Birchbox August 2013

[dotybird]

I just got my 16 month anniversary code for 25% off. Hopefully, others who are waiting will get theirs! Btw- I never got my 13 month code but when I emailed them they said I could call in with the order to get the discount.

 

[theexxception]

I just got my 16 month anniversary code for 25% off. Hopefully, others who are waiting will get theirs! Btw- I never got my 13 month code but when I emailed them they said I could call in with the order to get the discount.

I just got a 3 month anniversary 20% off code so I don't know that there is a method to the madness.

 

[lindalou3]

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

Ugh, so glad I didn't go.  I would have driven 2 hours coming from Maine with a couple of my beauty maven gals for shopping + dinner night.  They bailed, so I decided not to go.  

I would not have had the patience - I definitely would have made a purchase with my BB discount, but to not offer the boxes for free is disappointing.  

was definitely not worth a 2 hour drive!!  I actually emailed BB this AM to let them know my feedback on the event...we'll see if they respond.

 

[BisousDarling]

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


Hey, at least KC (or KC area) is getting an Ikea.

I'm in St Louis and we are still waiting for one of those!

YES. WE ARE. I'm so excited for it!!

 

[KayEss]

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

PSA TO THE LADIES WHO ARE WAITING ON THEIR ANNIVERSARY GIFT OR ARE ABOUT TO REACH 13 MONTHS:

I just got an email that says "We're actually working on a new gift for our anniversary recipients, so while I know you will receive something it may be delayed a month or so."

-_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I've been wondering if this would happen ever since they changed their logo. Kind of curious if it's just a rebranded keychain or something else?

 

[Heather Hicks]

Anyone need a good laugh?

  PackageID:
BB6708239
Sequence Number:
041060812130057060
Zip Code:
30721
Weight (lbs.):
0.4850
Projected Delivery Date:
Aug 17 2013
       

Delivery Confirmation Information

Delivery Confirmation Number: 92748901098076553024782398
Date/Time
Event Name
Location
16 Aug 2013 09:21 Package forwarded to address on file
AUSTIN, TX 16 Aug 2013 09:14 Package Sorted by local post office
AUSTIN, TX 16 Aug 2013 09:11 Package en route for delivery
AUSTIN, TX 16 Aug 2013 09:00 Received by the local post office
AUSTIN, TX 13 Aug 2013 16:24 Shipment Acceptance at PO
CHATTANOOGA, TN 13 Aug 2013 07:54 Shipment Info Received by Post Office
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Date
Description
Location
Aug 13 2013 Package transferred to Post Office CHATTANOOGA, TN Aug 13 2013 Ready for post office entry Atlanta, GA Aug 13 2013 Package received by dest MI facility Atlanta, GA Aug 11 2013 Package transferred to dest MI facility Edgewood, NY Aug 11 2013 Package processed by Mail Innovations Edgewood, NY Aug 11 2013 Package received for processing Edgewood, NY

Why yes! If I were going from Chattanooga, TN to a town just across the border in Georgia about 40 minutes south, I would naturally go through Austin, TX as well. It is only logical! (And yes, I have written to Birchbox. Concerned I won't get my box at all and if I do the lipstick will be melted). 

 

[TXSlainte]

Birchbox is really stepping up their anniversary code game. I just got one for my 34th month! 34 seems like a pretty random anniversary month, but I'll gladly take it!

 

[tasertag]

Birchbox is really stepping up their anniversary code game. I just got one for my 34th month! 34 seems like a pretty random anniversary month, but I'll gladly take it!

34mo! That's incredible, anyone who gets to that point should get a code every month.

 

[cari12]

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

PSA TO THE LADIES WHO ARE WAITING ON THEIR ANNIVERSARY GIFT OR ARE ABOUT TO REACH 13 MONTHS:

I just got an email that says "We're actually working on a new gift for our anniversary recipients, so while I know you will receive something it may be delayed a month or so."

