A Low Cost Snack Gift Box For People in Korea

Not everyone loves getting flowers, but for as low as $19 (and that's cost of tax, packaging, personal gift card, and delivery included!) you can make anyone's day in Korea by sending them a "Snack Gift Box"!

Are you having trouble finding a gift for someone in Korea? I know that I had trouble finding gifts for my wife, my family members, and friends. That's why Flower Gift Korea has created the Snack Gift Box!

Flower Gift Korea is dedicated to providing ways for people inside and outside of Korea to send loved ones in Korea flowers and gifts. This is why we have put together this Snack Gift Box, so that anyone and everyone can afford to send some love to someone in Korea that needs it. The best thing with gift boxes is that they get to the destination quick. Our flowers take 2-3 days to process. However, our boxes can be sent within 24 hours of receiving the order, as long as the order is received before 5:00pm, we can even send it the very next day!

Who doesn't love receiving a box of assorted snacks to munch on after a tough day of working, taking care of kids, or teaching kids English?!

Each snack box has a different mix of goodies, so take a look at our boxes and choose what is the best option for your friend, family member, or loved one.

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"]For example, Snack Gift Box A includes the following items: -1 Box of Peppero -1 pack of Cheddar Cheese Combos -1 bag of Famous Amos Chocolate Chip cookies -2 Chocolate Bars -1 Pack of Ferror Rocher Chocolates -2 packs of chocolate covered sunflower seeds -3 Loaker Waffers -6 War Head Candies -6 Fruit-Tellas -1 Hamburger Candy -2 Lollipops -2 말랑카우 (chewy toffee like candies) -3 Toffee Candies -2 mini Hershey chocolates -3 lemon hard candies -1 Max Bong Snack -2 Crispy Rolls -2 packs of trolli gummy snacks -1 Bag of Chips [/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"] [/vc_column][/vc_row]

It's hard enough to buy presents for someone. You first need to find a good item that someone would like to receive, then you need to package it nicely, and then finally, you need to get a card. So, why not save your valuable time and money, and purchase a snack gift box for someone.

Let someone in Korea know that you still care about them and get them a few tasty treats to get them through another week.

What are you waiting for? Click here or on the image to add this great item to your cart!

5 Ways You Can Buy Flowers in Korea

It is quite standard the way you can buy things, you can go to an actual place and buy something or you can buy something online and have it delivered to you. So, there aren't many surprises in this post, but I do mention some facts that may help you when you do decide to buy flowers in Korea.

Here are all the ways you can buy flowers in Korea and some pros and cons for each method. I will share the most difficult ways to purchase first and finish with the easiest method.

1. Buying fresh flowers directly from importers

Pro: You can choose from a wide variety of products.

Con: It is very difficult. To be honest, we at Flower Gift Korea don't even know how to buy directly from importers yet. Also, they only sell in big bulks, so you'll have to order at least a couple hundred or a thousand at a time of one single flower type. And the flowers are not cut (pruned), they have all the thorns, leaves, etc.

Most of the imported flowers can be found at the Express Bus Terminal flower market, as the merchants there purchase international flowers from various importers.

2. Buying fresh flowers from farmers in Korea (or at the auction)

Pro: You can ensure that merchants/resellers don't overcharge you. (This is no easy task though)

Con: They usually only sell through the flower auction at the Yangjae flower market or directly to consumers that regularly purchase large orders. Also, at the auction, you can't even inspect each flower because they come in large boxes, each filled with hundreds of flowers. And there are a lot of people at the auctions competing to purchase the best quality flowers. Also, none of the flowers are prepared.

Here is a shot I took when I was at the Yangjae Flower Auction Center:

*If you look carefully, you can see the auctioneer in the booth, flowers on rolling carts, and people making electronic bids. Boxes are rolled out and are bought within a matter of seconds.

