Birchbox April 2015 (Spoilers)

[Shayleemeadows]

I also thought the ny box would be first to go. Size might have been a factor but it's also possible they just had more available in the other choices. Maybe they had limited quantities of the shadows.

 

[jenacate]

Finally got my email! The PYS choices are ALL sold out, but both currated boxes are still available. I'm very excited I got the New York box. My mom still never got her email but I'm starting to think that since this is her first month, she won't get it.

 

[vespergirl]

I got a mini palette like that in Browns from ipsy awhile back and it's actually not terrible. However Im shocked that it's the first thing sold out

I know that Pop gets a lot of flack, but I also got a bronzer from them in an Ipsy bag last year, and it's by far my favorite bronzer, and I'm comparing to Nars & Benefit. Go figure ...

 

[jenacate]

I have a few things from them as well that I love.

 

[vespergirl]

Well, I had a good experience with customer service today. This is my first Birchbox, but I subscribed for March by 3/21 so since April is technically my second box, I was supposed to get sample choice. I emailed this morning to say I never got an email or my bonus points for my code, and some guy replied that I don't get a choice on my first box. I had to email back a screenshot of their ad that said as long as I subscribed by 3/21 I would get a choice for April's Box, then someone else replied & said she would be happy to help me, but samples were going fast.

My first choice, the Jane Iredale, was already sold out, but I was really torn between that & Jouer, so I was really happy with my second choice too (she got me the Jouer). So, the first guy was not at all helpful, and it was annoying that I had to dig up their ad to make them honor it, but they did come through with great service in the end.

 

[artemiss]

Funny, it's not at all how I would have imagined things selling out, especially not from folks on here or other places I lurk.

Not even counting the Mad Men connection, which I bet was a huge let down for folks expecting retro items, and based on contents alone, I expected the NY box followed by the CA box to sell out first, then the lippy, the blush and finally some folks would get stuck with the shadow if they wanted a choice.

 

 

[erinedavis44]

I'm so excited. Jane Iredale on my first account and NY box on my second. This is going to be a great month

 

[liliana.ro]

Everything but the Mad Men boxes was sold out by the time I finally got my email. Haven't heard back from BB customer service yet.

I'm going to pass on the MM boxes because upon further inspection, I figure I'd use maybe 2 things out of each. I will give BB another chance to "wow" me

 

[Toby Burke]

I know that Pop gets a lot of flack, but I also got a bronzer from them in an Ipsy bag last year, and it's by far my favorite bronzer, and I'm comparing to Nars & Benefit. Go figure ...

Yep, I use mine all the time as well /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Weebs]

I had two accounts for a long time but bought a new car and had to cancel a bunch of my subscriptions, including my 2nd Birchbox account... well.... I couldn't decide between the MM NY or MM Cali box so I caved and reopened my 2nd account just so I could get both!  I'm so bad.  LOL

 

[mascara117827]

So, my husband's sub box arrived smashed, which was a huge bummer since this box was so neat-looking. We had selected the Happy Socks for the lifestyle pick, but there is only one pair. I thought it was supposed to be two. Does anyone else have the Men's sub? I emailed them (which I hate to do given the 50/50 chance that someone will actually read my email fully). Ruined pretty box + missing socks (?) = :/

 

[MissJexie]

So, my husband's sub box arrived smashed, which was a huge bummer since this box was so neat-looking. We had selected the Happy Socks for the lifestyle pick, but there is only one pair. I thought it was supposed to be two. Does anyone else have the Men's sub? I emailed them (which I hate to do given the 50/50 chance that someone will actually read my email fully). Ruined pretty box + missing socks (?) = :/

I also get a Men's sub for my fiance, he chose the whiskey stones and the syrup- but there was definitely supposed to be 2 pairs of socks! They will help you out for sure- I've had a few issues with my BB Man in the past and they've always either sent me the missing products, or given points as an apology /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[artemiss]

I got a school friend I don't know all that well to sign up last minute using my referral link because she was excited by the idea of getting a retro themed Mad Men box. She was a little bummed when she saw the products weren't quite 'retro' in the themed boxes, but she said really liked the flowery RPC in the video, so she signed up anyway.
Well, she texted me a bit ago saying she got an email saying her box has already shipped. We looked it up using the cheat, and sure enough, it was a March box, and not one that really wowed her, at that. Needless to say, she was not happy, has cancelled her sub, and I feel like I scammed her somehow because I referred her, thinking she would get the April/Mad Men Box, since that was what the next box would be, and it was already so late that the new video was up. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

 

[theori3]

I got a school friend I don't know all that well to sign up last minute using my referral link because she was excited by the idea of getting a retro themed Mad Men box. She was a little bummed when she saw the products weren't quite 'retro' in the themed boxes, but she said really liked the flowery RPC in the video, so she signed up anyway.

Well, she texted me a bit ago saying she got an email saying her box has already shipped. We looked it up using the cheat, and sure enough, it was a March box, and not one that really wowed her, at that. Needless to say, she was not happy, has cancelled her sub, and I feel like I scammed her somehow because I referred her, thinking she would get the April/Mad Men Box, since that was what the next box would be, and it was already so late that the new video was up. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

In general, you get the box from the month you sign up, even if it's the end of the month.

 

[jenacate]

In general, you get the box from the month you sign up, even if it's the end of the month.

My mom signed up on the 26th and it said her box would be shipped April 9. Will she get the march box? She was hoping for a mad man box but we figured she won't get a choice her first month.

 

[theori3]

My mom signed up on the 26th and it said her box would be shipped April 9. Will she get the march box? She was hoping for a mad man box but we figured she won't get a choice her first month.

I'm not sure--if you check her account settings, it might say March box.

 

[Shayleemeadows]

I haven't even paid for April yet and I'm ready to have it in my hands!!

 

[Zillah Nomura]

I haven't even paid for April yet and I'm ready to have it in my hands!!

Really? Omg lucky! What'd you get?

 

[mascara117827]

I also get a Men's sub for my fiance, he chose the whiskey stones and the syrup- but there was definitely supposed to be 2 pairs of socks! They will help you out for sure- I've had a few issues with my BB Man in the past and they've always either sent me the missing products, or given points as an apology /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

@@MissJexie, CS just emailed me (on a Sunday!), and they are shipping him a new box. I was pleasantly surprised. The last few interactions I had with CS were confusing at best. They didn't comment on the socks at all, though, but I assume that is why. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[pearldrop]

That especially true with this month's plus items, imo. I also noticed that the Beauty Protector set is being offered in the "Spotlight on Haircare" add-on category for $23. In the regular Birchbox shop, it retails for $22.95.

Now, a nickel won't exactly break the bank (I hope), but how does RAISING the price AT ALL constitute an "exclusive discount?"

I still laugh at this you pointed out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

The spotlight is out of stock but the cheaper one in store is available where you can pay with points and will probably arrive a lot sooner with free shipping than the plus item /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />