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The RealReal vs Vestiaire Collective
The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective are both marketplaces. Fees — The RealReal: Consignment - sellers earn ~20-90% by tier. Vestiaire Collective: 12% flat selling fee + 3% payment processing.
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Key differences
- Fees — The RealReal: Consignment - sellers earn ~20-90% by tier. Vestiaire Collective: 12% flat selling fee + 3% payment processing.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only The RealReal offers check and site credit.
- The RealReal screens providers before they can join, while Vestiaire Collective is open to anyone.
- Vestiaire Collective is the older platform — founded in 2009, 2 years before The RealReal (2011).
- The RealReal is based in United States, Vestiaire Collective in France.
- The RealReal focuses on the United States, while Vestiaire Collective operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose The RealReal if…
- You want to withdraw via check and site credit.
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
- You live in the United States.
Choose Vestiaire Collective if…
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
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| Type | Marketplaces like Etsy | Marketplaces like Etsy |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | Yes | No |
| Work from home | No | Yes |
| Fees | Consignment - sellers earn ~20-90% by tier | 12% flat selling fee + 3% payment processing |
| Withdraw via | Direct deposit, check, site credit | Bank transfer |
| Availability | United States | 70+ countries |
| Local to | United States | — |
| Founded | 2011 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States | Paris, France |
| Popularity | 50 views · 0 likes | 36 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, The RealReal or Vestiaire Collective?
The RealReal: Consignment - sellers earn ~20-90% by tier. Vestiaire Collective: 12% flat selling fee + 3% payment processing.
Where are The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective available?
The RealReal: United States. Vestiaire Collective: 70+ countries.
Which is easier to join, The RealReal or Vestiaire Collective?
Vestiaire Collective — anyone can sign up, while The RealReal screens providers before accepting them.