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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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California
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Almost perfect
May 1, 2021

Really like RR and the deals I can find there.
My two points of feedback are that returns should be free or shipping. Also, recycle the white bags used for items plz. I have a collection of them.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
District of Columbia
1 review
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Designer clothes at great prices + environmentally sustainable. I love it!

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I have been waiting on a pair of boots that were supposed to be returned for 3 months. I have sent 7 emails and have been told they are either on their way back to me or someone is investigating and will get back to me in 7 days. It is infuriating. Also, every time I sell and am told I will get $100 credit I have to follow up with multiple emails and practically beg that it is added to my account. Customer service used to be much better. I have noticed a huge decline.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Real real good
May 1, 2021

The payment options and selection make it a terrific experience. I tell all of my fellow shopaholics about this site.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm not sure why suddenly this company has decided to remove the ability to apply a coupon or discount to most new items. This is upsetting and one of the reasons I so frequently used TheRealReal. I'm now much more inclined to consider others like Tradesy and Poshmark over TheRealReal.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great quality items
May 1, 2021

Excellent customer service, great selection of items and items are truly what they describe them to be, shipping package well and on time

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Kentucky
1 review
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Luxury at Dept store prices
May 1, 2021

At TRR the pricing is what you would expect to pay at a mid-line dept store, but the products are luxury products. The description is always accurate, the shipping times are very reasonable and packaging is always impeccable.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Clothing are with quality
May 1, 2021

I love my packaging and the way everything is very smooth

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
North Carolina
1 review
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No one has responded to emails - they said they were going to elevate the case to the factory that was 72 hours ago.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
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My purchase
May 1, 2021

I can't be more happy with everything I have purchased. Love the Real Real!

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Washington
1 review
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Never heard back on the return!
May 31, 2021

As of this morning customer service hasn't responded to my email about delay in the return due to me getting ill with COVID.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Top Quality
May 1, 2021

Everything I have purchased from The RealReal has been top-quality items. The products are authentic, top-grade, and in the best possible condition! The RealReal continues to be my first choice for finer goods.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Overall TRR is great but...
May 31, 2021

The site went down the other day just as i was trying to purchase something. When the site went back on line, boom, the item was gone. Annoying. If i didn't shop there all the time, it would have really frustrated me! As it was-annoying but i will continue to shop there.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
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Excited
May 1, 2021

Love the ease with which to shop quality products. My problem is that there are too many great buys and I want them all.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Pennsylvania
4 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Always satisfied
May 1, 2021

I have purchased several items from the real and have always been satisfied with my items and the service

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
California
1 review
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Very often wrong measurement
May 1, 2021

Your company loses a lot of money, because of returns, only of somebody's sloppy job.
I mean wrong measurement, not even toking of your clients dissatisfaction.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Virginia
1 review
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Perfect Shopping
May 1, 2021

I do appreciate being able to view up close, at angles, and inside merchandise. That's how I shop in a physical store structure. I'm able to view any wear an item might have and determine, if any is it an issue for me. The variety of styles and size are another great feature.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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No response.
May 31, 2021

I called and made a request for help, the representative I spoke with said they would check into what they could do and call me back, they never called back.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
California
1 review
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Website item descriptions
May 1, 2021

The item descriptions are very vague. They generalize a lot but if they would just take the time to actually measure the item it would be easier to find a good fit. Like say says size large but fits more like medium or this item is tight in arms. Just talk about the fit more. Say if it has stretch or if it's not. I buy lots of clothes off this page unfortunately 1/2 become goal clothes or I consigned them elsewhere.

Date of experience: May 1, 2021
Massachusetts
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I've definitely scored some great items, but the pricing of other items is absurd. I just saw a dress, that is STILL AVAILABLE FOR SALE at Doen, listed at TRR, used, for more then the original (and still current) price. Also, the styling and descriptions are terrible. Slips listed as dresses, belts styled as neckties, incorrect measurements. In summary, you have to weed through a lot of nonsense, but you might find something great.

Date of experience: May 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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