-_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Ooh intriguing! My 13 month is in October /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[hellopengy]

The codes are so random! I just got a 20% off 9 month code, but I've only been with BB since Feb, though I've gotten a few gift subs so maybe they are counting by # of boxes, not # months (which would still be only 8 boxes for me)
 

 

[kelley]

Whew-- made two orders with BB this week because I had 500 points & a 9 month coupon code to use!

• 3 Clarisonic brush heads-- just purchased a Mia 2 on July 31st as a birthday present to myself
• Folle de Joie perfume-- actually never sampled this, but everyone seems to sing its praises!  hope it lives up to expectation!
• Origins Checks & Balances-- just tried this tonight & it made my face feel so soft!
• Eyeko eyeliner-- I've been hooked on this stuff ever since I sampled it in February!
• Pick 2:  Pangea Organics Cleanser for Normal to Dry & 2 twistbandâ„¢ Signature Lace hair ties
• Pick 2:  Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45+ & Oscar Blandi Pronto Wet Instant Volumizing Conditioner

As far as the Pick 2's:
I make my own twistbands, but having 2 free lace printed ones will be nice. 
This is my 2nd pick 2 sample of the Dr. Jart Detox Black Label, but I own the full size, so it's nice to have extra (although these are still pretty empty like the ones sampled in February-- definitely not the same weight at the Premium sample I received this month!) 
I'm always looking for my holy grail face wash (which is why I'm currently trying checks & balances), so I'm happy to sample the Pangea cleanser
conditioner... well, it's at least a decent size.

I also got the GWP Ann Taylor scarf just because something in me just had to have it.

 

[kelley]

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

PSA TO THE LADIES WHO ARE WAITING ON THEIR ANNIVERSARY GIFT OR ARE ABOUT TO REACH 13 MONTHS:

I just got an email that says "We're actually working on a new gift for our anniversary recipients, so while I know you will receive something it may be delayed a month or so."

-_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Oh nuts-- I kinda wanted the keychain since I always need something to help find my keys in the black abyss of my purse!  Hope it's something good though! :]

 

[ashleyanner]

Okay, kind of random (and I NEED to share it with somebody!), but I truly believe birchbox is to blame with their random snacks: I came back from vacation and the first thing the boyfriend said to me was "Sorry...I opened your boxes, I was hungry and looking for a snack. I just wanted a piece of candy." He's used to me offering whatever food comes in my second box to him...so the poor boy went looking for more...haha. I need to buy him a bag if chocolate if I ever leave him alone again!

 

[KayEss]

Originally Posted by ashleyanner /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Okay, kind of random (and I NEED to share it with somebody!), but I truly believe birchbox is to blame with their random snacks:

I came back from vacation and the first thing the boyfriend said to me was "Sorry...I opened your boxes, I was hungry and looking for a snack. I just wanted a piece of candy." He's used to me offering whatever food comes in my second box to him...so the poor boy went looking for more...haha. I need to buy him a bag if chocolate if I ever leave him alone again!

Get that boy his own food sub! Haha, that's hilarious! 

 

[dashali]

Originally Posted by lindalou3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I was at the Boston event.  The boxes were only for people who made an ann taylor purchase - the first 150 people I think.  I wasn't thrilled with the clothes and then it got crazy busy so I left.  I felt like it was pretty nutty and basically a sh*t-show (sorry about the language).  I was kind of disappointed.  I had brought a work friend too and felt badly that it was so awful.

I think that was also the case in Palo Alto.

I went to the event. First, I was surprised by lack of organization: now one actually asked for invitation, or told me what to do or what is going on. Then, I saw magic pink boxes (SCORE!) and grabbed one. Cruised through the shop - Ann Taylor is not my piece of cake, so that wasn't very tempting, had a champaign, talked to a Juicy Beauty representative, that was nice, checked out the line (~30 min) for the make up touch up.  Then I headed back home. Of cause I have opened the box on the parking lot, and guess what, it was EMPTY. I was like "WTF"?. So, I headed back, found some girl that looked like she had something to do with BB, and said that my box was empty. She smiled and said "Oh no, I think you have got one of display boxes", so she went away and brought me a box from behind the counter.

