This is a plain-English breakdown of The RealReal seller fees, with the numbers you actually keep. Enter your price in the calculator and adjust the rate to match your account.
The RealReal is consignment: you keep a commission that rises with the sale price and your sales volume, commonly ~55 to 85%. The default 30% is the platform take in a mid example; edit the percentage to your tier.
How The RealReal fees work
The RealReal is consignment, so instead of a flat fee you earn a tiered commission of the sale price, and the platform keeps the rest. Your share rises with the item’s price and your annual sales volume, commonly landing anywhere from about 55 percent up to 85 percent. Higher-value items and higher-volume consignors keep a larger share. You do not pay to list; the platform takes its cut only when the item sells.
Who sells best on The RealReal
The RealReal is a broad luxury consignment service that handles bags, clothing, shoes, fine jewelry, watches, and more. It suits sellers who want a hands-off process and a large buyer base, and who can wait for the item to sell. For higher-end or hard-to-price pieces, its reach and authentication can net more than a quick buyout, in exchange for time.
Getting paid on The RealReal
You are paid after the item sells, which can take weeks depending on demand and pricing. Because it is consignment rather than a buyout, there is no upfront offer; your payout is your commission tier applied to the final sale price.
Tips to keep more of your sale
- Check which commission tier your expected sale price falls into before consigning.
- Send clean, complete items; condition and full sets lift the final price.
- Be patient: consignment trades speed for a potentially higher net.
- Compare a realistic RealReal net against a Fashionphile or Rebag buyout before you decide.
Fees are only half the picture. Before you sell on The RealReal, price from what identical items actually sold for, not hopeful asking prices. Compare your net against eBay fees and Poshmark fees, and see our guide to pricing items for resale. ResaleSonar reads the real market across every marketplace so you can pick the channel that nets you the most.