Carnation Carnival

FAQS

• How secure are the transactions?

Your financial transactions with us will be very secure because your credit card and personal details are transmitted over a 256 bit encrypted connection.See our security policy for more details.

• How can I get to know whether you have discounts for some product/products?

We often have discounts or promotional offers. The special offers can be found on the top left of our web pages.

• How do I post a gift idea?

Use the scroll-down box on the top right to go to the suitable gift idea category. Once you reach the page that displays the gift idea category in question, click the link Create a new gift idea. That click will take you to a page where you can type in your Name, Country, email address (which will not be displayed), and a heading. Now you are all set to type in your gift idea and thus share it with others.

• Do you have gifts for different occasions and how do I select gifts that are appropriate for those?

Yes, we have gifts that are appropriate for many occasions. On the top left of every page, there are scroll-down boxes using which you can select countries and occasions.

• I'm not a registered user. But I want to send gifts from your site. What shall I do?

You don't need to be a registered user in order to send gifts from our site. You may do so without becoming a registered user by making use of the 'Checkout without login' option on the page you are taken to upon clicking the 'Buy Now' button. However, if you want to become a registered user, click the 'Join Now' button on the same page and fill in and submit the information requested for. It is advisable to be a registered user because there are occasional special offers and promotions for registered users.

• How long does it take for the gifts to be delivered after I place an order?

You can choose the shipping date during the checkout process. After your gift is shipped, it usually takes about 1-3 business days for the gifts to be delivered. Exception are mentioned during the checkout process.

• Help

Shipping Policy

• 1. We will deliver your order on the same day if we receive it by 2PM Monday through     Friday and 12 Noon on Saturday.
• 2. If we receive the order after that, we will deliver it the next day and inform you about     it.
• 3. We deliver only the finest quality of flower arrangements through the best local florists.
• 4. Your credit card will be charged only after the order is delivered successfully.
• 5. The cut off times refer to the recipient's time zone

Please Note: If the given address or phone number of the recipient is wrong and we are not able to reach them despite our best efforts, we will have to charge you 50% of the order value and the shipping costs towards material wastage.

Return Policy

GiftnIdeas will gladly replace a gift or refund the credit card used for your purchase within 30 days after you receive your merchandise. The amount refunded is the item price and any applicable sales tax. The shipping fee is not refunded.

To return an item, please follow the steps below:

1. Contact Customer service to obtain an Item Return Number (IRN). You can do this by emailing us or by calling us. If you are requesting an IRN number by email, list the item to be returned, explain why the item is being returned, and whether you are requesting an exchange or return.
2. When you receive your IRN, carefully repackage the merchandise and include the IRN information. Preferably pack the gift in its original packaging and if possible, include a copy of the original packing slip or receipt. The IRN will also include instructions about where to send the item.
3. For your protection, please return your gift with an insured freight forwarder such as Federal Express, UPS or the United States Post Office. Make sure you insure the shipment for an appropriate amount and retain your receipt. GiftnIdeas is not responsible for return items that are damaged or lost in transit.
4. You will be notified by email when your item has been received and your IRN has been processed.

Please call us at 1-651-204-0467 or mail us at

Depending on the country of delivery and the type of product our returns policy differs to a small extent. We have given a detailed returns policy for every product that we deliver and you can refer to this on the product page beside the product description. Our 100% guarantee stands in case of all our products and to all countries and you will be refunded or replaced in case of dissatisfaction.

Substitution Policy

While it is rare that we substitute your order components, there are times when substitution is required for items like flowers and baskets delivered by the local florist.

Whatever may be the case, our guarantee of quality gifts, fresh, beautiful flowers and on time delivery always stands true.

Items may be substituted in the following cases:

• If we are out of a particular item like a basket or a container, a similar item or element of equal or greater value is substituted.
• If we run out of a particular flower, we may substitute with another flower while ensuring that the look and feel of the floral arrangement is as close to the original as possible.
• Sometimes, in cases like Teddy Bears or cakes we may have to ship a different colored or flavored product or if we run out of a particular item in a gift hamper a similar item or element of equal or greater value is substituted . This will be done after informing you.
• Please note that the images shown on the site are indicative of the product and are upgraded versions. Thus, the flowers upon delivery would be similar to the product shown and will be for the value paid by our esteemed customers.