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4.6

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Author: Kalicia Bateman

LAST UPDATED: April 9th, 2022

1800-Flowers opened in 1976 delivering flowers and gifts worldwide. For more than 30 years now this company has helped people express themselves, by offering a fine selection of flowers and arrangements. Customers can also shop though plants, gift baskets, gourmet foods, stuffed animals and more items that are always great for gifting.  

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The Good

  • Customer Service
  • Personalized Vase

Customer Service

1800-Flowers allows their shoppers to use a live chat tool from their website. This allows customers to get help on their orders anytime 24/7. When compared to other flower delivery companies 1800-Flowers received the best ratings in consumer review testing. This company has done a better job than most others in resolving the complaints they receive from customers.

Personalized Vase

1800-Flowers also offers a personalized vase with some of their flower orders, which is unique for flower delivery. With this feature customers can have a photo of their choice added to their arrangement.

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The Bad

  • Reliability
  • Complaints

Reliability

Still 1800-Flowers isn't the most reliable company out there. Consumers have made complaints about their service saying that their flowers didn't show on time, that they received the wrong color, and that they never contacted the customer to let them know if the order would be late. Customers have also had orders cancelled without knowing, then later found out it was because 1800 flowers was currently out of their request. Members generally aren't notified about any changes to their order until they responded or tried to contact 1800-Flowers to track down their delivery.

Complaints

This company has had over 200 complaints since 2008 with over $13,000 claimed losses. The average loss per customer with 1800-Flowers is $62.00.

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The Bottom Line

All in all 1800-Flowers doesn't have the best reputation on the web, although they continue to work with customers to ensure orders are fulfilled and that their business is efficient. They do offer a 100% Smile Guarantee on orders, but be sure to follow and track your order well if you decide to order your flowers through 1800-Flowers. With 38 years of experience and service, 1800-Flowers offers one of the largest varieties of flowers with same/next day shipping options available.

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3.3

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177 Reviews

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Nikki Klingler Clifton, NJ

The only reason I granted a second star is because I’ve been the RECIPIENT of a 1800-flowers order and they were lovely. But my experience as a customer is 1 stars. I ordered flowers (thanksgiving themed) 3 weeks prior to the holiday for my boyfriend’s mom to put on her dinner table. I had them set to be delivered on Wednesday so there would be no issues, and to ensure she received the flowers before/by thanksgiving. When I got the email saying the order had been delivered, my boyfriend looked all around the property (3 apartment building) and did not see them anywhere. I confirmed the address and had him look again. When I got in touch with an agent, they told me they could redeliver on Friday the earliest. Who wants thanksgiving themed flowers AFTER thanksgiving?!??? So I declined their offer to redeliver, and nicely but firmly told them I would be getting a full refund, as now it is too late for me to find somewhere to deliver to her on the day of thanksgiving. So disappointed, as these were supposed to be a host gift in my absence this year. Now I won’t be there, and neither will the flowers I spent 60+ dollars on.

4 years ago

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Alisa McKinney Forest, VA

I originally placed my order for a bouquet of flowers to be sent to my mother's house the saturday before Father's Day. My father passed away in August of last year and I wanted to send some red white and blue flowers to sit next to his american flag urn. I placed the order on the 18th to be delivered on the 19th. Got a delivery confirmation email stating they had been delivered, they were not. Filed for a replacement to be sent on June 22nd, got a delivery confirmation email stating they had been delivered, they were not. Filed for a replacement to be sent on June 24th, got a delivery confirmation email stating they had been delivered, they were not. At this point I was just over it and wanted a refund, thank goodness for the Customer Service Rep Shenelle. She was so nice and understanding about my frustration of three failed attempts and authorized me a full refund and a $20 coupon. Was very dissatisfied with my ordering experience, but was very pleased with Customer Service.

