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The RealReal has a rating of 3.1 stars from 5,329 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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The best consignment shop ever. Wide variety of items. Fair prices, quick shipping.
Fast shipping. Although I do wish they would change their shipping to certain price point, still happy. Each item I've received is in perfect condition.
Item quality is very good.
Packing is great.
Shipping is quick.
I frequently shop TRR because I would not otherwise be able to afford these brands. Plus, I do not know the difference between several of the high-end brands fakes vs. real, since I do not shop in the stores.
Well described, easy shopping and shipping experience! Arrived on time!
Not pleasant, the customer service rep was apathetic and I had to beg her to look into the matter and even still she gave me a lot of attitude and told me. To. Wait 10 days and real real would email me. Meanwhile this is the 2nd time packages have gone missing and haven't been delivered to correct address rather than me. As opposed to fighting to find these packages with items that can't be replaced customer service would rather hang up and send an email refunding me once ups says thye lost it and they get the money anyway, but I've lost because I don't have the clothes that are irreplaceable
I inquired about a delivery which was late, and I received a very quick and helpful response.
Bought a pretty pair of sandals for vacation. Described accurately and very lovely. My little issue is why it takes over a week to get here. At the shipping price I paid priority mail would be far shorter and better.
Hello Susan,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback.
We greatly appreciate you for shopping with us at The RealReal. Our sincerest apologies that the shipping cost was an inconvenience as the price is set by UPS.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Thank you very much!
Satisfied with my RRL denim overalls but for two details: there are three holes in the bib front that were not included in the description, and the denim is very lightweight, to the point I will need be extra-cautious of damaging the material.
Both of these details should have been included in the description. I might have reconsidered my purchase.
Hello Ronson,
Thank you very much for leaving us feedback.
We sincerely appreciate you shopping with us at The RealReal. We will have a Customer Service agent reach out via email to assist you with the item description issue and anything else you need us to look further into.
Please have a great evening.
Had to wait at least 25 minutes to speak to a representative in customer service. She was very gracious and listened carefully to me ~~~ both that thee packaging can be assembled better, that UPS is reckless with boxes Etc but thee end result was beyond my expectations ~~~ the real Real has excellent customer service! Thank you
Hello Barbara,
Our sincerest apologies for the recent experience you had with an order as well as for the long wait time.
We are happy to hear that an agent from our Customer Service team was able to assist and provide excellent service.
We will have someone from our Customer Service team reach out in case there is anything else you need us to assist with.
Thank you very much.
Fabulous Customer Service. The staff were helpful, friendly, and patience on the phone. A great selection of designer products and good value.
Order was filled and shipped fast and arrived in excellent shape. I am very pleased with my new handbag.
Great customer service. I love selection of items they have, prices are often better than in other websites. Fast shipping.
Everything I've purchased at the RealReal has definitely been great. Great quality that gets a lot of attention when I wear it. The internet site is near perfect.
Wonderful products and great customer services and always love looking at the new products that you add
My wife and I have now bought and sold several items including high-end watches and furs. We were nervous at first, but no more. This is a great site.
Some products are as described and some others are just to be thrown away! In some cases they're having problems with sizing but in general it's fair
Hello Marc,
We truly appreciate you shopping with us at The RealReal and taking the time to leave us the feedback.
Our sincerest apologies for the condition issues you've had with some of the items we have listed.
If you need further assistance, our team is here for you.
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 Gaynor,
We sincerely appreciate the time you reserved for leaving us feedback.
As we aim to provide our customers with a positive shopping experience at The RealReal, we are truly sorry that there was a delivery delay to your order. We are happy to hear that someone from our Customer Service team was able to assist you in a timely and courteous manner with the issue.
If you need any further assistance, our team is here for you.
Thank you very much.