Birchbox April 2014 - SPOILERS

[kawaiiwoofs]

Quote: Originally Posted by CheekyQ /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  ...and THAT'S how Birchbox makes money.
i know we've had this discussion before on MUT but I'm with 90% certainty willing to say that MOST birchbox subbers are NOT like us. my best friend buys stuff all the time from the birchbox shop WITHOUT using a code and does not do surveys. i think the non mut-ers who *do* know about the points system don't hoard and cash in as soon as they hit 100 (my cousin does that. she's too impatient lol). So yes! This is definitely how birchbox makes money!

And I am, of course, am that friend who pushes coupons, codes, & other money saving efforts on my people even if they don't want it. I just wanna be helpful!

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  i know we've had this discussion before on MUT but I'm with 90% certainty willing to say that MOST birchbox subbers are NOT like us. my best friend buys stuff all the time from the birchbox shop WITHOUT using a code and does not do surveys. i think the non mut-ers who *do* know about the points system don't hoard and cash in as soon as they hit 100 (my cousin does that. she's too impatient lol). So yes! This is definitely how birchbox makes money!

And I am, of course, am that friend who pushes coupons, codes, & other money saving efforts on my people even if they don't want it. I just wanna be helpful!
I can honestly say that I had no clue how beneficial the points system in BB is until I joined MUT. I thought it'd be another "rewards program" like ipsy. I never knew it would so phenomenal. April will be my 3rd month, and between my 3 subs, after reviews, I'll have over 100$ in points! That stuff adds up quick!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I can honestly say that I had no clue how beneficial the points system in BB is until I joined MUT. I thought it'd be another "rewards program" like ipsy. I never knew it would so phenomenal. April will be my 3rd month, and between my 3 subs, after reviews, I'll have over 100$ in points! That stuff adds up quick!
exactly! i think i went my first month just lurking MUT and I was like "wtf, what are points and why do i want them?" then it hit me. now i'm a point saving machiiiinneee. I just wished everyone else I know and loved felt the same way about doing these surveys.

 

[quene8106]

I'm going to do them from now on, we always go over our boxes with each other so i can answer them with her own answers. But there may be the occasional $10 convenience fee.. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

That's good. LOL at convenience fee.

...and THAT'S how Birchbox makes money.

Yup. Didn't they make a "psa" in this month's spoiler video about ways to earn points?

 

[CheekyQ]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  i know we've had this discussion before on MUT but I'm with 90% certainty willing to say that MOST birchbox subbers are NOT like us. my best friend buys stuff all the time from the birchbox shop WITHOUT using a code and does not do surveys. i think the non mut-ers who *do* know about the points system don't hoard and cash in as soon as they hit 100 (my cousin does that. she's too impatient lol). So yes! This is definitely how birchbox makes money!

And I am, of course, am that friend who pushes coupons, codes, & other money saving efforts on my people even if they don't want it. I just wanna be helpful!

THIS! x 1000! The only reason I even know about saving points and using codes is because I'm obsessive about everything I do and have to research for hours and hours about something before I splurge. I can't thank you guys enough for all the money you've saved me! Because of this forum I was able to subscribe for a year, get a blowdryer, a mystery pack with a full-size mascara, $10 for two referrals, $10 for a messed up item and the $60 from reviewing products..all for $90+. I definitely think I got my money's worth and then some...

But not everyone is like that. And I think that's what BB counts on.

I was appalled to learn that my friend and sister had both made several purchases without using a code or a mystery pack. And everytime my sister got 100 points, she would spend it on a $50 purchase. 

 

[CheekyQ]

Quote: Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


That's good. LOL at convenience fee.
Yup. Didn't they make a "psa" in this month's spoiler video about ways to earn points?

Yeah, they did. But I know a lot of people don't watch those. Haha my sister and friend don't even know about them. I had to tell them about peeking on the 10th...and they still don't peek.

 

[TippyAG]

Non-MUT BB subbers stress me out. lol

 

[Kelly Silva]

Spoiler

All box combinations so far, in spoiler because it's image heavy!

 

[caseybean025]

I'm really hoping for the lime green eye pencil! I wanted the green inika and the balm apple blush, but didn't get any makeup items. So sad! Come on BB karma! Don't do me wrong now!

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kelly Silva /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  All box combinations so far, in spoiler because it's image heavy
Perfect box combo with the already-revealed products:

BP spray (can only get this on second and third accounts though)

Number 4 masque

Number 4 shampoo

Klorane dry shampoo

Sumita liner

Midnight Monarch body butter

Guy and Girl shower gel

If I get all these products (within the 3 boxes), I will be keeping ALL 3 subs next month, so BB Gods, please read this /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ikecarus]

Haha there are so many boxes I can't receive on my second account because I got theBalm on it in March. XD 

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by ikecarus /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Haha there are so many boxes I can't receive on my second account because I got theBalm on it in march. XD 
That's how my 2nd and 3rd boxes are. lol

 

[ikecarus]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  That's how my 2nd and 3rd boxes are. lol
Kind of tempted to reopen my third account just to possibly get another TheBalm sample even though I haven't even gotten my box with it yet.

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by ikecarus /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Kind of tempted to reopen my third account just to possibly get another TheBalm sample even though I haven't even gotten my box with it yet.
That was actually why I opened a 3rd box, for an extra chance at theBalm. Ended up getting it in both my 2nd & 3rd box. Swatched it, hated it, stuck with 2 of them now. lol.

 

[ikecarus]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  That was actually why I opened a 3rd box, for an extra chance at theBalm. Ended up getting it in both my 2nd & 3rd box. Swatched it, hated it, stuck with 2 of them now. lol.
I guess I'll wait until I actually get my box before I resub... or if they do another awesome promo code. 

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by ikecarus /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I guess I'll wait until I actually get my box before I resub... or if they do another awesome promo code. 
I think one of the 100 point perks is still active.

 

[misslaurelann]

i definitely went a whole year or more without doing reviews. I first subbed in April 2011 and I started filling out surveys in March 2012. I could kick myself for missing out on $60 worth of points but the point system definitely wasn't talked about then as much as it is now. 

 

[chelsealady]

I'm going to give my sisters a sub for Christmas. And my biggest fear is that they won't do the reviews.

 

[LindaD]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kelly Silva /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 

Spoiler

All box combinations so far, in spoiler because it's image heavy!

You are wonderful for doing this. I've been putting off checking the boxes, so having it all laid out like this was great. Looks like some fun boxes next month, fingers crossed!

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by LindaD /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
You are wonderful for doing this. I've been putting off checking the boxes, so having it all laid out like this was great. Looks like some fun boxes next month, fingers crossed!
I don't really see ANY boxes that I would consider 'punishment boxes' yet.