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godfreybigbird:freeshipping.com

19 Apr

Company information:
clarus marketing group, llc
United States
freeshipping.com

I would like to reiterate what user “TheBest101″ said previously–the company is not a scam. Unlike some companies it does not unwittingly enroll you in their service. I voluntarily and knowingly enrolled when I made a purchase on ProFlowers.com because of the eponymous free shipping offer. The terms of enrollment clearly state that you can get up to $15 off shipping during your free 30 day trial. I made a note in my calendar to remind myself to cancel the membership before that date.
You do not get free shipping on just anything, only when ordering from partnered companies and only if you submit a claim. Submitting a claim is cumbersome–you fill out an online form to get a code and then send a copy of the charge you’re claiming along with the code by mail. As you can guess, it takes the traditional 3-6 weeks to process. I was doubtful, but when I called to check on my claim about three weeks later the operator was helpful, amiable and forthcoming about the deal. She voluntarily mentioned that my free trial was coming to an end soon and warned me that I would be charged automatically if I didn’t cancel, and reassured me my current claim would continue to be processed even though I cancelled on the spot. No questions asked, no hassle. (I have up to three more weeks to wait for my check to arrive in the mail, but I’m not too worried.) Better Business Bureau gives them an A+ rating.

Of note, I WAS scammed by a company called Easy Saver (aka EMI Encore Marketing International) during the same ProFlowers purchase. They enrolled me in a $14.95/month program without my knowing. I already called my credit card company and will be calling Easy Saver itself when their phones open during business hours. Better Business Bureau gives them a D+ rating.

 
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cloud10:Very disappointing and disgraceful service

13 Apr

Company information:
Flowers Direct
Edinburgh, Central, Scotland
United Kingdom
flowersdirect.co.uk

I had ordered the bouquet called “Perfect Surprise” (Ref: fbi010) to be delivered for my sister’s Birthday on 13th April in Edinburgh. The delivery date was clearly mentioned.

I am deeply disappointed and annoyed with what was done by FlowersDirect and hope to warn everyone who uses this service.

Here’s what has happened with my order:

* It was a birthday order, wasn’t it SUPPOSED to reach the person on her BIRTHDAY? But their delivery man had the audacity to deliver it a day before, on 12th of April.

* There was a PRICE TAG which was not removed from the bouquet, which added to the embarrassment. FYI – gifts & flowers worldwide, never have price tags.

* The flowers as mentioned on [ http://www.flowersdirect.co.uk/Birthday-Flowers/Perfect-Surprise/invt/fbi010 ] – Spray Roses, Carnations and scented Freesia were hardly the truth. The bouquet was bland, not colorful and had hardly any roses.

* The vase, though included was not even close to what was shown in the picture. It was just some vase given for the sake of it.

* If you compare the bouquet to the one shown on the site, they are distinctly different. How will customers know that the site is showing some different pictures?

I ordered this from Flowersdirect assuming it as a world-class service which ties so many countries and local florists together. I liked the site and the experience, but all that boiled down to literally zilch, a completely futile exercise.

I’m from India and I must say in a developing country such as ours, they have much better online services. I spent a good lot on money on that bouquet especially when in pounds, the world’s maximum conversion rate.

The ‘perfect surprise’ was indeed surprising and is going to soon surprise more people on the internet.

 
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