10/30/2026
A great post from our flower friends in Freeman. Unfortunately this happens in Miller too.
🌸⚠️ A FRIENDLY WARNING ABOUT ONLINE FLOWER ORDERING SCAMS! ⚠️🌸 A quick note from your local florist in Freeman, SD! 💐
We want to help protect our customers from the disappointment that can come with ordering flowers through third-party websites.
This photo is a great example of why ordering directly from your local florist matters!
💐 HERE'S HOW IT CAN HAPPEN:
A customer places a $150 flower order through an online flower-ordering website. The website then forwards the order to a local florist to design and deliver. However, the local florist may receive only $68 of that original $150 to create the arrangement. That means the florist must design the arrangement using only the money received, not the full amount the customer paid.
These third-party services, often called order gatherers, can make it seem like you're ordering directly from a florist when your order is actually being passed along to another business.
🚩 WHY SHOULD YOU BE CAUTIOUS?
👉 The arrangement may look very different from the photo advertised online.
👉 The local florist may receive only a portion of the amount you paid.
👉 Some websites may claim an order has been placed, but the order may never reach a local florist.
👉 Delivery may not be any faster than ordering directly from a local shop.
At Vintage Vault Floral, we want you to get the flowers you paid for and the personal service you deserve! ❤️
🌷 ORDER DIRECT. SHOP LOCAL. KNOW WHO'S MAKING YOUR FLOWERS. 🌷 When you order directly from us, your floral budget goes toward your order, and we can work with you to create something beautiful that fits your budget and preferences.
💐 Looking for a ready-made arrangement or something custom? Have a special request? Give us a call, send us a message, stop by, or conveniently order online!
📍 Vintage Vault Floral + Coffee
394 S Main, Freeman, SD
📞 605-925-4200
🌐 https://www.vintagevaultfloral.com
🕒 Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Thank you for supporting your local florist and helping us keep our community blooming! 🌸💚 Please share this post to help spread the word and protect others from potential online flower-ordering scams! 💐