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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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Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Not like it used to be
November 3, 2021

Customer service is horrible/takes forever to get things listed. Prices are so low / full

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Susan, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience with us. Please reach out to our team on social media with a bit more detail so we can help.

South Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good customer service
October 4, 2021

Everything was handled quickly and my return date was adjusted due to delays in shipment which TRR made me aware of, but somehow initially did not adjust the return date. The rep I spoke to adjusted the date and I had enough time to review all my purchases. It all worked out really well

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Leslie, we're happy to hear our team was able to assist you in extending your return date. Please don't hesitate to reach back out if there is anything else we can help with.

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Size Descriptions
October 4, 2021

I love the site and have shopped there a lot. Items are of good quality, delivery is quick. One problem I run into is inaccurate size description. It seems that sometimes there is not enough time spent reading or finding size labels. It results in wrong sizes being listed or estimating sizes which is not always accurate. I understand the size labels are sometimes missing but if they are still on the garment an effort should be made to find them and read them correctly. Also, from my experience, the company will not accept responsibility for missizing items so you may end up stuck with the item or you will have to send it back at your own expense.

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi M K, thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback, we truly appreciate it. Our team is always more than happy to answer any questions you have about sizing, and we'll always make it right if an item you purchase from us doesn’t match the description on our site. Please DM us on social media if there is anything more we can do to help.

District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always a pleasure.
October 4, 2021

Everything was absolute perfection. From seeing the item through purchasing to receiving and seeing it in person, everything was spot on.

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

We're so happy to hear your enjoyed your experience with us, Susan. See you again soon!

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great!
October 4, 2021

The Real Real and their staff, alwasy do waht is best for thei clients! Becacuse of this I will alwasy be a loyal client to the Real Real!

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

We appreciate your love and support, Maia! See you again soon.

Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Customer Service
October 4, 2021

Always a pleasure to speak w/TRR customer service if issues arise. They were able to tell me why my shipment was delayed. One thing I wish they would do is keep you updated via text/email or call if other circumstances arise when they don't ship o pop et what they told you via phone call. That way the customer is not placing multiple calls.

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Yvonne, we appreciate this feedback and we've passed it along to our team for further review. We're so happy you enjoy shopping with us and we hope to see you again soon.

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love it
October 4, 2021

I absolutely love TRR.
The pieces I got were always in good condition and have never had issues with authentication.
The process to sell items has always been good and easy

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
Vermont
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Order arrived promptly and merchandise was ad shown and expected.

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

We're so happy to hear you love your new purchase, Kate. We hope to shop with you again soon!

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My purchases
October 4, 2021

I've made a few purchases and have been very pleased thus far and I can't forget to add the fact that shipping is always fast and on point.
Happy customer here!

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

We're happy you're happy, Mara. Can't wait to shop with you again soon!

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Treasures!
October 4, 2021

I love finding treasures on TRR! So many great items, fast shipping, easy consignment process and all around great experience.

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

We love shopping & selling with you too, Melissa!

Latvia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Well received items of good quality
October 4, 2021

I received my items in a timely manner. All the items were of good quality and their state exactly matched the one described on their shopping page.
The only thing which usually confuses me is that when receiving the documents for customs declaration (waybill), they usually state different types of ordered items (instead of silk dress "leather pants" are stated etc.).
Another thing - when receiving order confirmation in email it clearly gives only the amount of payed sum of money for the whole order, the value of each item without discounts, as well as all the percentages of all the discounts applied to the while order. Latvian customs control demands to state the value of each ordered item individually which is the price I payed for each item including all the discounts. Since the order confirmation clearly states only the exact price of each item without discounts I usually have to play a guessing game on how much exactly I payed for each item with the discounts. Therefore, it would be very helpful for me if the order confirmations showed the prices payed including the discounts for each item individually.

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Līva, thank you for providing us with this feedback, we truly appreciate it and have passed it along to our team for further consideration. Please reach out to our team on social media if there is anything more we can help with.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Disappointed
November 3, 2021

I purchased 3 items.
Dress: nice
Earmuffs: too small. They are child size.
Description did not say that.
Sweater: Beautiful sweater however it is a
Body suit, not a sweater. Description
did not say that.

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Helen, we’re sorry this wasn’t what you expected. Please send us a DM on social media with your order number so we can help sort this out.

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always a great experience
October 4, 2021

I've been shopping and selling with The RealReal for years. It's easy, convenient and you always know what you purchase is in the condition stated.

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Erika. Can't wait to see you again soon!

Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So many times, I have not gotten my package in europe because the courier does not call me. One time I waited in my house 5 hours and no calls a shame as the products are fab.

Date of experience: October 4, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Gina, we're so sorry to hear you're experiencing delivery issues. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] with your order details so we can help.

Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Seller beware, 30% commission for items priced under $95. I would also say about 30% or so of items have errors in the listings. Vey inconsistent on what they accept and what they don't.

Date of experience: October 3, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Natasha, thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your consigning experience with us. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team if there is anything we can help with.

Singapore
1 review
0 helpful votes
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With this order I had purchased a necklace and a dress. Necklace arrived damaged and I had to return it.
The problem with that is that I ended up having to pay import taxes in Singapore for something that was returned due to the fact that the item arrived damaged. TRR did not want to reimburse those import duties. I was extremely disappointed because the error on TRR part cost me more than 50...

Customer service didn't even make an effort to understand the issue I had. It could have offer a credit on my account, which would in term be spent on another purchase. I have been a great customer of TRR since TRR was funded. I felt really unheard and not accounted for...

Date of experience: October 3, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Nada, we're truly sorry for your experience with us and appreciate you sharing this feedback. Please know that our customers are responsible for any import duties, goods and services tax (GST), value added tax (VAT), and customs fees. If you feel that there is more we could do to help, please reach out to our team on social media with your order details.

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Lots of issues
November 2, 2021

I was given refunds in store credit only despite the fact that there were problems with shipping (among other things such as measurements almost ALWAYS being inaccurate) and I had asked for an extended return window due to extenuating circumstances.

Date of experience: October 2, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am never able to talk to a customer service regarding my account.
I have called many times and been on hold for over an hour and never talked to anyone.

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

Hi Talia, we're so sorry you have not been able to get in contact with our team regarding your order. Please DM us on social media with your order details so we can help.

Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Consistently Poor Customer Service
November 1, 2021

On multiple occasions, I have reached out to customer service via phone and/or email. And consistently, I've had bad experiences (I. E. from being treated rudely to not taking weeks to receive a response we via email to being lied to (maybe unintentional but was still a lie)). The RealReal is such an amazing place to shop. But I do not shop as much I would like because the customer service is so bad.

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

Hi Elle, thank you for providing feedback on your experience with our customer service team. We'll address this further and please don't hesitate to DM us (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) if there's anything we can do to help.

Alaska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Return policy-description
October 2, 2021

I love the RealReal it is my favorite online clothing store.
However since designer clothes vary widely in sizing it would be great to have a better description especially since shipping and returns are a bit costly

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

Hi Bernie, thanks so much for providing us with feedback on your shopping experience. Our team is always more than happy to help answer any questions you have about a specific item, just send us a DM on social media!

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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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