A review by
numisart written on Dec 19, 2004
Full review
Wine Country Gift Baskets is not just for wine lovers. As a mater of fact, I've never even ordered their baskets with wine as state delivery restrictions apply.
I came across Wine Country Gift Baskets in 2002 when I started a new job right before Christmas and faced a new list of clients for gift giving. Previously, I had always bought individual personalized gifts as I thought that they stand out more. But there was no time to that specially when I didn't even know some of the new clients.
Flipping through a stack of magazines and catalogs I came across one by Wine Country Gift Baskets. First I skipped it; not wanting to send "wine." But the catalog kept on catching my eyes.
As I went through their wonderfully photographed and fully detailed presentation, I kept on noticing the great values offered. Anyone who has sent (or received) 4 pears and 4 apples for $30 from another famous purveyor of holiday gifts will instantaneously recognize the values here.
The choices ranged for under $20 to $300 and each and every basket option was an excellent value in itself. There were several specials with free Guaranteed Christmas Delivery. What else can you want?
Deciding to place orders, I went to WineCountryGiftBaskets.com. If possible, the site was even better than their print catalog. I am a techie and have been "internet shopping" even before AOL offered internet access. (Yes, that was about a million years ago!) So, I know a thing or to about a good online catalog.
WineCountryGiftBaskets.com is one of the easiest and most accurate web offering. Every basket in every minute details is presented in every possible way. You can sort by price, type of gift, themes, etc. Everything is exceptionally logical and flows in a natural way. It took no time for me to complete the order having spent a several hundred dollars in the process.
My true Wine Country Gift Baskets experience started AFTER the order was placed. I received a confirmation email with full details when my order was processed. The online order status was even detailed enough to state "awaiting pick-up" at their warehouse by FedEx. Then I received another email confirming that the baskets were shipped with individual FedEx tracking numbers for each basket.
Indeed, every basket was delivered on time and each was a great hit!
I have used Wine Country Gift Baskets almost exclusively ever since for every business and personal gift giving occasion. I have yet to have a reason for even a cause for concern. Everything has been perfect. Their system retains all previous orders and every delivered address. So it is very easy to avoid duplicates and never forget a person or an address.
Since last year, I even order a couple of extra baskets sent to me directly. They come in handy for the last minute gifts you forgot.
I can write a lot more, but you probably get the idea :)
I highly recommend Wine Country Gift Baskets for all your gift giving occasions.