I called a flower shop in Erie PA last week to order birthday flowers for my mother who is in a nursing home. I always like to send her tulips her birthday is March 21.
I explained that I was a designer and I wanted ONLY tulips in a clear glass vase. I told them I didn't want any filler or tiki etc. Bupleurum or seeded euc would be acceptable if they felt it necessary.
The woman was very nice...I think the owner... She said she could do it for $35 plus tax. I asked how much for delivery and she said oh we'll be going there anyway. So she didn't charge for delivery. My total $37.10 on my debit card.
On Sunday I drove to visit my Mom for Easter and the picture below shows the arrangement I found! (sorry for the quality took it with my phone) I couldn't believe it. (My calculations)--The vase they used was the Teleflora Centennial Bouquet vase !! Retail should be about 31.98. There were 3 stems of double bloom lilies (3x 3.75= 11.25), and 13 tulips (13x 1.50=19.50). (25% labor= 15.68) Grand Total $78.41
This shop is going to go bankrupt!!! I almost feel bad. But what is so difficult about filling an order with JUST tulips in a glass vase?? I didn't ask for lilies OR a keepsake vase!! I just wanted something little. I almost feel like writing them a letter, thanking them for their generosity...but asking if they need help with their pricing!
I explained that I was a designer and I wanted ONLY tulips in a clear glass vase. I told them I didn't want any filler or tiki etc. Bupleurum or seeded euc would be acceptable if they felt it necessary.
The woman was very nice...I think the owner... She said she could do it for $35 plus tax. I asked how much for delivery and she said oh we'll be going there anyway. So she didn't charge for delivery. My total $37.10 on my debit card.
On Sunday I drove to visit my Mom for Easter and the picture below shows the arrangement I found! (sorry for the quality took it with my phone) I couldn't believe it. (My calculations)--The vase they used was the Teleflora Centennial Bouquet vase !! Retail should be about 31.98. There were 3 stems of double bloom lilies (3x 3.75= 11.25), and 13 tulips (13x 1.50=19.50). (25% labor= 15.68) Grand Total $78.41
This shop is going to go bankrupt!!! I almost feel bad. But what is so difficult about filling an order with JUST tulips in a glass vase?? I didn't ask for lilies OR a keepsake vase!! I just wanted something little. I almost feel like writing them a letter, thanking them for their generosity...but asking if they need help with their pricing!
