Customer reviews for DirectDeals.com

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  DirectDeals makes every transaction simple and smooth. I’ve used them a few times now, and I’d honestly shout it from the rooftops—they’re absolutely worth recommending! Incredible value for money, and the fast delivery is a fantastic bonus. I ordered Microsoft Office on Friday afternoon and received it the very same day!

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by GRAEME K.

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  I recently purchased a software package from DirectDeals, but when I attempted to activate the license key, I ran into a small issue. The key didn’t seem to work as expected. I reached out to their customer support team, and they were incredibly responsive. Within minutes, I had a new, working key and they provided step-by-step instructions for activating the software. The issue was resolved so quickly, and I was back up and running without any further issues. Their support team made the whole experience much smoother, and I’m happy to recommend them to anyone.

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by KEATON C.

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  My order from DirectDeals arrived on time—actually, ten minutes early—just 20 minutes after placing it! Everything was in perfect condition, and I had no trouble registering my license key. I’ve never had a single problem with them. Fast delivery, unbeatable prices, and reliable service—couldn’t recommend them more!

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by WARREN G.

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  Extremely happy to have found DirectDeals and the products that they offer. Was in need of the MS Project software and was enlightened to be able to purchase a licensed version with the proper product keys for a discounted price. I would highly recommend DD and will use again when I am in need of a software product.

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by TYLER C.

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  As a designer, I rely on certain software, and DirectDeals has always been my go-to for software licenses. Their deals are unbeatable, and their website is easy to navigate.

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by EDWARD R.

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  DirectDeals has always been my go-to site for purchasing software, and I’ve made several purchases over the years. On my most recent purchase, however, I had some trouble downloading the software after I completed the transaction. I contacted their customer service team, and they immediately sent me a new download link and a detailed guide on how to install the software. Within an hour, the issue was resolved, and I was able to install the software without any further problems. I appreciate their quick and efficient support

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by FINN S.

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  This site contains a lot of keys and it's really complicated not to find what you want. I've been a customer for 3 years now and these guys never disappoint! Very easy to purchase and download and Directdeals has awesome prices! Thanks guys! I love it!

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by JOSH C.

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  DirectDeals offers very competitive pricing for a wide array of Microsoft products. The purchase was easy, the process to claim the product keys was immediate, and I was able to download the software using the link and was up and running in a matter of minutes.

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by TYSON P.

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  DirectDeals offers a seamless experience. Their software offerings are always at competitive prices, and the license keys are genuine. I’ve been using their services for a couple of years now, and the consistency is commendable

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by COHEN C.

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  This is my third purchase from DirectDeals over the past 4 years, and the service has been excellent every time. The products are exactly as described and delivered within minutes of purchase. I highly recommend DirectDeals for anyone looking for reliable service and fast delivery

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by JOSH C.

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  I highly recommend Directdeals to anyone looking for software and licenses. The process of finding the license keys you need, as well as downloading and installing them, is seamless and efficient—one of the best I've encountered. I regularly use this site because it not only offers the best software and libraries, but also provides incredible discounts, often better than even major companies like Microsoft themselves. The selection is exceptional, and their sales and discounts are unbeatable. Their customer support is outstanding—it's difficult to put into words just how amazing it is. Truly, Directdeals stands out as a top-tier platform!

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by CHRISTOPHER B.

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  I was introduced to Directdeals by my brother, and I'm so glad he recommended it! I'll definitely buy from them again. The prices are reasonable, and while the Microsoft download might be a bit slow, it's still worth saving a few bucks. The site is easy to navigate, with well-organized mega menus that arrange products by type and sub-type. The pricing is competitive, with occasional deals and a reward scheme that includes sample packs, coupon codes, or virtual cash. Over the past couple of years, I’ve had no bad experiences. Trusted and highly recommended!

  Review of 4/28/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by ETHAN T.

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  "5 Stars - Awesome Experience with Directdeals! Cool guys with cool products! As a newbie, I really appreciated the detailed installation instructions, especially when it comes to setting up Office, which can be a bit tricky. Directdeals has a fantastic online store with an easy-to-navigate layout, making it simple to find what you're looking for. They offer a great selection of items, from Microsoft software to gaming hardware and games—pretty much everything! Plus, you get access to downloadable items whenever you need them, and the learning tutorials are superb. If you run into any issues, there's always someone to contact for help. Highly recommended!"

