Birchbox April 2013

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I tried to google it, but I couldn't figure out why. I have seen this as an option before, though. I have seen this a few times before, though. A few years ago I went to an automotive show and they had a thing where you could get some car magazine with your tickets, and the card had the same fine print. When I asked someone there, they said legally the magazine had to offer you the value of it if you didn't subscribe.

That's crazy! Doesn't make any sense that a company would have to refund you or pay you when you never gave them a dime or signed a contract to begin with.

 

[Playedinloops]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

That's crazy! Doesn't make any sense that a company would have to refund you or pay you when you never gave them a dime or signed a contract to begin with.

I wonder if it has something to do with the contract they sign with the company that is promoting them, ie the autoshow or birchbox.

 

[carebear]

I got my box today (35) and it was missing the Simple Revitalizing Eye Roller! My box on the website has it but it was missing. I'm sad because I have bad under eye circles and was really looking forward to trying it. I just sent off an email to them. I'd rather have the product than any extra points, I really wanted that! Everything else in my box is very small sized samples so I was excited about this potentially full size eye product!

 

[bluemustang]

I got my box today (35) and it was missing the Simple Revitalizing Eye Roller! My box on the website has it but it was missing. I'm sad because I have bad under eye circles and was really looking forward to trying it. I just sent off an email to them. I'd rather have the product than any extra points, I really wanted that! Everything else in my box is very small sized samples so I was excited about this potentially full size eye product!

call or email them (email takes a few day).. They will send you another one if they have it or possibly give you points. I have been trying it our this week prior to using my other eye cream (it's not hydrating enough for me to use alone) and I can't tell a difference so far on my circles but we'll see. It would be ironic if it started working and was better than my expensive eye creams! Haha. I have a trade coming any day now with the Stivectin, that's next on the list to try out.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

My second box is out for delivery so I should have it in an hour! I'm excited to see which color Mirenesse I get 

 

[easybreezy]

Originally Posted by GiggleBlush /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just emailed Birchbox myself to try and get to the bottom of this. I don't want a subscription to Women's Health mag. I'm not sure why Birchbox didn't have some kind of opt in/out instead of automatically signing me up. I hope this can be resolved without too many headaches, haha. 

BB responded on their FB page that you can use the order number found on your purchase history page.

By the way, hello!  This is my first post, but I have been following this group since last month /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Beeyutifull]

Originally Posted by easybreezy /img/forum/go_quote.gif


BB responded on their FB page that you can use the order number found on your purchase history page.

By the way, hello!  This is my first post, but I have been following this group since last month /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hello *waves* welcome to the home of the enablers!! 

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Originally Posted by easybreezy /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by GiggleBlush /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just emailed Birchbox myself to try and get to the bottom of this. I don't want a subscription to Women's Health mag. I'm not sure why Birchbox didn't have some kind of opt in/out instead of automatically signing me up. I hope this can be resolved without too many headaches, haha. 
BB responded on their FB page that you can use the order number found on your purchase history page.

By the way, hello!  This is my first post, but I have been following this group since last month /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

So are we supposed to write it on the postcard?

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Originally Posted by Scooby384 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So are we supposed to write it on the postcard?

Yes!  I FINALLY got an official reply from Women's Health!  Here's what we do:

fill out the refund card, and write your original order confirmation # from Birchbox on the card, and drop it in the mail.

Yay for a straight answer! My number fit after my name, just squeeze it in wherever you find room!

 

[JHP07]

So are we supposed to write it on the postcard?

Yes!  I FINALLY got an official reply from Women's Health!  Here's what we do: fill out the refund card, and write your original order confirmation #  from Birchbox on the card, and drop it in the mail. Yay for a straight answer! My number fit after my name, just squeeze it in wherever you find room!

Thank you for getting this info for us! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by Scooby384 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So are we supposed to write it on the postcard?
Yes!  I FINALLY got an official reply from Women's Health!  Here's what we do:

fill out the refund card, and write your original order confirmation # from Birchbox on the card, and drop it in the mail.

Yay for a straight answer! My number fit after my name, just squeeze it in wherever you find room!

Finally! LOL...now to wait and see if it works huh...haha

 

[jessicarobin]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh, ok. I misunderstood.

It's okay.  I wasn't that clear in my answer to the other poster, thanks for clarifying that it's a discovery retail service.

And while I do like experimenting with items that I wouldn't ordinarily think to try or get to try, I do wish they allowed people to opt out of an item if say, they know they're allergic to something.  I've yet to get a bad reaction from any of the items, but I've broken out from eating carob and since they have an emphasis on organic/healthy food, I'm always afraid that somehow might slip in one day.

 

[Ashitude]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

That's crazy! Doesn't make any sense that a company would have to refund you or pay you when you never gave them a dime or signed a contract to begin with.

So people are asking for a refund for a mag subscription offered in their BB they didn't pay for? I am confused..

Edited to say I am not confused anymore. lol  I

 

[gemstone]

Oops I guess it is a refund

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Originally Posted by Ashitude /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So people are asking for a refund for a mag subscription offered in their BB they didn't pay for? I am confused..

The subscription card states "If for some reason you do not want the magazine, you can obtain a $9.99 refund by completing this card and sending it, along with your original Birchbox subscription order confirmation, within 30 days of receipt of your Birchbox."

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by Ashitude /img/forum/go_quote.gif
So people are asking for a refund for a mag subscription offered in their BB they didn't pay for? I am confused..

All of the Birchboxes this month have a card you can fill out and return to Women's Health for a free subscription to their magazine. However, if you don't want the subscription you can send the card back requesting a $9.99 refund that will take probably like 2 months to get sent to you in the form of a check. I don't really understand why people are allowed to claim the refund if they don't already have a subscription to Women's Health (and therefore the free offer is kind of useless to them). I initially thought you could only claim the refund if you have a Women's Health subscription order number, but I guess all Birchbox subscribers can claim the refund with their Birchbox subscription order number. It really doesn't make any sense to me at all, but I'm thinking Women's Health was hoping most people would either ignore the card or get the free subscription (and then continue it after a year) instead of asking for the rebate.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by Ashitude /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So people are asking for a refund for a mag subscription offered in their BB they didn't pay for? I am confused..
It's a rebate, not a refund.

The card does call it a refund, semantics, but just saying 

 

[gemstone]

The card does call it a refund, semantics, but just saying 

Yeah I saw that! I kept thinking rebate because they are counting on the "rebate effect" ( most people don't usually send in for rebates because of the perceived hassle, but will be more likely to buy something if a rebate is offered, even though they don't cash in)

 

[catipa]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I ordered the Ruby Wing nail polish in Peony. The photos lead me to believe it's a nude color inside that turns to a peony orange/pink outside. I'm really excited to try it and wanted to get the one with the most drastic transition. I'm wondering if putting a glitter top coat over it will affect the color change. Has anyone tried it?

I ordered Poppy and I didn't use a glitter coat but I did a top clear coat and it did not affect the color change

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by catipa /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I ordered Poppy and I didn't use a glitter coat but I did a top clear coat and it did not affect the color change

Thanks! Post pictures if you can /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />