Don't Get Scammed - Top 3 Flower Delivery Sites Reviewed

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Consumer's Guide to Sending Flowers

If you're planning on sending flowers online, then you'll want to invest a few minutes reading this...

Today, Internet flower delivery is safer and easier than ever. You don't have to waste gas driving across town to a florist - not to mention spending your valuable time waiting in line. You're busy, and you have better things to do!

You can order flowers online and have them hand-delivered to anyone, anywhere in the United States and Canada.

You may be surprised to find out these flower arrangements are just as good (and sometimes better) than the floral arrangements you'll find at your local florist shop.

In fact, you can even include a personalized note, a teddy bear, mylar balloons, chocolates or a beautiful gift basket with your flower delivery.

And, if you're worried about your flowers arriving in-time, 99% of online florists offer same-day or next-day delivery. The best sites for sending flowers back-up their delivery with a guarantee.

But, before you order from a flower delivery site, there are a few important things you MUST know....

That's why I put this site together to educate you and other consumers on how to get the freshest flowers at the lowest prices - delivered on-time.

Here's what I discovered...

1st Pick - 1-800-Florals 

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While you won't find any flowers or gifts under $30, 1-800-Florals features 57 stunning floral arrangements and gift baskets under $50, 83 between $50-$75 and 35 over $75.

What impressed me most is their flat $8.95 delivery charge for same-day or next-day delivery (depending on when you place your order.) Compare that to sites like FTD that charge up to $29.95 for delivery!

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If you're looking for premium-quality flowers, 1-800-Florals has 163 arrangements to choose from. On the other hand, if you're looking for Gift Baskets, you'll only find 12 very basic gift baskets here.

1-800-Florals sticks with what they do best - flowers!

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Your flowers are delivered the same day by a local florist (in most areas in US/Canada) for orders placed before 1:00 PM in the recipient's time-zone. Otherwise; next day delivery is the norm.

Sunday delivery and delivery on legal holidays is generally NOT available, but they may be able to accommodate such request if you ask.

1-800-Florals also offers 2 to 3-day International delivery for 10 products.

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If you're looking for an online florist that stands behind what they sell, hands-down, 1-800-Florals is the best.

Not only do they give you a 100% satisfaction guarantee, but the mountain of testimonials from their customers is proof they're an honest, dependable business.

In fact, 1-800-Florals is the highest-rated online florist on Yahoo Shopping. They are rated 4.5 stars from 180 consumer reviews.

1-800-Florals says if you're not happy with the quality of their product (for any reason), simply contact them by phone or email and they'll cheerfully provide a replacement or make other arrangements.

Don't take my word for it... Visit their site and read their testimonials so you can feel confident they'll go the extra mile for you.

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If you have any questions or need help, 1-800-Florals makes it easy to contact them. You can reach them at their toll-free number or contact them via their "Comments/Inquiries" form on their web site.

The Bottom Line:

1-800-Florals (not to be confused with 1-800-Flowers) is an honest, dependable online florist with a local florist touch.

Their web site is a little difficult to maneuver and it looks like it was made in 1992... but... Their order page is secure and their customer service is top-notch.

They are based in Chicago and have been in business since 1923. They are located at 524 N. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559.

When you send flowers using 1-800-Florals, you'll save money because same-day/next-day florist delivery is only $8.95. And, you're satisfaction is guaranteed or they'll replace your flowers or make other reasonable arrangements.

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2nd Pick - ProFlowers 

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ProFlowers has 68 flowers and gifts under $40, 33 between $40-$60, 17 between $60-80 and 16 over $80.

Because ProFlowers ships flowers direct from the growers, you save money. That's because your flowers are not handled by any middlemen.

You'll also find a few items on their site with free weekday delivery. Just click on the "Specials" link at the top of their page, then select "Free Delivery" for a full list.

Shipping rates are also very reasonable. You'll only pay $9.99-$14.99 for next-day delivery in most areas.

