Reply
Respected Contributor
Posts: 4,130
Registered: ‎04-30-2012

Giving and/or receiving Gift Baskets

Have you ever given or received a gift basket and for what occasion? Example:  Beauty, Housewarming, Birthday, corporate gift? Did you like what you received? I have a friend who's thinking about starting a gift basket business and I'm just trying to help her come up with ideas so I just thought I would ask my forum friends if anyone has received or sent a basket and maybe if it's even a good idea to move forward with it.  

I have sent a couple of baskets with beauty products and they enjoyed what I sent. ( Nail polish and remover, lip gloss, makeup remover, eye liner etc)  I think she's going to be a busy girl ! I retired in 2016 so my working days are over ! Happy girl Woman LOL  just trying to help a friend  Thanks !    

Respected Contributor
Posts: 4,871
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Re: Giving and/or receiving Gift Baskets

[ Edited ]

I think gift baskets have a solid footing in the marketplace. I especially like the ones that feature items specific to a particular region or state


Harmonize the World
Honored Contributor
Posts: 21,244
Registered: ‎03-13-2010

Re: Giving and/or receiving Gift Baskets

I can say only one thing:   Don't give a food gift basket to a person who lives alone.    

♥Surface of the Sun♥
Trusted Contributor
Posts: 1,858
Registered: ‎08-19-2011

Re: Giving and/or receiving Gift Baskets

I received a gift basket of spa-type products when I was recovering from a surgery.  I have given food gift baskets to bereaved friends.  Also when I was working my department received a corporate-type basket of snacks. In each case the basket vendors were local, with unique products.  I personally don't care for the more generic baskets with nationally available brands.

Esteemed Contributor
Posts: 5,745
Registered: ‎02-05-2011

Re: Giving and/or receiving Gift Baskets

[ Edited ]

I have received gift baskets, some with breakfast items, some food baskets, and those with a variety of beauty items.  Never use all the food items, or just don't like the food.  Beauty baskets, no thanks.  I like the brands I like.  Don't send me a gift basket, and I will never send one to you.

Honored Contributor
Posts: 21,743
Registered: ‎03-16-2010

Re: Giving and/or receiving Gift Baskets

@Desertdi 

 

WHY??

Respected Contributor
Posts: 4,743
Registered: ‎06-04-2012

Re: Giving and/or receiving Gift Baskets

@Goodie2shoes 

 

Don't particularly like gift baskets. Quality usually isn't great and seems to be a waste of money and product to me.

 

 

Respected Contributor
Posts: 2,258
Registered: ‎06-27-2010

Re: Giving and/or receiving Gift Baskets


@rockygems123 wrote:

@Goodie2shoes 

 

Don't particularly like gift baskets. Quality usually isn't great and seems to be a waste of money and product to me.

 

 


Not to mention packaging--always takes forever to open / dispose of all the pieces.  Personally, I think there are too many basket vendors online--including on Etsy.  Unless one has a legit way to source products at wholesale, it wouldn't be cost effective to sell.  
Trusted Contributor
Posts: 1,046
Registered: ‎10-16-2010

Re: Giving and/or receiving Gift Baskets

I've received gift baskets, some great, some not so good. 

 

Love Harry & David fruit baskets especially at Christmas. I love fruit and our local grocery stores don't have the best fruit in winter. 

 

Love gift baskets with sweets and nuts, but the items need to be fresh, especially the nuts. 

 

Received a gift basket of wines and ended up regifting all the bottles because I don't drink wine. 

 

Not a fan of beauty gift baskets. Most of the items are not things I use. 

Trusted Contributor
Posts: 1,046
Registered: ‎10-16-2010

Re: Giving and/or receiving Gift Baskets

I once received a gift basket with different kinds of honey. I thought that was pretty cool. Had no idea there were so many types of honey.