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Overview

The RealReal has a rating of 2.4 stars from 5,304 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about The RealReal most frequently mention customer service, good condition, and final sale problems. The RealReal ranks 8th among Discount Clothing sites.

  • Service
    671
  • Value
    645
  • Shipping
    609
  • Returns
    536
  • Quality
    584

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 10.2%
Positive
11
Neutral
2
Negative
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Top Positive Review

“Buyer & Seller since 2015”

Barbara G.
10/4/24

I have been a big seller and buyer on The Real Real since the beginning of the company in 2015! I have made about $400,000 selling pieces that I was not going to wear again. Also, I am a buyer of mostly "pristine" and "excellent" items on consignment. There are so many people who buy things and not wear/use them at all, and sell them new in the box with tags!

Date of experience: 10/4/24
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Top Critical Review

“Therealreal is a scam”

Barbara S.
10/5/24

Therealreal is a scam. They take high-value items for consignment and list them at ridiculously low prices, allowing their internal employees to steal them from online clients' carts or even after payments have been made. They cancel transactions and resale the items to their friends, who then post them on eBay for a profit. Please do not consign with this company; you will receive almost nothing for your high-value stuff. The company has no control over their employees, so employees do whatever they want, including defrauding their customers and running a side business for themselves

Date of experience: 10/5/24
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Arizona
2 reviews
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April 17th, 2021
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Had a great experience. Would buy again and again and again.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021

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Illinois
1 review
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March 11th, 2021
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Great service from consumer service and specially from Kelly

Date of experience: March 11, 2021

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New York
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May 14th, 2021
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Everything was a " idk" answer. Not very helpful. Was asked to call customer service

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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New York
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February 26th, 2021
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Affordable prices and deals. Name brand at affordable prices

Date of experience: February 26, 2021

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California
3 reviews
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June 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Order came as expected. Decently fast shipping. Items came as expected.

Date of experience: June 1, 2021

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GB
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February 5th, 2020
Verified purchase

Great item great price. Quick delivery. Great service.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020

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Florida
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February 5th, 2020
Verified purchase

Weather you choose shoes, clothes or jewelry be asure you are getting the right merchandise.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020

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Virginia
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April 1st, 2021
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Felt rushed with the deciding with the clock running

Date of experience: March 2, 2021

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April 5th, 2021
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Good quality and good service overall good investments

Date of experience: March 5, 2021

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Hong Kong
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June 2nd, 2020
Verified purchase

The discount, the product, the shipping... I like it

Date of experience: June 2, 2020

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California
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November 7th, 2021
Verified purchase

Very poor customer service. Realreal will make it very difficult for you to return anything

Date of experience: October 8, 2021

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TRR S. – The RealReal Rep

Hi JH T, thank you for providing feedback on your shopping experience with us. Our team would be more than happy to help you with a return. Please reach out to us at customerservice@therealreal.com with your order details so we can help.

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New York
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January 1st, 2022
Verified purchase

The staff, the location, the pieces … all outstanding!

Date of experience: January 1, 2022

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Hawaii
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January 31st, 2022
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Horrible worst customer service ever
Horrible worst customer service ever

Date of experience: January 1, 2022

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Texas
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August 13th, 2020
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Extremely pleased with my purchase. Will definitely be a repeat customer.

Date of experience: August 13, 2020

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Brazil
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August 13th, 2020
Verified purchase

Excellent assortment of great brands at affordable prices. Customer service is very good.

Date of experience: August 13, 2020

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Florida
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November 27th, 2019
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Ordered 3 and all delivered in great condition, as described.

Date of experience: November 26, 2019

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Canada
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November 26th, 2019
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Product as advertised and very quick delivery! Would recommend to others.

Date of experience: November 26, 2019

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Texas
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November 1st, 2021
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Great selection of items with fair pricing. I only wish shipping was quicker and not so high.

Date of experience: November 1, 2021

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California
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November 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Prices are reasonable and customer service responds very fast on inquiries.

Date of experience: November 1, 2021

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TRR S. – The RealReal Rep

Hi Claudia, thanks you so much for sharing your TRR experience with us.

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Virginia
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April 5th, 2021
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Fast shipping products were exactly what I ordered

Date of experience: February 28, 2021

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New Jersey
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February 27th, 2021
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Fast delivery, quality product and a continued trusting relationship with all transactions

Date of experience: February 27, 2021

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Missouri
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April 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

Best consignment website you'll find. End of conversation.

Date of experience: February 24, 2021

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Massachusetts
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March 28th, 2021
Verified purchase

It took several attempts to get something straightforward taken care of

Date of experience: February 26, 2021

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California
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April 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

Always a good value and products in excellent condition

Date of experience: February 26, 2021

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Colombia
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May 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

Very disappointed because I haven't received an answer yet

Date of experience: February 26, 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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