Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[gingerjenny]

I'm not normally a fan of the tea samples but if they want to send me some harney and sons i'll gladly take it.  That is the best tea ever!! 

On a side note i just resubbed.  I cant wait to see whats in my box for this month.  I got a tracking but I don't see whats in my box yet

 

[meetcutecrystal]

I finally broke down and got a second subscription. I held off for a year and a half. How could I not with 100 points for the new sub and 50 for my referral. I used my cats name. I judge myself. Anyone know what this months welcome box is?

 

[meetcutecrystal]

And I think I've changed in that. At first, I wanted all makeup and as many full sizes as I could get. But now that I see myself not using those samples/full sizes months later, I'm kind of changing my mind. Heck, I end up trading more stuff from Ipsy than BB because, even if I get something I want, it is often the wrong color. Looks like that's happening this month with the blush and tini shadow. Of course, for $10 I got a Zoya polish, which is nice as I swore off doing business with them thanks to them cancelling orders without warning. So it is hard for me to break up with Ipsy, but I appreciate BB more. Funny you mentioned lifestyle stuff. I'm probably the only one who goes "Yippee!" when I see tea in my box, lol.

I get really excited about tea. I get it all the time in my boxes, which is great since I don't drink coffee. So when I get it I'm like, yes, free tea. Plus the Kusmi Euphoria is my new favorite.

 

[puppymomofthree]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissJexie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm sorry, I whine every now and then about my Birchbox but COME ON. LOL. It's a $10 box, and you get $5 back in credit every month, AND you get free shipping. It's a ridiculously low price. I know how it sucks when you get a craptastic sample but people need to calm down. Whenever I get crappy samples for a long period of time I e-mail them and they always try to help as much as they can to get my profile in a place that will get me the things I want.

I just think people expect way too much out of Birchbox. I LOVE the points system and will gladly pay $10 for a $5 credit and a box of samples shipped (for free) to me every month!
Amen!!!!!!  

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

I finally broke down and got a second subscription. I held off for a year and a half. How could I not with 100 points for the new sub and 50 for my referral. I used my cats name. I judge myself. Anyone know what this months welcome box is?
If I ever get a second sub I will definitely get it in my cats name now.

 

[gemstone]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Does anyone who has had a sub for months still not have an update showing their box? And no shipping? I have a regular sub I've gotten for 8 months minus September. So I didn't unsub/resub and the sub is not new. I don't think I've ever had to wait on box pages to update after the 10th on a regular sub like this. Frustrating. Is anyone else in the same boat?
Yes!  But I purchased one of their "extras" this month so I am wondering if that is why?  Who knows.  I did get shipping though.  It's going out via newsgistics, which I kind of figured it would, since you can't have anything weighing more than a pound with upsmi.

 

[Glitterazzi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Does anyone who has had a sub for months still not have an update showing their box? And no shipping? I have a regular sub I've gotten for 8 months minus September. So I didn't unsub/resub and the sub is not new. I don't think I've ever had to wait on box pages to update after the 10th on a regular sub like this. Frustrating. Is anyone else in the same boat?
I'm on California time and have gotten box update and shipping as late as 10pm, so hopefully it should come through soon.

 

[Heather Hicks]

Quote: Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yes!  But I purchased one of their "extras" this month so I am wondering if that is why?  Who knows.  I did get shipping though.  It's going out via newsgistics, which I kind of figured it would, since you can't have anything weighing more than a pound with upsmi.
Hmm...I didn't get anything extra. I actually don't know what that is. But if they want to accidentally send me something, I'll take it, haha! I just want to see what's in that box though. Thanks for the reply.

 

[gemstone]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Hmm...I didn't get anything extra. I actually don't know what that is. But if they want to accidentally send me something, I'll take it, haha! I just want to see what's in that box though. Thanks for the reply.
I referring to the Birchbox Plus stuff- the Dear Kate bralette and the gorjana + griffin earrings some of us got an email about adding on a few weeks ago.  (The months before were two months of Rifle Co. notecard sets, and before that a burgandy rope necklace).

