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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 5th among Discount Clothing sites.

service
709
value
676
shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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Kentucky
1 review
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I love the quality and the value of the Real Real. Their customer service people are great too. However, I have had some difficulty when I needed to return items.
Sometimes, their website is down for returns and I had to call and spend alot of time on the phone to get my return label.

Date of experience: November 1, 2021
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over a year old

Hi Cindy, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and for sharing this feedback with us. Please let us know if there is anything we're able to help with, our team is always happy to help.

Pennsylvania
1 review
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Horrible experience
December 1, 2021

Ordered a coat and received the wrong one. That should be easy. CSS aplogizes, I send the coat back. They locate the right one or issue a refund, right?

That's not what happened

I was instructed to wait a day while they looked for the coat. Two days pass and nothing. I message the CSA, explaining the situation because I'm not sure whether I'd get a new person; the email address was generic. The CSA was extremely rude. After a few exchanges, I got her to issue a return slip (which they had to charge me for and then refund). Then I received a second invoice. I messaged again, trying to see what was going on; it looked like some weird exchange procedure but I wanted to be sure. I was also unclear on the return instructions. I MESSAGED SEVERAL TIMES AND NEVER HEARD FROM THE COMPANY AGAIN. I did get my refund, but I would never shop from them again

Also, the items do not smell cleaned. That coat had a tissue in it and smelled like perfume

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

Hi there, we're so sorry to hear about your experience with us and appreciate you sharing this feedback. Please reach out to our team if there is anything more we can do to help.

Florida
1 review
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Another Great Purchase
November 1, 2021

I have purchased many items from The RealReal including accessories and jewelry over the last few years. The photos and descriptions are always spot on.

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

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Karen.

New York
1 review
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New Consignor
November 1, 2021

I have a new Consignor named Rebecca, she was great, we consigned with ease, she was pleasant, and very knowledgeable.

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

We're so happy you enjoyed your consigning experience with us, Justine.

New Jersey
1 review
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Latest w/ The Real Real
December 1, 2021

I generally love TRR. But lately it's been having some problems. I desperately wanted a bag from Charlotte Olympia. I tried and tried to purchase it, like 10 times, no kidding, but TRR couldn't complete the sale. After all of this trying, while the item was still in my bag, I got a notification that someone else had purchased it. It's like where will I ever find the bag again? It's old. Also, it would help if TRR would put the proper name of the bag or item on the item. The bag was called Rosita from Charlotte Olympia. You would know this if you took a simple pic and uploaded it into Google pics. It does a reverse search. But TRR doesn't do that. I have an expensive collection of things that I routinely sell to the site, but all they did for me was give me a $25 voucher which expired for some reason. Hard to use the voucher when the item I wanted is gone.

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

Hi Sunny, thank you for sharing your TRR experience with us and we're sorry to hear this. Please reach out to our team on social media with your account info so we're able to reactivate that site credit for you and help with any other outstanding issues you're experiencing.

New York
1 review
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Product control is decreasing..
December 1, 2021

I've been buying from the company from some time now. The most recent purchase I had was of a LV wallet. I don't know whether it was because of the age of sitting in a box. It was considered in pristine condition. But my wallet is coming apart. The 3rd day the inside peeled away from the actual early itself. As if there was glue temporarily holding the leather binding together. I was very disappointed.

The next bag, a YSL, it began to fray the 4th day of wearing (handles). Not good.

I hesitate now to purchase bags vs when I did almost 2 years ago. In addition, some bags are extremely inflated. The purchase value does not match the current value of the bag/wallets (some).

I would love to see more options in your beauty department. It seems as though the same items that stand on site for half a year.

Why didn't I contact the company if the wallet? The hassle. I'll update a picture when I get to my classroom. I am a teacher, I don't have frivolous money to spend, so I love quality control when I invest.

Date of experience: November 1, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Shipping
December 1, 2021

You don't give shipping estimates at checkout. I would appreciate an estimated arrival day and also a few options for faster shipping. These dresses are for events and occasions. When I am on a tight timeline I don't buy there because it takes too long

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

Hi Laura, thank you for sharing this feedback with us, we truly appreciate it and will pass this along to our team for consideration. Please let us know if there is anything we're able to assist you with.

Louisiana
1 review
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Quality Control Problem
December 1, 2021

Half of the items i have ordered over the last couple of months have had unlisted stains and other important. Stains i can get out. I was able to return on item and ended up having to pay for the shipping to send it back after they told me shipping would be on them because they sent me a item that look like it was dirty from laying on a warehouse floor.