If you want the freshest flowers for your money, ProFlowers is an excellent choice. Because their flowers are shipped from the growers, your flowers don't spend extra time sitting in coolers or inside delivery trucks.

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You'll find over 134 reasonably-priced flowers and gifts at ProFlowers - including gift baskets and food.

The pictures on their site are also very large and vibrant, so you know exactly what you're getting.

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If you want to send flowers with a personal touch, you're better off going with another florist. That's because your flowers are not hand-delivered by a local florist.

When you order from ProFlowers, your flowers are shipped next-day (in most areas) via UPS or FedEx.

If you (or your recipient) doesn't mind opening a big package and "assembling" the flowers, you'll be rewarded with fresh flowers that will last for a long time.

Monday delivery, Saturday delivery, Rush delivery and delivery to Alaska/Hawaii are extra.

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All flowers come with an unconditional 7-day freshness guarantee. If you're not 100% pleased for any reason, simply contact them for a replacement.

Plants come with an extended 14-day guarantee.

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ProFlowers is rated 3 out of 5 stars on Yahoo Shopping, which is good considering most online florists are rated two stars or less!

If you have questions or need help, you can reach them via email or by calling the toll-free number on their site.

The Bottom Line:

ProFlowers is a lot different from other online florists. That's because your flowers are shipped direct from the grower.

This is good if you want fresh flowers that will last for a long time. The downside is your flowers aren't delivered by a local florist. They're delivered via UPS or FedEx, so they probably require some "assembly" after the package is opened.

Over 20 million bouquets have been sent through ProFlowers and they've been in business for over 10 years.

Their flowers are also priced VERY reasonably because you don't pay the extra mark-ups charged by most online florists.

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3rd Pick - JustFlowers 

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You'll find 345 flowers, gifts and plants under $50, 705 between $50-$100 and $135 over $100.

Local florist delivery starts at $7.99 and any applicable delivery fees are shown on the confirmation page before you place your order.

You won't find any flowers or gifts under $30, but if you're looking for the best selection, you'll find it at JustFlowers.

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I found over 1,100 products from JustFlowers, including flowers, gift baskets, cookies, chocolates, teddy bears, coffee and wine.

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Same-day delivery is usually available for orders placed before 3PM in the recipient's time-zone Monday-Friday. For Saturday and Sunday same-day delivery, orders must be placed before 1pm.

What's nice is when you reach their order page, it tells you the earliest available delivery option.

I was also impressed how detailed their Delivery Information page is. This is important, because you should know exactly what to expect when you send flowers using them.

Their site also states they'll contact you in-advance if a delivery reschedule is needed.

Orders can be canceled or re-scheduled as long as they're not en-route by calling the toll-free number on their site.

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Their guarantee isn't the best, but it's a guarantee nonetheless. JustFlowers will exchange flowers within 4 days of delivery if you're not happy for any reason. Compare this to the 7-day guarantee most other online florists guarantee.

JustFlowers will also give you $10 if your flowers are not delivered (or are attempted to be delivered) on the day requested (excluding bad weather or acts of God.) JustFlowers doesn't offer a refund for flowers delivered early.

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You can reach JustFlowers by calling the toll-free number on their site.

The Bottom Line:

If you're looking for a variety of flowers and gifts, you'll find something at JustFlowers. Their products are a little pricey, but you're guaranteed on-time delivery, or you'll get a $10 credit.

Even though their web site isn't the prettiest and their pictures are kind of small, ordering from their site is quick, secure and easy.

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Have Something to Say About Any of These Flower Delivery Sites? 

If you've sent flowers using any of these sites, please share your comments below. Your comments will help me keep these reviews up-to-date, and, you'll help your fellow consumers.

Please be as specific as possible. What did you order? Was it delivered on-time? Were you (or your recipient) astounded with the freshness and quality of the flower arrangement? Were you happy with the value you got?

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    sarojini sarojini May 27, 2009 @ 10:42 am
    The process was fairly easy and not time consuming.

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