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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
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Neutral
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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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Patricia A.
Georgia
1 review
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September 1st, 2021
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Fast delivery and items as described. Very helpful to have measurements of garments presented.

Date of experience: September 1, 2021

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Arizona
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September 1st, 2021
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Easy site to navigate. Quick and simple. Fantastic customer service. Always a great experience.

Date of experience: September 1, 2021

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Switzerland
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December 2nd, 2021
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Lovely quality items, amazing choice, competitive prices

Date of experience: December 2, 2021

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New Jersey
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December 2nd, 2021
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Have been shopping with them for several years. Good stuff and competitive sales. Easy returns

Date of experience: December 2, 2021

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New York
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June 21st, 2020
Verified purchase

I am obsessed and look forward everyday to seeing the great inventory!

Date of experience: June 21, 2020

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Pennsylvania
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June 21st, 2020
Verified purchase

If we have to expect ground shipping that takes 2 weeks or more, the flat rate should not be$11.95.

Date of experience: May 22, 2020

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Missouri
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May 22nd, 2020
Verified purchase

Nice to have the same rep for so long. This is a first and it makes things easier.

Date of experience: May 22, 2020

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Wyoming
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May 22nd, 2020
Verified purchase

Great fast sales and good buys if u take the time to search for your favorites

Date of experience: May 22, 2020

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Florida
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May 22nd, 2020
Verified purchase

The sunglasses were beautiful and in perfect condition!

Date of experience: May 22, 2020

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Texas
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November 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Quality, communication and products for sale are wonderful!

Date of experience: November 1, 2021

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Illinois
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November 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Easy, fun, and rewarding! Please bring back the $100 credit for online when you sell.

Date of experience: November 1, 2021

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Thanks so much for sharing this feedback with us, Katie. We'll pass this along to our team for further review.

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California
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November 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Pat from the consignment group is doing a great job!

Date of experience: November 1, 2021

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We're so happy to hear you love working with Pat, Karen. Can't wait to see you again soon!

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Pennsylvania
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November 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Great selection, everything is as shown, fast shipping and easy returns. Love it.

Date of experience: November 1, 2021

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We love shopping with you too, Brooke!

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Florida
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November 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Fast shipping, great customer service. Love buying from TheRealReal

Date of experience: November 1, 2021

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We love shopping with you too, Jamie. Can't wait to see you again soon!

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Texas
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December 1st, 2021
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The dress I ordered was much smaller than described. Also had multiple noticeable stains

Date of experience: November 1, 2021

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Hi Carrie, we're so sorry your order arrived to you in that condition. Please reach out to our team at customerservice@therealreal.com so we can help right away.

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Delaware
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October 19th, 2020
Verified purchase

Don't remember which order. If I kept was pleased.

Date of experience: October 19, 2020

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Florida
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April 14th, 2021
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Great service!' All of my questions were answered. Rep was very friendly and helpful

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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California
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April 14th, 2021
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Great customer service. Accommodating. Delivery can be faster. Not happy with high cost of shipping

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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California
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April 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

Great thorough fast service really appreciate it
Hi he guy I spoke to was super helpful

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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Florida
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April 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

Above and beyond! Thank You so much for being great customer service!

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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Virginia
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April 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

This site is very user-friendly and has only the best merchandise sold at a discounted price.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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Missouri
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May 14th, 2021
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I sent email to customer service this morning regarding missing package. No one has contacted me.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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Kentucky
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October 19th, 2020
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I have enjoyed all my merchandise and experience with the real

Date of experience: October 19, 2020

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Texas
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October 19th, 2020
Verified purchase

The skirt was pretty and good condition besides very cheap. I will to buy. Thanks.

Date of experience: October 19, 2020

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Mexico
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February 1st, 2022
Verified purchase

Great service, selection and item description. Would recommend to everyone.

Date of experience: February 1, 2022

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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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