The Flower Box Gift
- May 21st, 2009
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Article Two of Six. “The Flower Box Gift”
An Overview of Articles to discuss Consumer Fraud as a result of the Internet. Consumers are being cheated and ripped off, generally paying as little as 20% more and as much as 50% more for their floral gifts when purchasing on-line. We at Griffin’s Floral Design have become so alarmed by these deceptive practices that we have decided to begin a series of articles to discuss, educate, guide, and help consumers make wise flower purchasing decisions when ordering on-line.
So you found a website with great prices, a free vase, and guaranteed next day delivery. Is it really that “great” of a deal and gift? Things to consider when having a flower gift delivered to the Columbus Ohio area from an on-line company sending via FED-EX next day. After thinking about these key notes, see the video that offers what that special someone will experience.
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That special someone will have to design their own gift, a gift that could be professional designed for the same cost.
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That special gift will need to be unpacked; it’s not ready for immediate enjoyment. Kind of takes the excitement away from of receiving flowers.
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That special gift will be placed on a truck with no water for 24 – 48 hours. Sometimes much longer.
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A Fed-Ex or UPS driver will be delivering “flowers”? Seems a little strange.
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That gift will be left on the door step, winter, summer, spring, or fall, in all weather conditions if no one is home. There is no second or third delivery attempt. Your local florist will often attempt multiple deliveries and phone calls to schedule a time that is convenient for the recipient, not what’s convenient for the driver or courier service.
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Finally, Service, Service, Service. Who will offer you better local service? A company 300 miles away from where your gift is being delivered or a company 5-20 miles away? A local florist will go to the extreme to take special care of both you and that special person you are sending a gift to.
Griffin’s Floral Design, your local Columbus Florist, Pataskala Florist, and Central Ohio wide florist is working harder than ever to bring our customers quality products, top notch customer service, and ongoing floral education for the Columbus Ohio market. I will soon be posting another article on our Local Florist Insight to focus on, Local Florist vs. Order Gatherers, see you soon.
Please post your questions, concerns, comments, or articles you would like to see. We promise to respond. As always, thank you for supporting your local Central Ohio florist.
Sincerely,
Russ Griffin