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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.

service
709
value
676
shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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I love the Real Real
February 5, 2020

I always have a wonderful experience with you, thank you

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Illinois
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Impressed
February 5, 2020

Loved it... fast delivery and good descriptions Loved it... fast delivery and good descriptions

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
California
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Quick and fair response
February 5, 2020

I appreciate that the issue was resolved quickly and fairly.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
New York
1 review
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The Best
February 5, 2020

This site is amazing! I cant begin to let you know how many people I refer to the Real Real. As you can see Ive been a customer for a very long time. Thank You for all your credits as well I really apprecaite it.

Sincerely,

Michele

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Minnesota
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Good quality
February 5, 2020

Product was awesome and price was even better, arrived on time and packaged well... Would definitely always shop with the real real

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Happy customer.
February 5, 2020

Delivered on time and exactly what was on line.
The purchase was in prestige condition and exactly what I wanted.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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Great, as always.
February 5, 2020

My third order from them, great service, fast shipping, thanks.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
California
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
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One of the best sites
February 5, 2020

I cannot describe how satisfied I am, with TRR. Great values, perfect descriptions and very good organized. Great delivery experience, as well. Ever since I found out about it, im on it almost every day

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Maryland
1 review
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Gucci Wallet
February 5, 2020

I love that you guys partnered with Affirm. However, shipping was very slow this go around.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
New Jersey
1 review
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5 star experience
February 5, 2020

The website is easy to navigate along with tagging items that i like and will want to revisit. Check out was fast and again easy. Shipping was normal. The package was secure and packed nicely.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Illinois
1 review
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Beautiful sweater
February 5, 2020

Very happy with the sweater. It fits perfect and looks brand new. It is much prettier in person than in a picture.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Texas
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Excellent Customer Service
February 5, 2020

I remain a BIG FAN of the Real Real because the customer service truly values their customers, listens and responds in a way that keeps my business year after year!

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Product in perfect condition as described. Beautifully packaged in a wonderful box.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Washington
1 review
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As described
February 5, 2020

I bought a Jimmy Choo bag and it was actually in better shape than I anticipated! I haven't had great luck with online consignment so this was a welcome surprise.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
New York
1 review
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Good product
February 5, 2020

Arrived fast and it's better to have free shipping when over 50. I want a BV belt. I still waiting I do have a coupon for next purchase

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
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over a year old

Hello,

Thank you very much for sharing your feedback.

We sincerely appreciate you shopping with us at The RealReal.

Please send us a Private Message if you need further assistance.

Texas
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Love Love Love!
February 2, 2020

So happy with the Tiffany ring I got and how it matches the description so well from the photos and everything on the website. Thank you for staying true and providing this service!

Date of experience: February 2, 2020
California
1 review
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What you see you get
January 30, 2020

If I'm lucky enough to order an item from a warehouse close by, I'll receive it amazingly fast!
Otherwise, it may take up to 10 days!
Unfortunately, I have no way of knowing which warehouse is storing my items until after I submit my order & receive confirmation from TRR.

Date of experience: January 30, 2020
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello Kathleen,

Thank you very much for the feedback about our shipping process.

Our sincerest apologies for the inconveniences you've experienced with the shipment of your orders, but for future reference, we do not count weekends as business days during our shipping time frame. We will forward your feedback about shipping to the appropriate department for review.

If you need further assistance, please send us a Private Message.

California
1 review
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Purchasing items
February 24, 2020

Each time I have tried to purchase an item, my current, viable, funds available cards are rejected. After calling customer service and going though many hoops and being told I have to go to my banks, I usually give up. Customer service is non-existent. This last order took over 2 weeks to get it done. I have designer clothes and shoes I could possibly consign but after this last experience I will not order or consign anything with TheRealReal. After the banks laughed at TheRealReal's reason why my cards were not accepted, they said they would tell their friends about my experience and tell their friends not to use The RealReal. I am also telling my friends about the experience (this is the third time I have had a bad experience) not to use TheRealReal. I urge anyone thinking of trying to purchase or consign an item from and with The RealReal to look elsewhere. Avoid The RealReal with a ten foot pole! Minus 5 stars! And my advice for anyone who works for TheRealReal to quit and find a job with a reputable firm. Ann Carroll, *******588

The RealReal attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 24, 2020
California
7 reviews
36 helpful votes
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Just OK
February 24, 2020

As a buyer you can find some amazing deals on TRR, but I would advise to buy clothes only and only purchase items in Very Good condition or above. I have mostly bought Excellent and Pristine items and while a couple pieces were as described, the majority of the items had some minor flaws upon closer inspection. This doesn't bother me as I bought the items knowing that they are used and are at a cheaper price point, but I know this would be an issue for some prospective customers. I've only bought one Very Good condition item and it was in better condition than I expected, although I've heard/read reviews where people have been disappointed with items rated as Very Good and Good.

I've tried to consign with them once and I wasn't happy with the experience. Luckily I was able to have my item shipped back to me promptly.

Last note I wish their shipping wasn't so high, but I guess their low prices make up for it.

The RealReal attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 23, 2020
Arizona
1 review
5 helpful votes
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They lose your things, are rude, make up the answers to your questions. I am so sad I trusted them!

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Date of experience: January 22, 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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