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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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Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick resolution
May 3, 2018

I emailed about a missing credit. The customer service rep responded quickly without additional information needed and resolved issue

Date of experience: May 2, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello Brendan,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback!

We look forward to working with you in the future!

Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great customer service
May 5, 2021

Highly recommend purchasing items from this site, products looks exactly like the advertising. Had to make a couple returns, but the return process was easy and quite fast

Date of experience: May 1, 2018
Michigan
1 review
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A Delight
May 1, 2018

Your Associate was very pleasant, professional and listened to clearly understood the reason for my phone call. She promptly provided guidance for my inquiry. It was a pleasure not to speak to a recording or an answering service that is placed out of the countrya real plus!

Date of experience: April 30, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello Patricia,

Thank you for sharing your feedback!

We are happy to know you have been receiving excellent service!

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing Customer Service
May 1, 2018

I'm a newbie to The Real Real and have been shown the ropes by Jamillah B, who has been super patient with me and all my questions and freaking out. I love the dresses that I picked out and I really appreciate the help in getting things shipped, held, returned, re-shipped and re-returned. I promise to be better next time! But, it's so wonderful to work with a company who has actual people to work with and make sure I was happy with not only the product, but also the process.

Date of experience: April 30, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello Amy,

Thank you for sharing your feedback!

The RealReal values your business.

Texas
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy, fast, perfect
May 1, 2018

Shopping and paying was easy. Shipping was fast with nice packaging. Bags were both in perfect condition. Will shop vere again and again!

Date of experience: April 30, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello Nikki,

Thank you for sharing your feedback!

We are happy to hear you are enjoying our service as well as your orders.

New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Jamilah was polite and professional when I called in Friday afternoon for the first time regarding a listed item description, which was unclear to me. She kept her promise and called me back with an answer Mon morning, so I could place my order. Appreciated the prompt response to my question. V pleasant to deal with Jamilah

Date of experience: April 30, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello June,

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback.

We look forward to assisting you in the future!

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you Jamillah for being helpful and thank you most for being such a pleasure! You made all of the difference in the world!

Date of experience: April 28, 2018
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Like I was talking to my BFF!
April 30, 2018

Jamillah was sweet, patient, attentive and so understanding! I called because I had to return a fabulous pair of shoes that did not fit and I was so disappointed as I wanted them for a special occasion. I would not hesitate to call again if I needed to knowing I would be taken care of and treated so kindly! Thank you so much Jamillah!

Date of experience: April 28, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello Jeanette,

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback.

We look forward to assisting you in the future!

District of Columbia
1 review
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Working with Jamillah B
April 30, 2018

I had the best experience working with Jamillah. She was professional, courteous, respectful and very efficient. Thank you Real Real for having professional helpful staff supporting your customers. It is your backend support system which makes our experience unique and special. Keep up with your successful business model.

Date of experience: April 28, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello Cathy,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are glad that you enjoyed the service you have received.

We appreciate your business and look forward to you shopping with us again soon!

New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I spoke to two customer care representatives and they were both very helpful in resolving the specific issue ( canceling an unauthorized purchase) and answering my questions. This is one of the reasons why I will continue to deal with your site.

Date of experience: April 27, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello,

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your business. We look forward to you shopping with us again soon!

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing service. Went above and beyond to help me cancel my order. Courteous and eager to help. Very understanding. Really appreciate her help!

Date of experience: April 27, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Monica,

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us.

We look forward to assisting you in the future!

Georgia
1 review
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What a difference!
April 29, 2018

This morning I canceled my order. Ms J engaged in tone of voice that was cheerful, empathetic, confident and considerate. What a difference it made to everyone else in customer service. They need a lesson from this very competent lady!

Date of experience: April 27, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Vivien,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

We appreciate your business, and look forward to you shopping with us again!

Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great
April 27, 2018

Had to get instructions regarding returning a purchase. My purchase was not up to my satisfaction. She help me maneuver through the process with professional i my purchase was not up to my satisfaction. She help me maneuver through the process with professional service and care.

Date of experience: April 26, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Johnny,

We truly appreciate you taking time to share your kind feedback.

We look forward to assisting you in the future.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent customer service
April 23, 2018

I love shopping with The Real Real. Great products, professional customer service, and thoughtful follow up. Keep up the great work.

Date of experience: April 22, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello Lauren,

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!

We look forward to working with you in the future.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Overall experience
April 23, 2018

Speaking with Anthony who answered all my questions was a pleasure. I am very satisfied with the RealReal

Date of experience: April 20, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello May,

Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback!

Have a great day!

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fantastic service
April 22, 2018

Purchased a pair of boots that were to small around my calf and working with the Facebook crew was awesome and credited my account to cover my loss on duty and shipping

Date of experience: April 20, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello Trish,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

We are so happy to hear that the issue regarding your order has been taken care of.

We appreciate your business and look forward to you shopping with us again soon!

District of Columbia
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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No matter when you call there seems to be 10-20 minute cue on the phone before a representive is available to answer. Fortunately, every representive has been professional, helpful and capable. So the only compliant is regarding the time it takes on hold before you reach the exceptional personnel.

Date of experience: April 20, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Robin,

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We apologize for the extended hold time as our business has flourished.

We appreciate your business. We look forward to you shopping with us again soon!

California
1 review
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Pleasant
April 20, 2018

Very patient and helpful. Answered all my questions with ease. Helpful with products and questions I had with previous orders. She provided exceptional customer service.

Date of experience: April 19, 2018
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hello Serena,

Thank you for taking time to share your kind feedback!

Have a great day!

Washington
1 review
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Bought a very large purchase of many items. Quite a few items were stained and a many others were not as described. I returned the items I could in the allowed time and consigned back the ones I couldn't return (because they were discounted). I returned them all in one box as they were all going to the same address. All the items had been RMA processed online and had the correct paperwork enclosed. Anyone one would assume this would be fine. Even the customer service women I spoke to after told me it happens all of the time. But they just decided to take all of my items and consign them because I apparently put the consignment label on the box, instead of the return label (even though they go to the exact same address). So, because of the outside shipping label, they couldn't process my return and I was out hundreds of dollars. Sounds like a scam to me. Absolutely ridiculous!
Do not buy from them. Shame on them for treating their customers like this!

Date of experience: April 17, 2018
Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Id had an incredible engagement ring in my obsessions for months. My boyfriend was skeptical of buying a consigned peice, so I requested more photos of the ring to get a better idea of the characteristics of the center stone, etc. Jamillah at The RealReal went above and beyond and sent nine new photos of the ring by itself, on a hand, in different lighting... exactly what we needed to be certain it was the one.

Date of experience: April 14, 2018

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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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