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The RealReal

3.1

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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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New York
1 review
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Worth it to buy
August 4, 2021

All items come right on time, all my items are very high good quality no lie, and for a very good price. Love the Real real

Date of experience: August 4, 2021
California
1 review
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Quality service
August 4, 2021

I have been working with TRR since it's inception as a consignor and purchaser. I have always had excellent communication in all aspects of selling and buying. Once I didn't like a price for an item that they were going to sell of mine and I asked for it back. No issues. My experience has always been positive.

Date of experience: August 4, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Fine Customer Service
August 4, 2021

The issue was resolved within 10 business days. The man I spoke to on the phone was short and uninterested with my issue, but submitted a claim. After not receiving communication at 10 days, I used the chat feature and the man was kind, efficient, and helpful. Ultimately the issue was resolved despite the unfortunate attitude I received and lack of follow up.

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

Hi Michal, we're sorry to hear about your experience with us and thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We're glad your issue has since been resolved. Please don't hesitate to reach back out if there is anything we can help you with.

New York
1 review
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Refund
August 4, 2021

I bought pants back in July and have been emailing that I haven't received it yet and it was already August. Eventually, after some back and forth communicating I was refunded the shipping then was told a week later that there was actually a mistake and that the pants was not in stock, so I was given a refund for the pants.

Date of experience: August 4, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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Return policy
September 3, 2021

Your return policy is becoming more difficult and makes not worth purchasing clothes anymore. If sizes are wrong (and very hard sometimes with discrepancies even in same brand) return fee is too high to justify many purchases I would like to make.

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

Hi Jonathan, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review regarding our return policy and item descriptions. We're always happy to answer any questions you have before you complete your purchase, just send us a DM on social. Please reach out to us if there is an order you need assistance with.

Texas
1 review
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Difficult returns
September 3, 2021

I purchased a pair of sunglasses, Want to see if he did not match the description I attempted to return them but they where returned to me I was also responsible for all return costs. All I all it cost as much as buying a new pair of glasses will not be purchasing from this website again.

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

Hi Matthew, thank you for providing feedback on your shopping experience with us. We're sorry the sunglasses you received were not what you were expecting. Please send our team an email at [email protected] for assistance with your return.

Maine
1 review
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Mostly Satisfied.
August 4, 2021

Sometimes the descriptions and photos leave out important design elements, resulting in the need to return items.

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

Hi JMH, thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your shopping experience. We're happy to answer any further questions you have about an item on our site. Send us a DM if there is anything we can do to help you.

Colorado
1 review
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Great customer service.
August 4, 2021

The whole process of buying and returning shoes that didn't fit properly was extremely easy. Staff at the Real Real store in Austin were super friendly and accommodating.

Date of experience: August 4, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Almost happy
August 4, 2021

The Prada jeans were not exactly as described. It all button and no zipper contrary to the description of the item

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

Hi Jean-Francois, we’re sorry this wasn’t what you expected. Please send us an email to [email protected] with your order number so we can help.

California
2 reviews
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Good products
August 4, 2021

Everything is perfect and high quality, beautiful and low prices. Thanks The RealReal for professional service

Date of experience: August 4, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
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Always beautifully prepared and packaged items. Thrilled will my purchase.

Date of experience: August 4, 2021
California
1 review
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Always a great exprrience
August 4, 2021

Whether I'm buying or selling - it's always a great experience with the real real

Date of experience: August 4, 2021
West Virginia
1 review
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Incompetent
September 3, 2021

Whoever works for this company doesn't understand how to do due diligence or have deductive reasoning sills.

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

Hi KB, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and we're sorry to hear about your experience with us. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] if there's anything we can do to help.

California
1 review
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Issue not resolved.
September 3, 2021

They did not address my issues. The customer service person did not assist me.

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

Hi Julia, we're so sorry to hear this was your experience with us. We'd like to know more so we can help. Please send us an email at [email protected] so a member of our team can better assist you.

New York
1 review
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Very pleased
August 4, 2021

I appreciate the help I got from customer service and the follow up afterwards.

Date of experience: August 4, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Not Yet Resolved
September 3, 2021

I first received an apology for selling me a nonworking David Yurman watch with the option to return it for a full refund or take a site credit. When I replied asking how much of a site credit are they offering if I decide to keep it and get it repaired, they responded with, "I have forwarded the concern to our internal and I am waiting for a recommendation on how I can proceed regarding your concern. Once I hear back from them, I will immediately get back to you." Therefore, nothing is resolved and as of present, I am disappointed.

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

Hi Mechill, we're sorry you received your watch in this condition and for the delay in response from our team. Please send us an email to [email protected] with your info so we can resolve this for you right away.

Germany
1 review
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I am happy with my purchase
August 4, 2021

I bought a nice watch. The watch was as described.

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

Hi Rana, we're so glad you love your new watch. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.

Illinois
1 review
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After purchasing a luxury item in full and paying for 2 day delivery, it took over 2 weeks for my item to ship. When I contacted customer service regarding the issue, they couldn't provide an explanation for the delay and only refunded my shipping costs. My item took an additional week to ship. I would have canceled my order except it is a hard to find item. I've only had my item for about 4 weeks and it is already falling apart. Which makes me question it's authenticity. I don't trust the RealReal and should have believed all of the articles that claimed the RealReal sells fake goods.

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

Hi Teanna, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear about your experience with us and offer our sincerest apologies. We make every effort to accurately authenticate the items we receive. If there’s a question about the authenticity of an item purchased from The RealReal, we will always work with our customers to make things right. Send our team an email at [email protected] so we can help.

Florida
2 reviews
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Problem with a return
September 3, 2021

I returned a purchase to a Real Real store for a CC refund which I was entitled to. Instead of processing the return they consigned the item. I emailed them 3 times to tell them there was an error in processing the return. No response. I finally called customer service who told me to call the store. I said this is your error please rectify the situation. The customer service person went back to her team who said they would give me a store credit. I said no this is your error, please give me the CC refund that I am owed. After 38 minutes on the phone she was finally able to get her team to authorize the credit. This was a huge waste of my time and unacceptable customer service on their part especially when the error was theirs.

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

Hi Rebecca, we appreciate you providing your feedback and we're so sorry to hear this was your experience with us. We're glad the issue has since been resolved. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Canada
3 reviews
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Excellent in all areas
August 4, 2021

Items are exactly as depicted, in perfect condition. Well packaged with speedy shipping.

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

Hi Christine, thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We'll see you 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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