Birchbox April 2014 - SPOILERS

[TellulaBlue]

I am really starting to hate birchbox...I was not even sent an email stating that things were delayed, just the original email stating it had shipped, well it didn't ship until yesterday! I'm glad I decided to hit the forums, because I had no idea what was going on. This happened in January too. Very disappointing.

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Go to 'Gift' at the top of the page, next to Box. Then go to Gift Cards. Then at the top there's going to be fields to fill out if you want it by MAIL, but you don't want that. Keep scrolling until you get to the 'By E-Mail' section. Enter in your Name/E-mail for the accounts you're sending to/from. Hit next. Choose your amount. Pick today from the calendar. Hit next. Then confirm & add to cart!

If you have 200, 300, 400, etc. points you're trying to convert, you'll just have to do a few $10 gift cards. You can add them all to the same cart though & then check out with your points! 

*sing song voice* Have I told you lately that I love you?!?!?!

 

[jewdiful]

My Birchbox arrived in my city at 9am this morning! I'm hoping I get it today, but I'm pretty sure they finish sorting around 8:45am. 15minutes too late, lol. Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll get lucky... 

 

[samvanz12]

Quote: Originally Posted by TellulaBlue /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am really starting to hate birchbox...I was not even sent an email stating that things were delayed, just the original email stating it had shipped, well it didn't ship until yesterday! I'm glad I decided to hit the forums, because I had no idea what was going on. This happened in January too. Very disappointing.
I'm having the same issue. I usually never have problems with shipping, but this month my tracking still hasn't updated, but I got the "Your Box Has Shipped!" email on the tenth. I know others have waited longer, but it's getting a little frustrating.

Alright, I try not to be negative on these things.. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Looking forward to receiving my box and hoping it comes before the weekend!

 

[onelilspark]

I'm thinking of gifting Birchbox to my Mom for Mother's Day.  Is it better to give her a gift card for X months, or should I actually use a gift subscription?

 

[MKSB]

I'm having a huge problem with my Birchbox shipping and they charged me twice this month. Despite this I still have not received an April box.

What is the best way to get in touch with them so they will respond? I have now sent 5 emails over the course of the last 3 days and nobody ever answers.

 

[PeridotCricket]

So I was just trying to find some common ingredients between the BP and Yes to Carrots -- Cocamidopropyl betaine In fact, it was named the 2004 Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Foundation (Which apparently exists!!).  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocamidopropyl_betaine   I was reading through the comments to this post on NMDL: http://nomoredirtylooks.com/2012/05/do-you-use-the-yes-to-lines/ Someone commented that they have scalp breakouts when Sh/C contains too much of this ingredient.  Anyways, might not be it, but it might be something you all are allergic too!

Wow. Thanks for sharing this. The only thing that really gives me scalp breakouts is Organix Macadamia Sh/C, but my face is another story.

 

[Kimsuebob]

I'm thinking of gifting Birchbox to my Mom for Mother's Day.  Is it better to give her a gift card for X months, or should I actually use a gift subscription?

The enablers thread posted a GIFTMOM code for 100 points for a Mother's Day gift. I don't know any more about it though because I ordered one for my mom earlier this month /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[PeridotCricket]

I'm having a huge problem with my Birchbox shipping and they charged me twice this month. Despite this I still have not received an April box. What is the best way to get in touch with them so they will respond? I have now sent 5 emails over the course of the last 3 days and nobody ever answers.

I call. After last month's fiasco with not getting the boxes posted on both my accounts, I have given up on the e-mail process. Did you unsub/resub because of a promo? You're charged immediately when you resub. You prepaid for May, in that case, and won't be charged again on May 1st. As for not getting an April box yet, they ship on or by the 10th, so it's not unheard of for them to arrive after the 20th. Have you got your tracking?

 

[chaostheory]

So, 7 days ago I emailed Birchbox to let them know my tracking hadn't ever showed as active after days of receiving it. They said they would send me a replacement.

Then, 2 days ago, I get the "oops we sent you the wrong tracking" email, and it shows tracking that stopped updating on the 10th. I figured they weren't sending me a replacement but that the tracking info was just wrong.

Today, I emailed and mentioned that my tracking hadn't updated since the 10th, was there a problem. The customer service kind of curtly responded with "As we discussed, we are sending you a replacement box on Thursday." I didn't think I was getting a replacement anymore since it was 7 days ago she said she'd send one, and since then I got a new tracking number. Also why are they waiting until Thursday to send it? Isn't that like almost 2 weeks from my original email? 

Weird. I guess we'll see. I just am sad to get a box SO late this month! Like it's not even going to be sent until the 17th?! Weird weird. 

 

[eas00]

Has anyone that received the email about your box being delayed till the 15th had your box shipped. I'm getting a little worried.

