The RealReal review

The RealReal is the most hands-off way to sell luxury goods on this list. Its consignment page says the company handles photography, pricing, customer service and shipping, and that it takes possession of each item to verify authenticity before it goes on sale. Sellers can hand items over in a store, during a home visit or at a Luxury Consignment Office, and the Get Paid Now program buys items directly for sellers who want a faster payout. Promotions for first-time consignors add site credit on accepted items above set list prices. The catch is cost visibility: we could not load the commission schedule on the What You'll Earn page from our location, so its price row is pending and the value score is conservative. Consignors also need a US address and bank account, and promotional credits expire within days. We compared documented services, not hands-on consignments.

Who it is for

consignors who want the whole sale handled for them

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• The RealReal handles photography, pricing, customer service and shipping for consigned items
• Takes possession of items and verifies authenticity before listing
• Items can be handed over in store, at home or at a Luxury Consignment Office
• Get Paid Now program for selling an item directly to The RealReal instead of consigning
• Published Accepted Designers list for checking eligibility before sending

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Covers bags, shoes, clothing, fine jewelry and watches in one consignment
• Strength: First-time consignor promotions add site credit on accepted items
• Strength: Direct sale option through Get Paid Now
• Weakness: Commission rates were not visible on the pages we could load, so check the What You'll Earn page
• Weakness: Consignors must have a US-based address and bank account
• Weakness: Promotional site credits expire within days and have no cash value

Key facts

• Selling model: Consignment or direct sale (Get Paid Now)
• Services: Photos, pricing, customer service, shipping
• Drop-off: Store, home visit or Luxury Consignment Office
• Seller eligibility: US address and bank account

Where it ranks

The RealReal is No. 2 in our Best Luxury Resale Sites verdict.