Boodles of Baskets, also known as giftbasketscanada.com is proud to announce that we are entering into our 15th year of business.  Surprisingly, we have come to discover that 15 years in the gift basket industry is a very impressive number.  For reasons unknown, there appears to be a high turnover of businesses in this industry.  It could be, perhaps, due to the fact that it is quite labor intensive or perhaps it is one of those businesses that must be a passion.  For me that is certainly true.  After 15 years, I still LOVE coming to work every day.  I never know who will be placing an order or where they’ll be coming from.  We receive gift basket orders from as close as Toronto, Ontario to as far away as New Zealand, Australia, Denmark and Egypt, to name a few.  I can honestly say, that throughout the years, we have probably received orders from almost every country in the world!  The pleasure we receive from being able to deliver gift baskets on their behalf to family, friends and colleagues scattered throughout Canada and the Continental USA is truly an honour and priviledge.  I cannot perceive ever getting tired of doing it!  I KNOW I have at least another 15 years in me 🙂 and hopefully, by then, my children will be ready to take over the reigns (the business has been slowly ingraining itself in them since they were still in diapers!).  Whatever the future holds, I know I am truly blessed to be able to do something I LOVE everyday while helping my fellow human beings!

Some companies do not offer an 800 number for their customers.  Some only allow orders to be placed over the internet, not by phone.  I have a problem with this and generally do not order from sites that don’t offer these services.

We have our 800# at the top of every page.  I want our customers to be able to reach us whenever they need to.  I understand that not everyone is comfortable placing orders over the internet. I’m not always comfortable placing orders over the net and I’m in the internet shopping business! Sometimes, I like to call companies and speak to a real live person to ask questions before placing my order.  I don’t want to have to email and then wait for a response. I will not offer my customers less than what I expect!

I know some people have concerns about submitting their credit card information over the internet, although our site is completely secure (we are McAfee Secure compliant on all of our sites).  They still have some misgivings.  We have no problem accepting orders over the phone.  Many times phone orders are more appropriate.  For example, when you need something more customized, have a unique gifting situation or need guidance choosing something appropriate.  You are never a bother (don’t you hate when you call a company and they treat you like you’re REALLY making their life difficult) We are never too busy to help and you will always be greeted with a friendly voice, guaranteed.  Remember, we are only a phone call away.

Warm regards,
Cherylann Stachow, owner
Boodles of Baskets
Gift Baskets Canada