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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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Switzerland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The customer service is ridiculously terrible. I had a simple issue with the payment system. Customer service made me jump through multiple hoops and I complied every time to get the issue (an error on their side) fixed. At some point they simply stopped replying. I sent email upon email, not only to customer service, but also to the general contact and feedback email addresses. NOTHING.

I then contacted The RealReal through the website chat function and my issue was resolved within the hour. Or so I thought. My refund was supposed to take 4-5 days. After a week I contacted them again through the chat function and was told that there had been an "error" with processing the refund. I can't help but wonder whether this delay had anything to do with the follow-up email I sent (again to three addresses), detailing my experience with customer service. AGAIN with no reply. After two weeks I finally did receive my refund (after it apparently wasn't processed correctly the first time).

I've never experienced anything like this, it's actually ridiculous. I never received an answer to my SIX emails, the last two of which were both addressed to 3 different The RealReal email addresses. I never asked for a discount or anything for free, I just wanted to be serviced as a customer, which I thought customer service was there for. You can see my last attempt at an answer attached. Blatantly ignored. I didn't know customer service was allowed to do that.

Date of experience: November 2, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi S B, we cannot apologize enough for your experience with us and appreciate you sharing this feedback. Our team has already processed that refund for you but we'd like to help further. Please reach out to our team on social media with your account details.

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Frustrating customer service
December 2, 2021

I simply needed to return two items but I never received a confirmation email with the pre-paid shipping label after I submitted the request. I tried multiple ways to get in touch with TRR customer service just to have the email sent. I emailed customer service my issue and no one responded to me. I then tried through the chat messenger on the site and my issue was never solved. Finally, I called but they directed me to a text chat with a representative. I was on the chat for almost an hour and they ended up sending me AND CHARGING ME for a pick up from UPS. I did not want this. I just wanted the email with the shipping label I could print to drop off the package at my UPS store. TRR needs to make it possible for customers to speak with someone in order to solve a simple problem. All in all, it was very frustrating, time-consuming, and costly.

Date of experience: November 2, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Emily, we're so sorry to hear this was your experience with us. We'd be more than happy to take care of this for you, please DM us on social media with your order details so we can help.

California
1 review
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Quality Merchandise
November 2, 2021

All my purchases have been accurately described and I've never been disappointed Quality merchandise at great prices

Date of experience: November 2, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Great service
November 2, 2021

A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Keep up great job

Date of experience: November 2, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

We appreciate the stellar rating, Jolanta!

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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NO FOLLOW UP -
December 2, 2021

I WAITED ON HOLD FOR OVER 2 HOURS. I SPOKE WITH SOMEONE ABOUT SWITCHING MY ORDER TO GETTING PAID DIRECTLY AND I WAS SUPPOSED TO RECEIVE INFORMATION OF WHICH I NEVER DID.

Date of experience: November 2, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Rebecca, we apologize for the long wait time. We'd be more than happy to provide you with more info. Please reach out to us on social media so we can help.

Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Real
November 2, 2021

I ordered a chanel tote and a pair of shoes for my daughter's wedding. Both items were exactly as described! The shoes however were a tad too tight so I had to return them. This process was the easiest I have ever experienced.
Thank you!

Date of experience: November 2, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Mitzi, we're sorry to hear the shoes didn't fit, but we're sure you looked absolutely stunning at your daughter's wedding. We'd love to see if you wouldn't mind tagging us on social media at@therealreal!

Hong Kong
1 review
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Good experience
November 2, 2021

Place the order easily, efficient delivery service, folo up customer service was professional though a bit delay

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

Hi Ming, we appreciate you sharing your experience with us and this feedback. Let us know if there is anything our team is able to help with.

Texas
1 review
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Poor customer service
December 2, 2021

I have consigned items twice. Both times had issues. The first time I consigned, the warehouse lost all of my 18 items. I still do not have them in my sales account. This has been going on since July. The second consignment happened in August. I received my necklace back, but not the case it was in. I have yet to receive my earrings back. I just get passed from one service rep to the next.

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

Hi Lillian, we're truly sorry for your experience with us and we'd like to assist you with this right away. Please reach out to us on social media with your consignor details.

