05/06/2026
The FAKE florists (order gathers) are always trying their best to make waves in the floral industry. Sometimes they are on the prowl more than other times and they are out in full force right now.
Soooooooo, just another warning when sending flowers.
Here’s the low down y’all!
Websites that are disguised as local flower shops that take online/phone orders, charge high fees, and pass the order to a real local florist for a reduced price. They often use fake local addresses or "spoof" local phone numbers to appear legitimate, resulting in smaller, lower-quality arrangements, higher costs for customers, and a smaller profit for the actual florist.
Common, frequently cited, examples include:
1-800-Flowers, Ava’s Flowers,
The Bouqs Co, ProFlowers,
From You Flowers, Teleflora, FlowerShopping.com, Blossom Flower Delivery, JustFlowers.
How to Avoid Order Gatherers:
Search for physical addresses: Ensure the florist has a physical shop address in the town where the flowers are being delivered.
Avoid "Ad" results: Be wary of the first few results in search engines marked as "Ad" or "Sponsored".
Call the shop directly:
Use a local phone number, not a 1-800 number, and confirm they are in that town.
Check the website: Look for a, often missing, local street address in the footer of their website, advises and in an online post.
Impact on Consumers high Fees: Substantial service fees are tacked on, often $10-$20 or more.
Smaller Bouquets: The local florist receives only a fraction of what you pay, forcing them to reduce the quality or size.
Design Inconsistency: The photo you choose online is often a stock photo, not a representation of what the local florist can produce.
Why They Are Problematic:
They harm local businesses by taking a percentage of the sale (often 30%-40%) and giving them a bad reputation. They often make it hard to get customer service to resolve issues.According to this Facebook post, you can often get better, faster, and more affordable service by calling a REAL local shop. As detailed in this post, you can learn about the high cost of ordering from these third parties.
*Send orders to a real florist *
Try calling a local florist to design and deliver the order *
Call us if you have any questions
512-448-1421.
