If you have decided to order flowers online then be careful which companies you trust. In the United Kingdom, most companies are trustworthy and if they are a part of a network such as Interflora, you can be reasonably sure that what you order is what your loved one or friend will receive.
However, please be extremely cautious when ordering flowers abroad. Even reputable companies in the UK will often charge exorbitant amounts for international flower delivery. Remember, all that a company based in the United Kingdom is doing for you is contacting a florists abroad and ordering the flowers for you, yet many sites will add an enormous surcharge on top of the price shown because they recognise that you have a UK URL and are viewing a British site.
You could find that a bunch of roses advertised at £30 costs over £100 because of this ridiculous mark-up. The most economical option is therefore to try to deal directly with a florist in the country where you want the delivery to be made, either by telephone or by e-mail. This may involve some more thorough research but it is definitely possible and considerably cheaper. International flower delivery can also be more expensive if you want to order flowers online to be delivered to a country which is not on the ‘most popular’ listings on a online site – companies will have you believe that it is difficult to arrange delivery and charge you astronomical amounts accordingly. In reality, all they will do is search for a florist and contact them directly then charge you triple or quadruple the true value of the service. Look for companies which advertise in reputable publications and websites in the particular country which you are interested in or look for a firm which allows you to buy directly from local florists- you do have a choice so be sure to exercise it.
Finally, once you make sure that you are dealing directly with a local florist when ordering flowers; also remember that good quality flowers are reasonably expensive anywhere in the world, so if an online delivery quote for international flower delivery looks too good to be true; it very probably is. Pay what you consider would be a fair price in the United Kingdom for an equivalent arrangement plus be prepared to pay perhaps a little extra to be assured of quality.
You will have the peace of mind that the recipient will be pleased and you have not been ripped off. That way, you and your loved one will always come up smelling of roses!