How CheapFlowers.co.nz Works

How Our Price Comparison Works

CheapFlowers.co.nz is a free comparison service that helps New Zealanders find the best prices on flower delivery. Here's exactly how it works:

1. We Research NZ Florists

Our team regularly reviews New Zealand's major flower delivery services, including Interflora NZ, Bloomex NZ, Petals Network, Teleflora NZ, The Wild Rose, Direct2Florist NZ, and regional specialists. We examine their pricing, delivery fees, service areas, same-day delivery options, customer reviews, and reliability.

2. We Create Comparison Tables

We organize this information into easy-to-read comparison tables showing starting prices, delivery fees, ratings, and key features side-by-side. This allows you to instantly see which florists offer the best value for your specific needs (location, delivery timing, flower type, etc.).

3. You Compare and Choose

You browse our comparisons, read our guides, and decide which florist offers the best combination of price, quality, and service for your situation. There's no obligation to use any particular florist - we present all options transparently.

4. You Purchase Directly from the Florist

When you click through to a florist from our site, you're taken directly to their website. You browse their full catalog, add items to your cart, and complete your purchase entirely on the florist's site. We never handle your payment, personal information, or order details.

5. The Florist Fulfills Your Order

The florist processes your order, creates your arrangement, and delivers it according to their standard policies. If you have questions about your order or need support, you contact the florist directly - they handle all customer service.

Our Affiliate Model Explained

CheapFlowers.co.nz operates on an affiliate commission model. Here's what that means and how it works:

What is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a standard business model where companies (florists) pay commissions to websites (like us) that refer customers to them. It's similar to traditional word-of-mouth referrals, except it happens online and is trackable through special links.

How We Earn Commission

When you click a "Shop Now" link on CheapFlowers.co.nz and subsequently make a purchase from the florist, we receive a commission (typically 5-10% of the sale value). This commission is paid by the florist from their marketing budget - it doesn't increase the price you pay.

For example: If you buy a $50 bouquet through our link, you still pay exactly $50. The florist pays us approximately $2.50-$5 as a commission for referring you. If you had gone directly to the florist without our link, you'd still pay $50 - the florist would simply spend that marketing budget elsewhere (Google ads, Facebook ads, etc.).

Does This Affect Your Price?

No. Affiliate commissions never increase the prices you pay. Florists set their prices identically whether customers arrive through our site, search engines, social media, or directly. The commission comes from the florist's marketing budget, not added to your cost.

In fact, by helping you compare prices, we often help you find lower prices than you'd pay if you chose the first florist you found without comparing.

Why This Model Works Well

The affiliate model aligns our interests with yours:

• You save money: We succeed by helping you find good deals, not by pushing expensive options. Happy customers return when they need flowers again.
• We stay free: The service remains completely free for consumers while being funded by florists' marketing budgets.
• Florists get customers: Florists acquire customers cost-effectively without spending on expensive traditional advertising.
• Transparent relationships: Everyone knows how the system works. No hidden costs or deceptive practices.

Our Editorial Independence

Despite having affiliate relationships, we maintain strict editorial independence:

We Compare All Major Florists

We include all significant NZ florists in our comparisons regardless of whether they participate in affiliate programs. If a florist offers good value but doesn't have an affiliate program, we still include them with honest information and a direct link to their site (without earning commission).

Rankings Based on Value, Not Commission

Our recommendations and rankings are based on actual value to customers - price, quality, reviews, and service. We don't artificially promote higher-commission florists over better-value alternatives.

For example, if Florist A pays us 10% commission but charges $70 for a bouquet, while Florist B pays 5% commission but charges $50 for similar quality, we'll recommend Florist B as better value. Your savings matter more than our commission rates.

Honest Reviews and Ratings

Our content provides genuine information about each florist's strengths and weaknesses. We don't hide negative aspects or inflate ratings to promote certain florists. If a florist has delivery issues, poor customer service, or pricing concerns, we note these honestly even if they're affiliate partners.

Regular Price Updates

We regularly update our price information to ensure accuracy. If prices change and a recommended florist becomes poor value, we update our content and recommendations accordingly, regardless of affiliate relationships.

What We Don't Do

To maintain trust and transparency, there are things we explicitly don't do:

We Don't Handle Orders

We never process your order, handle payment, or store your personal information. All transactions occur directly between you and the florist. This means we can't modify orders, process refunds, or provide order support - you must contact the florist directly for these services.

We Don't Inflate Prices

Some affiliate sites use tracking links that automatically add markups to prices. We never do this. Clicking our links takes you to the florist's standard website with their regular prices. No hidden markups or inflated costs.

We Don't Hide Cheaper Options

If there's a florist offering significantly better value, we include them even if they pay lower commissions or no commission at all. Hiding cheaper options to earn more money would violate our commitment to helping you find the best deals.

We Don't Fake Reviews

All information about florists comes from genuine research - actual pricing from their websites, verified customer reviews from reputable platforms, and our own analysis of their services. We don't fabricate positive reviews or ratings.

How We Choose Which Florists to Feature

Not every flower seller gets featured on CheapFlowers.co.nz. We have quality standards:

Minimum Operating History

We feature established businesses operating in New Zealand for at least 2 years. This ensures they have proven track records of reliability and customer service.

Positive Customer Reviews

Featured florists must maintain 4.0+ average ratings from verified customers across review platforms. Consistent poor reviews result in removal from our comparisons, regardless of affiliate status.

Reliable Delivery Networks

Florists must have established delivery capabilities covering New Zealand's major cities. We verify they can actually fulfill same-day delivery claims and serve the areas they claim.

Transparent Pricing

All featured florists must display clear pricing including delivery fees, minimum order amounts, and any additional charges before checkout. Hidden fees result in removal from our site.

Satisfaction Guarantees

Featured florists should offer reasonable satisfaction guarantees or fresh flower policies. Customers need recourse if arrangements arrive damaged or don't match descriptions.

Your Rights and Responsibilities

Using Our Service

CheapFlowers.co.nz is completely free to use. You can compare prices, read guides, and click through to florists without any cost or obligation. Use our service as much or as little as you like - there are no accounts to create or fees to pay.

Direct Relationship with Florists

When you purchase from a florist, you enter a direct contractual relationship with them (not with us). The florist's terms and conditions govern your purchase. Any issues with orders, delivery, quality, or refunds must be resolved directly with the florist.

Verify Final Prices

While we strive for accuracy, prices and availability can change. Always verify the final price, delivery fee, and terms at checkout on the florist's website before completing your purchase. Don't rely solely on our comparison data for final decisions.

Questions or Concerns?

We're committed to operating transparently and ethically. If you have questions about how CheapFlowers.co.nz works, our affiliate relationships, or any aspect of our service, we're happy to provide clear answers.

If you notice inaccurate information, outdated pricing, or have suggestions for improving our service, please let us know. We regularly update our content based on user feedback.