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LUXURY RESALE • CHECKLIST

TheRealReal Buying Checklist

Tick off every section before you buy, so seller ratings, condition evidence, and price all hold up under scrutiny before a payment conversation begins.

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🔥 Skip the guesswork · buy with confidence on TRR

A complete pre-purchase checklist covering role, condition, documentation, pricing, aftercare, and AI-assisted review — delivered as an instant PDF. Built for buyers who want a structured process to work through before every TheRealReal acquisition, not a gut feeling driven by a curated listing.

Designed for collectors, first-time resale buyers, and regular TRR shoppers who need a reliable standard before committing to any significant purchase.

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✓ Action-focused, not theory

✓ Read on any device, lifetime access

 
SOUND FAMILIAR?

Platform authentication isn't the same as doing your own condition review

TRR's authentication covers authenticity — not the full condition picture

The platform confirms pieces are genuine, but condition grading varies and photos don't always show wear, hardware issues, or interior damage — buyers who rely on platform grading alone often discover the gaps after the sale closes.

Scarcity and sale pricing compress the time available for comparison

Flash sales and low-stock alerts push buyers to commit before they've compared sold comparables, checked return terms, or confirmed the total cost including shipping and potential repairs.

The real cost is never just the listing price

Shipping, insurance, cleaning, repairs, and resale platform fees add up fast — and buyers who skip the calculation often discover they overpaid once the piece arrives and needs attention.

No aftercare plan means pieces lose condition and purpose

Without storage guidance and an annual review habit, resale purchases accumulate without a defined role — and condition slips quietly while records go unmaintained.

 
WHAT'S INSIDE

Inside the checklist, 6 sections and 21 items to tick off

Set the Buying Role

Clarify whether the listing serves daily use, archive value, or future resale before you commit, so the decision stays grounded in intent rather than impulse triggered by platform pricing.

Inspect Visible Proof

Work through seller rating, return terms, and photo evidence with a structured review process that catches condition gaps the listing description doesn't volunteer.

Check the Paper Trail

Match listing notes, serials, and seller claims against stated condition, and save a screenshot record of every promise made before the purchase is confirmed.

Price with Discipline

Set your ceiling against sold comparables across platforms, then build in the full cost picture — shipping, cleaning, repairs — so you know your real number before the purchase window closes.

Plan After Purchase

Set up storage, shortlist records, and an annual review habit so every piece retains its condition and keeps earning its place in the wardrobe or collection.

Use AI for Review

Convert listing claims into verification questions, generate risk summaries from description text, and build comparison tables across shortlisted options — so AI speeds up the due diligence you were already doing.

 
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Stop buying on impulse — buy with a standard

Download the checklist instantly and work through every section before your next TheRealReal purchase — so you arrive at the decision with evidence, not the pressure of a closing sale window.

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Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. We provide free shipping to over 200 countries around the world. However, there are some locations we are unable to ship to. If you happen to be located in one of those countries we will contact you.

What about customs?

We are not responsible for any custom fees once the items have shipped. By purchasing our products, you consent that one or more packages may be shipped to you and may get custom fees when they arrive to your country.

How long does shipping take?

Shipping time varies by location. These are our estimates:

Location *Estimated Shipping Time
United States 5-20 Business days
Canada, Europe 5-20 Business days
Australia, New Zealand 5-20 Business days
Central & South America 5-20 Business days
Asia 5-20 Business days
Africa 5-20 Business days
*This doesn’t include our 1-3 day processing time.

Do you provide tracking information?

Yes, you will receive an email once your order ships that contains your tracking information. If you haven’t received tracking info within 5 days, please contact us.

My tracking says “no information available at the moment”.

For some shipping companies, it takes 2-5 business days for the tracking information to update on the system. If your order was placed more than 5 business days ago and there is still no information on your tracking number, please contact us.

Will my items be sent in one package?

For logistical reasons, items in the same purchase will sometimes be sent in separate packages, even if you've specified combined shipping.

If you have any other questions, please contact us and we will do our best to help you out.

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Order cancellation

All orders can be cancelled until they are shipped. If your order has been paid and you need to make a change or cancel an order, you must contact us within 12 hours. Once the packaging and shipping process has started, it can no longer be cancelled.

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Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. Therefore, you can request a refund or reshipment for ordered products if:

  • If you did not receive the product within the guaranteed time (45 days not including 1-3 day processing) you can request a refund or a reshipment.
  • If you received the wrong item you can request a refund or a reshipment.
  • If you do not want the product you’ve received you may request a refund but you must return the item at your expense and the item must be unused.

We do not issue the refund if:

  • Your order did not arrive due to factors within your control (i.e. providing the wrong shipping address)
  • Your order did not arrive due to exceptional circumstances outside of our control (i.e. not cleared by customs, delayed by a natural disaster).
  • Other exceptional circumstances outside of our control.

*You can submit refund requests within 15 days after the guaranteed period for delivery (45 days) has expired. You can do it by sending a message at support@sellvia.com

Exchanges

If for any reason you would like to exchange your product, perhaps for a different size in clothing, you must contact us first and we will guide you through the steps.

Please do not send your purchase back to us unless we authorise you to do so.

Refunds & Returns

Refunds, returns, and exchanges

In the event that your order arrives damaged in any way, please email us as soon as possible at support@sellvia.com with your order number and a photo of the item’s condition. We address these on a case-by-case basis but will try our best to work towards a satisfactory solution.

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