Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying Flowers Online vs. Visiting a Local Shop

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying Flowers
Online vs. Visiting a Local Shop
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• Today, theres more than one way to order
  flowers online or offline. Online ordering can
  be convenient, but offline ordering at a local
  florist or flower shop can be more personal. Both
  have their advantages and disadvantages, which
  can make choosing between them a bit confusing.
  However, the option you choose will depend on
  your preferences, style, wants and budget. Below
  are the pros and cons of buying online versus a
  local flower shop.

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• Pros and Cons of Buying Flowers Online

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• Thanks to advances in mobile technology,
  shopping online and ordering on-demand services
  is more convenient than ever. This convenience
  has led to an increase in online flower shopping
  and ordering. In fact, its the most common way
  to order flowers today. Although it may be
  popular and convenient, buying flowers from an
  online florist also has also has its
  disadvantages.

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• Disadvantages
• It makes shopping for flowers less personal. You
  cant give the same attention and care when
  choosing flowers online.
• Bouquets and floral arrangements may not arrive
  fresh or in good condition
• The online florist may not be partners with your
  local florists, meaning your flowers may be
  shipped from far away, once again compromising
  freshness and quality.
• If they dont offer same-day delivery, then your
  delivery may take too long.

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• These disadvantages may cause you to think
  twice about ordering flowers online, but the
  process has many advantages as well.

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• Advantages
• Its convenient. You can see all of the floral
  selections and details about the flowers from
  your computer or mobile device. Plus, your
  selection can be easily personalized and your
  transaction completed quickly.
• Some online florists send your order to a local
  florist for fulfilment and delivery. This means
  you can get same-day delivery and the freshest
  flowers.
• Most online florists, like Canada Floral
  Delivery, offer same-day delivery at low prices.

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• Pros and Cons of Buying from a Local Florist
• Local florists are of course a convenient way
  to shop for flowers, but they dont offer the
  same conveniences as shopping online. If you want
  the best flowers in Edmonton, these disadvantages
  could make you look to online options first. Some
  of the major drawbacks of ordering from local
  flower shops include

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• Disadvantages
• Local shops may not offer same-day delivery
  because they dont have the staff or the time to
  provide this service.
• They may not be able to fulfill emergency orders.
  
• Going to the flower shop, waiting in line and
  waiting for your flowers to be arranged isnt fun
  or convenient.
• Their stock may be limited.

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• These disadvantages make local flower shops
  in south Edmonton, and local shops in general
  less desirable than online shops. But, offline
  florists also have their advantages.

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• Advantages
• You can see, feel, touch and smell the flowers in
  person.
• Its more personal to go to a flower shop, choose
  the flowers you want, write a personalized card,
  then send them or deliver them yourself.
• Its more likely that youll find fresh, seasonal
  flowers

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• Online ordering and ordering at the local
  flower shop both have their pros and cons.
  However, keep in mind that the way you choose to
  order is based on your own personal style, needs
  and expectations.