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Valentines Flowers

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    #2
    brightkane
    Registered Users Posts: 2,716 ✭✭✭brightkane


    Aldi have deals also

    http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/offers_week06Thursday11.htm?WT.z_src=main


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    Hogzy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    When is the best time to buy them if handing them over on valentines day???


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    deckie27
    Registered Users Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭deckie27


    Hogzy wrote: »
    When is the best time to buy them if handing them over on valentines day???

    the day before.
    but also depends how long there in the shop before you buy them


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    #5
    Hogzy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    deckie27 wrote: »
    but also depends how long there in the shop before you buy them

    How can you tell?
    Or is there a way of telling?


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    Misticles
    Registered Users Posts: 13,746 ✭✭✭✭Misticles


    The petals will ber slightly wilted and wrinkley.


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    TequilaMockingBird
    Registered Users Posts: 4,392 ✭✭✭TequilaMockingBird


    Have a feel, they need to be kind of firm. Pro tip: If you are in danger of being belted round the head with Lidl flowers for Valentines Day, buy some tissue paper (not bog roll) and ribbon and re-wrap them.


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    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,373 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Tesco have some good deals on cards.
    tescovalentine.jpg


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    #9
    TequilaMockingBird
    Registered Users Posts: 4,392 ✭✭✭TequilaMockingBird


    rubadub wrote: »
    Tesco have some good deals on cards.
    tescovalentine.jpg

    I send that to my ex every year. Makes me chuckle. <easily pleased>


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    #10
    Hogzy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    TequilaMockingBird wrote: »
    I send that to my ex every year. Makes me chuckle. <easily pleased>

    Iv never seen them


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    #11
    CombatCow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭CombatCow


    Great now I just need somebody to give them to :(


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    #12
    unklerosco
    Registered Users Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    If you wanna get flowers from a florist for Valentines go in now and order them. My mams a florist, prices go up closer to the day as wholesaler prices go up also(depending on the wholesaler the price can go up by 300%). Especially if you want to buy flowers on Valentines day. 12 roses now should be around €60ish, expect to pay €90-120 near the day...

    Regarding freshness of flowers, most florists put in one order a week and they generally come over the weekend so the flowers should be fresh on the Monday. They should easily last 2-3+ weeks... If you get flowers that go to crap within a week, bring them back and get a refund... Most florists use specific plant food that should keep the flowers good for 3-4 weeks. This does mean that you can get landed with flowers that have been in the shop for up to 3 weeks but thats very rare...

    If you want good, reasonably priced flowers go to M&S...


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    TequilaMockingBird
    Registered Users Posts: 4,392 ✭✭✭TequilaMockingBird


    Hogzy wrote: »
    Iv never seen them

    I send it by email. Apparently the boys in the office love it too. <evil>


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    #14
    Slick50
    Registered Users Posts: 1,062 ✭✭✭Slick50


    CombatCow wrote: »
    Great now I just need somebody to give them to :(

    If you'r user name is anything to go by, maybe you should try anger management, you could meet someone there.


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    #15
    !MAVERICK!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 449 ✭✭!MAVERICK!


    Might pick a bunch of these flowers for my Spanish teacher.


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    Mr.Crinklewood
    Registered Users Posts: 12,414 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Crinklewood


    Misticles wrote: »
    The petals will ber slightly wilted and wrinkley.

    Will remind the the other half of my undercarriage.


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    Hogzy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »
    Will remind the the other half of my undercarriage.

    :eek:


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    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,016 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    unklerosco wrote: »
    12 roses now should be around €60ish, expect to pay €90-120 near the day...

    A dozen red roses cost €48 from an interflora shop plus €7.95 delivery.
    Although if the shop opens on Sundays, you might be able to ring up and collect it the day before.

    Interflora Link

    They'll be properly wrapped, with the plant food sachets.
    Ideally they should be buds, semi-closed.
    Then they open up in water & sunlight over a few days and should last a good 10-14 days.

    You can order them now for Valentines day delivery, and it seems to be the same price.

    Just mentioning, that they haven't put up their prices (not sure if they do).

    And no, I've nothing to do with Interflora, just wanted to let people know the real prices.


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    #19
    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 12,010 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    Hogzy wrote: »
    Iv never seen them

    DIY


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    memaul
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭memaul


    L'prof wrote: »
    DIY


    very good


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    #21
    donegalgirl28
    Registered Users Posts: 684 ✭✭✭donegalgirl28


    Supervalu have a nice and affordable range.

    http://www.supervalu.ie/special_offers/valentines_day_offers.757.html


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    Bronaaagh
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Bronaaagh


    Florists make money on Valentine's Day due to the VOLUME of orders, not because THEY increase the price. The price for most flowers, but especially red roses, can often increase as much as 300% for Valentine's Day orders in the Dutch markets, so obviously florists will have to implement the same increase to avoid making a loss.

    In regards to roses being dead because their petals look "wrinkly"; there are hundreds of different variety of roses, some petals have this look when freshly plucked! The best bet is to give the head a GENTLE squeeze: fresh roses should be firm.

    Also, speaking of the sheer volume of varieties, some variations will be more expensive than others, and the length of the stem will also determine the price: the longer the stem, the more expensive they will be.

    And finally, it doesn't matter when you order the flowers: Valentine's Day prices are set as soon as the florist knows them.


    (I'm a florist, but not a proprietor, and I've worked in the industry for 9 years, in two major cities and have extensive knowledge of the Dutch markets!)


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    #23
    dvpower
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,183 ✭✭✭dvpower


    Bronaaagh wrote: »
    Florists make money on Valentine's Day due to the VOLUME of orders, not because THEY increase the price. The price for most flowers, but especially red roses, can often increase as much as 300% for Valentine's Day orders in the Dutch markets, so obviously florists will have to implement the same increase to avoid making a loss.
    What!!! Florists hold their margins for Valentines day to the same as their year round margin?

    (Good AH thread)


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    Bronaaagh
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Bronaaagh


    dvpower wrote: »
    What!!! Florists hold their margins for Valentines day to the same as their year round margin?

    (Good AH thread)

    From my experience of 3 different shops at this time of year, yes.


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    #25
    johnny_adidas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    nice large bouquets in aldi 50% off this morning (19.99 down to 9.99)

    Product_detail_Wk6T34.jpg


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    #26
    Hogzy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    FML. Paid 30 Euro yesterday.
    I better get sex!!!! :mad:






    :p













    ...seriously


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    #27
    johnny_adidas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    Hogzy wrote: »
    FML. Paid 30 Euro yesterday.
    I better get sex!!!! :mad:

    they do say something is worth as much as you are prepared to pay for it :D


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