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New York
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Real Bull$#*!!
August 17, 2023

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.

Date of experience: August 17, 2023
Texas
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: March 19, 2023
California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Nothing but great so far
November 10, 2016

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.

Date of experience: November 8, 2016
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping
June 1, 2021

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

Date of experience: June 1, 2021
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My favorite place to shop
February 23, 2021

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.

Date of experience: February 23, 2021
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Disappointed
January 12, 2020

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.

Date of experience: January 9, 2020
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Real designer items
February 23, 2021

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.

Date of experience: February 23, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Horribly priced items
January 11, 2022

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!

Date of experience: December 12, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

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.

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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For the most part, very pleased... but
June 30, 2020

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.

Date of experience: June 30, 2020
Norway
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: August 2, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

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.

District of Columbia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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1 short of perfection
July 13, 2020

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!

Date of experience: July 13, 2020
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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!

Date of experience: February 18, 2020
New York
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Customer service department
December 20, 2021

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.

Date of experience: November 20, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

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.

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: December 16, 2023
Rhode Island
1 review
3 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: September 16, 2024
Canada
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Review
December 31, 2021

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.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021
TRR S. The RealReal Rep
over a year old

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.

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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What's right and what's wrong
December 28, 2020

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

Date of experience: December 28, 2020
Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Scam!
September 9, 2022

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

Date of experience: September 9, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: April 24, 2021
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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UNETHICAL
May 24, 2023

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.

Date of experience: May 24, 2023

Overview

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.

service
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value
665
shipping
627
returns
550
quality
599
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