5 years ago

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Joan Laurelton, NJ

I ordered flower delivery yesterday for my Daughters birthday today. She was home all day today and never received her order. My first call to customer service at 7:40 pm said that the order was out for delivery and would be delivered by 8pm. I gave the benefit of the doubt that maybe the florist was running behind. By 9:30, still no order, and again I called...after 20 minutes on hold, I explained my issue to the representative who put me on hold to check the order...5 minutes later I was disconnected. My next call resulted in being disconnected after 15 minutes on hold before even getting to talk to a representative. My next try resulted in a woman telling me my order had been cancelled. When I pressured more, she checked and said a delivery attempt had been made, but no one was home, which is crap because I had been in touch with my Daughter all day and she never left the house. The woman said delivery would be made tomorrow (after paying extra for delivery today). I was told that I would be credited with 50'% off my order. In this time of the pandemic, when we can't share special days with our loved ones, a delivery like this is even more important. I'm very disappointed with how this whole situation turned out.

6 years ago

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Taylor V. Smith Baltimore, MD

I purchased a large "Crimson Rose Bouquet" on 9 February. My order says, "Crimson Rose Bouquet - LG." However, a medium bouquet was delivered. I have pictures of the large boutique on the website, my order confirming I ordered the large bouquet, and a picture of the much smaller boutique that was delivered. I called customer support as soon as I received the picture from the recipient of the medium bouquet. Support told me that they could see my order said "large," but there was nothing that could do to resolve the issue. I asked to speak with a manager and was told I could not. When I ordered the large to be delivered before Valentine's Day, I expected the large to be delivered. Any errors with the order are outside my control, but directly in the control of the company. As a result, the recipient will not receive what I ordered in time for Valentine's Day. I am awaiting a response from the company.

6 years ago

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Luke Swierczynski Troy, MI

Used them once to order a bouquet for my my now wife back when we were distanced. Although she loved the flowers the photo she sent to me of them came no where near what was advertised and what I thought I'd paid for. Better off calling a local shop to wherever you want flowers delivered and they'll put together a beautiful arrangement for half the cost.

4 years ago

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Brittney Mac Gregor Louisville, KY

I ordered my mom a bouquet from here on Mother's day. I spent almost $100, including delivery and I have to say, I wasn't that impressed. For the price I paid, the flowers came all wrapped up and not put together in an arrangement. Not being a florist, when I put the flowers into the vase, it didn't look anything like the photo advertised. It was pitiful at best. Since that experience, I have chosen other floral companies for arrangements. I personally don't think the flowers can hold up to the transit of being shipped across country.

5 years ago

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Ajay Patel Southlake, TX

The flowers have when wilted several times. The positive is they will refund your money. They also dont last as long as other flowers i have has delivered. Also the deliver is late sometimes so it does not arrive in the day it was intended to arrive.

6 years ago

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cpmrealty San Juan,

Received 2 out of the 3 birthday gifts still waiting on the other 2 paid an additional fee for early delivery very - very frustrating and disappointed - not recommended would not use again. I will wait until 12 midnight to see if the delivery is finally completed. Amazingly disappointed

6 years ago

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Autumn Lewiston, ID

My dad passed away in November of 2021. I received a package in the mail from 1800-FLOWERS. The package was sent to me by a family member in another state. I was really disappointed in my package as the flowers that were sent were not enough to even fill the vase that was sent with the flowers. I think 1800-FLOWERS can do better and at least send a bouquet of flowers that will fill the vase that was sent with the flowers.

4 years ago Edited January 5, 2022

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Steve Colella Coraopolis, PA

I have placed orders a few times with 1 800 flowers and I am always left less than satisfied. They did not arrive in excellent condition and the flowers never seem to last as long as store-bought flowers. I do not plan on purchasing flowers from them again.

4 years ago

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Michelle Hawker Las Vegas, NV

I have had good and not so good experiences. I think it just depends on the florist they happen to use. One order (for a funeral), flowers were lovely. An order for another occasion did not resemble what I had asked for and lasted only a couple days. Sorry, I think I will just call a local florist directly in the future

8 years ago

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J M Orem, UT

They make it sound so cheap on their advertising but by the time you get to check out its twice what you thought you were going pay. The roses I ordered for Valentines Day were not the freshest. They did not past 4 days.

6 years ago

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Sandra Douglas Evanston, WY

I ordered flowers for a funeral I attended. Our flowers weren’t there. I called the floral shop that was to deliver them, and they said that address didn’t exist. It took quite a while to get my money refunded.

6 years ago

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Katie Kearney Vienna, VA

We used this service a couple times and when the flowers were received, it always seemed like 1/4 of the bouquet was already dead/dying. Extremely disappointing and has steered me from using them again.

7 years ago