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The item was fake
December 2, 2021

The watch just doesn't feel like the right weight for the quality it's meant to be and arrived in a made in PRC box

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

Hi Helen, thank you for sharing this with us. If there’s a question about the authenticity of an item purchased from The RealReal, we will always work with our customers to make things right. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] so we can help.

Nebraska
1 review
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Fantastic!
November 1, 2021

I have purchased a significant number of purses and shoes from The RealReal. I have been extremely pleased with each of my purchases, they have all been unique yet, timeless. Thank you The RealReal! I hope to have many more years of shopping with you!
I am Sarah Joan Parker... not Sarah Jessica Parker. I live in Lincoln, NE not, NYC. I am, however, the original SJP!

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

Hi Original SJP, we're so happy to hear that you love shopping with us and can't wait to see you again soon!

Australia
1 review
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A reliable re-seller
November 1, 2021

I have purchased several times from this site, and the clothing or shoes have always arrived in record time and are always excellent quality - and the genuine article.

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

We're so happy to hear you love shopping with us, Jilly! Can't wait to see you again soon.

New York
1 review
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No answers
December 1, 2021

Asked about jewelry markdowns. No one got back to me. Talking about quite a bit of $$$

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

Hi Deb, so sorry our team has not gotten back to you yet. Please reach out to our team on social media with a bit more detail so we can help.

Washington
1 review
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Smelly product
December 1, 2021

I don't know what it is but I hate the scent of clothes I buy from theRealReal. I don't know if it is the smell of the warehouse they keep it or the smell of the previous owner's smell. Either way, I don't like that smell. Gross.

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

Hi Jennifer, thank you for sharing this feedback with us, we truly appreciate it. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quality, communication and products for sale are wonderful!

Date of experience: November 1, 2021
New Jersey
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Super disappointed
December 1, 2021

I tried to chat... no one of the other end. I abandoned after a few minutes

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

Hi Margaret, we're sorry you experienced issues when trying to use our LIVE chat feature. Please reach out to us on social media so we can help ASAP.

Canada
1 review
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Not great
December 1, 2021

Photos are not high resolution which makes it difficult to see the garment before purchasing. Even by zooming it's very hard to see. Also the garments are often smelly or damaged.

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

Hi Natacha, thanks for sharing this feedback with us. Please know our team is always happy to help answer any questions you have before completing your purchase, just send us a DM on social media.

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Still waiting…
December 1, 2021

TRR no longer has phone customer service now you have to message them and wait for a response up to 48 hrs. I recently started a message conversation on a purchase that i received damaged by shipping on October 22. As of today November 1, I'm still waiting for a resolve. Poor customer service.

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

Hi Anita, we appreciate you sharing this feedback with us and we're so sorry you received your order in that condition. You can reach our team at 855.435.5893 ext. 1 or also send us a DM on social media so we can help.

Texas
6 reviews
19 helpful votes
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The most incompetent service ever!
December 1, 2021

My return package of 5 items worth $1600 went missing at UPS. The Real Real needs to file a trace request with UPS, and they simply don't care enough to do it! It's like beating your head against the wall - they just send you to the lowest level "associate" who does his best to get you to shut up and go away. I am out all this money and it might as well have been flushed down the toilet - there is no redress! Do business with these people at your own risk.

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

Hi Marina, we make every effort to accurately authenticate the items we receive. If there’s a question about the authenticity of an item purchased from The RealReal, we will always work with our customers to make things right. Please reach out to our team so we can help!

Florida
1 review
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Great service!
November 1, 2021

Very quick response to my emails concerning item to sell. The best place to buy and sell your designer valuables! Highly recommend!

Date of experience: November 1, 2021
California
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Not for me
December 1, 2021

The Real Real has some good variety in many clothing areas (accessories as well as clothing and shoes) however the sizing was nor for me. I wear a size 12-14 and was never able to find a single article of clothing that actually fit me in that range. I also found the condition (clearly marked on the site) often did not match the pricing e.g. fading throughout, snags or pulls, but it was still very expensive for a used garment. My daughter has had good success, but alas I did not.

Date of experience: November 1, 2021

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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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Founded in 2011
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