3. Buying fresh flowers from a merchant at one of the various flower markets

Pro: You can usually see the quality of each flower that you are going to purchase. But, a lot of the merchants get angry when you actually touch their flowers...

Con: You have to cut the flowers yourself, you are at the mercy of the merchants, and it can get really crowded. Also, some of the merchants aren't very friendly. And some hide bad quality flowers in the middle of a bunch. And just try asking for a refund...let me know if you actually receive it.

*An important thing to know is that the merchants get their flowers from farmers at the auction or directly from them. More often than not, they will purchase the flowers at the auction.  The auctions start at 12:00am (midnight), so it's not easy to take part in one, and you have to buy a single flower type by the hundreds.

Here is a shot of one of the flower markets in Korea:

*If you look carefully, you can see two merchants near the middle, a potential buyer on the right, and the various flowers available for purchase on the left.

4. Buying fresh flowers from a florist (shop)

Pro: You can see the quality of the flowers that they have on hand. They are usually very kind and can sometimes fulfill your request on the spot, most of the time.

Con: They may not have the flowers you want on hand, they may not be able to fulfill your request, and it obviously cost more than buying flowers directly at a flower market.

5. Purchasing flowers from an online florist

Pro: It is convenient to make a purchase.

Con: They may not send you a good quality product, they are usually not actual florists, and they often provide bad customer service.

These are the 5 ways you can buy flowers in Korea. Each way has pros and cons. It is up to you to decide which method suits you. It is obviously ideal to check the quality of all of the flowers you purchase before they are sent to your loved one, but sometimes you are too busy to do so. Find a method that best suits you.

Business Opening Presents in Korea

In Korea, a business opening is considered a big event, and most businesses have a little "Opening Party" for their businesses. Some businesses hire clowns walking on stilts, attractive looking promoters, and loud music to make it clear to everyone in the area that their store is opening. Depending on the business, the event can be a really loud event or it can be a smaller gathering of close friends and family.

But, there is one thing in common with small, medium, large, and extra large business opening ceremonies. It's always a good idea to bring a present with you. Korea is big on presents, so giving and receiving presents plays a huge role in relationships, especially business relationships. I (Tony Choi, host of  Marketing in Korea) have first hand experience of how big of an impact gifts can have on a business relationship.

As the owner of a small hagwon, I have received gifts from parents. I have received all types of baked goods, bottles of dutch coffee, souvenirs from exotic countries, bath and body products, and a whole bunch of other things. And to be 100% honest, they did have an effect on the amount of attention their child received. I know, I know, teachers should not have favorites, and I try my best not to, but it's sometimes easier to remember someone who has given you a gift rather than someone who hasn't.

This is probably the reason why gifts are so important in Korea and is another reason why people I hadn't seen for a long time came to my hagwon business opening with gifts. One person I worked with in the past, who I hadn't spoken to in years, found out about the opening date of my hagwon on Facebook and showed up with his son and daughter. He brought a gift, which surprised me, but then I later found out that he was trying to obtain a new client in our building. I guess he figured that he might as well drop by while he was trying to build relationships with a new client, or maybe leverage the relationship he had with us.

Anyhow, back to a business opening in Korea. It is always a good idea to hold a business opening for your new business because it's a way to market your business in your area.  And it's also a good idea to bring a gift with you if you are going to someone else's opening event.

For us, we had a smaller gathering of family and friends. Since we weren't selling cellphone contracts or opening up a restaurant, it was a quiet opening ceremony. Nonetheless, people brought lots of gifts with them. Honestly, I wasn't expecting people to bring gifts, but most people came with gifts, well, most of my Korean guests. Also, my mother -in-law and sister-in-law prepared a bunch of food, we prepared some snacks as well, and we ordered pizza and chicken for all.

Here is a list of things that people brought:

-Cakes

-Various types of flowers (Baskets, Pots, and Wreaths)

-Toilet Paper and Cleaning Tools

-Clocks

-Drinks

-Food

Here is one of the clocks we received:

But, let's take a look a the flowers that I received. If you look in the photo below (the feature image of this post), you can clearly see that I received 3 types of flower gifts, but there are actually 4. Let's further explore what 4 types I received.

