Birchbox April 2014 - SPOILERS

[Rebecca34]

My box left TN on the 4th and I live in north AL two hours away. My box went to NJ, then PA, then IN, and is now in Atlanta, GA. It has spent 2-3 days in each state after taking a few days to get from TN to NJ. I don't know why it didn't just ship from TN to AL, a two hour drive...so inefficient. I wonder when it will show up.

 

[ikecarus]

My third box's contents have finally updated! 

And this means that I'm (most likely) getting three black eyeliners in my three boxes, lol (2 sumita and 1 cynthia rowley). Though it is hard to tell if it's plum or black from the photo. In any case, the three boxes I'm getting are: #14, #37, and #42. Not a bad haul!

 

[onelilspark]

Interesting to note: they took away 100 points from me, but didn't take it away from my progress towards "Ace."  

 

[tacehtpuekam]

WTF. Why are people getting responses for emails about points when they haven't responded to either of my emails about my full size order?! Sent one LAST Thursday& one yesterday. Not cool, Birchbox.

 

[Saffyra]

They took the extra 100 that I got from using SFBB100 away, too.  That's okay because I really wasn't supposed to get them anyway.  

Still, the 100 points are nice.  Free money! Yay!

 

[jayeme]

Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

WTF. Why are people getting responses for emails about points when they haven't responded to either of my emails about my full size order?! Sent one LAST Thursday& one yesterday. Not cool, Birchbox.

I know, in the same boat over here although it was not quite so long since I sent my first email. But I think the points emails just get canned responses, and hopefully they are actually investigating where our orders are? Maybe?

I don't mind too much because the longer it takes, the better chance of sorry points, and there's nothing I can't live without for a week in that order /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Bizgirlva]

Got my box with the gold polish today, just need the last one to come in with the white/pearls shade and I'll have the full collection! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[emilylithium]

oh no, they took away 100 points my account that did not glitch as well. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[deactivateduser232015]

I thought about getting $5 ish more in stuff before i cashed out my $30 in gift cards, but I didn't want to wait, and with next month's box, I will have just about enough to cash out again with a 0 point balance. Just watch me get 4 items on this account next month so bb can spite me XD

I'm a little sad about losing 100 pts on this account, but if I'd cashed out, I would've been knocked down to 0, which means i'd have 50 points next month and would need another month's subscription to make it even. As it is, I've only lost $5. I mean, I'm annoyed and BB didn't handle it well, but I did take advantage of the system.

Just no body tell them about the retroactive anniversary code working. I'm enjoying the ability to use my 25% off for my 16th month all the way up until the 20th month. This always happens because someone decides to blab on Birchbox's wall. Yeesh.

 

[KayEss]

WTF. Why are people getting responses for emails about points when they haven't responded to either of my emails about my full size order?! Sent one LAST Thursday& one yesterday. Not cool, Birchbox.

I know, in the same boat over here although it was not quite so long since I sent my first email. But I think the points emails just get canned responses, and hopefully they are actually investigating where our orders are? Maybe? I don't mind too much because the longer it takes, the better chance of sorry points, and there's nothing I can't live without for a week in that order /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

If it makes you feel better I emailed them today about taking 200 points when they should have only taken 100 and requested a refund. I haven't heard back either. I think that it probably takes more time and effort to respond to both of your issues (and with mine, since I requested an action to be taken). They probably got a huge influx of people upset about points being taken away and decided to respond to them with a form message. Anything else probably has a longer wait time. I hope both of you get lots of sorry points for having to wait!

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I thought about getting $5 ish more in stuff before i cashed out my $30 in gift cards, but I didn't want to wait, and with next month's box, I will have just about enough to cash out again with a 0 point balance. Just watch me get 4 items on this account next month so bb can spite me XD

I'm a little sad about losing 100 pts on this account, but if I'd cashed out, I would've been knocked down to 0, which means i'd have 50 points next month and would need another month's subscription to make it even. As it is, I've only lost $5. I mean, I'm annoyed and BB didn't handle it well, but I did take advantage of the system.

Just no body tell them about the retroactive anniversary code working. I'm enjoying the ability to use my 25% off for my 16th month all the way up until the 20th month. This always happens because someone decides to blab on Birchbox's wall. Yeesh.
I never understand who people think they are helping by doing this.

