VERIFIED JUNE 2026 · LUXURY CONSIGNMENT
Does The RealReal Work Abroad?
Checked from abroad
- Ships to 60+ countries via DHL/UPS
- US and non-US cards both work
- Delivered duties unpaid — you pay customs
- International returns are slow and costly
Checkout works abroad — just budget for import duties.
What we verified
| Ordering from abroad | No US address needed; international checkout works directly on the site. |
| Paying with a US card | Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover and PayPal all accepted. |
| Paying with a non-US card | Foreign Visa/Mastercard accepted; PayPal works as a fallback. |
| Shipping to your country | Ships to 60+ countries, but coverage varies; confirm yours at checkout. |
| Import duties & returns | Delivered duties unpaid; you pay customs, and returns are costly. |
| The catch | Fine art and some exotic-material items cannot ship internationally. |
Where we checked
What you should know before buying from abroad
The RealReal ships authenticated luxury consignment to more than 60 countries, including most of the spots US expats settle in. There is no need for a US billing address or a forwarding service: you enter your overseas address at checkout, pick DHL Express or UPS Worldwide, and pay with a US or foreign card or PayPal. Shipping fees typically run roughly $45 to $70 depending on destination.
The honest drawback is duties. Every international order ships delivered duties unpaid, which means import taxes, VAT or GST, and customs fees are entirely your responsibility and are usually collected by the carrier before delivery. On a four-figure handbag those charges add up fast, and because each piece is one-of-a-kind consignment, an international return is slow, expensive, and not always worth it.
Coverage is broad but not guaranteed for every country, and a handful of categories — fine art, plus items made with certain exotic or protected materials — are blocked from international shipping by law. Check that your exact country and the specific item are eligible on the shipping page before you commit, since the final landed cost is what really decides whether a deal is still a deal.
Quick answers
Does The RealReal ship to where I live abroad?
It ships to 60+ countries via DHL or UPS, covering most expat hubs. Confirm your country is eligible at checkout.
Will I get hit with customs duties?
Yes. Orders are delivered duties unpaid, so you pay import taxes, VAT and customs fees, usually before the carrier hands over the package.
Can I return an item from overseas?
Returns are accepted but slow and costly to ship back, and consignment pieces are unique, so factor that in before buying.
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