NetFlorist Review – www.netflorist.co.za
June 9th, 2007 . by JamesA recent visitor to this site was looking for a review of NetFlorist, which, according to www.netflorist.co.za is “South Africa’s Largest Flower and Gifting Service“.
I’ve used them a couple of times, and both times for Valentine’s Day (which I mentioned in my “Gift ideas for Mothers Day in South Africa” article). Perhaps twice is not a massive amount, but I think it’s enough to give you an account of my experiences.
Flower Day
I personally think Valentine’s Day must be the biggest day of the year for selling flowers so obviously not having the flowers in your hand on the day of the event can be quite nerve racking. Trusting a company like NetFlorist to be able to deliver on the day is obviously a big thing, and both times, they delivered perfectly for me.
Bonuses
They also give you the option of having your flowers delivered the day before the big event, and if you choose this option they will often throw in a bonus item, like a box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
I actually chose this option so that the flowers were delivered to me the day before, and I could give them to my wife on the morning of Valentine’s Day with breakfast…
I definitely scored with that…
…because my wife doesn’t eat chocolates, so I got to keep the Ferrero Rochers all to myself.
Anyway, both times that I used NetFlorist the flowers were delivered on time, and in good shape, and the basket & decorations that came with the flowers were great.
Here’s a quote from their site:
NetFlorist is South Africa’s largest flower and gifting service. They deliver throughout South Africa and are a same day service if orders are placed by 12 noon!
So personally, I can recommend NetFlorist.
Have YOU been to www.netflorist.co.za and had an experience with them you’d like to share?
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Hi Shelley,
Thanks, I completely agree with you about GiftDay. I’ve recommended them a few times.
For example, if you do a search for “advanced driving” on this site, you should see my review of the Audi Advanced Driving Course that I took (and is available via GiftDay’s website)…
I received two magnificent bouquets during my recent stay in hospital, sent via the service, one from Australia and one from Cape Town.
Although everyone complimented me on these very large arrangements, I became not too popular when the yellow pollen rubbed onto staff uniforms or clothes.
Also, to my dismay the hospital(a well established one of the Netcare group) had no dedicated place to accommodate a large (or small for that matter) arrangement. They were on one of the bed gondolas and were shunted around to allow for staff to get in and out, etc. Any ideas for improvement there, between the two grouups? Hopefully I will not be in a position to personally experience again that sort of hospital stay!!
So unfortunately I had the worst experience in my life dealing with netflorist. For more then 2 weeks I was making sure they will do everything as I described to deliver a bottle of champagne (the most expensive they have) to my boyfriend who happened to be in Africa that time. And they knew it is his bday andd he will be there just for one day. And they screwed. They so screwed that I looked like an idiot who doesn’t remember of the loved one bday. So I would highly not recommend them so nobody would go through the same as I was going. Very bad company.
Man, that really sucks. I’m guessing it would have been a cool surprise if he got the gift on time.
It was. So now I will warn other people about their service. Really disappointing.