Retail
September 9, 2025
The RealReal Consignor Concierge team is available at all points throughout the selling process to offer support to sellers and answer any questions they may have. Image credit: The RealReal
By Amirah Keaton
Luxury resale platform The RealReal is discussing the “patina effect,” a trend it says reflects consumers’ desire for authenticity and character from their secondhand purchases.
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