Re: I don’t want the QVC app!

pigletsmom2 · ‎05-20-2025

Many people don't even use computers any more and even on a tablet an app is easy to use. They can also send you notifications that way. If I only used a tablet I'd probably put the app on. If you have the app downloaded it's just one more way they can can get your to easily place an order on impulse. Especially if you have notifications on.

TheMemphisVette · ‎02-01-2015

i use aps on phone for frequently used

web sites on my phone are not user friendly

~~today may be my last.....i choose JOY!~~

Tori3569 · ‎06-27-2010

@on the bay wrote:
Reading more, it seems an app gives a compnay a closer more intense connection to the customer and being able to have direct marketing, advertise freely, gain more detailed information about a customer. And since the app is always there, someone may be more likely to go to it, rather than search for a website and sign in.

That's it exactly. I receive a lot of benefits by having certain apps, but it's up to the individual. No one should feel they have to have it, but it's nothing dangerous.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@Tori3569 for explaining the difference.

I am w/the poster on the bay on this one. To me a website is easier to use. I have a landline, cell stays in the car for my food "take-out" orders & I also use a VPN when browsing the WWW so no tracking.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Luvitorleaveit1 · ‎03-09-2010

Almost everything is App now accept maybe your neighborhood bodega. The QVC app pops up regularly now but I am not bitting. I use my desktop and or WWW on my tablet. I tried to hire a handyman for a project at the house and the response was to download the app....next! I prefer the website too.

I've had a cellphone since the 80's when I brought my first car for the convenience and security just like now.

Mary Bailey · ‎03-09-2010

I don't like apps either. I only download the ones I have absolutely no choice of having.

I don't do anything financial on my phone.

I don't like "them" knowing my location. Only Dateline would need to know where I was at any time. LOL.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

I don't shop on my phone.

I have a Belk app, but that's simply for me to pull up a coupon when I'm in the store. Seems like every time I need to use it, it needs to be updated though. That happened to me in Publix too, and you do have to sign into that app to use it, so I was out of luck since I couldn't remember my password. So, that story about not having to open/close doors is not always true with an app.

Tori3569 · ‎06-27-2010

@Mary Bailey wrote:
I don't like apps either. I only download the ones I have absolutely no choice of having.

I don't do anything financial on my phone.

I don't like "them" knowing my location. Only Dateline would need to know where I was at any time. LOL.

There are settings you check or not when you download an app. You can share location, only share location when using the app, or not at all. These are helpful to use.

You do realize your cell phone is constantly pinging off the towers you pass in order to work. No one needs an app to figure out where anyone has been. It's happening 24/7.

I know from past threads that many posters here are reticent to make the best use of smart phone features, but as long as you use the same common sense you use on any website, there is nothing to worry about.

And yes, I do all of my banking, bill paying, shopping and gifting on my phone or iPad and have had no concerns. Most hacking incidents happen to the computer servers of large companies. I can assure you no one is trying to hack into my Dunkin app.

Tori3569 · ‎06-27-2010

@Icegoddess wrote:
I don't shop on my phone.

I have a Belk app, but that's simply for me to pull up a coupon when I'm in the store. Seems like every time I need to use it, it needs to be updated though. That happened to me in Publix too, and you do have to sign into that app to use it, so I was out of luck since I couldn't remember my password. So, that story about not having to open/close doors is not always true with an app.

That depends on the app and your settings. Most apps have a "stay logged in" setting. But some do log users off after a period of non use. The worst one is actually Target as far as I'm concerned. I have gift cards, offers and other perks in my app but their stores' have such weak WiFi I can't always log in. Their buildings aren't conducive to cell service either.