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Yeah, I send flowers in a box. You got a problem with that?

December 20th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Do ya?  Huh, huh, do ya?  I HATE the Teleflora ads griping about flowers in a box.  I find them so tacky.  If whomever you send flowers to is so shallow that they are bothered my flowers in a box, you need better peeps (then again, if you believe TV your spouse will only believe you love him/her if s/he gets a Lexus or diamond, and your kids must get all the toys they want) .  I LOVE 1-800-Flowers.  Their product is top-notch, their Fresh Rewards program is great (just ordered a gift from the popcorn factory for a holiday gift using a Fresh Rewards pass, and I, personally like the fact that they’re sending them.  I don’t have to worry about how the Hicksville florist will make my flowers (although I’m sure there are good florists in Hicksville).  I can track my flowers via Fedex, an option I don’t have with hand-delivered flowers.  I have utilized their local florist delivery and been pleased with it.  So please, don’t pick your flowers via a stupid ad.

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  • 1 SENDING FLOWERS DELIVERY » Blog Archive » Yeah, I send flowers in a box. You got a problem with that … // Dec 21, 2009 at 3:38 am

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  • 2 Kristen // Dec 22, 2009 at 9:05 am

    Hey, I’d be thrilled to have ANY flowers sent to me. My husband thinks they are a waste of money :(

  • 3 Nicole // Dec 31, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    Hi, Hedy! Sorry you think the ads are tacky, that is one of the challenges of using humorous content (since everyone’s sense of humor is unique!).

    I like to think of florist arranged flowers vs. boxed flowers in this way – it’s like hiring a professional interior designer – you could put it together yourself, but lots of people think it’s well worth the money to use a professional who knows the tricks of the trade.

    We’re also happy to note that we’re supporting about 18,000 local business people (in the form of flower shops), which flowers in a box don’t necessarily do.

    I do agree with you 100% not to pick your flower company by the advertising, but by the product that makes you happiest in the end. Thanks!

    -Nicole at Teleflora

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