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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 6th among Discount Clothing sites.
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Love this Company!
I have bought and sold many items and I have never had a bad experience! Top notch company. I recommend often!
I ordered what I thought was a silk and leather Gucci dress from The Real Real. I was so disappointed to find out the dress was not authentic based on the label and fabric. I notified the company and requested a return and they still have not honored that request. It's been an overall terrible experience and I will not be doing business with them again.
Good, did not like paying a fee. That was not disclosed when I made my purchases.
My return window expired. After explaining the context and taking Into account my history with TRR the customer representative extended the window to accommodate my request
I found the process to be better than expected & love my bag. The price was also amazing for the value of it!
Timing on returns is limited, so if buying as a gift I'd suggest obtaining a return code when you receive your shipment, just in case.
Otherwise it's great!
Hello Andrea,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are looking further into this issue and will have a Customer Service agent reach out via email to assist.
Our sincerest apologies for our return window, but we truly appreciate you shopping with us at The RealReal.
Please let the agent know if we can assist you further.
As a kid I wanted the Louis Vuitton Multicolore Monogram bag so badly but I couldn't afford it plus it was discontinued. I heard about this website on youtube & boom there was my dream bag & I could do payments on it & it was affordable.
Hello Lucero,
We are happy to hear that we were able to fulfill your childhood dream of owning a Louis Vuitton handbag.
We sincerely hope you are enjoying the item and appreciate you sharing your feedback.
Our team is here for you if you ever need further assistance.
Thank you very much.
I ordered three pairs of shoes. Great values and they came quickly. One needed to be returned and it was simple and efficient.
Item was as described and it shipped quickly. Love shopping on the Real Real, good deals and variety of items to shop from.
Hello Erika,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.
We sincerely appreciate hearing that you had a positive shopping experience with us at The RealReal.
Please let us know if you need further assistance.
Absolutely satisfying to buy from a company that is trustworthy in preloved.
I was happy with the shoes I ordered. I didn't care much for bags sent in. But the shoes are nice and new.
This is absolutely the best consignment store for quality high end merchandise.
Hello Paul,
Thank you very much for leaving your feedback.
We sincerely appreciate the praise you've given us.
Our team is here for you if you need us to assist with a question or concern.
Have a great weekend.
I love The Real Real. My representative comes to my home, picks up what she thinks will sell, and they take it from there. I have sold a lot and am able to recycle that money into new things I love. What a great service,
Hello Alison,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are happy to hear that you've had positive experiences with our consignment process as well as with your consignment representative.
Our team is here for you if you ever need further assistance.
I was actually purchasing this time using a credit I had on a return. The process of using the credit was very easy and the product itself was great, exactly as described.
Hello,
Thank you very much for providing your feedback.
We sincerely appreciate hearing that the checkout process with site credit was easy and that you had a positive experience with our checkout process.
If you need further assistance, our team is here for you.
I have gone back and forth with customer service about a toiletry bag purchased for Christmas. This was a non- returnable item. I asked several questions about what the residue inside was. It ruined the contents in the bag. I was willing to get it repaired. I was also willing to pay for repair. I have yet to hear back from the two reps that we're handling the issue. They suggested a return at some point as well. At this point, I would like a prepaid return label so that I can ship it back for a refund. I can provide all email communication if needed.
Navigation is easy; love being able to save my preferences and size information.
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.
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Hello Arthur,
Thank you very much for shopping with us at The RealReal and for sharing your feedback.
We are happy to know that you had a positive experience with us.
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