Ordering flowers online

[RadioNate]

I need to send 2 separate orders this week. Both are to people in a different state. I've always used a local florist to contract with their local florist but my last 2 orders have been disappointing.

Has anyone used and been happy with any of the online ordering places?

poll coming...

 

[mom2grace]

We love love love Pro Flowers. If you search for codes, you might find 5-10% off. Click on the radio icon on the top right, put in Dan and get a free vase.

Most recently we have sent the pineapple bamboo and an orchid, 2 different orders.

Edited to add: We use them for "regular" flowers as well, they are beautiful and last a long time.

 

[Bob NC]

Whenever I send flowers out of state I do a search for a local shop, to where I want to send them, and call them directly. There's no third party involved getting a cut and you can speak directly to the folks who will be preparing the order.

 

[nhpooh]

I go with FTD, I have sent flowers to Florida many times. They will find a local florist for you.

 

[Evil Genius]

I've all ways used 1800 flowers and they do a very nice job.

 

[DKH01701]

I've always had good luck with FTD. Tried KaBloom once and was terribly dissapointed.

 

[lsyorke]

1800flowers....awful!! I used them alot for long distance flower sending. But a few years ago I went to the local 1800flowers store to order an arrangement that I was going to pick up personally. This was a $100.00 arrangement with alot of roses and a beautiful basket. When I went to pick it up I was shocked to see the actually end product. All carnations("we ran out of roses) and a cheap plastic basket 1/2 the size of the pictured one ("we ran out of baskets").
When I told them that this was not acceptable, they offered to put in "a few more flowers". I cancelled the order and went to a local florist. When I contacted 1800 corporate office they sent me a coupon for 15$ off my next order. I don't think so!!!!!!!!!!
Bottom line is on previous orders I have NO idea what was actually sent on previous orders, and their lack of concern was even more troubling.

 

[aynt79]

Love Proflowers. Once when I sent some roses to my grandmother the vase (the one that comes free with pretty much every order) arrived broken. She let them know and instead of just a new vase they sent her a whole second order of flowers, free of charge. I know some people don't like that the recipients have put the flowers in the vase themselves, but I don't think it's that big of a deal. For the price I can usually get twice as many flowers than if a local person delivers it.

I also sent some flowers recently from Hallmark.com. Although they were just daisies, I was told they lasted a long time.

 

[DVC Sadie]

When I need to send flowers I go to my credit card web site and use the link on their page so I can get double points and sometimes a discounted rate. My CC company uses FTD and we have always had beautiful arrangements and fruit baskets delivered.

 

[MareQ]

ProFlowers is great. Once my husband sent me roses and by the 4th day they were dying - I called to complain and they sent me a whole new shipment of roses and a new vase too

 

[burberryplaid]

It was actually DH who ordered them, but he was extremely happy with ProFlowers. He sent me roses last valentines day. They were absolutely STUNNING, smelled great, and lasted over a week!

 

[RadioNate]

they are technically going to the same place a week apart so I think I'll try one from FTD and one from ProFlowers.

I've also had bad luck with 1800 Flowers but I figured I'd include the choice anyway.

I've called directly to local florists and have had mixed results.