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Giving flowers to someone near or far is a lot easier when you buy them online.

An elaborate arrangement will wow your mom on Mother's Day and a dozen roses never misses the mark -- especially on Valentine's Day!

And remember that online florists cover more than flowers. On most sites, you'll find gift baskets with food products or seasonal items. Teddy bears and balloons, mugs with cute sayings, wine and cheese, spa gifts and more have found a home online. Most online flower shops offer easy browsing by price, by occasion and even by age or occupation.

If you're nervous about sending flowers that you haven't seen, relax.

Long distance flowers are a big business and the well known names have built a reputation on their customer service. And remember that competition for your attention is fierce! So take the opportunity to shop around at some of the big names in online flower delivery to find the best quality bouquet at a price your can afford.

Finally, don't forget delivery charges. They can add a hefty amount to the final bill.

Otherwise, why not just use the Internet to find local florists in your chosen delivery area? Today, many individual florists offer their own local sites. Here you can browse and order flower arrangements and bouquets in the sure knowledge that a neighborhood business will be more than eager to please a local customer. Especially if that someone will be back for the next holiday or special occasion.

Don't be afraid to complain

If you do have a bad experience with on online florist, call immediately to let them know.

One husband we know -- who sent a large, expensive birthday bouquet to his wife complained about a wilted arrangement that had arrived ...a day late! Not only did he receive an abject apology, but the company also sent replacement bouquet and a gift certificate for another bouquet of the same value.

With a simple phone call, the whole experience quickly turned from a losing proposition for the husband to his becoming a consumer hero in the eyes of his grateful spouse.

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