Stupid flower delivery rant

[keyslover]

I rarely order flowers for delivery, but there is a family birthday coming up and I thought I would be nice.  

Why do the online places charge for delivery?  If they are an online (Teleflora/FTD type places) floral delivery, with no option for pick up, why charge for delivery?  Why isn't it built into the prices?  

Signed, 
family member who may not send flowers after all  

[Deleted]

The orders get sent to local florists to fill, and they charge for delivery.

Sent from my totally awesome galaxy s3.

[winelady]

I think engages has 20 cash back for ftd. But I agree, the delivery charge is awful.

[jane6672]

May 6, 2013 14:28:43 GMT -5 @reannalynne said:

The orders get sent to local florists to fill, and they charge for delivery.

Sent from my totally awesome galaxy s3.

Yes, local florists contract with these companies. They actually create the arrangements and deliver them.

[cheeseandcrackers]

if you have shoprunner, they do free shipping for FTD flowers