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Ordering from store apps

lovesfootball — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:42:46 GMT

Is it safe to order from retail apps? I'm always a little hesitant to do so. I'm not sure why retailers encourage this. It doesn't make me shop more from their site. Thanks in advance.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:09:54 GMT

@monicakm "buy a tv channel?"

Care to share which tv channel was for sale?

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Kachina624 — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:24:04 GMT

@lovesfootball. I would not order from a store ad on social media like Facebook. I see obviously phony ads all the time from even QVC and Clark's and many from small pop up businesses nobody ever heard of.

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We rescue cats — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:26:14 GMT

I do not use my phone to order anything online, I have none of my credit cards saved on my phone. My boss uses his phone to pay for EVERYTHING, including a cup of coffee when he's wanting one, he has that tap & go down pat! I pay his card each month, and I also replace his card and have fraudulent charges removed as needed...I think the Amex Centurion computer recognizes my phone number...LOL!

Re: Ordering from store apps

lovesfootball — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:23:35 GMT

Thanks for all of your responses. I never order from Facebook ads because most of them are fake sites but look very real. Is it safe to download a reputable store app and order from it or are there disadvantages to doing so?

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tansy — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:45:50 GMT

Personally I don't want to load my phone down with apps. If I want to make a purchase or just browse, I go directly to the website. It is just as easy.

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Etoile308 — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:34:06 GMT

I usually order straight from a legitimate retailer's website. I think there's more information there. There are occasions when additional savings can be made by going through an app. For example HSN has an additional 20% off discount on one item through their app today.

Many a website will have a link to download their app. I would never, never venture onto an app or website found on social media.

Apps are not limited to just phones. Most have versions to use on tablets also.

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Tori3569 — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:11:36 GMT

There is no reason not to download and use a retailer's app. There is usually an incentive to do so, like free shipping or a coupon only available on the app. Everything is going that way now due to personalized one to one marketing.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 11:57:08 GMT

I do the bulk of my QVC, HSN, Amazon and Macy's shopping from the apps.

I make all of my Amtrak reservations via the app.

I find them to be enormously easier to use and more streamlined than navigating cluttered websites.

I guess it's a matter of preference.

But I very enthusiastically recommend using apps whenever available and possible!

Everything on QVC's website is available through the app, along with frequent app only sales and deals.

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AZfem — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:50:42 GMT

I have QVCs & HSNs apps on my phone & tablet & love them as @They CallMe MRWILKES said. Less cluttered, streamlined, easy to use.

If I only ordered from a retailer periodically, I'd use their website. If a regular or frequent shopper somewhere I'd use the app.

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bikerbabe — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:08:12 GMT

I’ve ordered from apps for years. No issues.

Target
Amazon
Chewy
Macys
Nordstrom
QVC
Etsy
…,and several more

I also have United Airlines, Alaska, and Delta.

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:42:34 GMT

All etailers now use the disclaimer that pricing can be different online website, their app and in store.

I recall several years ago that posters here complained that only selected offerings were available in the app and a better selection was on the Q's website.

Be sure that those apps are sharing your info everywhere. If someone is pushing their app, it's for their benefit, not yours.

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wagirl — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:50:57 GMT

I ,,too, have ordered for years from store apps--mostly thru Amazon Fresh and then the individual stores too. No problems much and nothing fishy with using my credit cards at all.