  Review of 4/21/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by ARMANI C.

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  The product was exactly as described on the website. While I missed the first delivery attempt, the second one went smoothly thanks to constant updates. Installation guidance was clear and helpful. I was initially hesitant to buy, but the parcel arrived on time, and the customer service was efficient and supportive. I would definitely buy from Directdeals again.

  Review of 4/21/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by DECLAN H.

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  I purchased Windows 11 from Directdeals for my new computer. Help desk very helpful and understanding when I came across a problem in the install.

  Review of 4/21/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by FINLEY P.

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  I am very happly

  Review of 4/21/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by LEWIS T.

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  Ordered microsoft office, that was far cheaper than any other online store. Delivery is extremely fast and all of their software are much cheaper compared to many other software stores. Couldn't be happier with the service. Highly recommended Directdeals

  Review of 4/21/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by EVAN W.

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  Very helpful customer service, thank you guys!

  Review of 4/21/25, following an experience of 4/20/25 by CHARLES H.

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  Simple process, with a little patience, depending on the speed of your PC, simple operation

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by BRANDON G.

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  I'm very happy with the service. I have already recommended this site to some of my friends.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by ZAC G.

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  Although very secure site I had a little problem downloading the product. As I continued, the problem was due to operator error, therefore I give the software a 5 star rating.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by JOE A.

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  Brought the home version of windows but got upgraded to Pro what else is there to say would buy from here again

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by AXEL W.

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  Exactly as described.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by ADAM S.

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  Their customer service is great. Electronic delivery was fast. I'd purchase from them again.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by JAIRO H.

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  Directdeals was very professional. I had input an incorrect e-mail address for my purchase and the support team was very helpful getting the issue resolved. Microsoft, on the other hand, took four days to make the product key and download available!

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by HARVEY E.

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  Everything went well and software downloaded and installed without any issues.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by REECE B.

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  The process went very smoothly. I usually need help in computer program installation. It wasn't necessary this time.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by DAVID C.

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  Just what I needed

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by TREVOR H.

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  quick and easy download

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by BENJAMIN L.

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  Tech was able to install in no time! Very helpful and customer oriented.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by ZAC N.

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  Maria went above and beyond in helping me get Windows 11 setup on my PC. She was super professional and nice at the same time and made it a pleasure doing business with your company. I'll only use your company for all of my software needs in the future because of your GREAT customer service!

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by AXEL V.

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  Everything went smoothly and as promised.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by FRANKIE L.

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  Fast and easy with reasonable prices we didn't find elsewhere.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by MAYSON T.

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  Purchased Windows 11 today at Directdeals and it couldn't have been easier or a better deal. They had the best deal on Win 11 anywhere plus they upgraded me to Win 11 Pro. I am glad I searched and found them. When I need software again I will look here first. Highest recommendation.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by FREDERICK R.

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  Always have great experience with Directddeals, they respond quickly and I have never had an issue with any purchase.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by SEBASTIAN G.

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  A simple, reliable transaction.

  Review of 4/19/25, following an experience of 4/18/25 by KAYDEN B.

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  Upgraded to Windows 10 Pro using the instant key—worked like a charm. Anamul was super helpful and made the whole process stress-free.

  Review of 4/18/25, following an experience of 4/17/25 by RICHARD O.

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  I bought Office 2024 Home for my Mac, and everything about the experience was top-notch. The checkout was quick, the download link worked immediately, and I was up and running within minutes. Didn’t even need to contact support, but knowing how fast others got help, it’s reassuring to know they’ve got your back.

  Review of 4/18/25, following an experience of 4/17/25 by CODY A.

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  Office 2021 installed smoothly, and Anamul was a lifesaver with quick support. Genuine product, great service—couldn’t ask for more!

  Review of 4/18/25, following an experience of 4/17/25 by JOSH H.

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  Ordered Windows 11 Pro OEM and got the key instantly—setup was a breeze. Big thanks to Suraj for guiding me patiently through the activation!

