Birchbox October 2012

[MyriadVoices]

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

SO I just got off the phone with Aubrey from Birchbox and she said that the Goop Box should have beauty items and a lifestyle extra as per a normal Birchbox. 

I'm glad because she said that there wasn't any food items and that the box wasn't going to be consisting of just lifestyle extras. Rather the editors of the Goop website are selecting products for us to try out. 

Anyways, I'm excited. If this bb box doesn't live up to expectations, I still have my ipsy (myglam) bag, which is supposed to be awesome next month.

Yay! Thanks for sharing that information! I was worried about the same things!

 

[keelyknowsbest]

Originally Posted by messjess18 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I opted in for the goop box. I mean honestly what do I have to lose? That's actually always how I feel about Birchbox. I always get my money's worth and I always at least use one product. That's worth it to me. Even if I only love one product, they at least opened me up to that one product that I usually ended up loving.

But I'm still a little scared for goop because it seems snooty, but like I said what do I have to lose? I trust Birchbox not to give out a bad box for the third month in a row. Lets hope I'm right!

I feel the EXACT same way, but I opted out of the GOOP box. The "snootyness" turned me off. The idea of the transformation box made me excited... watch me get one anyway! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[mjkdior713]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Right? I love how they make a point to say that "If you do not indicate a preference, it is possible that you will receive a goop Birchbox in October", while at the same time warning those who opt in that the supplies are limited and they might not be able to give everyone who opted in a goop box.

It wouldn't suprise me the least to find out that a lot of people who opted in receive normal boxes while those who didn't respond receive goop boxes.

I know, it's funny.  It's like, Ok, can't you just let people who opt in (and are given option) get the goop boxes and others get regular boxes (if they;re so freakin limited).  It's like when people are missing a sample or it's messed up and they say they don't have anymore replacements, but then have a special featuring samples on their website where you can buy the freakin same sample they claim to be "out of"

 

[Coocabarra]

So, I just wanted to let everyone know what I heard from customer service @birchbox about getting different boxes, as I know that this has been a concern for some people who keep getting the same boxes, as I have too:

Alexandra, Sep 17 06:00 pm (EDT):

Hi Melanie,

Thanks for writing in, and I am so sorry that you have received double boxes! Boxes are curated and allocated to each person based on sample history (no duplicate samples), beauty profiles and the samples that we receive each month!

Although, I cannot guarantee you that you will receive two different boxes each month, the different Skin and Hair type sections are definitely the constraints that hold a large amount of weight when a box is being allocated. For example, we do not want to send someone with oily skin, an oil based face cream. Or someone who does not have color treated hair, a hair product for color treated hair.

If that is not possible to do, since you cannot control those two things, I would do one of two things. I would either cancel one of the accounts OR I would have one profile not filled out at all. It might be interesting to see the boxes you receive when there is no information filled out. However, the only way to guarantee that you will not receive duplicate boxes is if you cancel your account, it might be interested to not fill out the profile at all or leave one of the two (hair and skin) types blank.

I wish I had a more concrete suggestion that could guarantee such an allocation, but at the moment I do not. Hopefully I have been somewhat helpful!

Please do not hesitate reaching out with any other questions and/or concerns /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hope this help some gals on here!

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Right? I love how they make a point to say that "If you do not indicate a preference, it is possible that you will receive a goop Birchbox in October", while at the same time warning those who opt in that the supplies are limited and they might not be able to give everyone who opted in a goop box.

It wouldn't suprise me the least to find out that a lot of people who opted in receive normal boxes while those who didn't respond receive goop boxes.

I'm testing that exact theory by not responding on one account and opting in on two.

 

[Coocabarra]

Also, since I received the opt-in email about the Goop box, I re-opened my second account yesterday so I can get one Goop box and one regular October box. I hadn't received an opt-in email from Birchbox on my second account that I just opened, so I just called CS about it. She said that anybody who opened up new accounts starting yesterday, would NOT be receiving an opt-in email, and it would pretty much just be random if they got a Goop box or not. I asked her if I could specifically opt-out on my second account, and that is what she told me. She did, however, send some email to somebody to put me on the opt-out list for that second account. I hope this helps anybody who had these questions!

