Expert Column
Gary Hirsch 
Incontinence Specialist
Gary Hirsch realized the need to design and produce quality incontinence care products during...read more
Articles In This Column
- Go Green & Save Money on Adult Diapers in One Simple Step
- Going Green in Adult Diapers: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
- Can You Compost Adult Diapers?
- Adult Diaper Disposal: Environmental Awareness
- Final Words of Wisdom: Buying Adult Diapers Online
- Buyer Beware: Tips for Buying Incontinence Products Online
- Deciphering Adult Diapers from Protective Underwear from Briefs
- Adult Diapers: Pads, Liners, Inserts & Guards—Oh My!
- Disambiguation Part 1: Adult Diapers vs. Adult Briefs
- Disambiguation Part 2: Deciphering the Incontinence Care Product Aisle
- Let’s Talk Diapers: What Goes Into an Adult Brief?
- How Long Should a Longer-Lasting Adult Diaper Last?
- Managing Incontinence: Your Guide to Personal Comfort
Adult Incontinence
Comments For "Buyer Beware: Tips for Buying Incontinence Products Online"
A great topic. I am usually tempted to buy online, the kinds that i can't get in Canada. It works out much cheaper for me to goto the medical store and pick them up where they have great service and are very kind to me. Being very young i don't like shopping in big box stores since most work in them
Hi David,
Thanks for your comment.
I've noticed that more companies online are trying to ship directly to Canada since there are not that many Canadian-only websites serving your marketplace. Not only do we ship to Canada, but others are starting to do so as well, which will allow you to try things not commonly found in the big box stores!
Let me know what you're finding in Canada!
Your Partner in Comfort,
Gary
I find it interesting that although your advice column provides some fairly high standards, the company which you advise is not that kind to a consumer. $3.50 for a sample is a hefty price. I see it will cost me at least $20 for 2 samples of 2 products plus shipping. There is no option for standard mail, which should reduce shipping costs. Although not in the continental US, you would think someone would support your armed forces overseas by eating some shipping costs. Yes, you do have members of the military that require some incontinence support. Don't think the military is covering the cost of adult briefs for someone with PTSD, or an injury that has left a soldier with physical injuries. If securepersonalcare offered 1 bag at a competitive price with decent shipping, I might go for it. Unfortunately, for a soldier who didn't choose to live overseas, the choice is 2 bags, outrageously priced 2 samples, or another provider.