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

Hi Ash, we're so sorry to hear your order arrived to you in that condition. Please reach out to our team on social media with your order details so we can process that shipping refund for you.

Florida
1 review
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Always the best
November 1, 2021

Fast shipping, great customer service. Love buying from TheRealReal

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

We love shopping with you too, Jamie. Can't wait to see you again soon!

Texas
1 review
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Disappointed
December 1, 2021

The dress I ordered was much smaller than described. Also had multiple noticeable stains

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

Hi Carrie, we're so sorry your order arrived to you in that condition. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] so we can help right away.

California
1 review
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Disappointment
December 1, 2021

TRR still offers a fabulous range of merchandise, but client service in 2021 has declined steeply. I no longer consign with TRR since the experience is no longer a civilized sit down with immediate receipt by email; now I'm expected to stand in the street and hand over my very high end pieces to a clerk. And even shopping has been impacted. I purchased a vintage YSL skirt which I immediately realized did not suit me; I returned it to a TRR store near me the same day I received it, with all tags attached, yet I did not receive a credit card refund for three weeks, and then only because I called both Amex and TRR "Customer Service". I'm incredibly disappointed. But there are happily many other places to shop and consign!

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

Hi Lynn, we appreciate you sharing this with us and we're so sorry to hear of your less than positive experiences with us. If there is anything more our team is able to do for you, please let us know.

New York
1 review
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Another missing item
December 1, 2021

TRR inventory, logistics and customer service issues continue- this is the 4th item I ordered in the past few months and is missing/stolen.
Customer experience is really poor and has been worsening over the past year as they have been scaling. They need to make structural changes (systems and management) to be successful and redeem themselves with customers (hope they do as the business model and merchandise are good!).

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

Hi Sylvia, we're truly sorry for your experience with us and we appreciate you sharing this feedback. Please let us know if there is an order issue we're able to help you with.

Massachusetts
1 review
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Just ok
December 1, 2021

I see items listed with same condition and my shoes got returned. And I'm description for shirt returned it said a stain was on it which it isn't. So won't attempt to sell again

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

Hi Carly, we'd be more than happy to assist you with this. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] so we can help.

Canada
1 review
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Poor
December 1, 2021

My problem isn't fixed & she hasn't gotten back to me
Problem with ups & my items were returned --now noone knows where they go & how we get the 2 packages from UPS

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

Hi Marvis, we're sorry our team has not been able to assist you with this yet. Please DM us on social media with a bit more detail so we can help right away.

Japan
1 review
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Useless Customer service
December 1, 2021

I've been shopping on TRR for years and had issues from time to time, most of the times their customer service is quite helpful. However very recently I've only experienced very disappointing response from the customer service, including one time one item was marked new with tag yet no buttons on the sleeves and apparently it's very used, the customer service only offered return for credit… seriously consideri live so far away out of the US and with all the hassle to get UPS, I proposed to rather just keep it and have partial refund, but then TRR cs Only offered me to keep it for nothing or me making all the effort and hassles to return for store credit…. I mean as a customer this is really just not reasonable…

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

Hi LZ, we appreciate your sharing your experience with us and we're so sorry you received your item in that condition. Please reach out to our team on social media with your order details so we can help.

Australia
1 review
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Good site
November 1, 2021

Always enjoying my experience with the RealReal. My only gripe is shipping cost. High compared to other company.

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

Hi Emma, we appreciate you sharing this feedback with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Illinois
1 review
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Missing delivery date caused addition expenses and inconvenience. The item was purchased for a special specific date event.

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

Hi Edith, we're so sorry to hear your item did not arrive to you on time for your event. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] if there's anything we can do to help.

GB
1 review
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Poor support
December 1, 2021

I have received two pairs of shoes out of three pairs, I want to return the two pairs as they do not fit ( international sizes). Refund offer was appallingly low. No offer of refund for the pair missing

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

Hi Julia, we're sorry to hear there was an issue with your order and we'd like to understand more so we can help. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] with your order details so we can look into this.

Georgia
1 review
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Marc Jacobs
November 1, 2021

I have ordered several Marc Jacob's purses and totes. I am in love with these items and the RealReal. Thank you so much for offering high end items at a discount.

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

We're so happy to hear you love all of your TRR purchase, Tanya. Thanks so much for sharing.

Germany
1 review
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This is the most professional, in-depth course I have ever met. Basically, they talk about the history of fashion and art descriptively, just retell the facts, talk about the details of clothes. It may be interesting to listen to it, but it is very difficult to apply it in work.

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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