Fruit bouquet delivery costs and terms of service vary by company. With costs ranging from free to double digits, consumers often overlook the policies and disclaimers that some fruit basket companies institute. To prevent unforeseenfruit basket delivery mishaps, consumers may consider perusing the terms of all fruit bouquet delivery costs.

Caution is advised for consumers, whom are placing a gift order for a recipient, who resides beyond the normal service area at Edible Arrangements and Cherry Moon Farms. Frequently outsourced by a third party, these fruit bouquet delivery costs are often more expensive than orders placed within the normal service area.

Consumers can skip any fruit bouquet delivery costs by using Edible Arrangements in-store pick up service. Here, customers walk in or place gift basket orders online.

At Edible Arrangements (on its FAQ page), the fruit bouquet delivery costs is generally a $12 flat fee except when the order is fulfilled by UPS. In this case, the the rate hinges on the fees and availability of the delivery service.   When the fruit bouquet delivery cost exceeds the standard $12 fee, consider an alternate gift idea, as these orders sometimes are lost in tracking translation. Moreover, the delivery policies described at Edible Arrangements do not apply to fruit basket deliveries made by UPS.

Note that all  fresh fruit basket companies (Edible Arrangements, Cherry Moon Farms and Harry and David) are unable to guarantee a delivery times, however depending on the delivery service, consumers can often track the fresh fruit basket order online.

Some fresh fruit basket companies make deliveries as late as 9 PM and sometimes will leave the edible fruit order with a neighbor that includes detailed instructions.