For years, I had used a well-known fruit and baked goods company for shipping holiday baskets to friends and family. However, the past two years have seen a tremendous drop in quality and service. I was talking with a colleague about this and she mentioned to me that Costco Online has gift baskets and other goodies that can be shipped for holiday, birthday, etc... gifts.
I was so pleasantly surprised when I logged into my account and found a treasure trove of items that can be sent via Costco service with guaranteed delivery! I decided to try the service and sent two different gift baskets to two friends as Christmas gifts.
They both called and told me what a wonderful gift they received. The baskets were beautifully arranged and chock-full of baked goods, cheeses, and fruits. I was notified, by email, the next day when the order had been processed and then notified as soon as there was a tracking number available. Both baskets arrived (Texas and California) on-time and in great condition.
Needless to say, next year will be spent ordering gifts from Costco Online!
As an aside, the store where I live is always meticulously clean, organized and the displays are beautifully arranged. The staff is outstanding and helpful. I had been a BJ's member for years, but decided to move over to Costco because there is a larger variety of items, and the prices are comparable.