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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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Wisconsin
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Customer service disappointing
December 31, 2021

Customer service rep "arranged " for ups pick up and told me to leave the package in front of the door, days went by and no pick up. I saw pictures from Amazon delivery with TRR boxes still in front of the door.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
Tennessee
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Poor Quality
December 31, 2021

The good: 2 pairs of boots were as listed.
The bad: leggings arrived with holes and stretched out; were listed in excellent condition. And I had to pay for return shipping even with the bad listing and product.
Also received the wrong dress that was stained and smelly. Again they asked I pay return shipping on something I didn't order. The kicker is I still haven't received a refund or the correct dress (which I've tried to cancel).

I think this will be the last time I use this site. The quality control doesn't exist anymore and it's no longer worth it.

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

Hi Elizabeth, we're so sorry to hear your order arrived to you in that condition and we'd be more than happy to refund you for the shipping cost of the leggings. For the incorrect dress, please send our team a DM on social media so we can assist you with this.

Virginia
1 review
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Good overall,,.
December 1, 2021

Good customer services when issues arise. Good products. Wish they offered free returns

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

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Shruti. We'll pass your note along to our team for further consideration.

California
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1 helpful vote
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Shipping never on time
December 31, 2021

I ordered overnight shipping or 2-day shipping for my last 3 or 4 orders and nothing ever arrives on time. I was also a few hours late after my window closed for a return and I emailed someone to request and cash refund and they would it give me anything but a store credit. After years of loyal purchasing, this left a very bad taste in my mouth. I will definitely think twice about continuing my relationship with TRR

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

Hi Belynda, thank you for sharing this feedback with us and we're so sorry to hear these were your experiences with us. We've passed your note along to our team regarding the shipping delay, but please don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media if there is anything more we can do to help.

District of Columbia
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Dissatisfied
December 31, 2021

I am a loyal customer and consignor but I have been very unhappy recently- not only are returns taking very long to process but my consignment items have taken even longer to post. I am seriously considering consigning elsewhere

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

Hi Vicky, thank you for sharing your feedback with us and we're sorry for the delay with processing your returns and getting your consignments live on site. Please reach out to our team on social media with your account details so we can help.

AE
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Good Selection, good value!
December 1, 2021

I am very happy with the service the only frustrating part is that the size and measurements do not add up and you end up taking something that does not fit as I am international I can not make returns easily. For Example, size says L measurements will be waist 28 hips 24 or something silly like that, so hard to know why they do that, also do not take anything that says good, it means well worn and used or fair, their very good is good and there excellent is very good, get it? Good :)

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great value good service
December 1, 2021

I have purchased many many items and they arrive on a timely basis and are as described... returns are easy... although they do take longer to process your return than some of the other sites... communication is good as on 3 occasions my purchases were no longer available however I was notified right away

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
New York
1 review
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Have too many bad experiences to name
The last one is you lost one of the items I have dropped in your Madison Ave location and you fail to respond or correct the matter

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

Hi Laura, we're sorry to hear there was an issue with your consignment and we'd be more than happy to look into this for you. Please DM us on social media with your consignor details so we can help.

Canada
1 review
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Courier Company Service not good.
December 31, 2021

I will suggest they use DHL instead of UPS. The charges of UPS is just too high and their services is not good… too slow to deliver most of the time. TheRealReal does not pay for shipping and they also charged me for returning an item. This is a burden to the customer. I don't think that is encouraging

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

Thank you for sharing your feedback on our shipping carrier and costs, Oluseyi. We will pass your note along to our team for consideration.

New York
1 review
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Great products great service
December 1, 2021

I can always trust that the product descriptions are accurate, the prices are so good and their return process are liberal. I shop there often with great pleasure.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
California
1 review
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Lost consignment items
December 31, 2021

I sent in a box of consignment items last June (including a pair of) and was sent a note a month later saying that the box couldn't be accepted due to some personal items left in a bag (totally understandable). Not a big deal at all. Well it's been over a year and still have not seen that box sent back to me. Every time I chat support no one can figure out where it is or what happened to it which is very upsetting. I have spend at least 10k with this company and I love the concept but the customer service is subpar.

