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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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Australia
1 review
17 helpful votes
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If only I could give negative minus 5 stars. Buy at your own risk. They won't respond if there is a problem with the items. Waiting for over a week for a response regarding an item received with tears and not wearable. Offered 11.99 credit for something that cost 150 plus 50 postage.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I was very disappointed with the lack of size truth. I know that a size 8 can vary, which is why I order a size 8.5, and 2 of the 3 pairs of shoes I ordered were too small. The return instruction wasn't easy to find and when I did find the website only gave you 14 days to return the items and I missed the window of time to return it.

Date of experience: May 10, 2021
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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0 transparency on hidden cost
June 8, 2021

I ended up paying almost the double just because on the site there was no information on all hidden cost: tax, additional tax for international shipping, etc

Date of experience: May 9, 2021
Kansas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I purchased a White blouse in which the description said condition was good. When it arrived it had yellow stains on it that were not visible by the photos posted on the website. I am unable to return it because it was final sale. I am not likely to purchase clothing again from your site.

Date of experience: May 8, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am getting no response
June 6, 2021

Hello,

I was told I could receive a store credit for my return and now I am getting no response from ANYONE! I would like my store credit for the $658 from my item. I don't know why I'm not hearing back but it's quite frustrating when that much money is involved.

Date of experience: May 7, 2021
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love my gorgeous new treats I got for myself and the customer service at the RealReal is always top notch!

Date of experience: May 5, 2021
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This has been a total pain!
June 4, 2021

I ordered a tree from Fast growing Trees. I was hopeful based on the reviews that it would be a healthy viable tree. The first on I received was gorgeous full and healthy upon arrival. I waited the allotted time and allowed the plant to acclimate. However after a week of acclimating the tree began to loose leaves at a rapid rate of 10-20 a day! It was given plenty of sunlight and watered as directed. I contacted the company and a replacement was sent. This is where it becomes even more aggravating. The tree that arrived is a travesty at best. It's bent over, won't stand up straight, all of its limbs are mangled and intertwined. No where near the look and beauty of the first plant I received. This is beyond aggravating especially considering the amount of money paid for the 5-6ft tree. Long story short I can't recommend this company as it's been nothing but a headache.

Date of experience: May 5, 2021
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Photos did not match the item
June 4, 2021

I ordered several items and was surprised at their arrival—the photos on the site did not accurately portray the purse and the sweater. And since there's a window before one can return items, I'm stuck with these two items; I gave them away. Also, it's unfortunate they don't mail to PO Boxes.

Date of experience: May 5, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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St. John pants
June 4, 2021

Navy pants rear pocket unstitched at bottom and had to be repaired
Black pants 4inces too long. Must be shortened.

Date of experience: May 5, 2021
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Can't ask product questions?
June 4, 2021

They cannot be bothered with product questions
Also charge me 2x for shipping for orders placed
Within 24 hours after I already emailed them with
The pretense of "email from address with TRR".
Excuses excuses

Date of experience: May 5, 2021
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Another order delivered!
May 5, 2021

As expected, everything was delivered timely, and as described on the site. Will be back again.

Date of experience: May 5, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They lost my consignment
June 4, 2021

I pulled out some items from Consignment and they sent it to the wrong address. It's been a few weeks and still no resolution

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Everything exactly as expected
May 4, 2021

Loved every item, great shipping. Descriptions in the website are great and I felt like I knew exactly what I was buying.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast shipping
May 4, 2021

Fast shipping however free shipping when you spend over a certain amount is better.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Hawaii
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I like to shop The RealReal. Purchased this dress it was onsite looked everything what I like... color to style. Arrived. I put on but everything was not right. First the material looked cheap, wrinkled a lot and dirty. Overall it looked cheap. Normally I like Theory. Also I purchased two more dresses, Jill Sander and L. K. Bennet this transaction. My first try L. K. Bennet ( England). The fit is a little narrower to compare US size therefor slightly tight side but liked style so I kept it and Jill Sanders one. I wish you have more details of your item would be nice for us buyers... photos etc... not only clothes but handbags, too.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent customer service!
May 4, 2021

Excellent customer service! I needed to make a return and it was so simple. The clothes that were sent were in great shape however they didn't fit. I was new to this site and I wasn't even sure that I would be able to return them. I was grateful to know that I could.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you for the great customer support, love your products and will recommend to my friends. Always friendly and prompt!

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They forgot to ship my order until I emailed to ask about it. Then they lost a piece I ordered in the warehouse (the shirt is still on the site as "unavailable" and "coming soon"). Then the items that did arrive had body odor in the arm pits. So much potential in this company but it seems that their lower-end/sale pieces/clients get pushed aside for the bigger ticket items. Makes me hesitant to buy again.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Singapore
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not satisfied
June 3, 2021

Because the price for 2nd hand Chanel bag is more expensive or similar to the retail price.
The price is no longer attractive.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent shopping site!
May 4, 2021

The Real Real has so many choices and such great sales. I feel as if I'm shopping in some very special place, as I peruse the rare and unusual jewelry, clothing, shoes, home and art items.
My assigned reps for selling have been very kind and helpful!

Date of experience: May 4, 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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