I was slightly puzzled. Now I am guessing, that the real box was given only with a purchase. However, the invitation was saying about "complimentary" boxes. 

All in all - very mixed emotions! why lure people to the event where nothing will be happening? Send a coupon, tell about special present from BB with a purchase, or something. That wasn't a bigger deal than that, was it? 

 

[jkfinl]

Does St. Louis ever have bb events? Anybody know ?.....anybody?

 

[kira685]

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

I think that was also the case in Palo Alto.

I went to the event. First, I was surprised by lack of organization: now one actually asked for invitation, or told me what to do or what is going on. Then, I saw magic pink boxes (SCORE!) and grabbed one. Cruised through the shop - Ann Taylor is not my piece of cake, so that wasn't very tempting, had a champaign, talked to a Juicy Beauty representative, that was nice, checked out the line (~30 min) for the make up touch up.  Then I headed back home. Of cause I have opened the box on the parking lot, and guess what, it was EMPTY. I was like "WTF"?. So, I headed back, found some girl that looked like she had something to do with BB, and said that my box was empty. She smiled and said "Oh no, I think you have got one of display boxes", so she went away and brought me a box from behind the counter.

I was slightly puzzled. Now I am guessing, that the real box was given only with a purchase. However, the invitation was saying about "complimentary" boxes. 

All in all - very mixed emotions! why lure people to the event where nothing will be happening? Send a coupon, tell about special present from BB with a purchase, or something. That wasn't a bigger deal than that, was it? 

I was at this event, and I agree - so disorganized! When we walked in, nobody greeted us and the BB girl actually walked right past us.. I was like OK. Then we saw a line, and just got in it lol.. it was for the champagne and snacks. We noticed them giving out the BBs at the counter and got in that line. She took the event tickets from us and gave us our BBs. We browsed around a while but didn't find anything so we left. At least we got to stop at Philz lol so it wasn't a complete waste of time. The space was also super awkward for the event.

 

[PeridotCricket]

My box routinely goes to Des Moines. I've been subscribed since April 2012 and it's taken a detour from the USPS hub in Omaha 4 times. The ZIP code is 51503 here and I think 50513 for Des Moines. It happens when they scan the package as it's leaving the Omaha station. I think sometimes the postal workers manually type in the ZIP for the departure scans and they don't pay close attention. My box always comes back to Omaha the next day, then to Council Bluffs. Yes, I live in Council Bluffs. I work in Omaha. If I got paid for riding the bus, I would be much happier with my job. For detours, I know it's not bad, but I just wanted all the ladies with boxes taking side trips to know there is hope. Mine always come back. Hopefully yours will, too.

 

[dashali]

Originally Posted by kira685 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I was at this event, and I agree - so disorganized! When we walked in, nobody greeted us and the BB girl actually walked right past us.. I was like OK. Then we saw a line, and just got in it lol.. it was for the champagne and snacks. We noticed them giving out the BBs at the counter and got in that line. She took the event tickets from us and gave us our BBs. We browsed around a while but didn't find anything so we left. At least we got to stop at Philz lol so it wasn't a complete waste of time. The space was also super awkward for the event.

at least i don't feel myself like I have stolen something! you saved my soul! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Kristen121]

Cool, Hi fellow MN-ers :wavey: Not too many of us here, I think? I could've said hi in between shoving cheesecake in my face.  I think they should've had this event at Rosedale mall. We used to have after hours events at VS (no free stuff just discounts, a DJ and drawings) and there would be lines down the hall for those.  Not that I wanted it to be any busier, just hope that it was enough of a success for them to schedule more of them.  I had fun though and got a nice deal so I will definitely go to any more events like these they have here!

I'm from Minnesota too! I didn't go to the Ann Taylor event because I would have had to bring both my kiddos with since DH was working late that day. Maybe next time.