Best-Rated Online Gift Delivery

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Most Satisfied Customers | Dessert Boxes

Aussies rated Dessert Boxes best for online gift deliveries in Canstar Blue’s latest review − giving it five stars for customer service, product accuracy, delivery reliability & timing, ease of site navigation, range of gifts on offer, and overall satisfaction.

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How we rate online gift delivery services

From celebrating birthdays and farewells to company wins and even the odd ‘sorry I forgot’ days, there’s no better way to show someone you care than with a nice gift. Just ask the whopping 66% of our survey respondents who said they would buy an online gift again and the 64% who bought a gift for a special occasion. To help you choose a service that won’t let you down, Canstar Blue has wrapped up a review of the best online gift delivery services around.


Canstar Blue surveyed 1,194 Australians for their feedback on the online gift delivery service(s) they’ve purchased from in the last 12 months. Note: this does not include online department stores, it refers to websites specifically where you can order gifts to be delivered (including gift hampers, chocolates, balloons, teddy bears etc, and excludes flowers).

  • The outcomes reported in these ratings are measured via accredited research panels managed by Qualtrics.

Respondents rate their satisfaction with their online gift delivery service(s) from zero to ten, where zero is extremely dissatisfied and ten is extremely satisfied. Brand satisfaction was rated by respondents on the following criteria:

  • Overall satisfaction: measures consumer satisfaction with an online gift delivery service as an individual score NOT a combined total of all criteria.
  • Customer service: the online gift delivery service had a responsive customer care team, was easy to get in contact with and could resolve issues effectively.
  • Value for money: the gifts and hampers were reasonably priced given their quality, size, and range of options.
  • Product accuracy: the gifts and hampers received matched their online description, including any amendments to pre-packaged options.
  • Delivery reliability & timing: the online gift delivery service kept customers informed of delivery status, the delivery arrived on time and the gifts arrived well-presented and in good condition.
  • Ease of site navigation: the online gift delivery website/app was easy to navigate, products were displayed well and true to description, pricing was clearly indicated and contact numbers were easy to locate.
  • Range of gifts on offer: the online gift delivery service offered a wide range of gifts and hampers, in different sizes and arrangements and specialised for different occasions.

The winning brand is the one that receives the highest Overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the Overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.

  • Overall satisfaction is asked as a specific question and represents an individual measure, not a combined total of all criteria.
  • When we cannot determine a clear winner from the criteria for the Overall satisfaction rating, we will then look at the other criteria measured in the rating.
    • The brand with the highest number of five-star ratings within the supporting criteria will become the five-star recipient in overall satisfaction, and thus win the award. If a clear leader still cannot be determined from the supporting criteria, joint winners will be declared.

Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.

  1. Dessert Boxes
  2. The Chocolate Box
  3. Hampers With Bite
  4. Haigh’s Chocolates
  5. The Hamper Emporium
  6. Edible Blooms
  7. Gift Basket
  8. RedBalloon
  9. LVLY
  10. Koko Black
  11. A Little Luxury
  12. Creative Hampers
  13. Chrisco
  14. Bloomex

Dessert Boxes tied up a win with five stars for customer service, product accuracy, delivery reliability and timing, ease of site navigation, range of gifts on offer, and overall satisfaction.

Gift Basket was the only brand to earn top marks for value for money and also enjoyed five stars for its range of gifts on offer, alongside runner-up The Chocolate Box. Meanwhile, Hampers With Bite impressed consumers on several fronts, including its customer service, delivery reliability and timing, ease of site navigation, and range of gifts on offer.

Other notable mentions include Edible Blooms which shared a win with The Hamper Emporium for ease of site navigation but streaked ahead to also claim five stars for customer service, and range of gifts on offer. Finally, LVLY rounded up the ratings with a sparkly five stars for product accuracy.

Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.


Top Online Gift Delivery Service – Dessert Boxes

Dessert Boxes - World's Biggest Dessert Box

Forget charcuterie boards with crackers and cheese, it’s all about the sweet stuff for the folks at Dessert Boxes. Gifts usually start from $38 for cheeky novelty lollies, toys, and accessories, and reach up to nearly $300 for the World’s Biggest Dessert Box which is filled with donuts, brownies, cookies, chocolates, and candy. The brand also offers special occasion boxes for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, ‘sorry’ messages, and more.

Standard delivery costs $9.99 for recipients in Sydney and Wollongong and $15 for all other major cities in Australia, plus some regional locations. Shipping is free for all orders over $100. However, it currently does not deliver to the Northern Territory. Additionally, the company only offers weekend delivery for Sydney orders. Keep in mind that if you’re outside of the Sydney/Wollongong shopping area (i.e. the rest of Australia) product availability and range may vary.

  • Dessert Boxes scored a sweet victory with five stars for customer service, product accuracy, delivery reliability and timing, ease of site navigation, and range of gifts on offer. It rounded up the review with four stars for value for money.

Is it worth buying gifts online?

Is online gift delivery worth it

Buying gifts online is certainly worth it, especially if you’re looking for an easy way to send someone a special gift, sympathy hamper, or bereavement gift. In fact, convenience is the number one reason people use online delivery websites (49%), according to our survey. The wide range of gifts available (17%) and the lack of physical stores nearby (16%) also drove shoppers to the internet, as did good deals (13%).

With almost half of our survey respondents (42%) using online gift delivery services for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions, it’s important to make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck to avoid any disappointments (and not to mention embarrassment) so it’s a wise move to shop around. And it seems this may be the case for the 34% of respondents who said they’ve tried more than one gift delivery service.

Which online gift delivery service should I use?

Our latest survey suggests consumers have had fairly good experiences with ordering from Dessert Boxes and Hampers With Bite, both of which saw a mix of five and four-star reviews across the board.

Buying anything online is always risky, even more so if it’s a gift for someone special. A good intention can quickly turn into disappointment if the gift you ordered doesn’t turn up on time, or looks nothing like its internet description.

If you’re looking for a trusted online gift delivery service, start by reading reviews for different websites. Customer reviews aren’t gospel but can be a good indication of overall satisfaction. Watch for recurring themes in reviews and common observations about the service provider, but don’t get bogged down with the one-off negative review.

There are several online gift delivery services available in Australia, so do your research before handing over your hard-earned money.

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Meet our consumer experts


Dean Heckscher: Site Editor

This report was written by Canstar Blue’s Site Editor, Dean Heckscher. He’s our resident expert on all things automotive, health & fitness, streaming and more. Dean is also one of Canstar Blue’s customer research report producers, helping to turn complicated subjects into easily-digestible information for our readers. He’s passionate about helping consumers make better-informed purchase decisions on all manner of consumer goods and services.

 

Meet the Editorial Team

 

Samantha Howse: Consumer Research Specialist

Sam Howse Research Specialist

Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.

 

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Past Ratings

Here are the previous winners from Canstar Blue’s online gift delivery ratings:

  • 2022: Edible Blooms
  • 2021: Easyflowers
  • 2020: Gift Basket

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