The flower gift that stands out the most is the large 3 level wreath. This gift is quite typical for business openings, weddings, and other celebratory events. However, most if not all of the flowers are fake and it can cost anywhere from $100 - $300 to order one of these flower products. We at Flower Gift Korea do not sell this type of item because most of the flowers are fake. Also, these types of wreaths are all made in 1 or 2 places that specialize in this type of flower product and most flower shops just order them for you on your behalf. That means they don't actually make these products themselves.

They now have "rental" flower stands since most people can't even keep the "flower wreath" since it's too big. So, sometimes you'll see these flower wreaths mounted on metal stands in front of a wedding ceremony. Once the ceremony is done, someone comes and picks it up. So, it is pretty much all of show. So, a lot of Koreans are shying away from purchasing these types of gifts these days because they are seen as tacky and don't look all that great. But, you can still see these flower stands in front of new businesses.

Also, the person who receives this type of gift is definitely grateful for the thought, but it's really difficult to dispose of once the event is over. Most people in Korea get these types of gift so that they can display their name on the ribbon. But, we at Flower Gift Korea think it is more thoughtful to give an actual living flower to the person you are visiting.

The next type of flower product are the flower pots. These are actual flowers and they actually make good opening presents. The flower gift on the bottom left are orchids (Big Thanks to Sandra Yoon - Family Friend) and they are really popular for business openings. You may not realize it, but the yellow orchids on the bottom left are actually much more expensive than the large 3 level wreath. The higher cost is due to the cost of the pot, the actual flowers used, and the fact that it can even be heavier than the standing wreath. And shipping heavy items is not cheap.

The two boxed flower products are actually different because they are artificial potted flowers, meaning they are fake. The good thing with fake flowers is that they last forever and they are easy to manage. But, they aren't real flowers.

The fourth type of flower gift you can bring with you is a flower basket, which we specialize in. This flower basket we received for our opening had some roses and some pink and red spray carnations. It definitely smelled the best and my wife really liked it.

In the end, you can bring any kind of gift with you to a business opening. Also, depending on the business, you can purchase large plants that stores keep in front of their business. If you look in the photo below, you can see about 5 plants in front of this store. Two of them are actually trees (on the left) and the ones on the right are plants.

The bulk of the cost for the large type flower gifts is from the delivery cost. It's not cheap to deliver heavy goods from one place to another. Also, it's not cheap to make sure that flowers get to the recipients in one piece. So, sending a gift box is also an option. But, the best thing to do is to go to the opening ceremony in person with a gift in hand and a smile on your face. Honestly, it really doesn't matter what the gift is. For me, the most important thing was that the person actually came to my opening event and let me know that they were there to support me. So, if you don't want to bring flowers and you rather bring a bag of toilet paper; I'm sure anyone will be more than happy that you did.

Take it from someone who has opened up his own business, people who you show some encouragement at the start of their business will forever remember you and will be more than willing to lend you help once you need it.

Introducing Flower Gift Korea

Flower Gift Korea is a family owned flower service based in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea.

You can check us out at http://www.flowergiftkorea.com

We make all of our flower products and have helped countless people send gifts to their loved ones in Seoul, Incheon, and parts of Gyongi-do.

We offer a 100% money back guarantee and also take special requests.

We have helped track down people with a phone number or email and delivered flowers to them on the behalf of their loved ones living outside of South Korea.

We have lots of orders from Canada, USA, Australia, and other parts of the world.

Also, unlike other flowers shops in Korea, we offer service in fluent English and we are not brokers. We have a team of florists that can make a wide variety of flower gifts.

Check out our website and follow us on Facebook or on instagram. You can also read our reviews left by real customers on our Facebook page.