PS. I hadn't told anybody this yet, but I'm sure you are the gals to appreciate it, but I just won a pair of Stuart Weitzman wedge boots from a sweepstakes a couple days ago! They are these:

http://www.scoopnyc.com/designer/stuart-weitzman-for-scoop/demiswoon-wedge-boot

So excited to get them in the mail!

 

[katie danielle]

This is the response to the email I sent asking what the goop box is all about:

Hi Katie,

Thank you for being in touch! We're so glad to hear that you're enthusiastic about both of our October offerings!

Over the past four years, goop has grown into an eminent lifestyle publication, dedicated to informing and positively inspiring its audience. To find out more, you can visit their site: http://goop.com/. The goop box will have items hand-picked by goop's editors and we are so excited!

The good news is that you can't go wrong with this decision: both boxes are going to be amazing and we're sure you won't be disappointed with your choice!!

Hope this helps your decision. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to give us a call toll free at 877-487-7272.

XO,

Loren

 

[108Jessica]

I Goop'ed...so whatever box I receive, I receive.  I'm looking forward to getting a new box!  

By the way, to stave off my BB addiction, I went on ebay and bought a BB for $10.50 and free shipping.  I got the Boscia blotting papers, MorraccanOil, Rose Gold Color Club, Wei To Go, Cargo Lashactivator mascara, Kiehl's body cream, Mary-Lou Manizer "The Luminizer" from the Balm, and Nails, inc. orange nail color.  So, I am very happy with it!  

 

[sammajamma]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

This is the response to the email I sent asking what the goop box is all about:

Hi Katie,

Thank you for being in touch! We're so glad to hear that you're enthusiastic about both of our October offerings!

Over the past four years, goop has grown into an eminent lifestyle publication, dedicated to informing and positively inspiring its audience. To find out more, you can visit their site: http://goop.com/. The goop box will have items hand-picked by goop's editors and we are so excited!

The good news is that you can't go wrong with this decision: both boxes are going to be amazing and we're sure you won't be disappointed with your choice!!

Hope this helps your decision. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to give us a call toll free at 877-487-7272.

XO,

Loren

haha wow that was incredibly non-specific. I mean I wasn't expecting spoilers or anything but they really didn't give you any sense of what was going to be in either box. oh well! I opt'd in...figured I'd give it a shot!

 

[Lisa N]

Originally Posted by 108Jessica /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I Goop'ed...so whatever box I receive, I receive.  I'm looking forward to getting a new box!  

By the way, to stave off my BB addiction, I went on ebay and bought a BB for $10.50 and free shipping.  I got the Boscia blotting papers, MorraccanOil, Rose Gold Color Club, Wei To Go, Cargo Lashactivator mascara, Kiehl's body cream, Mary-Lou Manizer "The Luminizer" from the Balm, and Nails, inc. orange nail color.  So, I am very happy with it!  

Looks like someone sold what they got at the pop up event.  I'm jealous, that's a great box!

 

[katie danielle]

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

haha wow that was incredibly non-specific. I mean I wasn't expecting spoilers or anything but they really didn't give you any sense of what was going to be in either box. oh well! I opt'd in...figured I'd give it a shot!

Exactly. I'm not sure anyone ever gets a straight answer from them. It's like talking to a robot programmed to kill you with kindness.

 

[yanelib27]

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

Also, since I received the opt-in email about the Goop box, I re-opened my second account yesterday so I can get one Goop box and one regular October box. I hadn't received an opt-in email from Birchbox on my second account that I just opened, so I just called CS about it. She said that anybody who opened up new accounts starting yesterday, would NOT be receiving an opt-in email, and it would pretty much just be random if they got a Goop box or not. I asked her if I could specifically opt-out on my second account, and that is what she told me. She did, however, send some email to somebody to put me on the opt-out list for that second account. I hope this helps anybody who had these questions!

