PC Sales Online Reviews 

10,651
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 81 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the responsive, friendly, and exceptionally helpful support staff who quickly resolve activation and installation issues through convenient online chat. Many people note that the technical team is extremely knowledgeable and patient, carefully guiding buyers step-by-step through various setup hurdles to ensure everything works smoothly. However, some customers also noted issues with product activation errors or invalid keys not working properly right after download. Some reviewers were not happy with strict license restrictions preventing software transfers or occasional difficulties experienced when seeking further assistance.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

bought office software at a great price from them but I had to reset my computer and start with a fresh windows install and microsoft doesn't provide the download or support to the software anymore g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I called with a couple questions regarding Windows 10 Pro (upgrading from Windows 7 Pro). I also had questions about the installation, product key and software license. The phone and online help were... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had Star help me with my problem through a chat box today, polite, very kind and very, very easy to chat with. She helped me solve the problem straightaway and I will tell you, having a tech support p... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used other Software Download Key Suppliers in the past with mixed results. PC Sales Online is now the only place I will go for Software. Email verification's were immediately and when I di... See more


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Friendly and helpful customer support advisors. pcsalesonline guarantee to support customers through the software installation and activation process.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy purchase and install of Office 2021

Just purchased a single user license of Office 2021(digital). Good price and the purchase process was easy. I literally got my software link and licenses within a minute of the approved purchase.

Installation had a glitch where it didn't recognize the product key so a big kudo to Queenie on the 24/7 chat line who corrected the registration problem within a minute and I was fully onboard. I'm very pleased and impressed! :)

17 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased Microsoft Office tonight…

I purchased Microsoft Office tonight and had some issues with installation. I chatted with Angel, who was was amazing. She got me going, & I am very pleased. Whoever owns this company does an outstanding job of training and providing outstanding customer service. Rick from Colorado

18 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IF YOUR STUCK THEY WILL HELP

Listen if you are someone who is stuck and don't know what to do contact these guys. I had an IT Tech named Jae help me activate my windows, and I gave her full Remote Access to my computer to fix it. At first yes I was hesitant but I seen as she fixed the problem and I got to watch them do the whole thing (which reinsured nothing fishy was going on). It was amazing customer service and really cool to see them work their magic!!! Thank you so much for helping and calling Microsoft to install Windows Jae! 10/5 STARS!?!?!

17 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero stars

If I could give zero stars, I would. This organization is a scam, although I recognize that some people willingly engage in the scam to save a few dollars. I mistakenly thought they were an honest company who had gathered up Microsoft licenses for an older program (Office Home and Student 2020 as opposed to the recently released 2024 version) and were reselling them. I was also led astray by a positive rating on Trust Pilot. Only afterwards did I read the actual reviews on Trust Pilot and realize the company sells invalid licenses and then produces a workaround to get you to have an illegitimately obtained product.

I also recognize that in answering any negative reviews on Trust Pilot, the company always says the fault is the buyer's for not contacting them. Well, I did repeatedly. Here is what I finally wrote to them at the end when they begrudgingly offered a partial refund of my $30.

"This is outrageous. Instead of having your website indicate you no longer have the product I ordered, you sent me a substitute I did not know about and had no ability to refuse. You then gave me a nonfunctional key code and only when I attempted to use it unsuccessfully did I find out that it was a license for a company or organization that had already used all of the capacity for that key. When I “chatted” with your agent, she suggested a workaround that would leave me not only with a functioning product I didn’t want but also that would always be unlicensed per Microsoft rules."

"After following her subsequent suggestion to contact the support team (which I only did after questioning whether this was a dead end tactic on her part that would only delay any resolution), you now want me to bear the burden of processing fees that should never have been my obligation to start with."

"Send me a full refund now. The $6 you are attempting to save your scam of a company is not going to be worth the trouble I will cause in reviews and reports to the consumer fraud protection bureau. You should be ashamed."

Since sending this reply to their offer of an 80 percent refund -- again for a product I did not order and did not want -- there has been dead silence. I will have to protest this charge with my credit card company, put a full report on Trust Pilot (which I'm doing now), and report them to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. They are a complete rip-off and all buyers should avoid them.

Update: As I predicted, they wrote a response that tries to put me in the wrong. I posted this Trust Pilot review when I had heard nothing from them regarding my demand for a full refund. Only by posting this review did they decide they needed to give me my money back before I made more trouble. Look, if you don't care if you have a real license and if the difference between paying $150 and $30 is that meaningful in your life (and I do understand it can be for many people), go ahead and do the deal. But just be aware they are not truthful in any regard, although apparently smart enough to give money back when they absolutely have to.

5 January 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from PC Sales Online

We deeply regret to hear about your experience and apologize for the frustration it has caused. At PC Sales Online, our goal is always to provide high-quality service and products that meet or exceed expectations, and it’s clear we fell short in your case.

Allow us to address your concerns:

Product Substitution: We understand that receiving a substitute product without explicit notice is frustrating. Substitutions are never intended to be deceptive but rather to minimize delays in access to software. That said, we acknowledge this process should be more transparent, and we are actively revising our communication and policies to ensure all customers are clearly informed in advance.

License Issues: Your feedback about the invalid license key and the proposed workaround is deeply concerning. We strive to deliver legitimate, functional products, and it is never our intention to provide anything that violates usage terms. If an issue arises with a key, our support team is instructed to assist promptly which they did by providing you with the activation steps.

Refund and Fees: According to our system the full refund has been provided and an email has been sent with the confirmation message. But you still decide to post a negative review.

While we understand your frustration, we respectfully assure you that we are not a scam operation. We are a legitimate business committed to improving our practices and ensuring customer satisfaction. Your feedback highlights areas where we must improve, and we sincerely thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent assistant, made install a pleasure!

The assistant came online very quickly, despite my calling at a late hour. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, listened to my descriptions of the problem and solved it quickly, taking me step-by-step through the solution. I would have had trouble figuring out what i was doing wrong myself. Thanks! Great job!
10 out of 10 stars.
Happy New Year!

6 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased Office Pro 2021 and Visio…

I purchased Office Pro 2021 and Visio from them and got the message about the product code being used to many times on activation. Their chat recommended using the phone method which worked great for Office but when I tried it for Visio I just got the spinning arrow. Alexander asked for a screenshot which I sent him and in 10 minutes he had me back up and use the online button which worked instanly. Great support!

4 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Garry was very polite

Garry was very polite, professional and made this install easy. I don't think I would have been able to do it alone. Thanks to all involved. Rob

3 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oh wow

Oh wow! I purchased MS Access 2021 from them and had instant support through chat with issues that I encountered. Exellent customer support!

1 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I downloaded the product key and it did…

I downloaded the product key and it did not activate my product. I reached out to the online help and they were able to help get my product licensed and working. Thank you so much to Angel, my online help consultant, who got me up and running. Very quick, and very friendly. Thank you!

28 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Use Telephone Activation

I purchased a Microsoft Office product from them. At first attempt to activate it online, the activation was denied by Microsoft because the product key had already been activated too many times. I then tried to activate using the phone method. During the call to Microsoft, the robot asked if they could send the activation link via text. I agreed, and they sent it. Using the link, I got the same denial for the same reason. I then tried the the phone activation again, but this time declined the text link. I spoke the product key numbers at the voice prompt, and this time the activation was successful. So, be sure to use the voice activation only whenever you purchase a Microsoft Office product, and your purchase will be successful.

27 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased Microsoft Office…

I recently purchased Microsoft Office and I had an excellent experience. The website was easy to navigate, and the purchasing process was smooth and straightforward. I received my product key quickly, and activation was seamless. The software works perfectly, and I got exactly what I needed at a great price. Customer service was also very responsive when I had a small question. I highly recommend this site for anyone looking to purchase Microsoft Office or other software!

16 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding and speedy response

Outstanding and speedy response. Solved my problem immediately. Couldn't be happier with the value and service from this company- I won't go anywhere else

15 December 2024
Unprompted review

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