Consigning/buying with The Real Real TRR

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#601
Some of the items on The RealReal look really dodgy and fake. Having said that, I bought a genuine Bottega Veneta bag from them and it turned out to be in better shape than described. The price was pretty reasonable too.
 
#605
IStuckACello said:
I've been dying for a very specific fur jacket for over a year now that has gotten snatched up by a eBay reseller. She also sells other great things on eBay and probably makes like $50 minimum off each item she lists, but of course all the extra eBay/pp fees get tacked on so its not a deal anymore. I keep hoping she'll just return all the great stuff she's obviously purchased from TRR so others can enjoy it without that markup. So frustrating, I contemplated paying the $20 to see if I could get to the good stuff sooner but I'm glad to know I wasn't going crazy when it seemed like things were being released randomly throughout the day.
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Make sure to click on 'waitlist' for any of the items that they purchased so you'll be notified first if it comes back in stock. I'd love to know who the seller is, just to see what else they are selling out of curiosity.:graucho:
 
#606
IStuckACello said:
I've been dying for a very specific fur jacket for over a year now that has gotten snatched up by a eBay reseller. She also sells other great things on eBay and probably makes like $50 minimum off each item she lists, but of course all the extra eBay/pp fees get tacked on so its not a deal anymore. I keep hoping she'll just return all the great stuff she's obviously purchased from TRR so others can enjoy it without that markup. So frustrating, I contemplated paying the $20 to see if I could get to the good stuff sooner but I'm glad to know I wasn't going crazy when it seemed like things were being released randomly throughout the day.
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As a matter of fact, many ebay resellers are getting their items from TRR for years now. I know for sure some US Hermes scarf sellers on Ebay and on Malleries do this. One particular seller doesn't even bother to iron the scarves properly and some ironed them neatly so they would look like what they advertised, bought from H boutique, their super edited offering, etc.
 
#607
ms.kim said:
As a matter of fact, many ebay resellers are getting their items from TRR for years now. I know for sure some US Hermes scarf sellers on Ebay and on Malleries do this. One particular seller doesn't even bother to iron the scarves properly and some ironed them neatly so they would look like what they advertised, bought from H boutique, their super edited offering, etc.
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There is one (at least) that does not even bother to take her own photos but uses the ones from TRR. I know because I just bought a jacket that I want to send to DD and was looking for a photo online that I could text her. She is auctioning her jacket with a starting bid that is exactly 3x the price I paid at TRR.
 
#608
I purchased a pair of Isabel Marant shoes and received a fake pair from The Real Real, they were not at all sorry about them having the audacity of send me a fake pair. And argued that the Store Manager of their NYC store was not an expert in knowing whether the shoes were real or fake, only THEIR authenticators can confirm. My question "then how do you explain the fact that the shoes have "Made in China" printed on the inside?" No answers. So wasted time, money not to mention just excited about getting my shoes. DO BETTER The Real Real!!! I of course took tons of photos of the fake pair as well, just in case anyone is interested.
 
#609
I bought my beloved Light Olive City there. It was a brand new bag for only $700. Can't believe it. However I agree that it is better to authenticate the bag before buying it. They are pretty responsive to email and will send you the photos for authentication.
 
#610
Catash said:
I bought my beloved Light Olive City there. It was a brand new bag for only $700. Can't believe it. However I agree that it is better to authenticate the bag before buying it. They are pretty responsive to email and will send you the photos for authentication.
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Wow, you took a very big risk! I wanted to buy a city last year but couldn't do it because of the final sale policy, not to mention the very few photos they provide on the website that aren't enough for authentication! Price was tempting but I just wasn't up for sleepless nights again.
 
#612
Keren16 said:
Are their items fairly priced & the condition accurately described?
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I think it really just depends on what it is. I have sent a lot of things there and most of the items that I sent were priced well under what they should have been. I have sent items that were NWT's that were described as less than what the item actually was. On the other hand, some of the items that were popular brands but clearly used were priced above what I thought that they should be priced and not accurately described. There are great deals to be had but I would steer clear of items that were final sales. Though I know for a fact if you buy something even on a final sale it can be sent back if it is not accurately described or if you make enough of a fuss about it. I have purchased a few items that were not in the best condition and not as described and I sent them back but lost the shipping. I have also bought some items that were fantastic deals. It is always good to Google any item that you see listed if you are unsure of what the real retail price is.
 
#613
megt10 said:
I think it really just depends on what it is. I have sent a lot of things there and most of the items that I sent were priced well under what they should have been. I have sent items that were NWT's that were described as less than what the item actually was. On the other hand, some of the items that were popular brands but clearly used were priced above what I thought that they should be priced and not accurately described. There are great deals to be had but I would steer clear of items that were final sales. Though I know for a fact if you buy something even on a final sale it can be sent back if it is not accurately described or if you make enough of a fuss about it. I have purchased a few items that were not in the best condition and not as described and I sent them back but lost the shipping. I have also bought some items that were fantastic deals. It is always good to Google any item that you see listed if you are unsure of what the real retail price is.
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Thank you! It gives me a perspective about the site. It's difficult to assess a condition or fair price from pictures.
 
#615
megt10 said:
I think it really just depends on what it is. I have sent a lot of things there and most of the items that I sent were priced well under what they should have been. I have sent items that were NWT's that were described as less than what the item actually was. On the other hand, some of the items that were popular brands but clearly used were priced above what I thought that they should be priced and not accurately described. There are great deals to be had but I would steer clear of items that were final sales. Though I know for a fact if you buy something even on a final sale it can be sent back if it is not accurately described or if you make enough of a fuss about it. I have purchased a few items that were not in the best condition and not as described and I sent them back but lost the shipping. I have also bought some items that were fantastic deals. It is always good to Google any item that you see listed if you are unsure of what the real retail price is.
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Thanks for this detailed answer. I've been tempted to shop on the site but was a bit hesitant. This is very helpful information.
 
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