PS. I hadn't told anybody this yet, but I'm sure you are the gals to appreciate it, but I just won a pair of Stuart Weitzman wedge boots from a sweepstakes a couple days ago! They are these:

http://www.scoopnyc.com/designer/stuart-weitzman-for-scoop/demiswoon-wedge-boot

So excited to get them in the mail!

thats awesome, congrats! Love wedge boots! I would never pay 600 for some tho, 300 maybe but over 500 is insane /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jbird1175]

I was going to cancel one of my BB accounts this month but am going to stick it out - one regular box and one "goop" box for me this month. We shall see what I get!

On another topic, I placed a BB order (Orange Sanguine perfume, eyeko liner and a mineralogie concealor). I was saddened to see that my box was completely empty upon delivery. I suspect someone at the P.O. slit open my box and took the contents. Bastards! I called BB and they are resending me a new shipment. How awesome is that?

 

[Coocabarra]

Originally Posted by jbird1175 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I was going to cancel one of my BB accounts this month but am going to stick it out - one regular box and one "goop" box for me this month. We shall see what I get!

On another topic, I placed a BB order (Orange Sanguine perfume, eyeko liner and a mineralogie concealor). I was saddened to see that my box was completely empty upon delivery. I suspect someone at the P.O. slit open my box and took the contents. Bastards! I called BB and they are resending me a new shipment. How awesome is that?

That's terrible! But in my experience, Birchbox customer service is pretty superb!

 

[Coocabarra]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

thats awesome, congrats! Love wedge boots! I would never pay 600 for some tho, 300 maybe but over 500 is insane /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Thank you! I about choked when I clicked on their link and saw the price....I am cheap, and would probably not spend over $100 on a pair of shoes. But then again, I probably would for one of kids or my husband, but I don't like to spend that kind of money on myself. I was hoping they would get here before my son's baptism on Sunday, but I highly doubt it. I am wearing a dress that would look great with them!

 

[lovelywhim]

Originally Posted by jbird1175 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


On another topic, I placed a BB order (Orange Sanguine perfume, eyeko liner and a mineralogie concealor). I was saddened to see that my box was completely empty upon delivery. I suspect someone at the P.O. slit open my box and took the contents. Bastards! I called BB and they are resending me a new shipment. How awesome is that?

I've had this happen to me as well! It's pretty mind-boggling when you get a package that's completely empty except for a bit of bubble wrap and the order paper slip listing the contents that should have been there. As someone else said though, BB customer service is very helpful.

 

[108Jessica]

I'm going out on a limb here, but I bet the Atelier perfume will be in the October BB.  

 

[emmakey9]

I opted in for the Goop box. PLEASE Birchbox Gods, don't let it be a bunch of foil packets since all of their products are so expensive!

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by jbird1175 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I was going to cancel one of my BB accounts this month but am going to stick it out - one regular box and one "goop" box for me this month. We shall see what I get!

On another topic, I placed a BB order (Orange Sanguine perfume, eyeko liner and a mineralogie concealor). I was saddened to see that my box was completely empty upon delivery. I suspect someone at the P.O. slit open my box and took the contents. Bastards! I called BB and they are resending me a new shipment. How awesome is that?

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

I've had this happen to me as well! It's pretty mind-boggling when you get a package that's completely empty except for a bit of bubble wrap and the order paper slip listing the contents that should have been there. As someone else said though, BB customer service is very helpful.

Wow that's really freaking terrible. : I do have to mention though, tampering with mail is a federal felony. Technically you can't even stick stuff in people's mailboxes. I'm not sure what would've happened to your boxes, but if it is the people working at the POs, they should know better and you should definitely be heading over there and start making complaints so they crack down on it. USPS is having enough problems lately, I'm sure lawsuits and a federal investigations too.

 

[cosmia]

I saw this posted on Chantecaille's instagram...

Loved visiting @birchbox #samplestop! Sign up for their October @goop/ @GwynethPaltrow box to score some of our goodies! #latergram