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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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North Carolina
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I sent several items of LV to them. They 'accepted' all including a gold satchel. The same belt and buckle were NOT returned. They only returned the black belt strap saying it is 'torn'. It was worn less than the one they kept but did not give me credit for. Someone swiped it. Oddly enough, the ONLY thing sold so far is that gold satchel that goes on the belt and buckle that were NOT returned and have disappeared. To make matters worse, I have emailed them FOUR times, last one finally taking time to put the consignment number etc. They are ignoring my request and supposedly are investigating. Over a month now. That someone took my belt within the company is really saddening and pathetic and gives me little credibility for this company. Furthermore, they say 70% commission but in reality you START at 55%. I might change review depending on what happens with my other items. Very discouraged by this missing belt and response. :(

Date of experience: June 3, 2021
New Zealand
1 review
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Best Online Shopping
June 3, 2021

Such great service... straight to my door in little old New Zealand in a matter of days...
Very impressed!

Date of experience: June 2, 2021
Honduras
1 review
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Items not as described
July 2, 2021

I ordered three pairs of Tod´s shoes, all size 6. Only one of them was a size 6, one was 5 and the other was 7.

Date of experience: June 2, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Quality Service
June 2, 2021

Shipping was very fast, and initiating a return of my items was fairly easy.

Date of experience: June 2, 2021
New Zealand
1 review
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Terrific service
June 2, 2021

Items exactly as described and delivery was super fast, 2 days quicker than estimated. Very impressed.

Date of experience: June 2, 2021
New York
1 review
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I didn't like the items i recieved and returned them. I have not recieved a refund but instead consign and Very little in store credit. When i went to check for store credit nothing but 7.50 shows up. I sent over $200 and didn't get anything back for returning my items.

Date of experience: June 2, 2021
Washington
1 review
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Dirty item
July 2, 2021

I received a disgustingly dirty dress with thick, crusty deodorant residue on the underarms and elsewhere. Them hem was also out and falling. The dress condition was described as "Good. Moderate discoloration and pilling at underarms." This did not lead me to think I would receive a dirty, smelly garment with literally crusty deodorant. I called TRR, and was told to send in photos. I did several times, but all the emails came back undeliverable. I reached out about that, but did not get a response. I'm really angry and unhappy about this.

Date of experience: June 2, 2021
Connecticut
1 review
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Annoying
June 2, 2021

This always bugs me. I am happy to give it a star but don't want then to be forced to do all the other stuff. It feels like a bait and switch

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Love the Real Real shopping experience. For those with the time and patience to browse the huge inventory, there are lots of great finds. Once you place your order, the order system is super efficient with notifications of shipments, partial or full, tracking information, etc. I almost never buy new anymore unless it's for very specific items and staples like socks & underwear!

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
New York
1 review
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Broken item upon arrival
June 1, 2021

Opened box, to find item broken. Very Disappointed.
This was not clear that it was broken from the description when I purchased it. So I was upset to buy some thing that was broken when I called to complain at the customer service hotline they refunded me shipping and gave me money towards a local repair.

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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Loved everything
June 1, 2021

Ordered based on pictures and guessed sizes. Everything fit & looked great and was in good condition.

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Poor customer service policies
July 1, 2021

In my last order two items were not as described. One had a pretty big hole despite being listed as "very good" condition, and the other was not even close to the size listed. All I was offered was a pitiful site credit or a return. I had already paid for import fees, so returning was not an option. I will think twice before shopping with the RealReal again.

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
New Zealand
1 review
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Wrong size sent
July 1, 2021

The pants I ordered were listed as size 8 women's and were in actual fact size 7/8 boys so way too small.

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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Need to let your byers know if items purchase smell like smoke! You should have RETURN policy for all your items. Like fashionpile!

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
Nevada
1 review
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Great Value
June 1, 2021

I have been satisfied with all my The RealReal purchases. All items have been in great condition and have offered tremendous value. I would highly recommend shopping and purchasing on The RealReal.

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
New York
1 review
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Ignored on email daily
July 1, 2021

Really disappointed in the customer service received from the site. After a glitch happened with my selling account and I had not received a payout. I had to ask for it to be fixed at least a dozen times with no response. After it was finally fixed it was well after cut off for the month causing me to have to wait 45 days for a payout I shouldn't have had to wait for. Certainly most disappointed with the lack of effort from their team and being completely ignored so many times when all I was asking for is the payout I earned.

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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Expires products
July 1, 2021

I purchased a lip and check tint. Once the product arrived it was discolored and covered in bumps. I contacted the company that makes the product. I sent photos as well. They said that based on the packing the product was almost four years, and well past expiration. I contacted the Real Real and they said I could return for credit, but that I needed to pay for shipping.

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
California
1 review
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July 1, 2021

The shirt i ordered was in terrible shape besides the period to return is so short i have no choice but to keep and overpriced shirt that does not fir and with a broken button never described in the details.

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Follow up from RealReal has been extremely poor. Repeated requests for manager call never happened. Also, representative said review dates would be extended and that didn't happen either. I am considering putting a hold on my Amex since no return call has been made.

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
Arizona
1 review
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Great products; great service
June 1, 2021

I've been shopping at The Real Real for a few years now and have never been disappointed in the quality or authenticity of their products. On the few occasions I've had to contact customer service for information or support; they have been extremely responsive and customer service oriented.

Date of experience: June 1, 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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