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

Hi Candice, we're sorry this was your consigning experience with us and our team would be more than happy to look into what happened with your box. Please send us a DM on social media with your consignor details so we can assist you right away.

California
1 review
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Very kind
December 1, 2021

The customer service representative was Professionally helpful and kindly resolved my concerns.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
District of Columbia
1 review
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Great service
December 1, 2021

Customer service is great and they describe their items accurately on their site.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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My daughter's dresses go MIA!
December 31, 2021

I spent $1K on five dresses to be delivered by Air for my daughter's first high school Homecoming dance!

Nothing showed up!

First, two were cancelled because TRR inventory was inaccurate. Then 3 just disappeared…. Only message stating address issue pending. I sent several messages desperate for help but couldn't get customer service to intervene on my behalf.

My money has been lost in a black hole ever since! I am beyond disappointed!

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

Hi Pam, we're so sorry to hear there was an issue with your most recent order. Our team would be more than happy to look into this for you. Please reach out to us via social media so we can help ASAP!

Florida
1 review
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Time sensitive question
December 31, 2021

I am offered a discount code only good for "one day"
Email offer arrived at 7pm at night so is it good until 7pm the following night? Tried to use it 11 hrs after receiving offer and it doesn't work. So have contact help desk but they are very busy. This is time sensitive so let's see what happens.

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

Hi Amy, we're sorry to hear there was an issue with the coupon code you received. Please reach out to our team on social media with your account details so we can help.

Texas
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Great for purchase, not consignment
December 31, 2021

I purchase often and find great deals, however quality and customer service has declined lately so I'm finding myself looking elsewhere. Items are mislabeled, inaccurately priced and the site is now full of lower quality items. Many of the items I view have holes or stained that were not noted in description and I've returned several for the same. Most discouraging is the sale price of my consignment items. I cannot make a correlation between actual sale price and what is stated on my sales register, as it's always a fraction of the price reflected in the item listing. So I'm not sure that I'm getting true sale value. If I am, it's still a fraction of what I could get elsewhere and, often times, what I was offered on eBay or Poshmark before sending off to RR to be done with the seller duties. In any case, its worth the trouble to use other platforms to recoup more of my investment than to let RR take me to the cleaners. No for consignment. Customer service has really declined. I have a feeling it's been outsourced and I'm now dealing with translation issues.

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

Hi Tracy, thank you for sharing your feedback with us and we're so sorry to hear of your experiences. Please reach out to our team on social media if there is anything more we can do to help.

New York
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Perfect
December 1, 2021

Fast shipping and products in perfect condition. Nicely packed too.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
New York
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Never received any of my order
December 31, 2021

My order is was to arrive in two packages: the first was lost, and the second arrived in New York and then was diverted back to their AZ warehouse. I never was given a reason why, and I'm still unclear if i was fully refunded for the items i purchased.

Customer service communication was sparse and circuitous. They never addressed the second package or answered why it was returned to the warehouse.

I cannot review any of the clothes i purchased because they never arrived.

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

Hi Cannon, we're so sorry to hear of the issue with your order shipments. We'd be more than happy to look into this for you. Please reach out to our team on social media with your order details so we can help right away.

Arizona
1 review
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Love TRR
December 1, 2021

I've been a buyer and a seller since TRR was established and have enjoyed it a lot. Lots of great finds over the years and I've never been disappointed with a purchase. I've particularly loved finding Gucci items! There's a wide variety of items and price points. Very easy to consign with TRR as I have a consultant who comes to my home, however it's very easy to consign online. TRR has great customer service too.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Pamela. We can't wait to shop and consign with you again soon!

Montana
2 reviews
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Tried to use text customer service. Got so aggravated that I'm sending the entire order back.

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

Hi Caron, we're sorry for the frustrations and we appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. Please reach out to our team on social media with more info so we can help.

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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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