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The RealReal

3.3

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The RealReal Reviews Summary

The RealReal has a rating of 3.3 stars from 5,332 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 5th among Discount Clothing sites.

service
709
value
676
shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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Oregon
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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
California
1 review
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Everything about Real Real is real easy. You simply run down the list of things you want in a product - size, color, price, designer brand if appropriate etc. - and then hit "go" and it shows you all the things that match your needs. Then you get to check it out up close and get a description of any flaws. Ordering is simple. Delivery is fast. I've never had to return anything because the descriptions of the product and the images they show match up with what you get. Simple, easy and terrific.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
California
2 reviews
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Good with room to improve
May 4, 2021

I've had an excellent selling experience so far. The selling reps are professional, friendly and efficient. There is room for improvement on the shopping side, however. Shipping and return charges could be waived/free (esp for frequent sellers/shoppers) and the item processing could be more careful. I've purchased and received dirty items that should have been washed before consignment and had to send photos of the stains in order to return the dirty item with the shipping fee waived. The customer service reps are also friendly and professional.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
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Returns
May 4, 2021

I ordered three dresses and kept one. The other two were returned and I was credited for the return fairly quickly. The quality of all the dresses was impressive.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
New York
1 review
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Consignment
June 3, 2021

The skirt that goes together with the jacket was not accepted. It's a suit so should go together. I sent two emails about the issue but was never resolved.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
California
1 review
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Great experience
May 4, 2021

Quick, easy, and accurate purchasing process. My purchased is exactly as it was described online. In great condition. The only problem that I found was that the item Color looked very different online than it did in person. I still love it though!

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
New York
1 review
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Dress was wrong size
June 3, 2021

I specified size 10, checked the measurements and they were correct, but was sent a size 0 and it was far too small. It was a final sale item so I couldn't do anything about it. Waste of money, won't be using this service again

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
New York
1 review
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Always excited!
May 4, 2021

I'm always pleasantly surprised with my purchases!,. Not to mention the Customer service,. It's a win win every time!

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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Very satisfied
May 4, 2021

Purse was in pristine condition. Excellent quality.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Maryland
1 review
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Returned items
June 3, 2021

Returned items haven't been refunded yet items were returned weeks ago

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
New York
1 review
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As Good As it Get
May 4, 2021

I only purchase items with tags. And I love all. I don't like items that are worn and look real bad. I have purchase second hands Gucci bags and I regretted it.the bags were peeling and one came with perfume scent as if someone empty a bottle of not-so-nice smelling perfume. Plus I never get a full refund therefore I ended up with a lost.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Perfect shoes, perfect bags
May 4, 2021

Excellent product. Fast shipping. Love it here! Always come back!

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Connecticut
2 reviews
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They are arbitrary and absurd about what they accept.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Texas
2 reviews
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Good but not great.
June 3, 2021

A little more accessible and structured than other online consignments shops, but same issues with misrepresented quality and odors not mentioned in the items description. Will probably stick with the occasional in store visit rather than taking the risk of ordering online.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Purse
May 4, 2021

Item as described. Received quickly and very professionally

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Best place ever
May 4, 2021

Great name brand items for less and up to date items, apparel, shoes etc. it's really real

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Texas
1 review
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I followed the instructions to return a Cavalli blouse with authorization number RMA*******. The package was delivered April 22 to The Real Real "inside delivery." As of yet, I have had no notice/communication from Returns. I sent an email to the Returns, Contact, and Customer Service addresses on April 28 to inquire about the return. Customer Service replied with a kind note and a $25 credit.

While I appreciate the credit, I would like for the return to be completed and my account credited.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
New York
1 review
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Very satisfied
May 4, 2021

Amazing. Items looked hardly worn. Every item was special. I wish the prices dropped down a little more on YSL. Lol

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Bad customer service
June 3, 2021

Whenever I contact TRR's customer service, it's never easy. It doesn't matter if it's through phone or email, the rep doesn't understand my issue, so I explain it again, then I'm blamed for the problem or told that regardless of the problem I have to pay shipping, so I have explain the issue yet again. I've never dealt with a company that was so quick to deflect the issue back to the customer. Also, shipping is very expensive and no matter how much you spend, you are never offered free shipping. These experiences have left me going to other sites that offer friendly service and reasonable shipping rates.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Florida
1 review
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They have sent back things in perfect condition and kept things in less than perfect condition... no rhyme or reason for the choices made... strange

Date of experience: May 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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Founded in 2011
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