They are bullies and do not care about their clients whether you're selling or buying. The fact of that their salespeople are calling to ask you for more merchandise to consign while you're in a middle of a dispute with them proves how poorly managed the operation is! I will never consign with them again nor will several of my friends who have been treated poorly.
This business is a disaster. First off the Dallas location is closed but website shows open and online they keep asking me if I want to drop off items to consign. ( so the staff isn't even aware) If you consign items you'll make nothing, but you can buy items dirt cheap because they practically give items away. The website is a nightmare to navigate, they don't even put the style names and sizes are wrong. ( Ie use Medium when it's a size 6 or 8, so you have no idea which one the item of clothing is and there is a big difference)
Also google all of the pending lawsuits against them.
I love this site. I've purchased many items from here and have never had an issue. Everything has been in near perfect to perfect condition. But you have to read to description and such very well. Some stuff isn't pristine obviously.
I am disappointed that the shipping on purchases has slowed down.
I used to place an order & out it went & appeared at my door in no time.
My most recent orders are extremely slow.
A dress I ordered has yet to leave the warehouse & it was paid for 5 days ago.
Is this how it will be now?
If so I am disappointed
The stock at TheRealReal continues to be excellent. I always find something I'm coveting and the orders are exactly what I am expecting. As a Canadian customer, I would shop here all of the time if they would figure out a way to make International shipping cost more economical. It's the only thing that isn't a 5/5 for me. Other than that I'm a loyal customer.
Purchased a shoe valued at $1600 that was listed as "Pristine" which by The Real Real owns description should be brand new, with tags, original box and dust bags.
Shoes came terribly packed, in fake box, no tags, no tissue, no dust bags.
Was only offered $25 site credit. Not satisfied or impressed at all.
I have a hard time buying full retail price now. I can find brand new (with tags) items at a discount. Some are in better condition than that last call item in the store. The descriptions are almost always accurate too.
I gave ten very expensive and bran new items in for consignment. They listed two item for only $40. I purchased these items less then five months ago for $630 each plus tax. They sold the item without even reviewing the list price with me in a matter of two days when it was told to be it would take two weeks for the item to go live. My final profit on these items were only $12. This is ridiculous and I feel like I'm being scammed! This is a extreme loss without my consent. If you list your items with real real expect to get ripped off. It is also impossible to get anyone on the phone to discuss the issue. Bran new Burberry item for $12 profit! Complete rip off. I'm demanding a return of all my items ASAP! Do not consign with this company your better off giving the items away to someone for FREE! Extremely disappointed!
Overall, this is a great site with quality items.
The most frustrating part is that I find some clothes to be inaccurate with sizing. So upon receiving them, it's too big or too small... thus making me pay to ship back. I've most likely spent about $50 shopping back items in the past that were labeled wrong.
If the sizing gets to be more accurate, I would give the highest rating.
Real Real split the order into two packages, and UPS sent them to two different pick-up points for some reason. This made this purchase much less sustainable than planned and quite a hassle for me as well. Products were great, though.
Hi Annette, we're so sorry to hear about the mixup with your packages, but glad to know they made their way to you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is something we're able to help you with.
The whole experience was easy and comforting. From checking out to, the shipping, to the return process. They have a lot of awesome deals that you can't pass up on that don't hurt the pockets too much if your on a budget. Reason why it falls short of 5 stars is because the inaccurate sizing from what the product actually was to what I actually received. Nonetheless, would I shop on TheRealReal again? Of course, Would I recommend them to my family and friends, etc? Absolutely!
Watch out for the condition of items because they can be wrong sometimes. This is a problem when an item is not returnable. I ordered a shirt in excellent condition, but it was clearly worn and washed, and it had the name Emily written in marker on the tag. The RealReal customer service got back to me, and helped to resolve the issue. So, if you do happen to have any issues, reach out to customer service and they will assist you!
When trying to deal with an issue, you can no longer speak to customer service... you must text the entire conversation. My problem was complicated and lengthy and took FOREVER to solve. Luckily the customer service agent was able to fix the problem and did apologize for not being able to call, but I am getting very tired of texting problems as there seem to be more than usual with this company lately.
