TLDR- Instead of using services like 1+800 Flowers and even local flower shops, use Instacart to send thoughtful gifts to your Loved ones.
I wanted to send my mom flowers, so I went online and found a bouquet listed for $37 with free delivery. I called to order, got upsold to $57, and after 20 minutes on the phone, they hit me with a final total of $90—free delivery, but a $30+ charge for “handling my flowers with excellent care.” Apparently, it’s an “industry standard.”
Instead, I downloaded Instacart, grabbed an even better bouquet from Costco for $30, and since there was a three-item minimum, I added a big bag of my mom’s favorite chocolate and a quality bottle of wine. The total was still way less than the flower service ($60), and I tipped the shopper $50 for personally writing a note for her. Even if I had only tipped $30, it would’ve been the same price as the overpriced flowers—but with way more, better-quality gifts.
Best part? Same-hour delivery instead of same-day. Instacart for the win.
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This reads like a big ad.
“Best part?”
“Thoughtful gifts”
“Quality bottle”
Random dashes?
What is this lol
move from one overpriced service to another slightly less overpriced service lol
I’ve never had this issue ordering from local flower shops.
I have used the Insta Cart to send flowers + muffins, fruit, and breakfast fixings to my sister and her husband to celebrate their anniversary. Cost the same as a floral arrangement but the brother in law liked the breakfast!!!!
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