 

[LaurLovesMakeup]

Birchbox SOAKED with hair oil when opened 

 

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by LaurLovesMakeup /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Birchbox SOAKED with hair oil when opened 

 
Oh nooooo :[ I hope it at least smelled lovely. It seems like that has happened to a handful of people from looking at BB's facebook page. They really need to make sure *ALL* glass items are securely packaged. I think in my box, the nail polish and perfume were in my pillow pack thing, but not the oil.

 

[Heather Hicks]

Quote: Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I referring to the Birchbox Plus stuff- the Dear Kate bralette and the gorjana + griffin earrings some of us got an email about adding on a few weeks ago.  (The months before were two months of Rifle Co. notecard sets, and before that a burgandy rope necklace).
Ah, I either didn't get the email or totally overlooked it. That's ok. I'm sure they'd be nice, but I'm happy to pay only the $10 with the $4-6 'rebate' for reviews. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[cobainrls]

Quote: Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I referring to the Birchbox Plus stuff- the Dear Kate bralette and the gorjana + griffin earrings some of us got an email about adding on a few weeks ago.  (The months before were two months of Rifle Co. notecard sets, and before that a burgandy rope necklace).
Why am I not getting these emails?

 

[Moonittude]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
All I can think of is how you managed to dip your toes into the glitter pot???

I couldn't do it on my whole hand, but I did just a pink glitter accent nail and it turned out really cute. With a good top coat it shouldn't be rough /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
I guess I am pretty flexible? lol No, but I also used a paintbrush to help with the spots I missed. I don't think a layer of OPI glitter polish is really a good top coat, but I didn't want to get glitter in my essie top coat. I seriously really like it on my toenails. I am now wondering what kind of glitter shenanigans I can dip my toenails into from the craft store. I may never have non-sparkly toes again. Just kidding, I will probably get tired of it. But maybe not for a while.

 

[meetcutecrystal]

Amen!!!!!!  :iagree: :worship: :1f:

I totally agree. Birchbox does not replace actually buying the products you want/need. Birchbox occasionally sends you crap you don't want or need. Even when I buy from Ulta or Sephora I don't always like the samples. That's why I have a makeup bag filled with everything I don't want. Instant stocking stuffers and gift add-ons. And it's nice for when I have company. They can dip in and try something new. I dislike my box this month. Deodorant wipes for clothes sound weird. But I like to camp, so I'm saving them. Everyone needs to chill occasionally.

 

[gemstone]

Quote: Originally Posted by cobainrls /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Why am I not getting these emails?
You'll get one eventually- they are just testing it out now.  So far I haven't heard anyone getting more than one email- this was the first and only month I got it.  It's not a freebie or anything- $20 for the add on.

 

[Heather Hicks]

Quote: Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  You'll get one eventually- they are just testing it out now.  So far I haven't heard anyone getting more than one email- this was the first and only month I got it.  It's not a freebie or anything- $20 for the add on.
Not a bad idea, I guess, as it allows for free shipping on the item. But logistically it seems like it would create problems for them. Who knows???

 

[LadyK]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Oh nooooo :[ I hope it at least smelled lovely. It seems like that has happened to a handful of people from looking at BB's facebook page. They really need to make sure *ALL* glass items are securely packaged. I think in my box, the nail polish and perfume were in my pillow pack thing, but not the oil.
I was worried about this when I saw the oil packaging but didn't want to jinx it by saying it out loud.  Fingers crossed for my oil to be intact.  I want to try it!

 

[utgal2004]

I'm not normally a fan of the tea samples but if they want to send me some harney and sons i'll gladly take it.  That is the best tea ever!!  On a side note i just resubbed.  I cant wait to see whats in my box for this month.  I got a tracking but I don't see whats in my box yet

Completely agree! It's by far my favorite tea!

 

[MissTrix]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kristin1387 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  when can i see what is coming in my box? i dont see it anywhere


Is nothing showing on your box page?