Would you buy dental products via your smart phone?

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Would you buy dental products via your smart phone?

#1 Post by bbsadmin »

I would really appreciate some opinions on this. More and more people are getting smart phones, where it's easier than ever to browse the web or use an app to make a purchase on-the-go.

If you were going to buy dental products (such as wax, comfort covers, retainer cleaner, toothbrushes, etc.) online, would you be apt to buy them via your smart phone, or would you rather buy them at home via your home computer?

If you are hesitant to make a purchase like that from your smart phone, what are the concerns that are making you hesitant?

Thanks for your input! :-)
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#2 Post by HelenUK »

I wouldn't buy anything on my smart phone, just cos of the concerns about security. I also don't look at online banking on my phone.
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#3 Post by BraceFace2o1o »

I personally wouldn't buy products on my phone either. My concerns include HelenUK's above and also the dodgy 3G signal I get!

My brother borrowed my phone to change over his car insurance and it all went wrong, basically because of the dodgy phone internet/connection and there was a major problem because of it. He is now in the process of being banned from driving because the change over never went through! So he was driving without being insured, even though he thought it was successful and went through ok when he did it with the phone :(
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#4 Post by Audra »

I wouldn't either. I would rather use my home computer.
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#5 Post by catgyrl »

I wouldn't, but it's simply because I have a hard time maneuvering and typing on my touchscreen, and I'm always touching the wrong things. I probably should have more concerns about security, but I don't.

By the way - just placed my second order from Dentakit.com. Love your stuff! :D

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#6 Post by Justiz »

I buy things from my SPAM SPAM SPAM all the time. I use my amazon app and even buy clothes as well through retailers with apps. I would use it if it was available since I prefer to do things on my phone because its more convenient and I have it with me all the time!
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#7 Post by Justiz »

Hmm that's strange that was supposed to say Black Berry not sure what happened there sorry!
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#8 Post by catgyrl »

Black Berry (with no spaces) is considered a brand name, and those are considered SPAM on some websites, so that's how it's blocked out.

I must admit, though - it is pretty funny reading sentences with SPAM repeated throughout. I think once I wrote "I use SPAMSPAMSPAMSPAM on my teeth..." I love to eat spam... and yes, it does get stuck in my teeth... but I don't use it ON them. :lol:

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#9 Post by footpounds »

It's been a long while since I've eaten SPAM but isn't it a little...ummm SALTY?

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#10 Post by bbsadmin »

LOL, that's our word censor. We were getting spams from cell phone re-sellers, so I changed the names of many popular phones to "SPAM"
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#11 Post by felicia »

I buy everything at the store, never online.

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#12 Post by macgirl4ever »

I think it depends on what kind of phone people have. I have a phone made by a fruit company that also operates on wifi. I've bought tons of stuff from Amazon on it especially since I have free shipping. I often go physical shopping, find a better deal from Amazon on my phone and buy it. I think mobile shopping is good when you know what you want, but not so good when you're "window shopping". That said, I might not buy a Dentakit if I'm a "braces virgin", but I may very well reorder Retainer Brite every 3 months or so because it would be more convenient. Hope this helps!
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#13 Post by catgyrl »

footpounds - LOL! Yes, it is a little salty, but nothing a little ketchup won't take care of! Gosh, I love my spam (the edible kind). It's a delicacy here in Hawaii.

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#14 Post by hal2me »

I would not purchase anything via Smartphone, iPhone, etc. due to security reasons. All my online purchases are made on my personal home computer.

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