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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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Switzerland
1 review
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December 1st, 2021
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Now return shipment offered from Switzerland! Shipping charges are very expensive!

Date of experience: December 1, 2021

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New York
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December 31st, 2021
Verified purchase

Totally unhelpful. Not knowledgeable. Dont understand.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021

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Hi Marsha, thank you for sharing this with us. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to better assist you.

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Ohio
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October 13th, 2020
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Just to small. Shipping, and return process excellent!

Date of experience: October 13, 2020

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Pennsylvania
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December 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Fast shipping and products in perfect condition. Nicely packed too.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021

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Colorado
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December 31st, 2021
Verified purchase

Tried to use text customer service. Got so aggravated that I'm sending the entire order back.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021

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Hi Caron, we're sorry for the frustrations and we appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. Please reach out to our team on social media with more info so we can help.

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New York
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December 31st, 2021
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Never know who contact person is
Very confusing there

Date of experience: December 1, 2021

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Hi Ellen, send us a DM on social media if there is anything we're able to help with.

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Canada
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December 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Please send me detail for returning one item that not fit
Thanks

Date of experience: December 1, 2021

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Hi Irith, we'd be more than happy to assist you with a return. Please send our team an email at customerservice@therealreal.com with your order details so we can help.

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Florida
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May 22nd, 2020
Verified purchase

I loved the pendant, great and good price
Thanks at lot

Date of experience: May 22, 2020

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Washington
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September 4th, 2021
Verified purchase

Great value and service. Better quality than other sale/re-sale sites I have used.

Date of experience: September 4, 2021

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Georgia
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April 17th, 2021
Verified purchase

This is my third order that has proven to have more scruff, spots or damage than stated.

Date of experience: April 17, 2021

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New Zealand
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May 21st, 2020
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Excellent variety of fashion garments, shoes accessories etc. Always a great experience.

Date of experience: May 21, 2020

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Colorado
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April 17th, 2021
Verified purchase

Fast shipping. No problems with tracking. Never received damaged items or had complications

Date of experience: April 17, 2021

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Massachusetts
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September 4th, 2021
Verified purchase

They made a few wrong deliveries, but I'm almost satisfied with their service.

Date of experience: September 4, 2021

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Hi Mina, thank you for providing us with feedback on your experience. Please reach out to our team if there is anything more we can do for you.

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New York
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May 22nd, 2020
Verified purchase

Everything is measured, sized accurately. Beautifully packed and shipped timely. Thank you!

Date of experience: May 22, 2020

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Australia
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September 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

After having problems with international returns I got great comeback and it was so easy! Thank you

Date of experience: September 1, 2021

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Tiana!

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Brazil
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May 14th, 2021
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I never received my package and customer service insists it was delivered.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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District of Columbia
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April 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

My bag came on time and in the condition described. I love it so much!

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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California
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August 31st, 2021
Verified purchase

Prices seem high for items. Often impossible to return item

Date of experience: August 1, 2021

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California
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April 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

Excellent. Always good customer service. Love shopping with u.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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Texas
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April 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

Great customer service. The person who helped me was on pointe. I appreciate it.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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New York
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April 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

Always happy with my purchases there. Fast shipping.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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Arizona
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October 17th, 2020
Verified purchase

Great sale price. Jeans were just as described. FAST shipping!

Date of experience: October 17, 2020

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New York
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April 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

Able to navigate the site well, measurements help determine fit accuracy. Shipped promptly

Date of experience: March 10, 2021

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Virginia
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September 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Quickly took care of my problem with and item I purchased.

Date of experience: September 1, 2021

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North Carolina
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March 15th, 2021
Verified purchase

I've been shopping here for years! Love my free credits!

Date of experience: February 11, 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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