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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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Ohio
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Not as advertised
July 31, 2021

"Very good. Light scratches at hardware."
Item has stains under the plastic (NOT notated) and is not returnable. Would not have purchased a stained and unusable bag.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
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Excellent Customer Service
July 1, 2021

I have been a TRR customer for years, my rare interactions with customer service have been prompt, professional, and extremely helpful. Thank you!

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Hidden cost
July 31, 2021

When ordering from Canada you pay for shipping but also end up paying extra costs to UPS for COD charges and customs, I have ordered from others on line and shipping is usually free with no hidden cost, not sure why it happens on this site. Product is good quality but end up paying a lot more than listed price

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
New York
1 review
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BAD customer service
July 31, 2021

They are the worst customer service ever. After you called 10 times, they still not able to solve your problem.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
New York
1 review
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Impossible to get anyone capable on the phone to resolve problems. Everything seems disorganized and chaotic in terms of keeping track of paying commissions and informing all parts of the company about what's happening. Difficult time even returning items in the store. In the past was shortchanged on return $ twice and had to go back to have it corrected.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Refund
July 1, 2021

O ordered something, there was a mixup in the warehouse, the item was no longer available, I got a full refund and store credit.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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Per The Real Real's policy, if you request your item to be returned to you, they are required to unlist the item and send it back to you if it has not yet been sold. On May 21st, 2021, I was feeling sentimental about a bag that I had listed but had not yet been sold. A Real Real service Rep had given me email confirmation that my Chanel bag was unlisted and I would receive tracking info it is being shipped back to me shortly.

To my very unpleasant surprise, on June 9th I received an email that the same bag that should have been on it's way to me had been sold to another customer! When I frantically called customer service, I was given the run around that they made a mistake and never unlisted my bag. To try and make amends I was promised 100% commission when all I wanted was my bag back. After several weeks, they never updated the commission rate and are now saying we will only give you 85%.

I actually only want my bag back and this whole situation is completely unacceptable. They have kept me in limbo for 3 or 4 weeks and I have to chase and call and email, stay on hold for hours. My calls gets dropped and I'm repeating myself over and over again... It's extremely frustrating and all the while, the mistake was on their part.

This has been the most traumatic online retail experience I have ever experienced--such an extreme disregard for customers. The Real Real pays no attention to customer service ticket turnaround time and the consignor department is unorganized with and all around lack of professionalism. You may as well do all the work yourself and post on poshmark.

I am not one to sit and write online reviews as I have young children and many responsibilities. I wholeheartedly DO NOT recommend this website for any purpose! It's just not worth the lack of care and accountability.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Texas
1 review
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The Best Selection!
July 1, 2021

I have been a long time customer and I have been happy and satisfied every time! They have great sales all the time and have the most extensive selection. They also package the goods very well so it arrives in great condition.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
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Belt
July 31, 2021

The belt I purchased could not be returned and had no way to hook. This was not in details. Everything else was fine but the belt was a waste of money and not explained accurately.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
New York
1 review
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Never got the shoe
July 31, 2021

I never received a shoe that you claim was delivered. I feel it strange not to hear back in regards to this claim after so long.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Colorado
1 review
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Alexis Ramirez
July 1, 2021

Alexis is awesome! Perfectly professional - so polite, pleasant, efficient and helpful. I loved having her help. Thanks!

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Washington
1 review
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The Best
July 1, 2021

One of the best customer service experiences I have had. Responsive, helpful, positive, and polite.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
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Ties
July 1, 2021

Great experience. All items received in condition stated. K

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
New Jersey
2 reviews
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Always good!
July 1, 2021

I love shopping here, I find amazing pieces that last me years, it comes quickly ans the customer service is always nice and timely!

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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Missing shirt taken care of
July 1, 2021

I reached out to customer service because I had been told my order would ship in two shipments, but I only received one. They got back to me quickly, were extremely polite, and respectful, and did all the right things to make the situation right. So long as they actually do what they said they would, I think the customer service is absolutely excellent.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Arizona
1 review
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Lies in Return Policy
July 31, 2021

After I had a previous confusion about what could and could not be returned (I had thought some items could be returned for my monty back, but when I tried TRR would only take them as consignment), I specifically checked all items I bought in another order to make sure each one clearly said "this item can be returned". However, when I tried to return some items within a week due to improper fit, they would only take them as a re-consignment. Some items that stated they only take them as a re-consignment were then sent back to me saying they would no longer accept clothes from that designer (even though I just bought it from them). Unfortunately, because there is no way to know for sure if an item can actually be returned for my money back, I will never use TRR for clothes again unless I have seen and tried on the exact item in person somewhere else because I just paid a whole lot of money just to try on some clothes that didn't fit right. I think they purposely make the return policy unclear so that they can make money on customers misunderstanding it.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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My question answered timely!
July 1, 2021

I asked an e mail question & received an answer in 24 hours, Thank you!

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
California
1 review
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Still missing package
July 31, 2021

I have e mailed customer service over a week ago and have not heard back about where my missing package containing the Ulla Johnson dress is. Please advise on next steps to either finding my package or opening a claim for a refund.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Austria
1 review
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Great experience
July 1, 2021

Great experience, great service, products are in excellent condition

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
Delaware
1 review
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Customer service was quick to accept the return which I appreciate, but would encourage closer attention to the condition of the garments. Several knits in supposed excellent condition have arrived with holes. TRR has always made returns easy, just wish I didn't have to.

Date of experience: July 1, 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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