I was sick of the haggling on Poshmark so I sent my items to Real. Please look at the picture. Those shoes Retailed for $525. I got $49 for them from Real! Looking back, I'll haggle with people! Who KNOWS how much Real kept! Stick with Poshmark! You're dealing with actual people! This
Is a scam!
So far, I really enjoy the site. Some real real feedback: I received some pants today that were depicted as light gray, but the description said charcoal. What arrived was in fact charcoal and did not match the pants in the pictures. The measurements in the listing were correct, though. Personally, I'm fine with it so no issue here, but I could imagine someone else out there being pretty upset about it. Overall, I'm pleased.
I have bought numerous items from the real real but recently bought a dress that hasn't even been shipped after 3 weeks. Even though I have complained nothing has been done. It makes you wonder what really goes on with some of the clothes you order. No reason has been given in the long delay. I find this bad business and wonder if on of the employees is wearing my dress for the holidays instead of me.
Hello Karen,
Thank you very much for your feedback.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delayed delivery of your order. Upon looking further into the issue, we can confirm that a Customer Service agent was able to assist with the delivery issue and based on the tracking number within the order, it was delivered on Thursday, 12/19. As we aim to provide you with a more positive experience shopping with us at The RealReal, we are having a CS agent contact you via email to offer any further assistance you may need.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
I have sent the real real many items before. Multiple times they have sent them back to me absolutely DESTROYED. I sent a $1000 top that was returned literally shredded. They price items very low and the customer service is god awful. I will be sticking to my local consignors. Don't waste your energy here.
I sent several items to them and waited few weeks. I could see my items on their website but not in my roster. Called their customer care and they required photos of the items so they can find them. I have been going back and forth with them over this for a while now, and my most expensive items are still missing! Plus they are very pushy asking for more items to send them! The pricing is really bad! You end up getting peanuts on whatever they sell. I learned my lesson; never again! Scammers!
I ordered a $1500 Pomellato necklace but it was shipped in a Pomellato box that was in horrible condition. The box was crumbling and torn. Why would any retailer ever send a necklace in this worn out box. It is complete garage and presented the necklace in very poor fashion. Their quality control concerns me deeply based on what I received. Look at the photos. It's shocking what they sent.
I am not satisfied with the service unfortunately my items were sold to be resold. The RealReal low priced my items later to find them on other online stores. I will never use them or recommend them. Please use another platform or sell them yourself. Check out the photos and video I posted of a perfect example a seller selling the same heels for $350 and the RealReal listed them for $89 and I only receive a profit of $68
No. I handed over a LV graphite toiletry bag along with a limited edition Gucci bag. They immediately put the Gucci bag on sale. Then cut me 55% commission. Yes, the commission is detailed beforehand. I asked for my bags back when I saw they cut the price in half, no response. But continued to receive emails about future sales. I worked my $#*! off for these bags. They mean the world to me. Don't ever contact me again.
I am so frustrated as a consumer that they've blocked me even though I received only 2 out of 4 items I purchased 40 days ago. They promised to send the rest, but it never arrived. I got a refund after disputing with my credit card company. Now, they're blocking me from making a new purchase, claiming I falsely reported not receiving the items. I provided the tracking number multiple times, but they refuse to acknowledge it. I'm determined to fight this until the end. They told me that it was delivered and I am a layer so I need to cancel for dispute for refund of lost clothes if I want to shop on Realreal site again. They told me that only I can cancel the dispute card company, then they will unblocked me. It was totally unfair and This situation is absurd discrimination and an unjust consumer protection law.
My husband bought me a gift off The Real Real. It was a vintage sweater with some small damage noted on the item. They failed to note a glaring piece of damage (a hole right near the breast) that they then shipped to me. My husband was mortified since it was a gift. When we asked for a refund we were told "store credit" despite it being their error. They stopped responding to questions for return labels and other necessary information in order to even return the item. Use another site. They don't inspect their items and their CS is abysmal. X
Hi Elizabeth, we’re sorry you received your item in this condition. We promise we’ll make it right if an item you purchase from us doesn’t match the description on our site. Please DM us on social media with your order number and we'll sort this out for you.
As a seller don't waste your time. You're better off donating or selling in garage sale. They are cheap and give you nothing for expensive items. They sold about 2 items which I originally paid ~$900. They both sold relatively quickly and would've been a steal for their customers as I item I wore once and the other item never. My payment was $38. They suck
I am having the worst experience with Therealreal, I spent A LOT of money for a purse with chains. When i received the item the chain was missing? I have been contacting them repeatedly for over a week trying to get some sort of answer about where the chain is. I spent over 200$ on custom duties to receive it, so returning it would put me down by that. Wanted to wear the bag this week but i can't without the chain. They don't care about customer experience please shop elsewhere!
I sent my Chanel bag in for inspection and they sent it back to me with the serial number tag removed. Now I can't resell. When I complained they only offered a measly $40 store credit for something that cost me to lose $1100 in revenue. Unacceptable. They've lost my business
My account got locked for some reason and was told will be fixed between 1-2 days. Four days later they telling me the same thing that "internal team" is working on it.This Web is a SCAM... do not buy anything from them.
The website clearly says easy returns but doesn't state that the return slip is only for US packages. Now I'm stuck with 2 pairs of shoes that don't fit since it made me believe the return would be easy but it's not since I'm in Canada. Quite disappointed
Hi Molly, we're sorry to hear you're having issues returning your items. Please DM us on social media with your order details so we can help.
This company quoted us for a fur coat at over 1000 dollar sell price then proceeded to change the price and sell it for only 300 without telling us. They took a 50% commission on top of that. When asked about how they could do this they mentioned some hidden term in the contract. Do not trust and do not consign.
Waste of time and money, total over pay for poor quality items with customer service that are asleep! Terrible service Im still after months waiting for refunds... im not happy at all and been so patient its like a money bin drop once paid kiss good bye to satisfaction guaranteed.
When they refund my money in full including sales tax and postage... I will let site jabber know to be totally transparent... meanwhile its ugly!
Hi Louise, we're so sorry for your experience with us and for the delay in your refund. We'd be more than happy to help. Please send us an email to customerservice@therealreal.com so our team can assist you.
My most recent orders have presented problems from shipping being delayed as long as 16 days to actually receiving a shoe that was completely busted out in the back. Customer service is still pretty good which is why I continue to come back but I do question if it's worth it sometimes. There are so many resale shops that offer really good product. I have been shopping more with other sites to compare experiences
Hi Chanell, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your feedback on your experience with us. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team if there is anything more we can do to help.
I bought shoes advertised at size 12, it arrived size 9, the number is clearly on the bottom so unless they're literally illiterate there's no excuse and then i contacted customer service and they were terrible it's like its their first time talking to a human like to admittance of fault what so ever even when i sent picture receipts and acting like its my fault for ordering shoes 3 sizes smaller than mine even tho they're the one who made the listing
Keeping in mind that this is a consignment website, you just need to look at the images to review condition. Sometimes the descriptions are a little generous, but you can see any damages because they take good photos. Everything I've ordered has been exactly as shown and come very quickly.
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 5,310 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.
Hello Betsy,
We have reached out privately so we may work on a resolution for you.
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