  Review of 4/18/25, following an experience of 4/17/25 by JAYCI F.

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  Wasn’t sure about buying software online, but this was an excellent experience. Support was top - tier, and Windows 11 Pro runs perfectly!

  Review of 4/18/25, following an experience of 4/17/25 by KORRY R.

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  I asked my brother to install the product. He succeeded because he is studying to be a computer programmer. So far, so good--the program has been working very well. Thanks to you!

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by ADAM S.

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  I purchased a copy of Windows 11 Home from DD. They sent me a working key, so no problems there. Additionally, it turned out that they were out of keys for the Home version, and gave me a free upgrade to the Pro version, which required no effort on my part. That's great customer service!

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by RILEY D.

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  Rep was helpful getting me PN's I needed quickly, was able to download my software within an hour of ordering.

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by CALLUM J.

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  Quick and honest support

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by NICHOLAS S.

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  We got our software download link very quickly and it worked perfectly. We will definitely choose Directdeals again for software needs.

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by STANLEY W.

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  Easy To Find What I Needed. Easy To Checkout. The Way It Should Be!

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by KANE G.

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  Product delivered as expected. Simple to download & install. Worked correctly out of the box.

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by KELLEN T.

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  Got my code very quickly even ordering it late at night, awesome service and great price.

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by OSCAR R.

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  Ordered the licenses, they showed up very quickly, installed and activated the OS and things are working great.

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by SEAMUS W.

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  I would recommend Directdeals to anyone. It's an easy, affordable option!

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by OWEN M.

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  was delivered promptly via email and stable so far.

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by EWAN H.

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  It was easy to purchase and the technical assistance that I got was awesome. They walked me through the download and installation and asked me to call if I had any problems with the software. It's been a few weeks and no problems. Glad that I made my purchase with them and when I have software needs in the future, I will purchase it with them.

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by STANLEY P.

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  The product was just as described and a great price. I had a couple of questions, and customer service got back to me super quickly. Thanks

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by DANIEL A.

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  Needed two MS server licenses in a pinch and Directdeals was quick to deliver. Thank you!

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by DECLAN M.

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  I was very satisfied with my no hassle purchase.

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by HAYDEN B.

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  excellent product, delivered and activated with no problems whatsoever. definitely will purchase again

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by MORGAN A.

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  Absolutely love this store—amazing people and even better prices. Really appreciate everything. Thank you!

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by ERIK G.

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  Excellent service all around. We had a quote in no time, and the ready-to-go shopping cart setup was a really nice surprise—super convenient.

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by JOHN BRIAN P.

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  The product key didn’t work at first, but I got in touch with Ankush and he sorted it out right away with a new one. It’s all working perfectly now. Really grateful for the quick help—thank you!

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by STEVEN B.

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  Suraj from support was fantastic—super helpful throughout the installation process of the software we purchased. Really appreciate the support. Thanks so much!

  Review of 4/15/25, following an experience of 4/14/25 by RYAN M.

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  Got What I needed, when I needed it

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by JOSH S.

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  Great prices and near instant delivery of Windows 11 licenses. Would definitely buy from them again.

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by BRAYLEN S.

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  Needed to buy and download MS Excel 2024. Chose Directdeals because they are a Google Certified vendor. Purchase and subsequent download went smoothly.

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by ARTHUR S.

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  Windows key was sent within two hours. Windows 10 Home was out of stock so they upgraded me to a Windows 10 Pro. Would recommend

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by JAY S.

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  Price was appropriate, download went fine, questions were answered promply. I was very satisfaire.

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by KYLEN H.

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  Best Purchase I have made all year!!

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by ORLANDO L.

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  Easy to order and happy with my purchase.

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by PAXTON C.

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  Needed to update a new system quickly, Directdeals was easy to purchase and quick to deliver. The new system was ready on time.

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by REUBEN T.

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  Received excellent, fast service with great support. This is definitely the first site to check when looking for software.

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by LEROY N.

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  This was a quick and easy purchase for a great price. I run a small business and recently upgraded to a new computer and needed a good word program to install and Microsoft Office is it. No issues so far. Very happy with the purchase.

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by HARLEY L.

