| If you have decided to purchase wholesale flowers | | | | If you are choosing an online wholesaler, see what |
| for any purpose such as a wedding or fundraiser, you | | | | delivery options are offered. It would be great if |
| will want to do a bit of research before deciding on | | | | delivery via a refrigerated truck were an option. If |
| which wholesaler to use. Below are just some of | | | | not, overnight delivery should be offered. Also, you |
| things that you should consider. | | | | must remember to include the cost of shipping when |
| Price | | | | calculating how much you will save on wholesale |
| Of course, for many looking for wholesale flowers, | | | | flowers vs. retail. |
| the price will be one of the primary considerations. | | | | Ethically Sourced |
| You should get to know the market a bit. If you do | | | | For those who care deeply about human rights or |
| not know the retail prices, then you will not know if | | | | about the environment, finding ethically sourced |
| the wholesale flowers are being offered at a good | | | | wholesale flowers may be of the utmost importance. |
| price. | | | | If this is important to you, you will first need to look |
| The savings should be at least 20% off of the retail | | | | for a label that says the wholesaler uses suppliers |
| price. In many cases, the savings will be significantly | | | | that maintain the standards of Fair Trade or a similar |
| more. If the prices seem to be about the same as | | | | organization. |
| what you would pay at a retailer, then you are | | | | You can expect to pay a bit more for ethically |
| probably not really dealing with a seller of wholesale | | | | sourced flowers. That is because these growers pay |
| flowers. | | | | their workers more and participate in sustainability |
| Reputation | | | | programs. |
| If possible, talk to some of the customers of the | | | | Keep in mind that some display the label while only |
| floral wholesaler. Also, see if the business is a | | | | sourcing SOME of their products from these suppliers. |
| member of any consumer protection groups such as | | | | Be sure to ask what percentage of their flowers are |
| the Better Business Bureau. If there are complaints | | | | ethically sourced. If the number is less than 100%, |
| about flowers being delivered late, wilted, damaged | | | | you will have to ask about the specific flowers that |
| or unacceptable in any other way, you should | | | | you plan to purchase. |
| probably find another source for your wholesale | | | | This is not something that is important to everyone |
| flowers. | | | | who is in the market for wholesale flowers. If it is |
| If you are not sure about a particular wholesaler, | | | | important to you, be sure to ask before placing an |
| consider doing a small test purchase before placing | | | | order. |
| any big orders. This will allow you see, first hand, how | | | | Remember, wholesale flowers are only a good deal if |
| the customer service works as well as the condition | | | | you get fresh, quality flowers that are delivered in |
| of the flowers upon arrival. | | | | good condition. A little research will go a long way to |
| Delivery Method | | | | assure that you get a quality product. |