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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.
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I live in New Zealand EVERYTHING is expensive, it's cheaper to shop at the REALREAL than "Recycle boutiques" (Though I hit them hard also) in NZ. Limited designer choices and if you buy NZ designers you end up looking like everyone else. It is good to have the affordable opportunity to mix my style up and recycle.
Never got an answer back after I sent the pics. The item was not as described. Dress pin was missing and a red stain looked like blood was on the inside of hem. All I ask is for a credit so I can purchase a pin and get dress cleaned
Great value and service. Better quality than other sale/re-sale sites I have used.
Wish there was a landing page that showed all new items across all saved searches instead of having to look through each saved search.
The timing feature is annoying as it makes it difficult to finalize what items to purchase since there is a pressure to buy.
Thanks so much for sharing this feedback with us. We've passed your note along to our team so they can review your request further.
Overall, great experience every purchase. Covid shipping delays are annoying, but expected these days.
Surprise and excessive fees for returning items. Also for no discernible reason, some clothing items were returnable and others were put back on consignment with excessive fees for doing so. I wouldn't be surprised if this is illegal.
Hi Linda, thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We'd be more than happy to help and answer any questions you have, just send our team an email at [email protected].
My whole wardrobe is RealReal now! So grateful and so blessed to have discovered this online store full of bargains! Amazing customer service as well! And this review is coming from the most particular and picky NY girl ever!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Rachel. We love shopping with you!
She just took care of the issue quickly, in an understanding way. Everything was taken care of.
I'm tired of not having my issues resolved with your customer service dept. I have consigned thousands of dollars with of merchandise and anytime I reach out to customer service with an issue with a purchase they never read my email fully. They don't address my needs or concerns. This latest instance all I needed was a shipping label and invoice so I could mail something back since the systems didn't generate one, it said "oops, something went wrong with the site". It did generate an RMA number so I included that in my request and it's been 4 days and I still don't have it. Evidently YOUR system changes my email on customer service requests to *******@me.com, instead of *******@mac.com. It's all done on the same computer and the representatives don't get it that that's the same thing. I place orders and my email reads as *******@mac.com on the shipping invoice, I get requests for items to consign from Jen Moss to my Mac.com address and receive your daily obsession emails to Mac.com and I can't understand why my email is automatically changed when corresponding with your customer service dept. it's beyond frustrating as I go thru this every time. There been instances where I've been charged 2 shipping fees even though I sent it back in one box and it's such a headache I've stopped asking to be recredited a shipping charge. This latest instance Roberto didn't see my explanation or chose not to do anything and turned me over to someone else who sent me an email saying my return was already on its way back to the company. Oh my word, PLEASE read the email thread. She had looked up the wrong RMA number. I haven't sent back the item I wanted to return so I'm not sure how she thought she could provide me with that I formation. It's exhausting. 4 days and I still don't have what it need. I'm just going to write the RMA number on my original invoice and ship it back myself and hopefully the person opening the box with see it. Please have someone reach out to me and explain why my email gets changed when dealing with customer service, no other dept.
Hi Wendy, we're so sorry for your experience with us and we'd be more than happy to help you. Please send us a DM on social media with your order info and email address so we can look into this right away.
After waiting for over 15 min for a rep to answer, I chose to select the callback feature. It says you won't lose your place in line and will receive a callback. Days later, I'm still waiting.
Hi there, we're sorry our team has not gotten back to you yet. Please send us a DM on social media with your info so we can help.
I did not receive an item that was marked as "included" in my package. I reached out and was told the item would be shipped but it never was.
Hi Abbey, we're so sorry to hear you never received your full order. Please send our team an email at [email protected] with your order details so we can look into this for you.
Very polite, but still need to resolve the issue, which seems to be with your IT Dept
Hi Liliana, our team would be more than happy to help. Please reach out to us at [email protected].
Love the RealReal - I only buy shoes and purses from here. Just wish shipping was a bit quicker. But truly go-to shopping spot.
I had to make rounds in the store and hunt employees down to help me. The lady looks like she couldn't care less
Hi Jessica, we're truly sorry for your in-store experience with us. We've passed your note along to our team to address further, but please don't hesitate to reach out to us if there is anything we can do to help.
They made a few wrong deliveries, but I'm almost satisfied with their service.
Hi Mina, thank you for providing us with feedback on your experience. Please reach out to our team if there is anything more we can do for you.
They have always been great abs work with you to give you great customer service
Best web site. Very easy to navigate
Best customer service
Best best inventory
Best sales
Best experience I have ever had dealing with designer resale
Thank you for the best review, Sylvia. We can't wait to shop with you again soon!
I suffered weeks of confusion and assurances that were not met. Finally spoke to a representative that was exemplary, professional and actually addressed my urgent queries. Thank goodness
Hi Sara, thank you for providing us with your feedback on your experience. We're happy to hear your issue has since been resolved. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if there is anything more we're able to do for you.
As an international customer I have found The Real Real an excellent online shopping site. There is an exceptionally large range of items offered, reasonably priced and often in fabrics and brands not readily available in my country. Their customer service has always been helpful and replied promptly to my inquiries. Their shipping and delivery has been prompt and hassle free. To date I have not needed to return any items so I cannot comment on their return process. As an international customer there is some frustration that certain items cannot be purchase due to custom restrictions on export of certain products, such as camel hair for example, but this aside The Real Real has offered the best all round shopping experience I have encountered.-
Hi Kaaren, we’re so happy you enjoyed your time shopping with us and appreciate your feedback on the experience. We hope to see you again soon!
I was looking for a shoe designer from then 1970s and 1980s Susan Bennis/Warren Edwards and found what I was looking for in excellent condition. I am very happy with this website.
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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Hi Cat, we're so sorry to hear your order arrived to you in that condition. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] with your order info so we can help.