Hi Jeannette, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and we're sorry for the frustrations you've experienced. You can reach our team at 855-435-5893 for anything further.
I sent four designer eyeglass cases for review to sell in October. I included photos of the items and a packing slip. They lost them and Im getting the run around. There trying to tell me I didnt send them when I know I did! Think twice before you send small items that can be lost or stolen by employees.
Over two months have passed. I sent jewelry to The RealReal, we did not agree on price so I asked to please return the items, one a 18k diamond Cartier, Juste un Clou bracelet, and a Tiffany diamond platinum ring. They want to me $2,130 for this bracelet that sells in the store for $13,300.00, playing games saying they would sell it for $2,130. They want to give 500.00 for the vintage platinum diamond Tiffany band. BEWARE, that is all I can say months have gone by no money back and and no jewelry.
Measurements and size categories have been significant off for some items on 2/3 orders. As I live in Canada, shipping to return is very expensive so these items are useless to me except to donate.
I have noticed on the site, pictures and descriptions for some items being very clearly inconsistent.
I have reduced confidence in my purchases as a result.
I am less likely to purchase items with a high original list price with a significant discount, as the customs declaration reflects the higher value.
Selection is good, so I will give the site another chance or two, but I am getting close to seeking alternatives.
Hi Patrick, we truly appreciate you sharing this feedback with us and we'll pass your concerns over to our team so they are aware. If you ever have any questions about an item, feel free to send our team a DM on social media so we can help.
What's right: three things. First and second, the inventory is interesting and fun, and third, the shipping is fast.
What's wrong: also three things. First, when one searches, she can't go to a brand and refine for an item type. We should be able to do that. Second, the shipping cost is too high for a single soft item. Clearly, overcharging for shipping is profitable but for customers the practice is irritating. Third, for the first time, the item I purchased on December 6 is spotted; I thought the condition had been described as good, with signs of light wear. Instead, the black dress has numerous white spots on it; I don't know if they'll come out with dry cleaning
This company is a scam! They will pay you for your first month of income and not pay you after that. They already have access to your property, will not give you the proceeds or return it-and will not return any correspondence whatsoever, they make it very very hard for you to talk to anyone in management-I have never come in contact with worse customer service ever and I'm 56. Proceed with caution but please don't proceed at all! It has been a nightmare for me, and I will never get paid for a lot of jewelry I trusted with them. I Hope I can help even one person. Please do not send them or trust them with any of your items. Good luck if you do
Clothing with saints and oder. I have return 2 items like it in the last week. I have received one of them back. IDK why was the item return to me as was in the gap return
Time.
From all the shopping that i did at RR i send back 99.9% back. That because oder and saints.
The clothing that site sale now are expensive. If you consigning with the site, you receive only 40%. Some times and most of the time. I have received like 4-10% for Designers item.
I don't consign with them any more. I will never shop there again. COME ON what is wrong? Only money? The plant is upside down. Wake up!
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Scarf came with Moth holes that ate my sweaters. I send the site photo to returned the item. They got back to me 3 month later after i had damaged to my clothing.
This company has become extremely greedy. What used to be a commission of 50-60 percent for the seller is now 30-45% percent. Once they've sold your item, they'll hold your payment for one month (collecting interest), while they get paid immediately. In addition to this, they'll charge you another $10 to send you YOUR money (what they call a "processing fee"). When all is said and done, TheRealReal earns approximately 80-90 percent of YOUR money. Want to speak with customer service? First you have to call the customer service line that relays your message to another customer service, with a call back of between 24-48 hours. Customers need to stand up for themselves and stop being taken advantage of.
Answer: Do not buy from them! Their return/refund policy is skewed to their benefit. In my case, I bought a Louis Vuitton bag and when it was received it was not in the condition advertised or the photos did not highlight the real wear of the bag and they refused to make a refund or credit. It's their lost because I have since bought many bags on Ebay which offers guarantee of refund should item be faulty or misrepresented. Also, on Ebay you can judge by seller feedback whether the seller is reputable and PRICES are so much less than on the REAL REAL. Their name should be changed to the REAL GREED!
