorite brands and buzz words to search for. Getting a package from your warehouse is like Christmas!

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Cute Sunglasses
May 18, 2020

My experience was great! I love my sunglasses they arrived safely and in great condition. I love that I can get designer items while shopping sustainability!

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good
May 18, 2020

All but one of my purchases have been exactly what I was expecting. The one purchased item I was not fully satisfied with was a belt that was missing hardware that was needed to wear. I just ordered the missing hardware online.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Excellent Customer Service
May 18, 2020

My wife has purchased dozens of items from Real Real, and we have had only two issues, both with the size of shoes on the site compared to the size she received. On both occasions, Real Real dealt with the issue and gave us a total refund even though they were final sale items. We get the sense that these people actually want you to be satisfied, to trust the information on their site, and want you to continue to shop with them. I am extremely impressed!

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
California
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Always Delighted!
May 18, 2020

I've been purchasing items from The RealReal since 2013 and I have always been happy! Truly delighted with everything... seriously! I almost exclusively shop TheRealReal for shoes, handbags and beautiful clothes and "special pieces", and fill in with basics from J Crew, The Gap and Eileen Fisher.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service
May 18, 2020

Time after time I have found the customer service to be prompt polite and fair

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great consistent service
May 18, 2020

My experience has been pleasant, I've both have been a seller and I buyer, both pleasant. Sometimes what you get back in comparison to the purchase price (I'm at 60%) hurts... but there is a ease of use and convenience with their business model that makes the convenience worth not getting as much as you would get using Depop or any other re-seller. The conqueror/home visit model is great from when you don't want to send in or visit their nyc store. They lost one of my packages (it was a return after it was evaluated, that was frustrating, but they did right by me and fully refunded me more then they had initially Quoted for the resell).

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Tennessee
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Requested review
May 18, 2020

I have been extremely satisfied with my experience. I have purchased several clothing items. A few had to be returned due to the color not being what I envisioned, not fault of sellers. Returns are easy. I appreciate the ability to return unlike other consignment sites. Always my go to site for certain brands.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
New Jersey
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Payment for sold items
May 18, 2020

Was not informed that the Realreal was not issuing checks for sold items. After a long wait, had to call myself to learn this, then it took over a week to have what the Realreal owed me to be deposited directly into my bank account. Very poor communication

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lovely items
May 18, 2020

Often find a piece of clothing that i have lost or damaged. All about second chances.
So excited that Real Real is opening on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Experience
May 18, 2020

I have made 4 to 5 purchases and my items are quickly delivered. Anytime I have a question I get a quick response as well.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Professional Service
May 18, 2020

Very professional experience. Quick and in keeping with all safety precautions.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Delaware
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Real Real everyday wear
May 18, 2020

I've been satisfied with items purchased. I'd like to see more sale items but overall experience very good.

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Delaware
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I love Real, Real. They make consigning tremendously easy. Payments are very transparent and prompt. The pieces to buy are of the highest quality at the best price! I love the concept of reusing beautiful items. When I need that special piece, Real, Real is my first stop

Date of experience: May 18, 2020
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A great Company.
May 18, 2020

Always good customer service, staff is always knowledgeable of their company policy. Customer Friendly

Date of experience: May 18, 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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