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The RealReal

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The RealReal Reviews Summary

The RealReal has a rating of 3.1 stars from 5,330 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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Virginia
2 reviews
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Great selections, price and service!
October 1, 2021

I have not had a disappointment in all the time I have been buying from the Real Real. Always please with my purchases.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. See you again soon!

California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I have ordered from them many times and then my orders became very inconsistent, and not as pictured, so I dealt with a lot of returns. I received a sweater full of stains. I always order ALC and know my size and multiple items didn't fit as if they'd been altered? I won't give up on the site but I have a "bad taste" currently. I have to say I was purchasing weekly and have not in several weeks since.

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

Hi Lin, thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback. We're sorry your experience with us has been less than positive. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do for you.

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Where is my tracking number?
October 31, 2021

You have removed tracking number details from all your emails and online - My package is missing, and I can't get the details in order to track it down with UPS.
Pretty infuriating!

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

Hi Andrea, we're sorry you're having an issue tracking your order. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with your order number so we can help.

Pakistan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Loved it!
October 1, 2021

Bought two coats. Were in better condition than I'd expected, and delivered quite promptly. Very satisfied.

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

Hi Nadia, we're so happy to hear you love your coats. Hope to shop with you again soon!

Texas
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very satisfied
October 1, 2021

Great customer service. Fantastic quality of merchandise! I can always rely on their evaluation of goods and jewelry.

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

Hi Bill, thank you for sharing feedback on your shopping experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Canada
1 review
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Return hassle from Canada
October 31, 2021

The website clearly says easy returns but doesn't state that the return slip is only for US packages. Now I'm stuck with 2 pairs of shoes that don't fit since it made me believe the return would be easy but it's not since I'm in Canada. Quite disappointed

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

Hi Molly, we're sorry to hear you're having issues returning your items. Please DM us on social media with your order details so we can help.

AE
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Terrible customer service
October 31, 2021

Order has taken over 6 weeks to be shipped, and I'm still waiting. TRR don't know where is the parcel.
Over 30 emails chasing TRR and took a month to get a reply. Seriously, worst online shopping experience.

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

Hi Kate, we're truly sorry for your experience with us and that you have not yet received your order. Please send our team a DM on social media with your order details so we can look into this for you right away.

Florida
1 review
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Unhappy with purchase
October 31, 2021

Description of items and condition not accurate at all on their website. I will not be purchasing from them ever again and would never sell with them.

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

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

Singapore
1 review
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The Hermes scarf I bought is missing its box. Still waiting for TRR to send me what I paid for. It's been 10 days. Would you be satisfied if it was advertised to be sold with a box but instead came in a disposable dust bag?

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

Hi Shan, we're sorry this was how your Hermes scarf was shipped to you and that our team has not been able to resolve your issue just yet. Please send us a DM on social media with your order details so we can help ASAP.

Massachusetts
1 review
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Great finds!
October 1, 2021

I have found many great finds on the RealReal. The only thing I really dislike is they do not offer free shipping, either way, and the shipping price ($11.95) is not even a reasonable price. Most companies, nowadays, offer free shipping when you hit a certain price point, which you can easily do at The RealReal. This fact alone, stops me from purchasing from The RealReal.

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

Hi Elizabeth, thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We've passed your review along to our team for consideration.

New Hampshire
1 review
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Shipping costs
October 1, 2021

Overall, I was very pleased with the condition of the items I received. My only complaint is the high shipping cost. I browse the site daily, but the shipping cost is what stops me from buying more items, or single impulse buys.

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

Hi Lauren, thanks for providing feedback on your shopping experience with us. We truly appreciate it. Hope to shop with you again soon!

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great merchandise, Great Service!
October 1, 2021

It's always a pleasure to purchase from The RealReal. You literally get what you see catalogued. I love all my purchases…please don't change your ways!

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

Hi Linda, thanks so much for the love. We'll see you soon!

New Jersey
1 review
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The Best Consignment store
October 1, 2021

My experience has always been very pleasant and I am always satisfied with the quality of my purchases. My purchases has always been just as describe.

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

Hi Lisa, thanks for taking the time to leave a review on your shopping experience with us. Hope to see you again soon!

Florida
1 review
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Great used luxury brand
October 1, 2021

Always a good experience to shop or consign with the real teal five stars i

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

Hi Claudia, thank you for sharing feedback on your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Australia
1 review
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Orders and deliveries
October 1, 2021

Your processing of orders and deliveries is timely and excellent. There is no fuss when I've had to return my orders.

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

Hi Shila, thanks for sharing your experience with us. Can't wait to shop with you again soon!

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have purchased thousands of dollars of apparel, jewelry, handbags, shoes. The selection is top notch, and their pricing is fair. I will continue to purchase from them and highly recommend them to all.

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

Thank you for sharing feedback on your shopping experience with us, Charlene. We can't wait to shop with you again!

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy shopping process
October 31, 2021

Offers brand new designer vintage items; some items at a reasonable price

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Marva. We hope to see you again soon.

Nebraska
1 review
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Amazing experience!
October 1, 2021

I've been using The Real Real for a few years now and they have consistently offered a great selection with great service.

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

Thanks for the love, Ruby. We can't wait to see you again soon!

Texas
1 review
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I submitted a Louis Vuitton bag with several items that were received on August 3rd. It is September 29th and the Louis bag is still "being processed." They were supposed to pay me the commission for it after 7 business days if they could not locate it. They have not done that, and keep thanking me for my patience when they bother to respond. Absolutely unresponsive to all email requests. Will never sell with them again.

Date of experience: September 29, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Charisse, we're sorry for the delay in processing your consignment and response from our team. Please DM us on social media with your email address and consignor ID so we can look into this for you.

NL
2 reviews
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Great shopping experience!
September 29, 2021

Selection is wide, app is easy to use, fast shipment.

Date of experience: September 29, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

Hi Jewlee, we’re so happy you enjoyed your time shopping on our app and appreciate your feedback on the experience. We hope to see you again soon!

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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