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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.
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I have not had a disappointment in all the time I have been buying from the Real Real. Always please with my purchases.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Bought two coats. Were in better condition than I'd expected, and delivered quite promptly. Very satisfied.
Hi Nadia, we're so happy to hear you love your coats. Hope to shop with you again soon!
Great customer service. Fantastic quality of merchandise! I can always rely on their evaluation of goods and jewelry.
Hi Bill, thank you for sharing feedback on your shopping experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hi Lauren, thanks for providing feedback on your shopping experience with us. We truly appreciate it. Hope to shop with you again soon!
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!
Hi Linda, thanks so much for the love. We'll see you soon!
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.
Hi Lisa, thanks for taking the time to leave a review on your shopping experience with us. Hope to see you again soon!
Always a good experience to shop or consign with the real teal five stars i
Hi Claudia, thank you for sharing feedback on your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Your processing of orders and deliveries is timely and excellent. There is no fuss when I've had to return my orders.
Hi Shila, thanks for sharing your experience with us. Can't wait to shop with you again soon!
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.
Thank you for sharing feedback on your shopping experience with us, Charlene. We can't wait to shop with you again!
Offers brand new designer vintage items; some items at a reasonable price
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Marva. We hope to see you again soon.
I've been using The Real Real for a few years now and they have consistently offered a great selection with great service.
Thanks for the love, Ruby. We can't wait to see you again soon!
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.
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.
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!
Answer: Do not buy from them! Their return/refund policy is skewed to their benefit. In my case, I bought a Louis Vuitton bag and when it was received it was not in the condition advertised or the photos did not highlight the real wear of the bag and they refused to make a refund or credit. It's their lost because I have since bought many bags on Ebay which offers guarantee of refund should item be faulty or misrepresented. Also, on Ebay you can judge by seller feedback whether the seller is reputable and PRICES are so much less than on the REAL REAL. Their name should be changed to the REAL GREED!
Answer: Hi Samantha. The RealReal does sometimes ask for additional information from customers for a one time security check. Most times, this is for new customers who have never shopped with us before, orders with vastly different billing and shipping information, or are international customers with unverified credit cards. We will ask for some sensitive and personal information for the purposes of verifying the identity of the purchaser but we will not ask for a Social Security Number. Was your father attempting to complete his purchase via Affirm? Affirm is a third party company we work with that offers financing on purchases. If your father was attempting to complete a purchase via Affirm, they do require a SSN for a soft credit check for the loan approval and repayment options. As Affirm is a third party, we do not have access to any of that information so it is secure with Affirm. Of course, no one is required to use Affirm for check out, rather it's just another payment option we offer. Please feel free to reach out to us if this does not answer your questions or if you feel that the explanations provided were not applicable to your situation. You can reach out to our Customer Service Department at (855) 435 5893 from 8am to 5pm (PST). If you would like to speak to a supervisor directly, please feel free to ask for Caitlin from our NJ office. She is available from 9am to 6pm (EST) and of course you can reach us via email at: [email protected].
Answer: If you like to be frustrated, disappointed and want to take a few years off your life, then yes consign with the real real.
Answer: I do NOT recommend selling through TRR. Read all seller reviews. This a speed selling co trying to cash in on a quick commission. The prices they assign are RIDICULOULOUS at best. They are not there to get you a good price but a fast buck for themselves. They priced a brand new prada bag with a label on at $625. Minus 20% permanent discount, 60% of that, I receive a whopping $312. After 10 days wait of processing and seeing the prices assigned I pulled my items. I was shocked and even more upset. I rather give the cloths to charity or sell them myself. I think it is insiders who buy the best items at dirt cheap prices they assign themselves. As a buyer just today I receive a wrong item. They were going to research the problem and find the item I purchased, a coat. They sent me a dirty silk top... This is after waiting for 10 days to get the wrong item. This co is just very bad. Customer service is spotty. Some reps are just dreadful. They sound like this is a summer gig and they got no training, you can never speak to a supervisor, none is ever available, Read the reviews and decide if you still want to use this co. If you do, you will be disappointed,
Answer: Hello, We are sorry to hear of your concerns. If you can please send us your order number or email address we will happily research this further.
Answer: Hi Frank, Thank you for reaching out. We apologize you have seen more negative than positive reviews. We would be pleased to advise you on our consignment process and share a little more insight about the RealReal.
Answer: I don't work for The Real Real I am just a satisfied customer, very satisfied! I see all the complaints, and just shake my head. Knowing how people can be, and also knowing the complainers are the ones who write letters, I can only assume they are "out of touch with reality", or POSSIBLY are competitors who are just being difficult to try and hurt the site. Remember, anyone can write anything, that does not mean it is true, nor are ALL the facts being presented! As for me, I am willing to show, and prove who I am, and the great products and service I received.
Answer: This happened to me only one time, and I have sold quite a few items with them. As soon as I received the quote for a pair of earrings. I contacted them immediately and said I felt the price was to low due to various reasons, and they got back to me the next day with an adjusted price. I have never experienced what you are describing above as a bait and switch scenario, and I always check the similar or same items they are selling. I would just call them and ask for the details as to why the other item is higher. Sorry you had a bad experience!
Answer: File a complaint with the US Customs office in your area and your state's attorney general. Also for many types of goods, they will destroy the counterfeit goods and give you a letter stating they have done so. This is ironclad proof for the bank dispute.
Answer: I have returned things with no hassle at all.
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