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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 6th among Discount Clothing sites.

service
709
value
676
shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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District of Columbia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Thank you for providing excellent service after not getting a response and result the last week. Also provided a credit which was an added bonus for the inconvenience.

Date of experience: March 26, 2018
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great experience
March 27, 2018

Thank you Jamillah! You were so helpful and nice. And for the management, FedEx can be a bit cryptic and difficult - I would consider switching to UPS to avoid these troubles, ive found it to be a much better customer experience.

Date of experience: March 26, 2018
Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Jamillah "Rocks"
March 27, 2018

Jamillah was patient and understanding with the concern of my order status. I LOVE THE REALREAL. Each time I've called they are great.

Date of experience: March 26, 2018
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Keys
March 26, 2018

I order much more then needed with L. Vittion Keys. Needed RMA number. Do to your weather, the office was closed. Chelsea H. Was working from home ( with that alone I was impressed). Took the time and with no Attitude. Help with this. Ill repeat she needs a raise. Im not easy to work with. I love the company.

Date of experience: March 25, 2018
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great Customer Services
March 26, 2018

It's my First time ordering from Real Real, So I called more to inquire about shipment/arrival. I waited on hold and got Jamillah, She was such a delight and very professional through the whole call. I can't wait for my "Package"

Date of experience: March 24, 2018
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Go Jamillah!
March 26, 2018

This experience has been my very best with The Real Real. Jamillah not only called me back immediately when we were disconnected but she
Follow through with a solution to my problem.
Her enthusiasm to help me out is so refreshing and greatly appreciated. I actually felt like a valued customer. THANK YOU JAMILLAH.

Date of experience: March 24, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Customer service
March 24, 2018

Alex is extremely nice, patient, and helpful. Excellent service! She answered all my questions thoroughly and provided great recommendations.

Date of experience: March 23, 2018
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Excellent customer service
March 24, 2018

Needed to track two packages one of which didn't arrive on time with overnight shipping. Jamillah immediately credited me the shipping charge and helped me track things down. Super friendly, super helpful customer service. They are clearly trained to work with the customer, and I enjoyed speaking with her. Love shopping here!

Date of experience: March 23, 2018
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service! Got the info I requested in a timely manner. Appreciate the follow up! Thanks for the help!

Date of experience: March 22, 2018
New York
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Hopeful
March 24, 2018
Updated review

After being disappointed with earrings that seemed not matched and didn't close, I must say I was attended to very well by customer service. While I meticulously followed there instructions, I was given tracking info so I would know when they received the packaged and notified that it was processed and I would receive a refund--all within a couple of days. Impressed. They also gave me a significant courtesy credit, making it difficult not to give them another chance. While I like the negotiating and personal forum you get with Poshmark, therealreal has been impressive with this situation and I will give them another chance I think

The RealReal attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 21, 2018

Sneaky
March 22, 2018
Previous review

I haven't gotten my item yet but, compared to Poshmark, sneaky and deceptive. Shipping is double Poshmark. For some reason items get taxed, here, but not on Poshmark. Also, therealreal adds a tax on shipping which you don't see until it shows up on your credit card. Legally within their rights but just icky. I don't see it anywhere on any other similar site. I just don't like this. Will stick to Poshmark

Date of experience: March 17, 2018
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Customer Service
March 20, 2018

After trying to get a call thru the switchboard and actually being able to stay on the line long enough to get down to 4th in line I was very happy I did not give up like I had in the past. The nice lady I spoke with was very helpful and informative. I truly appreciated the tone of the call and the respect shown to me. I am little addicted to your service and now even more so. Thank You

Date of experience: March 19, 2018
Montana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great customer service
March 20, 2018

Called with a question about an order and they responded quickly and appropriately. Absolutely great service from Jamillah.

Date of experience: March 19, 2018
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I can't even put into words how I was treated and help by my customer service rep. Jamillah Banks was awesome. She took her time to make sure I got the right item for my wife.
That's A1 Customer Services at its finest. I will do be a repeat customer because of Jamillah and the services she
Gave me.

Date of experience: March 19, 2018
California
1 review
8 helpful votes
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I sent them email complaint about it, not reply. I called them, wait for more than hour and automatic off l. What should I do? The bag looks very cheap and not worth to pay
That much? ( more than $400?)

They email me with the return form (03/20th)

Date of experience: March 17, 2018
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wonderful RealReal service!
March 17, 2018

I always receive fantastic customer service from The RealReal! No matter what the issue, they (especially Jamillah) resolve it with the warmest response! The RealReal has a customer for life!

Date of experience: March 16, 2018
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Even though I had received an item that I found to be not up to scratch, Jamillah was very understandig and helped through the process as much she can. I have returned the item and will purchase again knowing the support staff is very understanding.

Date of experience: March 16, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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WRONG SIZE SHOES
March 17, 2018

The wrong size shoes were sent. I was disappointed since this was my first experience with TheRealReal and I had decided not to use TheRealReal again. Compound wrong size with having to pay delivery charges to and from. I called, spoke with Alex. She saved y'all. She was patient, kind and helpful. I will give it one more go to see if I get the correct size shoes the next time I order. Kudos to Alex.

Date of experience: March 16, 2018
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent Customer Service
March 17, 2018

I have ordered a few items recently and one took a little longer than I was expecting. I spoke to Jamalliah B, on a few occasions and due to her care for my concerns, her constant communication with me and her overall personality and knowledge, I will forever shop with TheRealReal.

Date of experience: March 16, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing
March 17, 2018

We got disconnected and Jamillah called me back! Amazing customer service, no one has done that before- very impressed.

Date of experience: March 16, 2018
California
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Thank TheRealReal customer service so much for promptly responding to the issue of my purchase. I got the full refund from the purchase. Will definitely go back to search for the items i love.

Date of experience: March 15, 2018

Receive item damaged
March 17, 2018
Previous review

Not as described. The dress i bought from the Realreal was worse than the item purchased from Goodwill. The dress was so damaged that it should be given away. There are also many hidden fees. Paid $86 for a damaged Emilio Pucci dress and got back only $62. Loss 25%

Date of experience: March 8, 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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