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The RealReal - Buy+Sell Luxury

S Tier
Best in class · #5 of 18
96
4.8★87.8K ratings
Freeprice
5dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is The RealReal?

The RealReal is a free shopping app for buying and selling authenticated luxury resale items from designers across women's, men's and kids' fashion, fine jewelry and watches, collectibles, and home. All items are authenticated by an in-house team of luxury experts and that shoppers can save up to 90% off retail prices. Sellers can consign items virtually, in person, or by sending them in for free.

Pricing. The RealReal - Buy+Sell Luxury is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Buying secondhand designer handbags, clothing, or accessories
  • Selling luxury fashion, jewelry, or watches through consignment
  • Shopping for authenticated fine jewelry or watches

Screenshots

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Why this app is in S tier

The RealReal scores 96 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 90, App Store search rank 97, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

The RealReal is the world’s largest marketplace for authenticated luxury resale where you can buy and sell items from top designers across women’s, men’s and kid’s fashion, fine jewelry and watches, collectibles and home. Shoppers enjoy up to 90% off retail prices and sellers earn up to 70% of commission when they sell. The RealReal offers international shipping to 61 countries 
SHOPPING ON THE REALREAL All items for sale on The RealReal are authenticated by an in-house team of luxury experts including certified gemologists, horologists, apparel specialists, and handbag experts. Each item is 100% guaranteed for authenticity. Returns are accepted for apparel, footwear, jewelry, and watches. Over 10,000 items hit the app each day, from Louis Vuitton handbags to Gucci clutches and Rolex watches. The RealReal is an industry leader in sustainability as well, firmly believing in shopping responsibly and the positive impact of recirculating luxury items. 
SELLING YOUR LUXURY ITEMS ON THE REALREAL Selling your designer clothing and accessories on The RealReal is effortless. Luxury Managers in 20 U.S. markets consult with consignors virtually or in person and review the items they wish to s

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MeasureThe RealRealVintedThe Luxury Closet
TierSSS
Score96 / 10096 / 10090 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.9 ★4.7 ★
Ratings87.8K547K4.5K
Latest ratings · 180d1.9 ★ · 20 reviews4.3 ★ · 20 reviews—
Last update5d ago4d ago8d ago
PriceFreeFreeFree

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Questions about The RealReal

Are the items authenticated?

The listing says all items are authenticated by an in-house team that includes certified gemologists, horologists, apparel specialists, and handbag experts. Each item is stated to be 100% guaranteed for authenticity.

Can items be returned?

Returns are accepted for apparel, footwear, jewelry, and watches. The listing does not state return terms for other categories.

How do sellers get paid and how far does shipping go?

Consignors receive payments once a month, and sellers earn up to 70% when they sell. The RealReal offers international shipping to 61 countries.

Is The RealReal free?

Yes. The RealReal is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is The RealReal good for?

The RealReal is built for buying secondhand designer handbags, clothing, or accessories, selling luxury fashion, jewelry, or watches through consignment, shopping for authenticated fine jewelry or watches. It sits in the clothing resale list on AppTierList.

Is The RealReal worth it?

The RealReal is S tier, ranked #5 of 18 clothing resale apps with a score of 96 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 87,774 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 4 apps rank above it.

How does The RealReal compare to Vinted?

The RealReal is S tier at 96; Vinted is S tier at 96. They score the same. The RealReal is free, with no in-app purchases, Vinted is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is The RealReal updated?

The RealReal was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Lists
Clothing Resale (S tier, #5) · Selling Items (B tier, #22) · Marketplace (C tier, #29)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
96 / 100
Rank in list
#5 of 18
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
87,774
Recent reviews
1.9 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(5 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Shopping
Good for
Buying secondhand designer handbags, clothing, or accessories, Selling luxury fashion, jewelry, or watches through consignment, Shopping for authenticated fine jewelry or watches
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Size
226 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed