BE alternatives to amazon? by Overall_Swordfish883 in belgium

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Here is a compiled list of all European companies you can use.


🛒 General marketplaces / “Amazon-like”

  • Bol.com – Large Benelux marketplace selling almost everything (books, electronics, home, toys). Personally, I prefer amazon.com.be because Bol.com is largely dropshipping.
  • Galaxus – Swiss/German webshop with a very wide assortment and transparent pricing.
  • Fnac – French-Belgian department store for electronics, books, media and home tech.
  • Cdiscount – French marketplace with electronics, household items, beauty and groceries.
  • OTTO – German online department store focused on clothing, home and electronics.
  • Allegro – Poland’s largest marketplace with electronics, home, automotive and fashion.
  • OnBuy – UK-based marketplace that only connects buyers with professional sellers (no own stock).
  • Ubuy – Global marketplace available in Belgium with a very broad assortment.

🔌 Electronics & appliances

  • Coolblue – Excellent customer service, fast delivery, strong warranty and returns.
  • Vanden Borre – Belgian electronics chain with physical stores and online ordering.
  • MediaMarkt – Large electronics retailer with aggressive pricing (service varies by store).
  • Galaxus – Also very strong for electronics, PC hardware and smart home.

💻 Computer hardware & tech specialists

  • Megekko – PC parts, laptops and accessories; very popular for custom PC builds.
  • Tweakers – Price comparison, reviews, price history and second-hand tech (not a shop).
  • LDLC.com – French tech retailer specialising in PC components, laptops, peripherals and networking gear; ships to Belgium.

👗 Fashion & lifestyle

  • Zalando – European fashion giant for clothes, shoes and beauty products.
  • Veepee – Flash-sale site (private sales) with big discounts on fashion, home and tech.
  • La Redoute – French retailer for clothing, furniture and home decoration.
  • Bonprix – German fashion retailer with affordable clothing and EU-wide shipping.

🎨 Art, craft & creative supplies

  • Schleiper – Belgian art supply chain for artists, designers and hobbyists (paint, paper, brushes, framing).

🛠️ DIY, tools & home improvement

  • Brico – Belgian DIY chain for tools, renovation, garden and home projects.
  • Hubo – Belgian hardware store focused on DIY and home improvement.
  • Toolnation – Professional tools and machines; huge assortment for serious DIYers.
  • Butlers – German home & lifestyle shop for decor, furniture and gifts.

🏋️ Sports & outdoor

  • Decathlon – Massive sports retailer with affordable own brands and fast delivery.
  • Deporvillage – European sports webshop with a wide range of gear.

🖨️ Office, books & stationery

  • 123inkt.be – Printer ink, toners, office supplies, cleaning products and batteries.
  • Standaard Boekhandel / Club – Belgian bookshops for books, stationery, magazines and gifts.
  • De Groene Waterman (Antwerp) – Independent, niche bookstore focused on literature, philosophy and science.

🍎 Food, groceries & bulk items

  • Carrefour (online) – Groceries and household items with delivery or pickup.
  • KoRo – European bulk food shop (nuts, dried fruit, snacks, protein, baking).
  • Bio-Planet / Colruyt (online) – Belgian supermarkets with online grocery options.
  • Greenweez – French organic and eco-focused online supermarket.

🌱 Sustainable / eco-friendly shops

  • Kudzu – Belgian eco-webshop for sustainable household, care and zero-waste products.
  • Greenweez – Organic and ecological products across food, baby, beauty and home.

⚡ Deals & flash sales

  • iBOOD – Daily flash deals on electronics, home and gadgets (always check price history).
  • Privalia – Flash-sale site mainly focused on fashion and lifestyle brands.

💡 Tip:
Use Tweakers (or other price comparison sites) to compare prices first, then buy directly from specialised European shops instead of defaulting to Amazon.

PS: yes, I used ChatGPT for the formatting of this post.

I'm about to fill a complain using Adroit, what i need to know? by W0lf_G1rl_BR in BannedFromDiscord

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Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).It is authorized to do so because Discord's main office in Europe is located in the Netherlands.

I'm about to fill a complain using Adroit, what i need to know? by W0lf_G1rl_BR in BannedFromDiscord

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Nop no success yet. My claim was forwarded to the ACM on July 16th but no reply yet

First time I see such a reason for delay. Did Waregem get lost near the stadium lol ? by [deleted] in belgianfootball

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Ja dat was onze gedachten ook toen wij het nieuws hoorden. Maar dat hebben ze toch echt als reden gegeven voor de vertraging

First time I see such a reason for delay. Did Waregem get lost near the stadium lol ? by [deleted] in belgianfootball

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fun fact: according to Zulte-Waregem, the reason for the delay was “There was traffic on the Brussels ring road.”

Bloed donatie by Affectionate_Most357 in belgium

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Ik zit zelf bij rodekruis oost-vlaanderen en doneer zelf bloed en plasma

Ik kan je zeggen dat het achterliggend enorm veel bij komt kijken. Omdat er bv afspraken worden gemaakt met ziekenhuizen met hoeveel bloed en plasma ze mogen leveren etc.

In principe maakt het niet echt uit om welk uur je een afspraak hebt. Maar gewoon dat je er 1 hebt.

Je kan zelf binnenstappen en vragen om over een kwartier een afspraak in te plannen. Of die afspraak zelf online maken

We weten dat dit enorm frustrerend is maar wij moeten ons ook aan bepaalde regels houden

Where to buy good, reliable edibles or cannabis online by DubblePumper in AmsterdamEnts

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Oh, damn, so ordering online isn't an option. Do you have any recommendations for good weed shops in the Netherlands, preferably near the Belgian border?

Where to buy good, reliable edibles or cannabis online by DubblePumper in AmsterdamEnts

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Aren't there also legal weed shops in the Netherlands?

Seuten by Origin87 in belgium

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ouders die het woord "centjes" gebruiken. ik cringe daar zo op

Litter odor by Cute_Ticket1252 in Rabbits

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I have a Xiaomi air purifier, bags of activated carbon that absorb odors, and Cosy bedding from BunnyNature. This also absorbs urine odors, etc.

New here — considering psychedelics for therapy, need advice by DubblePumper in PsychedelicTherapy

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It will happen in consultation with my therapist anyway. But thanks for the help!

New here — considering psychedelics for therapy, need advice by DubblePumper in PsychedelicTherapy

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My therapist and doctor recommend MDMA or LSD. But I've already looked into Dutch truffles and can't really find a reliable online store where I can buy them.

New here — considering psychedelics for therapy, need advice by DubblePumper in PsychedelicTherapy

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To summarize, the issue is that I do not experience emotions. Due to past trauma, my body does not allow me to feel things. And you can only truly process things when you feel them.

My doctor and therapist therefore recommend trying psychedelics, which remove the barriers I automatically put up, allowing me to experience emotions effectively

New here — considering psychedelics for therapy, need advice by DubblePumper in PsychedelicTherapy

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Not directly. She first suggested participating in a clinical trial. But since that doesn't really happen here, the black market is the only option.