 

[Spazkatt]

I was super excited to try the Paula's Choice BHA exfoliating liquid. First I was disappointed to see that it had leaked all over my box and left me with only half a bottle. Well, I tried it out and it was terrible! It started to sting (in a bad way) and was a horrid oily mess on my face, I couldn't wash it off fast enough. I immediately tossed the remainder of the bottle in the trash. I contacted BB and I would be fine with a new box or points at this point. Sent from my SCH-S968C using Tapatalk

 

[normajean2008]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jeaniney /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Or maybe spending time to fix the codes in the first place! Why retroactively remove points... they must have had a LOT of people abuse the glitch. Maybe it was posted on some freebie website as a money-maker or something.
It is bullshit they took the extra points away like that from anybody, no matter how many people used it.  And how were we supposed to know it was a "glitch"?  They throw points around for any reason under the sun on a daily basis...and they've honored codes/promos in the past that people used repeatedly.  This is THEIR mistake, they shouldn't be punishing people for it.

What happens to the people that already used the points?  Do their accounts go in the negative then?

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Quote: Originally Posted by normajean2008 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Jeaniney /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Or maybe spending time to fix the codes in the first place! Why retroactively remove points... they must have had a LOT of people abuse the glitch. Maybe it was posted on some freebie website as a money-maker or something.
It is bullshit they took the extra points away like that from anybody, no matter how many people used it.  And how were we supposed to know it was a "glitch"?  They throw points around for any reason under the sun on a daily basis...and they've honored codes/promos in the past that people used repeatedly.  This is THEIR mistake, they shouldn't be punishing people for it.

What happens to the people that already used the points?  Do their accounts go in the negative then?

One of my accounts had 76 points (after I converted most of them to gift cards) and that account just shows at 0 now. One of my other ones shows -90. 

 

 

[ewiggy]

I just used a store credit to get a Chuao potato chip bar and an April box because I'm throwing myself a pity party and needed supplies.. and I miss you guys and I wanted to play, too. 

I've been mostly avoiding MUT but now I'm super excited to get my silly little Birchbox, lol. 

 

[LizGeary]

Oh my I just peeked at the FB page out of curiosity.. Woah. While I'm sad I lost points (I didn't deserve) it's JUST TEN INTERNET BUCKS! and I still got ten bucks outta the deal. I mean c'mon we all knew it was a glitch. I love y'all though.. So much more mature than the FB girls. Poor bb! Ppl take their cosmetics very seriously hahaha

 

[CharstarWishes]

My box left TN on the 4th and I live in north AL two hours away. My box went to NJ, then PA, then IN, and is now in Atlanta, GA. It has spent 2-3 days in each state after taking a few days to get from TN to NJ. I don't know why it didn't just ship from TN to AL, a two hour drive...so inefficient. I wonder when it will show up.

Mine is on a similar route as yours and I am in Huntsville. Except mine was born on the 10th. In fact I've drove to Nashville and back on Saturday. Mine was a little better, than yours. 10th TN 12-14 IN 15 GA 16. HSV I may get my box later today or tomorrow. It takes about a week to get to me, in reality it should only take 2-3 days at max.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Ah, the Miracle Skin Mud is back in stock, finally!

 But of course, I already used my anniversary code & pick twos are not in stock..

Might just grab it anyway with my points, since I've been waiting so long!

 

[dressupthedog]

I just used a store credit to get a Chuao potato chip bar and an April box because I'm throwing myself a pity party and needed supplies.. and I miss you guys and I wanted to play, too.  I've been mostly avoiding MUT but now I'm super excited to get my silly little Birchbox, lol.  :drunken_smilie:

I hope you get a great box!

 

[Rachel S]

WOOOO I finally got both of my boxes yesterday!! I was pleasantly surprised with what I received. My box photo on my first account hadn't loaded up, so I had no idea which Sumita eyeliner color I was getting or which ColorClub polish color I was getting. I ended up with the aquamarine polish and the plum eyeliner, both of which I will definitely wear! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I went on the site today to review my items and my box photo was finally loaded, but it shows in the picture that I received the Supergoop CC Cream when in fact I actually received the City Sunscreen Serum. Interesting... I have sampled both in the past so it doesn't matter to me either way, but I thought that it was odd for the photo to not match the items listed? Has this happened to anyone before?