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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 5th among Discount Clothing sites.

service
709
value
676
shipping
638
returns
559
quality
608
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Florida
1 review
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Still waiting
June 3, 2021

Haven't received the package yet. RealReal said it arrived last Friday. It's Tuesday and the package is not here.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
France
1 review
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I've ordered multiple times with TRR always satisfied with the speed and condition of items purchased.
However never understood why they always send multiple bought items separately? It has a somewhat big impact on the import taxes (as i always pay the duties/VAT, ok that's normal + additional local fees for every single shipment that I would be paying all at once if items were shipped together). That's a small annoyance for an overall very positive experience so far.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Review
May 4, 2021

I wanted jeans. One pair were blue brushed cotton, not denim.

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

Disappointed, I'm not happy with the customer service I have been shopping online with this company gor couple years this was the worst customer service I've experienced I don't want to shop in your cite anymore

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
New York
1 review
9 helpful votes
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Mixed
June 3, 2021

The relentless follow up from the consignment people is very annoying- despite writing in all caps to please stop following up (since I do not have clothes that meet your requirements), I continue to get emails offering to book me an appointment. On the other hand, when I emailed to change my delivery address within moments of placing an order- no one responded, it went to the wrong address and was a huge hassle for me to track down. When I finally got a response, customer service was helpful in filing a claim for a lost package but it took a lot of leg work on my end.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Thailand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Many good stuff
May 4, 2021

As a foreigner I want the company calculate the duty and tax before check out. There is a little problem collect a fees. As compare to Vestiaire collective it more convenient to me and shipping company because the don't have to collect a fees.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good experience
May 4, 2021

All in all shopping at the real real in-line is great.
I just wish there was certain consistency in their descriptions so if comparing items you could easily see similarities and differences a

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love the items I got
May 4, 2021

Items came better then described. Price was fair also great customer service. Only gripe is they don't provide enough protection to items in transit.

Date of experience: May 4, 2021
Ohio
1 review
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I enjoy purchasing items from the RealReal. They're decent prices for fun items that I couldn't afford otherwise. I will probably keep buying from the RealReal in the future. I tried to consign something with the RealReal and, while communication was quick to start, I emailed some followup questions when I couldn't find the packing slip that their email instructions referenced. I never heard back. In summary, while the communication for consignment wasn't impressive and I never sent in my item, my purchasing experience was smooth.

Date of experience: May 3, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Well, I bought a Gucci blouse and 3 weeks went by before they canceled my order because they didn't have the listed item and now the item has a "coming soon" tag on it.

Date of experience: May 3, 2021
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping.
June 2, 2021

I have been waiting on a dress for A MONTH now, I have reached out to customer support and still no update on my dress (Its been over 3 days). I'm not to sure what is going on in the warehouse for this company, but its been one order after the other. Something always goes wrong with my delivery. The only thing that keeps me here are the actual products themselves. I'm very disappointed in the way shipping and delivery is handles for the amount of money we are paying for items... this is not okay.

Date of experience: May 3, 2021
South Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Best shopping ever
May 3, 2021

I'm 60 something years old, and with covid The Real Real has been the best shopping of my life. The clothes out truly the best.

Date of experience: May 3, 2021
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Women's denim purchase
May 3, 2021

Didn't honestly know what to expect when I purchased two pairs of jeans. The fit was exact based on information. Jeans were clean and exactly as described. Very happy with my purchase!

Date of experience: May 2, 2021
Arizona
1 review
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No-one to help
June 2, 2021

Phone message with estimated hold time... I have held numerous times for the specified duration on different days, only to be disconnected. Have several issues I have been trying to resolve but cannot get anyone to help me.

Date of experience: May 2, 2021
California
1 review
19 helpful votes
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Never sent me my item
June 1, 2021

I ordered some shoes. Then I got a notification that "due to Covid" they would be delayed 3 days. 6 days went by and I never heard anything, so I reached out to customer service. They said that they would see what happened. Then 3 days later they tell me that the shoes aren't available. I had received a $100 credit + $100 discount and had used my commissions + additional money to pay for the shoes. Nothing was refunded. Horrible experience!

Date of experience: May 2, 2021
New York
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Authentic product but know your designers before buying. Some run 2 sizes down. So your medium may fit like small. Footwear is a gamble.

Date of experience: May 2, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Along with many others, I turned to the internet during past 15 months. I have spent many thousands at The Real Real and it's a crapshoot as to whether the sizing info and details listed will be accurate. Things arrive that are listed as pristine with moth holes throughout, Chanel Sandals listed as very good condition and returnable with one sole hot glued together ($320), Carolina Herrera jacket listed inches larger than it was( I took it apart to eked just enough to make it work because it was fabulous), a "feels like cashmere sweater" in large, which I figured I could shrink since I am a small, arriving as an angora sweater in small... you get my point. You can find great items, but it's never certain that the data they provide will be accurate.

Date of experience: May 2, 2021
New York
1 review
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Best consignment!
May 2, 2021

TRR has the simplest consignment process. The staff is helpful and they make selling you're stuff worthwhile. I use their service every time I reorganise my closet!

Date of experience: May 2, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Highly recommend TRR
May 2, 2021

I love that I can find one of a kind pieces and the shipping and delivery are always top notch

Date of experience: May 2, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Desappointed
June 1, 2021

Bought a small bag 100$, did not notice it was not returnable. I ask the same day to get an exception for a return. I'm was very sad to loose that money even if it's not a big amount. We go on Realreal to save money, and I just lost 100$. Don't think I will buy anymore on your site.

Date of experience: May 2, 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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