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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I ordered a PNY RTX 5070 OC (triple‑fan) from Alternate. The processing time was surprisingly slow: more than 24 hours between payment and shipment, whereas competitors deliver the same product at... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent service. They emailed me to confirm my order, then to confirm that my order was being processed, and then to tell me that it had been dispatched. My Dyson V12 arrived within the given t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm ordering for the first time on Alternate website, and I'm totally satisfied. After making a mistake on the order, I was authorized to receive a refund, returned my package, placed a new order, all... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered all parts for a new PC. One needed to be changed, I waited for 10-14days but everything runned smooth. Their prices are good, shipping time excellent, packaging perfect. Website is clear and... See more

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  1. Computer Store
  2. Electrical Equipment Supplier
  3. Tool Store
  4. Toy Store
  5. TV store

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ALTERNATE En tant qu'une des plus grandes entreprises de commerce électronique d'Allemagne, est ici synonyme de service, de compétence, d'expérience et d'innovation depuis plus de 30 ans. ALTERNATE est également la boutique en ligne Leader et un conseiller compétent dans les domaines de l'informatique, de l'électronique grand public, du ménage, du jardin, de l'outdoor, de l'outillage et des jouets. " Les meilleures boutiques en ligne d'Allemagne 2021" C'est déjà la septième fois que ntv et l'Institut Allemand pour la qualité du service (DISQ) décernent la distinction "Les meilleures boutiques en ligne d'Allemagne " et récompensent ainsi les boutiques en ligne qui ont su convaincre les consommatrices et consommateurs. Pour la deuxième fois consécutive, ALTERNATE fait partie des lauréats dans la catégorie "Electronique sans réseau de filiales" et occupe ici l'une des trois premières places. ALTERNATE occupe aussi la première place dans la catégorie "Consumer Electronics - online" et compte, selon cette étude, parmi les "champions des marques 2021 en matière d'enthousiasme des clients".


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

RAM returned unchanged, refund refused

I purchased a Patriot DDR5 6000 MHz RAM kit. It did not work properly on my system, despite the configuration being fully compatible. After returning it through their RMA process, the exact same kit was simply sent back to me with the explanation that no fault had been found.

My refund request was then denied, with ALTERNATE claiming it was a compatibility issue, even though my system works perfectly with another DDR5 6000 MHz kit.

As no satisfactory solution was offered, I ultimately had to resell the RAM at a loss. Very disappointed with how this support case was handled.

May 13, 2026
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Bonjour Lilian Valentin, nous sommes sincèrement désolés que vous ayez eu une expérience insatisfaisante avec votre réclamation.
Malheureusement, sans indication de votre numéro de commande lors de la passation de la commande, nous ne pouvons pas comprendre votre évaluation.
Nous nous excusons beaucoup pour les désagréments que cela a pu vous causer.
Nous vous demandons néanmoins de bien vouloir comprendre que les articles qui ne présentent aucun défaut ne peuvent pas être remboursés.
Avec nos salutations compréhensives,
Votre équipe Alternate

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointing experience – slow processing and GPU arrived with bent fin

I ordered a PNY RTX 5070 OC (triple‑fan) from Alternate. The processing time was surprisingly slow: more than 24 hours between payment and shipment, whereas competitors deliver the same product at a similar price within one day.

Worse, the card arrived with a bent metal fin on the heatsink (i have photos). This raises concerns about quality control and overall handling before delivery. For a premium product, this is not acceptable.

I’ve decided not to recommend Alternate based on this experience and will stick to retailers that offer faster processing and better QC. I would appreciate a solution, but as it stands, I’m disappointed.

August 26, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst After sales service

Worst After sales service. They try to tell me I wasn't i time for return before checking, have to proove by myself I was in time. 2 product was concerned by the return. One for a piece missing, another one for nnot working. They told me I was responsible for the damages even when I proove it's wasn't real with multiples pictures. Do not command on this webbsite

October 12, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order delayed, poor packaging...

The order was delayed by 15days while the website said the article could be sent within two open days... The packaging was very poor for electronic articles, no real protection, hopefully everything is working as expected... I definitively don't recommend this webshop.

February 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent service

An excellent service. They emailed me to confirm my order, then to confirm that my order was being processed, and then to tell me that it had been dispatched. My Dyson V12 arrived within the given timescale, delivered by a reliable courier. I would use Alternate again.

November 7, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered all parts for a new PC

Ordered all parts for a new PC. One needed to be changed, I waited for 10-14days but everything runned smooth. Their prices are good, shipping time excellent, packaging perfect. Website is clear and efficient.

Would definitely buy there again.

July 3, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am still waiting for my refund…

I am still waiting for my order 1102000031983 to be refunded. The item had been successfully delivered over 3 weeks ago now. And Alternate has only gotten back to me once 2 weeks ago saying they were having technical issues with their CRM. Since then, complete silence.

This is beyond the joke

July 10, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A professional team

I'm ordering for the first time on Alternate website, and I'm totally satisfied. After making a mistake on the order, I was authorized to receive a refund, returned my package, placed a new order, all of this with great fluidity, and above all, with a single person as interlocutor. Finally, the prices on this site are unbeatable!

December 31, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just plain unacceptable

Sent the wrong version of the product. Asked me to send pictures of the product before asking me to send it back. No offer to help with posting fees or to work a deal. The customer service was polite but slow. The experience is just plain unacceptable. Avoid at all cost.

December 27, 2022
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Cher client,

Nous sommes désolés pour votre mauvaise expérience avec notre SAV. Nous vous prions prochainement de nous contacter à l'adresse mail : trustpilot@alternate.fr afin de trouver rapidement une solution à votre problème.

Cordialement,
Votre équipe Alternate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

32gb barettes patriot tcreate expert

Colis arrivé nickel bon produit conforme aux attente et au descriptif. 32 gb 2*16 en patriot T-create Expert dual rank magique !!!

November 9, 2022
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Reply from ALTERNATE.fr

Cher client,

Nous vous remercions infiniment pour votre évaluation de 5 étoiles! Votre satisfaction à l'égard de notre service nous fait énormément plaisir.
Nous serons toujours ravis de vous compter parmi nos fidèles clients.

Cordialement,
Votre équipe Alternate

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