Birchbox April 2014 - SPOILERS

[dousedingin]

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@dousedingin weird! And rude on their part. Once I cancelled before doing reviews so I had to search for the items but the review form was still the 10 point one even though I no longer had a box landing page. Maybe call in and you'll get someone more helpful?
I hate calling. I just pretty much called out the rep for the response, and she apologized and asked if I was trying to review March box contents. Haven't heard back yet after confirming. This is my main sub account with an annual sub so I don't know why it's having issues.

 

[dousedingin]

Update on the review issues I've been having... turns out I'm an idiot. I need to stop getting online after having too many glasses of wine.

In other news.... my *cough* fourth birchbox arrived today. I purchased it on the 21st so that was super fast.

Also, I know this was never the intent of the codes and bb loses money on it, but on one account i canceled/resubbed twice one right after the other with the bb100 and the sfbb100 (got the 100 points for both) does anyone know if this will prepay me through may or if this might potentially cause issues and I'll only end up receiving one april box?

 

[mama2358]

Just a heads up to anyone that wanted a Stila lipgloss last month. Stila has two of their gloss sets (one with 8 of them for $10 and another with 3 for $6). I believe it is under their phased out favorites. ENJOY!

Thank you! I know I'm in the minority, but I love Stila's lip glaze. I can't actually stand smooth slippery gloss, so I actually like the stickiness of Stila. And that's cheap, so when I lose them all the time, I won't feel so bad.

 

[zeemas]

I'm fairly new to BB...rec'd 4 boxes so far I believe.  Total rookie move - didn't realize I could review for points.  HELLO that's like free money!  So I went on a review binge, and did all the items going all the way back to December.  It's been a week and I still only have 10 points.  Is there something else I need to do??

 

[kira685]

Quote: Originally Posted by zeemas /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm fairly new to BB...rec'd 4 boxes so far I believe.  Total rookie move - didn't realize I could review for points.  HELLO that's like free money!  So I went on a review binge, and did all the items going all the way back to December.  It's been a week and I still only have 10 points.  Is there something else I need to do??
you only get points for reviewing the items the month you received them. sometimes there's a glitch and you can still get points for the previous month's reviews when the box pages first update on the 10th but that's about it.. you can't go back months and do them all and get points automatically. you should try emailing or calling CS though - let them know you didn't know about reviewing for points and you've completed the reviews now. they may credit you the points.

 

[zeemas]

Quote: Originally Posted by kira685 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  you only get points for reviewing the items the month you received them. sometimes there's a glitch and you can still get points for the previous month's reviews when the box pages first update on the 10th but that's about it.. you can't go back months and do them all and get points automatically. you should try emailing or calling CS though - let them know you didn't know about reviewing for points and you've completed the reviews now. they may credit you the points.
Thank you!!  I emailed them and they explained and credited me 150 points.  Great, fast customer service.  Will definitely be on the ball more for upcoming months....particularly since reading this whole thread I realized I was in the minority with just one sub and signed up for another.  LOL.  Between this, ipsy, and boxycharm I am starting a major beauty sub addiction.

 

[lorizav]

I also justify it by telling myself that they get the samples for free from the companies.  I'm not 100% sure if it's true, but I'm pretty sure it is.  

Yes, I believe they do get the samples for free. I met a guy on the elevator at work and I had my Birchbox in my hand. He said oh you get Birchbox, I'm trying to get them to put my product in there. So it sounds like the samples are paid for by the manufacturer

 

[ScoutSays]

Even if they do get all or most of the samples for free there are still costs involved: packaging, shipping, customer service, payroll, etc. The one thing I worry about when people unsub and resub just to use a code, especially on the same account more than once in a month, is that Birchbox will just take away the rewards program all together. Hopefully that won't happen...

 

[Kelly Silva]

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Even if they do get all or most of the samples for free there are still costs involved: packaging, shipping, customer service, payroll, etc. The one thing I worry about when people unsub and resub just to use a code, especially on the same account more than once in a month, is that Birchbox will just take away the rewards program all together. Hopefully that won't happen...
They would lose a lot of customers that route, I don't think it'll happen.

 

[katiecoll]

Birchbox brag time! Got BP spray, Toni and guy sea salt spray, and a pick two for a grand total of $0.00! Thank you BB100 for the extra 100 points on all three of my subs!

 

[goldendarter]

Has anyone here bought the Bodum Yo-Yo Tea Set? I have been eyeing it for weeks, but it is still waitlisted /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[dressupthedog]

I bought the Bodum Yo-Yo Tea Set in January. I really like it. It seems to go in and out of stock regularly. I was on the wait list for awhile before I bought mine.

 

[ikecarus]

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Originally Posted by bellatrix42 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I bought the Bodum Yo-Yo Tea Set in January. I really like it. It seems to go in and out of stock regularly. I was on the wait list for awhile before I bought mine.
I really hope it comes back in stock soon, I really want one (or two)! XD

 

[trustlust]

holy moly!! is it really already time??

 

[trustlust]

April wants:

Peachy lip colors with SPF

Maybe a bronzy peachy type blush

More BP products (of course)

Some spring themed products

Maybe some florally type perfumes

Really, anything but skin care type stuff. I feel overloaded, but maybe that's just because I have a strict skin care routine that I follow that I refuse to deviate from . lol.

 

[ashleylind]

I think I'm going to suck it up and buy the Anatasia Brow Gel at Ulta on Monday since it will only be $11. Of course, this means I'll be receiving brow gel in all 3 of my boxes, right?

 

[quene8106]

I think I'm going to suck it up and buy the Anatasia Brow Gel at Ulta on Monday since it will only be $11. Of course, this means I'll be receiving brow gel in all 3 of my boxes, right?

Yup. That's birchbox law for you lol

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashleylind /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I think I'm going to suck it up and buy the Anatasia Brow Gel at Ulta on Monday since it will only be $11. Of course, this means I'll be receiving brow gel in all 3 of my boxes, right?
I'm kind of hoping for this is in my box. I need some serious help with my eyebrows. Figure the clear gel is a good way to start learning. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ScoutSays]

I'm kind of hoping for this is in my box. I need some serious help with my eyebrows. Figure the clear gel is a good way to start learning. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Same here!! I don't really do much with my brows since I have bangs and glasses so they are kind of hidden, but they are a bit of a mess lol I do work in a clinic where I get free laser hair removal so I've had that done to the middle so no more unibrow /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ashleylind]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm kind of hoping for this is in my box. I need some serious help with my eyebrows. Figure the clear gel is a good way to start learning. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I tried it today at Ulta (while picking up the Smashbox kit) and I was rather impressed. I've never really though much about my eyebrows and always thought they looked fine, but this made them look better.