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The RealReal

3.2

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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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New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My Real Real experience
August 1, 2021

I purchased five bags for the first time a month ago. Four came immediately. The last took about another month to come. I was very concerned as to the delay, however the Real Real kept in communication with me on a regular basis to update me on the warehouse situation and the shipping info. I appreciated it. My bag came finally and all was well.

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
Nigeria
1 review
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Very happy
August 1, 2021

Highly professional, swift response and quality items.

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
New York
1 review
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Thé real stuff
August 1, 2021

Very please with the customer service. And no hassle to return. Great stuff

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
Illinois
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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The best
August 1, 2021

Great customer service, fast delivery of goods, easy return process, great selection.

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I recently requested a return. Someone replied to my email and asked for more detail. I did what I was told to response but it's been 3 days and I haven't heard back from that person. Wondering what I should do next

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Great luxury consignment site
August 1, 2021

I am both a frequent purchaser and seller on the site. They make it extremely easy to consign and pay quickly when items are sold. As far as the purchasing side, the merchandise is always in excellent condition, arrives quickly and returns are easy if the merchandise isn't just right. What I love most is that you can find really special pieces from previous collections at great prices. The ultimate treasure hunt!

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
Turkiye
1 review
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Disappointed
August 31, 2021

Inexperienced staff, adjusting prices to their own liking…. Same article different prices. Selling at a very low price without the pieces ever appearing on web!
Returning, then when resending accepting, etc, ect…just depends who receives the goods it seems. Thanks to the Soho store staff still haven't lost all my faith in "RealReal".

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Terrible
August 31, 2021

Customer service needs to get their act together. So frustrating and wasted so much of my time

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
GB
1 review
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The worst
August 31, 2021

The person who sent my package put incorrect information and I charged a ridiculous amount on duties
Which in total was no point in buying sale items

What of waste of money. Left a bad experience and I would not be referring as I think it's deceitful as a custome r

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shopping at The RealReal can be a real deal when quality items are found at value pricing. With its authenticity guaranteed policy, shopping second hand luxury goods can be more fun and worry free. Shipping is also fast and its return policy is clearly stated on every items listed.

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
Oregon
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Site error messages
August 31, 2021

The site errors often especially when I attempt to look at my orders in detail to do a return. Very frustrating.

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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RealReal
August 1, 2021

Purchased 3 items. Received them when expected ish. Products ordered were correct.

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Real Real purchases
August 1, 2021

As always Wonderful products, great packaging/tracking

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Customer service wasn't able to help me. I returned a few items and some of them were in the form of site credits and they are not appearing in my profile.

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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$#*! Service as Always
August 31, 2021

I know you don't want to accept returns but as a business of this caliper you should at least provide the same level of service whether they are buying/selling/returning. Self return from the website is always $#*!ing down. Customer service takes forever to get to and arrogant as $#*!. Your sales text me call me email me a thousand times a week and your return service takes an hour to pick up a phone? That's $#*!ing ridiculous and you're $#*!ing wasting my time for YOUR $#*!ING FAULT. Don't copy and paste the $#*!ty Customer Service replied. It's completely bull $#*! when you treat the same customer who sells thousands every year like $#*! when they are returning something because of YOUR $#*!ING $#*!TY PRODUCTS. The worst part is the return was received on 7/26 and a $#*!ing month passes by you told you didn't even $#*!ing receive it? I have to give you the UPS tracking while you sent me that $#*!ing label? Why the $#*! I have to do all the work to compensate your internal $#*!ty program. Your people signed the package and if I don't call you I'm sure you would never issue the $#*!ing refund. I demand the full refund IMMEDIATELY WHATEVER COMPENSATION DEPENDES ON HOW MUCH YOU VALUE YOUR CUSTOMERS. $#*! YOU

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Missing items
August 27, 2021

Never never consign or buy. They take your items and claim to have lost them. In the mean time they never answer emails hoping that the consigner will go away. This company is the worst company I have ever dealt with. The customers and consigner are treated poorly by staff and the company as a whole. Zero stars is the review they deserve. Take lessons on customer service from Wempe!

Date of experience: July 28, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
42 helpful votes
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A real Ripoff!
August 27, 2021

I left a twice-worn pair of Chanel boots in the box with documents listing retail price and three weeks later I spent over an hour trying to track them down. Then I was told if they sold with commission I would be making less than 25% of what I paid for them. They were in perfect condition. I asked for them to be sent back to me, as this is a real ripoff I believe. Let's see how long, if ever, they get sent back to me. I', very disappointed.

Date of experience: July 28, 2021
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not leather
August 24, 2021

I dig this site & their offerings but it's not perfect. I wonder if their authenticicating team have been fully trained & educated regarding material,?

Date of experience: July 23, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst company ever
August 20, 2021

The steal your $$$. CHarge for items they never ship! CS never answer phones or emails. Avoid. Doing charge back for everything they stole from me. Love how your own company is now posting positve reviews! Worst CS ever. Never answer phones, or emails. Steal your $$$$$$

Date of experience: July 21, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have purchased several bags from them over the years, with no issues! & great customer service too! Just received an off white bag, from the collab with Byredo, it was listed in very good conditon slight creasing. Welp if you ask me, its in excellent like new condition. I see absolutely nothing wrong with it anywhere! Purchased a Marc Jacobs bag, 12 years old new with tags & that was beautiful too! Along with 2 other beautiful bags I purchased from them many years ago. I will continue to shop with the them! Very satisfied customer here! My only suggestion would be to offer a window to cancel a purchase without having to contact them, especially if purchased outside the times of customer service hours of operation.

Date of experience: July 16, 2021

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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Founded in 2011
San Francisco, CA
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