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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
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value
676
shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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California
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4 helpful votes
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It seems all messed up!
December 31, 2021

I schedule an appointment only to find out that they scheduled the appointment in Brooklyn, NY, at my daughters prior residence. I live in California. I have tried rescheduling an appointment here in Santa Barbara, CA. It took week to get a call, the slot did not work for me and now more than a week later I am still waiting to hear what other options are available. Maybe you are just short handed, but trying to sell things with you seems very problematic right now.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Gwynn, we're so sorry for the mixup with your appointment. Please send our team a DM on social media with your account details and the best date and time for you so we can reschedule your appointment.

Utah
1 review
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The Black Hole
December 31, 2021

Texting with a customer service rep for an hour and resolving nothing. The next day I actually spoke with someone who told me I would hear back from someone in 24 hours, I never heard back. I tried a third time and was directed to the texting procedure again. She kept saying the matter was being researched and to stay on the phone, this went on for another hour. I've never wasted so much time as I did with the real real customer service. I have turned this matter over to my CC company.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Karen, we're truly sorry to hear this was your experience with our team. We'd be more than happy to help you -- DM us on social media with your account details and a bit more info so we can better assist you.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Helpful when it comes to returns.
December 1, 2021

Been returning in person and it's been super easy and good staff, especially in Brooklyn!

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
Pakistan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Only Place I Shop!
December 1, 2021

I absolutely love the selection of products and the range. Love using the app. It's so user friendly. The condition of products that I receive is exactly as per the description, in fact sometimes even better. So that really builds customer trust and brand credibility. I just wish there was a filter that allowed me to select according to condition of product. I mostly only buy items that are in ‘very good' and above condition.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
California
0 reviews
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Commission Not Paid
December 31, 2021

I have asked multiple times for proof of payment or site credit and no answer. I will need to follow up again for missing payouts.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Casey, our team would be more than happy to assist you with this. DM us on social media with your account details so we can help right away.

New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Dont Bother
December 31, 2021

Two shipments in a row were delivered shattered, dont bother getting anything fragle you will just open a box of bubble wrap with shards of what ever items you purchased

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi James, we’re sorry you received your items in this condition. We promise we’ll make it right if items you purchase from us doesn’t match the descriptions on our site. Please DM us your order numbers and we'll sort this out for you.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No response yet
December 31, 2021

I have ordered for years form RR and received product at this same address and now my last order was returned "undeliverable ". I was home everyday. I have not been given an explanation or a refund.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Kathy, we're sorry your order was not delivered to you. Send us a DM on social media with your order details so we can sort this out.

South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Product was exactly what was shown!
December 1, 2021

Diamond tennis bracelet for my daughter. It was beautiful and at a great price

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy peasy!
December 1, 2021

Super simple process - give your stuff to your agent to post online, wait for the sale, receive a check. Love it

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Inconsistent
December 31, 2021

Never know who contact person is
Very confusing there

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Ellen, send us a DM on social media if there is anything we're able to help with.

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Customer service is 100% useless
December 31, 2021

Title of my review is self-explanatory

Hours of my life wasted trying to get a result

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Michelle, we're so sorry your experience with us was frustrating. Please reach out to us on social media if there is anything we're able to help with.

Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very good
December 1, 2021

Good description for most of the Items. Good customer service

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very satisfied
December 1, 2021

Quick shipment
Detailed products information
Easy return process

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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I LOVE My Purchase!
December 1, 2021

The LV bag that I purchased is in beautiful condition and I look forward to using it over the upcoming holidays. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the delivery. The HUGE box was left in plain sight of pedestrian and auto traffic. I was home and the delivery person never even bothered to ring the doorbell! NOT COOL!

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love The real real
December 1, 2021

Shopping so fun and easy the turnaround is fast service is courteous and returns are never a problem. I don't like to shop running store to store but the sZs of trying different things in comfort of home just can't compare

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
Tennessee
0 reviews
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Twice the items shipped to me we're either not as described (one was an XL rather than XS) and one was a completely different item (ordered leather sling back shoe but received a satin pump). The second time, it took forever to get the return initiated and required outreach to customer service who required me to send pictures of the item rather than trusting me complaint. It was tedious and time consuming.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Elizabeth, we're so sorry this experience was frustrating for you. We promise we’ll make it right if an item you purchase from us doesn’t match the description on our site. Please DM us on social media with your order numbers and we'll sort this out for you.

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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PERFECT
December 1, 2021

There is little to say when the product is nice the timely of the delivery was great, All I can say is PERFECT!

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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5 star
December 1, 2021

Love the selection and the prices! A great way to get designer clothes for cheap and live a more sustainable lifestyle!

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Sustainable and Good Value
December 1, 2021

I have loved many of my purchases with TRR. There have been a couple of instances where the description was incorrect but they were remedied and resolved.
As a whole I am very satisfied with the ease and quality of this platform.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
Pennsylvania
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I just don't think you should have to pay for BOTH shipping and returns. If you have to return something due to size, inaccurate description, etc you should not have to pay return shipping.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
TRR S. — The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Michael, we appreciate you sharing this feedback with us. We'd be more than happy to cover the cost of your return shipment if the item you received was not as described on our site. Send us a DM on social media so we can help out with this.

From the business

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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