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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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Canada
1 review
11 helpful votes
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I was wrongfully charged more money than what my receipt stated. Customer support said they could not refund, only give store credit. While trying to resolve this issue, the customer agent became very defensive and rude, and hung up on me. Will definitely NOT be doing business with this company again, and will advise others not to as well.

Date of experience: June 25, 2021
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor service, damaged items
July 21, 2021

I purchased shoes To wear for my wedding, they are definitely used but said we're in good condition with no damages. They arrived and had significant damages. I took them to my shoe guy to try and get a quote on what it would take to repair them thinking the real real would pay me back. The real real will only give me compensation in the form of a site credit that isValid for 30 days. That's not very helpful. They said they would rather I return the shoes then keep them and get them fixed, that's not exactly living up to their values of sustainability. I'm Incredibly disappointed that this wasn't easier to fix and also that the shoes were damaged upon arrival. Not impressed

Date of experience: June 19, 2021
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The items being shipped to me via USPSwere determined to be missing more than two weeks ago and I still haven't received a refund from TRR.

Date of experience: June 18, 2021
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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New grandbaby
June 16, 2021

Great prices, good pieces. Very satisfied. Packaging was awesome!

Date of experience: June 16, 2021
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I've sent items into the real real twice. The first time I sent in clothes and jewelry and a diamond ring went missing. After ours an hours of working this out, the company blamed it on me and did not take responsibility after the fact their own representative came to my house and collected it herself. Then after, the company tried to tell me that diamond ring was not real and try to pay me a fraction of the price of it's worth. After going through bank statements and proving to them the worth of the ring, they proceeded to tell me they will pay me 40% of what it is worth. Hours more, we finally settled on 80%. This was after about three weeks and 20 hours of arguing. The second time around (and the last) I sent an earrings which on their account did arrive however upon them sending it back to me it never came in any shipment. Here we go again. BEWARE!

Date of experience: June 14, 2021
Missouri
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I have been shopping and consigning with TRR since 2017. I have never encountered any issue until April - June 2021. I've recently placed 2 orders with total amount about $100 each (used discount code and store credit). Those 2 orders were never shipped in 2 weeks. When I inquired about them, I was refunded the whole amount and shipping cost with an explanation that they made a mistake at warehouse. I've also places 2 other orders total $300-400 each. Those were shipped within 1-2 days. I placed another order today and I'm worried about whether it will be fulfilled or not. Is TRR prioritizing shipping by amount of money spent? If my assumption is correct, that's really shady and unfair. I demand an explanation.

Date of experience: June 11, 2021
Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Helpful refund
June 9, 2021

My decision to return one of three items was delayed because I was out of town.
I appreciate that RealReal took the return and gave me a site/store credit.
I will use it!

Date of experience: June 8, 2021
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I can't do this!
July 8, 2021

I like you guys so much so I couldn't write a bad review even though I really not happy with my recents purchased experience. I bought a Cartier watch and it was "Not Authentic" I expected that you certified every items before listed on the market. Quite disappointed! But I did receive exceptional customer service to help me resolved this issue, which I really appreciate him. I usually purchased clothings and this was my first time bought watch with you, however, I did also buy the second Cartier watch and this one is "Real" Whew! I'm happy about this, that's why I really don't want to write a bad review, I just want you to be more careful and really inspect every single items before list it, specially jewelry. Thanks

Date of experience: June 8, 2021
Hong Kong
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wonderful shopping
June 8, 2021

I received the goods around a week after i placed my order.
The goods are in good condition
I found out one of the item is in wrong size so i returned the item
They processed quickly and refunded to my account already

Thank you so much

Date of experience: June 7, 2021
Connecticut
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Amazing site
June 6, 2021

Love this site, you can buy designer things at a way cheaper price. Great selections from different price ranges.

Date of experience: June 6, 2021
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I bought many items some of them couldn't not be returned, but consignment was not possible because the goods were delivered to Hong Kong. No information was provided on the website. Very disappointing experience

Date of experience: June 5, 2021
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service
June 5, 2021

Decided to reclaim a dress from consignment and it was handled quickly. Dress arrived in the same condition as when I sent it in. Very satisfied with such good service.

Date of experience: June 5, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Outstanding
June 5, 2021

The jacket is in better condition than described and it truly pops with color. And the price - delicious! Thank you.

Date of experience: June 4, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Meh
July 5, 2021

The tunic blouse and the linen pants were as expected. Basic items and in excellent condition. The "wool pea coat" was disappointing. Pea coat infers outerwear... the jacket was a very thin/light weight double breasted blazer. I would have returned it but my daughter likes it and has taken it over.

Date of experience: June 4, 2021
North Carolina
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I bought something on 6/1 for next day shipping. It is lost in your warehouse, it was never sent out. You have my money but I have no item... or tracking number the man promised he'd get back to me today and he did not. Not nice.

Date of experience: June 4, 2021
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Had 6 Brioni suits returned... when they were picked up at my apartment, I met them outside, had all 9 suits & 2 sportscoats dry cleaned & placed on new wood hangers... additionally I placed them in suit carrying covers without folding them... they returned 6 suits and folded them in sacks without the hangers & covers... most likely they would be professionally returned if they were sent from a prison...
The cost of having pressed because of how they were returned was $120...

Date of experience: June 4, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The real real customer service is expedited and professional. Solve my problem in moments

Date of experience: June 4, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I still haven't received my order
July 4, 2021

My experience has been unsatisfactory. I ordered 2 pairs of pants and a dress on April 19,2021. At some point my shipment was damaged and undeliverable, I was never contacted. I only found this out when I initiated contact with customer service wondering where my shipment was. I was refunded for the pants but they were tracking down the dress for me. I was promised next day shipping. This was on May 21. I still have not received my dress or word on it's status. I will not be purchasing from The Real Real again. This has been a very frustrating experience.

Date of experience: June 4, 2021
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very bad... wasted my time
July 4, 2021

Made me promises and made me stay on the line for 45 minutes or longer and at the end did not deliver.

Date of experience: June 4, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Product description accurate
June 4, 2021

I always love the experience at the RealReal. The brick and mortar is really nice but the selection online cannot be beat. Honestly, I have way to many outerwear but I keep coming back for more.

Date of experience: June 4, 2021

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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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