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Luxury for Less: TheRealReal.com


Luxury for Less

For anyone who loves flash sale sites like Gilt and Haute Look, or anyone who loves finding incredible designer bargains—prepare to meet your new best friend.

Just about a month ago I found out about The Real Real, a flash-sale website that operates just like the others we’ve come to know and love. What makes The Real Real special is its insane prices on insane designer pieces...I can’t emphasize enough how crazy the discounts are!

Prices on The Real Real run the gamut—you can find a Birkin bag for a cool $8,000, jealousy-inducing Chanel heels for $250 or less, or a variety of unique finds from Kate Spade, Rebecca Taylor, Rag & Bone and tons, TONS more. Since joining last month, I’ve gotten a 20% off code emailed to me almost every week, making the savings even sweeter.

...And then a surprise in my inbox: an extra 40% off!!! UM, HELLO. I bought a 3.1 Phillip Lim blazer for a mere $30 and a gorgeous silk dress. Then a few hours later, another email...50 (FIFTY!!!) % off! I almost cried when I bought a Stella McCartney dress I’ve been dreaming of for years for $76.

The Real Real

I learned after ordering that items are shipped from one of two warehouses—one located in New Jersey and the other in San Francisco. My order was split up into three shipments, one that came from the New Jersey warehouse and two from San Fran. The Chris Benz dress came a mere two days after ordering, which I was super impressed by. Maybe its just because I live on the East Coast, but the shipping from San Francisco seemed to take forever—well over ten days each, and tracking information was extremely limited. Very frustrating when you’re desperate for your fabulous new things!

But when my orders did arrive, they were in absolutely perfect condition. Each box contained an envelope with a return label, receipt, an Authenticity Card, a thank you note, and a card with information about consignment. The clothes themselves were tucked in cloth dust bags and wrapped in tissue paper.

The Real Real

The Real Real

The Real Real

I couldn’t be happier with my purchases from The Real Real. All three arrived in impeccable condition, and I really appreciated the thoughtful packaging. They were all such incredible deals—I can’t wait until its chilly enough to wear it all!

All listings on The Real Real are pre-owned, but are verified authentic by the company and a thorough statement of condition is included with the item’s specs—think eBay but without the surprises, disappointments, and bidding!

Even better? You can CONSIGN your used designer pieces for an instant $50 credit, and receive up to 70% off the final selling price. I KNOW, RIGHT?! They even send you the shipping label!

Because I love you, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite under-$100 finds on the site right now!

The Real Real
The Real Real

So go ahead and check out The Real Real! But be warned, it’s addicting...as proven by my TWO orders placed in one day. And if you have any other designer resale/flash sale site you love, please share the love!

P.S. We will ALWAYS tell you when a post is sponsored but since I'm gushing, I wanted to emphasize that this is NOT a sponsored post. All opinions and purchases are my own. ♦
Comments
OMG I LOVE The Real Real. I am so conflicted about telling people about the site LOL because I don't want people snagging my stuff!!! I have ordered TONS of times from there. My best $$ purchase so far was a pair of Brian Atwood knee high brown leather boots, they came in their box (which sometimes their shoes dont) and were in PRISTINE condition. They were having a 50% sale for a few hours and I got them for $97...for realz. I found them online at SAKS for $1000. I almost cried LOL. Long story short, well kina short, I HEART The REAL REAL :-)
#1 Kathleen (Homepage) on 2013-11-21 10:41 (Reply)
Omg, that's incredible! That 50% off sale is the death of me. It's really amazing to see all the finds on there that are still in stores! I HEART THE REAL REAL TOO X
#1.1 Molly (Homepage) on 2013-11-21 15:08 (Reply)
Will you be showcasing your wonderful finds!? We'd love to see them looking fabulous on you!

Thanks for the link, I will now begin to peruse the site endlessly...

:-)
#2 Eva Gabriela on 2013-11-21 13:59 (Reply)
Hahaha I might have to! That Stella sweater dress has become one of my favorites- I wear it all the time!

Yay, enjoy! Hope you find some beautiful steals! X
#2.1 Molly (Homepage) on 2013-11-21 15:11 (Reply)
Just wait until they have their crazy 50% off sales: I'd snagged a Girl by Band of Outsiders skirt, a Derek Lam skirt, a pair of Rag and Bone jeans, a Rebecca Taylor blouse, and a pair of slacks from Alice & Olivia for $25-35 apiece. The best part was some of those items were new with tags!
#3 StrawberryGirl on 2013-11-21 23:06 (Reply)
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