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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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Maryland
1 review
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March 12th, 2021
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Provided me with lots of high quality, authentic items for great prices!

Date of experience: February 8, 2021

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Massachusetts
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August 28th, 2020
Verified purchase

Super fast delivery, and great products all good quality name brand items.

Date of experience: August 28, 2020

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Switzerland
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January 11th, 2021
Verified purchase

I was happy with client service, quality of the items, delivery time.

Date of experience: January 11, 2021

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California
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August 31st, 2021
Verified purchase

They lost my consignment I hand delivered to their store

Date of experience: August 1, 2021

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California
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August 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Staff were cheerful and kind... always a pleasure with this company!

Date of experience: August 1, 2021

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Georgia
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February 1st, 2022
Verified purchase

With this order, everything was fine... other orders not so much

Date of experience: February 1, 2022

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New Zealand
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November 20th, 2020
Verified purchase

The title says it all. East to order. Goods always in excellent condition and arrive within days

Date of experience: November 20, 2020

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Mexico
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March 8th, 2021
Verified purchase

I am very happy to have so erly all my items, they are in perfect conditions

Date of experience: March 8, 2021

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New York
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April 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

My all time favorite source for clothing. Great designs/labels at even better prices

Date of experience: March 8, 2021

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California
1 review
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November 3rd, 2021
Verified purchase

Customer service is horrible/takes forever to get things listed. Prices are so low / full

Date of experience: October 4, 2021

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TRR S. – The RealReal Rep

Hi Susan, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience with us. Please reach out to our team on social media with a bit more detail so we can help.

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Massachusetts
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September 30th, 2020
Verified purchase

Im still waiting for an appointment to pick up my clothes

Date of experience: August 29, 2020

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Maryland
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February 8th, 2021
Verified purchase

So easy to shop and purchase online. I love my new Gucci Bag

Date of experience: February 8, 2021

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Florida
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February 8th, 2021
Verified purchase

My experience has been great! Fast and reliable shipping & amazing authenticated items!

Date of experience: February 8, 2021

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California
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August 27th, 2020
Verified purchase

Great price for a signature product. Definitely I will buy more on this website.

Date of experience: August 27, 2020

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District of Columbia
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February 8th, 2021
Verified purchase

Always find the latest trends and styles for less. Quality- New.

Date of experience: February 8, 2021

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Texas
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August 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

95% of my purchases have been in excellent condition and great pricing

Date of experience: August 1, 2021

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Maryland
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June 2nd, 2020
Verified purchase

Quick, great customer service and a wonderful product!

Date of experience: June 2, 2020

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Virginia
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June 2nd, 2020
Verified purchase

Great value for the money! Fast delivery. Excellent selection!

Date of experience: June 2, 2020

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Alaska
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June 2nd, 2020
Verified purchase

Listened, understood, were responsive, and solved my problem to great satisfaction. Thank you!

Date of experience: June 2, 2020

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California
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October 31st, 2021
Verified purchase

Returned a damaged dress. I was not refunded for shipping either way as I'd been promised.

Date of experience: October 1, 2021

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TRR S. – The RealReal Rep

Hi Cat, we'd be more than happy to help you with this request. Please reach out to our team at customerservice@therealreal.com with your order details so we process this credit for you.

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Oklahoma
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May 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

I sent an email describing my issue. No one has responded to me yet.

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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New Mexico
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April 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

Very helpful navigating returns and an extra long shipment delay

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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California
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May 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

Trying to get payment issue sorted. Call center can't help

Date of experience: April 14, 2021

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Italy
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February 2nd, 2022
Verified purchase

Awesome experience. I am very satisfied. Thank you so much.

Date of experience: February 2, 2022

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California
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February 1st, 2022
Verified purchase

Shoes arrived right on time & were exactly what I was hoping for!

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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