Answer: Hi Samantha. The RealReal does sometimes ask for additional information from customers for a one time security check. Most times, this is for new customers who have never shopped with us before, orders with vastly different billing and shipping information, or are international customers with unverified credit cards. We will ask for some sensitive and personal information for the purposes of verifying the identity of the purchaser but we will not ask for a Social Security Number. Was your father attempting to complete his purchase via Affirm? Affirm is a third party company we work with that offers financing on purchases. If your father was attempting to complete a purchase via Affirm, they do require a SSN for a soft credit check for the loan approval and repayment options. As Affirm is a third party, we do not have access to any of that information so it is secure with Affirm. Of course, no one is required to use Affirm for check out, rather it's just another payment option we offer. Please feel free to reach out to us if this does not answer your questions or if you feel that the explanations provided were not applicable to your situation. You can reach out to our Customer Service Department at (855) 435 5893 from 8am to 5pm (PST). If you would like to speak to a supervisor directly, please feel free to ask for Caitlin from our NJ office. She is available from 9am to 6pm (EST) and of course you can reach us via email at: customerservice@therealreal.com.
Answer: If you like to be frustrated, disappointed and want to take a few years off your life, then yes consign with the real real.
Answer: I do NOT recommend selling through TRR. Read all seller reviews. This a speed selling co trying to cash in on a quick commission. The prices they assign are RIDICULOULOUS at best. They are not there to get you a good price but a fast buck for themselves. They priced a brand new prada bag with a label on at $625. Minus 20% permanent discount, 60% of that, I receive a whopping $312. After 10 days wait of processing and seeing the prices assigned I pulled my items. I was shocked and even more upset. I rather give the cloths to charity or sell them myself. I think it is insiders who buy the best items at dirt cheap prices they assign themselves. As a buyer just today I receive a wrong item. They were going to research the problem and find the item I purchased, a coat. They sent me a dirty silk top... This is after waiting for 10 days to get the wrong item. This co is just very bad. Customer service is spotty. Some reps are just dreadful. They sound like this is a summer gig and they got no training, you can never speak to a supervisor, none is ever available, Read the reviews and decide if you still want to use this co. If you do, you will be disappointed,
Answer: Hello, We are sorry to hear of your concerns. If you can please send us your order number or email address we will happily research this further.
Answer: Hi Frank, Thank you for reaching out. We apologize you have seen more negative than positive reviews. We would be pleased to advise you on our consignment process and share a little more insight about the RealReal.
Answer: I don't work for The Real Real I am just a satisfied customer, very satisfied! I see all the complaints, and just shake my head. Knowing how people can be, and also knowing the complainers are the ones who write letters, I can only assume they are "out of touch with reality", or POSSIBLY are competitors who are just being difficult to try and hurt the site. Remember, anyone can write anything, that does not mean it is true, nor are ALL the facts being presented! As for me, I am willing to show, and prove who I am, and the great products and service I received.
Answer: This happened to me only one time, and I have sold quite a few items with them. As soon as I received the quote for a pair of earrings. I contacted them immediately and said I felt the price was to low due to various reasons, and they got back to me the next day with an adjusted price. I have never experienced what you are describing above as a bait and switch scenario, and I always check the similar or same items they are selling. I would just call them and ask for the details as to why the other item is higher. Sorry you had a bad experience!
Answer: File a complaint with the US Customs office in your area and your state's attorney general. Also for many types of goods, they will destroy the counterfeit goods and give you a letter stating they have done so. This is ironclad proof for the bank dispute.
Answer: I have returned things with no hassle at all.
The RealReal has a rating of 2.4 stars from 5,309 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with The RealReal most frequently mention customer service, good condition and final sale. The RealReal ranks 9th among Discount Clothing sites.
Hi Julie, we're so sorry this was your consigning experience with us and our team would be more than happy to look into this for you. Please reach out to us on social media with your consignor ID so we can help ASAP.