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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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California
1 review
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July 3rd, 2020
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Well-calibrated, user-friendly purchase and return processes.

Date of experience: July 3, 2020

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Illinois
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November 4th, 2021
Verified purchase

Does not stand behind their handling assigned fine china

Date of experience: November 4, 2021

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Australia
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December 4th, 2021
Verified purchase

Profile keeps reverting to wrong address after being corrected each time

Date of experience: November 4, 2021

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Hi Lisa, our team would be happy to assist you with this. Please reach out to us at customerservice@therealreal.com for help.

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Pennsylvania
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November 4th, 2021
Verified purchase

Descriptions are about 90% accurate so inform me as a buyer.

Date of experience: November 4, 2021

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Texas
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November 17th, 2020
Verified purchase

They are fabulous at selling items!
Also, I love to purchase!
Very trusting!

Date of experience: November 17, 2020

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Connecticut
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October 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

It's been 5 weeks and my items are still not all posted.

Date of experience: October 1, 2021

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Hi Ineke, we're sorry there has been a delay in posting all of your pieces. Please reach out to our team on social media with your consignor details so we can help.

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Florida
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November 16th, 2020
Verified purchase

Fast shipping and product in excellent condition. Very satisfied with service overall.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020

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North Carolina
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October 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Excellent! Found the site easy to use and products were as described.

Date of experience: October 1, 2021

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Angela. Hope to see you again soon!

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Florida
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October 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Always a good experience to shop or consign with the real teal five stars i

Date of experience: October 1, 2021

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Hi Claudia, thank you for sharing feedback on your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

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Georgia
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January 22nd, 2016

Received a counterfeit item, do not trust their authentication process!

Date of experience: January 22, 2016

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Iowa
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August 28th, 2020
Verified purchase

Excellent product, good price timely delivery, just perfect

Date of experience: August 28, 2020

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New York
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March 3rd, 2021
Verified purchase

Everything was packaged very nicely and in good condition. Will be ordering again

Date of experience: March 3, 2021

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District of Columbia
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August 24th, 2020
Verified purchase

Easy checkout, quick shipping, and excellent product!

Date of experience: August 24, 2020

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Australia
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March 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

Perfect items, prices and shipping time. Just as described.

Date of experience: March 5, 2021

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Germany
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July 3rd, 2020
Verified purchase

Fast delivery of the backpack - very good condition as described

Date of experience: July 3, 2020

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Texas
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June 16th, 2021
Verified purchase

Great prices, good pieces. Very satisfied. Packaging was awesome!

Date of experience: June 16, 2021

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California
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October 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Great items, well priced, delivered in pristine condition and quick!

Date of experience: October 1, 2021

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Virginia
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November 17th, 2020
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Customer service was great. Very helpful and courteous

Date of experience: November 17, 2020

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New Zealand
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November 17th, 2020
Verified purchase

Have wanted these for ages, so excited to find them online

Date of experience: November 17, 2020

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California
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November 16th, 2020
Verified purchase

Quick, easy and better than expected! Quality was amazing.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020

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California
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March 6th, 2021
Verified purchase

I had a Great experience. Always fun to search the site for items. Thank you.

Date of experience: March 6, 2021

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Massachusetts
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April 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

My issue got resolved, I was on hold till he solved the problem

Date of experience: March 4, 2021

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RU
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March 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

Very happy to find this service. A lot of luxury clothes, good prices.

Date of experience: March 5, 2021

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Pennsylvania
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April 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

My items came one time, they were authentic and in great condition!

Date of experience: March 3, 2021

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California
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February 8th, 2021
Verified purchase

Deidre is the most reliable, knowledgeable, friendly and nice person i enjoy working with her.

Date of experience: February 8, 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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