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  After buying an older version of MS Office and installing it, I had issues with an installation wizard that wouldn't go away. I chatted with customer service, and they told me how to resolve the issue. Everything is great now and I appreciate the follow up emails! I would buy from this company again!

  Review of 4/14/25, following an experience of 4/13/25 by MAX M.

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  I purchased a Windows 11 program from DD and was very pleased with the transaction. They were there when I needed help installing it. They also did a follow up call to make sure everything was working properly. I would highly recommend them for your next program purchase.

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by MOHAMMED W.

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  Locating and ordering the product was simple and downloading of the product was effortless.

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by DAWSON R.

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  No problem with the software, and it was installed immediately.

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by AGUSTIN W.

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  Yes great super

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by KARTER M.

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  Excellent, as usual.

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by SAMUEL B.

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  Easy information to find. Good product no issues getting verified or during purchase

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by ZANDER S.

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  Smooth transaction and easy access to software.

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by NIKO L.

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  Process was easy and fast to get setup right away!

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by ELIJAH H.

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  The transaction went smoothly. I thought the price was very reasonable and I am using Windows 11 without any trouble at all. I am very pleased and would highly recommend Directdeals to my friends and students.

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by JASIAH P.

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  Great Product and Service! I purchased Microsoft Office 2024. Everything went smoothly, from the download to the install to product activation!

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by JAMIE W.

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  Having never done business with Directdeals I had some initial reservations. Being involved with the IT industry (software primarily) I found that DD is very trustworthy, efficient and caring. I've now bookmarked the site and visit it for additional items that I might be interested in. Thanks!

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by ZAK K.

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  The transaction was quick, easy, and I received exactly what I needed for a very good price.

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by ZACHARY G.

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  Ordered Win 10 home, they were out of keys so they gave me one for Win 10 Pro for free!!

  Review of 4/13/25, following an experience of 4/12/25 by LEON L.

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  As a small business we do not necessarily need to utilize any enterprise programs. Being able to utilize Directdeals for our software needs at an economical price provides a great value for our business.

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by SAM J.

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  Really easy, no issues or problems whatsoever. Highly recommended.

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by CARSON P.

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  I have been using Directdeals for several years and I'm very happy with the service and the products that they provide especially the cost of the software. I highly recommend their Store.

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by HEATH B.

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  Bought a Windows key, entered it, everything upgraded with no issue.

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by KAREEM E.

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  Extremely happy to have found Directdeals and the products that they offer. Was in need of the MS Project software and was enlightened to be able to purchase a licensed version with the proper product keys for a discounted price. I would highly recommend DD and will use again when I am in the need of a software product.

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by FREDERICK L.

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  Very good price got office and visio both work great

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by LEO S.

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  Directdeals had what I was looking for and was easy to use.

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/9/25 by FREDDIE L.

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  Quick and easy. Made 2 purchases so far and every time the code worked.

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/9/25 by ROLANDO S.

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  I've used Directdeals four times now for MS Project, Visio, Office 2021, and Office 2024. The software is legit from Microsoft and I have received my keys and download links instantly. Their customer support is great too. I highly recommend them and will continue buy software here as I need it.

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by RILEY C.

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  Excellent price and service. Instructions are well developed.

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by COREY H.

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  Great Price..just works...Activation without jumping through the usual MS hoops

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by ANDREW S.

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  "Just download and install. Apply the license and you’re good to go. I have purchased Project, Visio, SQL Server, and Windows in the past from Directdeals. Always get up and running in a few minutes. Some downloads may take a bit longer if you have slow bandwidth. And Windows does take a while. I downloaded everything I have purchased directly from the Microsoft site"

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by BENJAMIN H.

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  Best place too get software, reliable, quality and great prices

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by JUSTIN C.

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  Everything went exactly as advertised. No unpleasant surprises and the software works as expected.

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/9/25 by CALLUM M.

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  "I was very skeptical about sending money to a company I knew nothing about and not sure I would receive the actual product. The process was extremely simple as the Product Key arrived in my email just seconds after placing the order. The instructions for using the key were specific and clear and installation went perfectly. I'll definitely be using Directdeals in the future for any new software needs."

  Review of 4/11/25, following an experience of 4/10/25 by TYLER W.

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