When is the best time to order a Christmas gift basket? You don’t want it to come too soon. You want to make sure the products are fresh. So you wait until about two weeks before Christmas, visit your favorite website … and they are practically SOLD EVERYTHING!
Today, I’ll offer you some timely insider tips on how to successfully order baskets at Christmas, to make it a stress-free and hassle-free event.
When to order? As soon as your favorite gift basket company has its offers online, place your orders. Most websites have spaces in your shopping cart where you can request a specific delivery date; We recommend that you request it no later than December 20 to allow multiple attempts in case the recipients are not at home. Gift companies will build your order closer to your delivery date requests. Remember, holiday stock is ordered in advance, but received just in time to build holiday designs. Shelf-stable items have a minimum shelf life of 6 months. Other more fragile items like freshly baked cakes and cookies are baked to order, so don’t worry about freshness.
If I wait closer to Christmas, I will get special things or they will have a discount, right? Don’t wait for sales! Rarely, if ever, will you see sales or discounts for individual orders from reputable basket companies. Why? Because they only ask for enough product to sell based on past income. This is a good thing. Companies that know your market and order correctly are the ones you want to do business with. Your order cycle is frequent, ensuring fresh produce for your baskets and you won’t get any leftover Christmas items in your Valentine’s Day gift baskets.
Remember that most gift baskets contain food. Therefore, it is imperative to use an experienced gift basket company to ensure your items are fresh, made to order, and delivered on time.
Happy shopping!