 

[MissJessicaMary]

Well, my box is Out for Delivery today ^_^ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I peeked at the box reveal (the one that shows the sample sizes on BB). I'm a little disappointed about the Nyakio stuff being in packets on a card, but I'm still looking forward to trying them. It's funny that the shampoo is a great size, but I won't use it since it has SLS/sulfate in it. I know everyone has been saying this, but I am so disappointed that they are promoting a brand with SLS. I can't wait to try the polish and the eyeliner! I really like silver liners ^_^ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Seola]

Still waiting on my box.  It's finally updated to delivery date of tomorrow or the next day.  Which means it too will take up to 3 days in my same state to get to me.  My shipping box has also changed.  Instead of the 11th being in transit, it's born on the 4th, then "launched" on the 11th.  TN is now missing from my Newgistics tracking but is still on my USPS.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

4/15/2014 11:20 AM In Transit JACKSONVILLE, FL 4/12/2014 11:55 AM In Transit BALTIMORE, MD 4/12/2014 04:51 AM In Transit HAGERSTOWN, MD 4/11/2014 08:47 PM In Transit NEWARK, NJ 4/11/2014 06:14 PM In Transit Elizabeth, NJ 07206 4/11/2014 09:52 AM Your Birchbox has launched! It's on its way to you now. Elizabeth, NJ 07206 4/4/2014 01:02 AM Congratulations, your Birchbox has been born! Cranbury, NJ 08512
USPS:

Date & Time Status of Item Location April 11, 2014 , 6:14 pm

Departed Shipping Partner Facility

ELIZABETHPORT, NJ 07206 

April 12, 2014

Electronic Shipping Info Received


April 11, 2014 , 9:52 am

Arrived Shipping Partner Facility

ELIZABETHPORT, NJ 07206 

April 4, 2014 , 1:02 am

Picked Up by Shipping Partner

MOUNT JULIET, TN 37122 



And yes, you read the USPS correct.  The 12th is thrown in the middle of the tracking info for shipping info received.

 

[Linnake]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Is it the beauty protector shampoo and conditioner y'all are talking about? I used that crap once and tossed it because I just hated the way my hair reacted to it. I've been using the spray for months with no problem though!
Same here! I liked the shampoo and conditioner on its own but when I used the spray with it, my hair was a total greasy mess.  The spray alone or oil alone are fine but I can't combine them with the S&C. 

 

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Go to 'Gift' at the top of the page, next to Box. Then go to Gift Cards. Then at the top there's going to be fields to fill out if you want it by MAIL, but you don't want that. Keep scrolling until you get to the 'By E-Mail' section. Enter in your Name/E-mail for the accounts you're sending to/from. Hit next. Choose your amount. Pick today from the calendar. Hit next. Then confirm & add to cart!

If you have 200, 300, 400, etc. points you're trying to convert, you'll just have to do a few $10 gift cards. You can add them all to the same cart though & then check out with your points! 

and you can add a pick two for free if add $40 in gift cards (i don't know how to add $35 in gift cards)

 

[Tamarin]

Quote: Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  and you can add a pick two for free if add $40 in gift cards (i don't know how to add $35 in gift cards)
Can you not do 1 $10 and 1 $25?  I'm converting all my points so I just went straight ahead and did the $50 one, I'm also asking for future reference 

 

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tamarin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Can you not do 1 $10 and 1 $25?  I'm converting all my points so I just went straight ahead and did the $50 one, I'm also asking for future reference 

that should work too as long as the subtotal is @ least $35 (edited)

 

[tacehtpuekam]

  and you can add a pick two for free if add $40 in gift cards (i don't know how to add $35 in gift cards)

Can you not do 1 $10 and 1 $25?  I'm converting all my points so I just went straight ahead and did the $50 one, I'm also asking for future reference  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

You can, but I think it would make you use 300 points to pay for it, right?

 

[jayeme]

Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I did and I adore it! Never really liked cream blushes, but these have a really great consistency & work well on the lips too. Very creamy/moisturizing! 

  

I second that! I traded for a sample last month (and of course I'm getting one this month...Oh well, it'll go on the trade list) and I love it so much I'm even glad to have a purse-sized sample of one color in addition to the whole palette /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> The one downside is the downside to all cream blushes (at least for me): can't help but get little fuzzies stuck in it once it's been used /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> But it's an awesome palette, I love 5 of the colors and like one, and I like them on both lips and cheeks. Pie (the sample that's getting sent out) is my favorite!

 

[AMaas]

Anyone else having issues getting onto Birchbox.com today via Firefox?  I keep getting the error page with the soggy dog in the tub.  Just tried Chrome and it's working, so maybe it's a Firefox thing.