Consigning/buying with The Real Real TRR
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I've bought a great deal from them, but mostly shoes because it's easier to see wear and tear. Their quality descriptions are too generous and sometimes flat out wrong (Louboutins described as "navy" actually were true black), so I always look at the photos and take the descriptions with a grain of salt.
One thing I am very hesitant to purchase are big-ticket bags like Chanel because they lack the adequate photos of the interiors and authentication hallmarks, but I've snagged a few good LV SLG pieces that were authentic. Definitely I still get everything checked out by a third party to be sure.
One thing I am very hesitant to purchase are big-ticket bags like Chanel because they lack the adequate photos of the interiors and authentication hallmarks, but I've snagged a few good LV SLG pieces that were authentic. Definitely I still get everything checked out by a third party to be sure.
It can be thoroughly cleaned and polished so it's kinda a dealI feel everything gets more and more expensive on the site now. I guess the markup is justified by 300% annual inflation (being sarcastic of course.
Saw this listing online and wanted to share. Who would buy this?
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A lot of their jewelry photos are completely uninspiring. I looked through their gold rings and some of them looked heavily tarnished.I feel everything gets more and more expensive on the site now. I guess the markup is justified by 300% annual inflation (being sarcastic of course
Saw this listing online and wanted to share. Who would buy this?
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Maybe they need to change the way the photograph jewelry.
I saw a cute Alexander Wang backpack on there that was pre-owned. Everything was all good until I saw the back of the bag and it looked soooo beat up near the zipper. The price that website was charging was very unreasonable for such wear and tear. I def browse through small goods on there though which is decently priced.
Burberry four-ply cashmere cardigan for $80. I had to watch it for MONTHS to see the price fall and fall before I felt comfortable getting it. It had a lot of piling on the sides. I could live with that but not for the original price they wanted.just curious, what is everyone's best finds fr TRR? include the price if you dont mind
For me, it's supposed to be resale, so paying even half off original retail is too high.
Pilling is easy to get rid of with the careful application of a fabric shaver. Cashmere and soft wools will pill but the pills can be shaved off.
I just purchased a Jimmy Choo snakeskin embossed Riki for under $200. It was described as good used condition, and I couldn't find any signs that it had been previously used! They shipped quickly toojust curious, what is everyone's best finds fr TRR? include the price if you dont mind
I think it is a 50/50 chance honestly, you just have to be willing to go through the hassle to return if needed. I ordered two "new" isabel marant dresses from a past season, both $290, one arrived in perfect condition, one had a huge rip at the waistband. However, for that price I may just keep it and have it repaired.
I think I would be hesitant about shopping there again, even though my experience was a good one. After reading through these posts, I think you're absolutely right about the 50/50 chance!
This is such a bummer. They are the only site that I've been able to find the bag I'm looking for on. They don't post enough pics for authentication - as someone else said - and I don't know enough to know if it is a blatant fake so I was really considering buying it and posting pics for auth after the fact. Sounds like that's not a good idea.
Yep! https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/satchels/balenciaga-classic-multi-zip-suede-bag
Any insight is appreciated. I emailed and asked for more pictures but they said no. They said they authenticate everything (which I know is not the case). They did say they would accept a return of I found it not to be authentic but I'm having trouble believing them given what I've read.