Birchbox October 2012

[FormosaHoney]

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



In stark contrast, the value of box #3 is $13.79, $1.25 of which is made up by a Luna Bar. Basically it barely just makes it over the value of the actual box.

Yeah, BB and I are going ot have some words

Luna bars are 99 cents at Trader Joe's... so that makes it 3 pennies over 13.50.  

I hope Hayley and Katia restore their business core competency soon... they have Ipsy hard on their heels with their new name, image and most favorably their size, 2 full and 3 generously delux.  

I agree with prior comments that BB has the more prestige brands, but it's hard to evaluate a product based on a 1 or 2 use throw-away sample.

Both have ~100,000 subs now, very exciting.  I'm going over to IPSY when my BB runs out in April.  

Luna Luna Luna Luna Luna, if this is a brand name that is new to anyone here, please raise your hand!  No not you over in Europe, you gotta wait your turn to have Luna show up for nearly half a year..... ohhhhh maybe they'll ship them to the French!  They gave us a statue, we feed them nutritious protein bars!!

 

 

[Playedinloops]

Originally Posted by heatwebb000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Did  you notice they have to review your comment before it is allowed on there site! ha

That's how most sites operate. 

 

[meetcutecrystal]

I think all the west coasters are just being messed with. My box went straight from Edgewood, NY to Auburn, WA then to Eugene. Like it always does. My mom's is traveling the Drunk Turtle Express. I may have to email them since my phone call accomplished nothing.

 

[aerofish]

I feel like I'm one of the few people who was happy with their box - I liked it more than last month's, actually. I even was happy I had the Luna bar as I was busy at work and didn't have time to go out and grab lunch. Though I have to admit (it was the chocolate-raspberry) that it was rather dry. The only thing that was a total waste for me was the tea packets.

 

[amandah]

Finally got my box today. Something is definitely funky with the shipping this month. Mine went from edgewood,ny to windsor, ct then to albany,ny and then to my local post office. Lol. definitely delivered by the drunk turtle express!

 

[TinaMarina]

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

Date/Time
Event Name
Location
13 Oct 2012 03:13 Package processed by local post office
JERSEY CITY, NJ 12 Oct 2012 14:52 Shipment Acceptance at PO
JERSEY CITY, NJ 11 Oct 2012 13:29 Shipment Info Received by Post Office
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Date
Description
Location
Oct 12 2012 Package transferred to Post Office NEW JERSEY, NJ Oct 11 2012 Ready for post office entry Edgewood, NY Oct 11 2012 Package processed by Mail Innovations Edgewood, NY Oct 10 2012 Package received for processing Edgewood, NY

 I finally got around to calling about this. I spoke with Crystal (sp?) at Birchbox. She said my mothers box was never in MA it was just scanned there. No reason given for the box going to New Jersey. It has never done that before. All my boxes since June go straight from Edgewood, NY to Auburn, WA then to Eugene. Her boxes as well. She said the projected delivery date of October 15th is only for UPS Mail Innovations (not real UPS) to give the box to the USPS. She was snippy and rude. I was just trying to figure it out for my mom, who was upset her box was late.

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

My box went there too, I live in California so I thought it was weird that it went the opposite direction. I just thought it was my box getting lost but it's weird that it also happened to you too.

This is where my box is too. I previously got an email that there was a "shipping snafu" and that the box would be shipped later than they had originally said. I don't know what it's doing in NJ! I still haven't received my box on my other account which was due to arrive today. When I first joined, my box always arrived by the projected delivery date, for the past several months it is always late. It's a good thing I check spoilers anyway because I always get that email showing me what's in my box before the box ever arrives. This also used to not happen.

 

[tofnl]

I got box #11 and I wasn't too happy about it because of a spill! 1/3 of a product is gone and I got my bed full! I am not happy especially since everything else is so small and I dont like LUNA bars.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

I get it, youre the white knight here crusading for the retail industry. Please don't bother "educating" me about business practices, I fully understand basic business practices.

My point is that this specific product: fucking elastic trim tied into a knot

Really isn't a piece of craftmanship worth paying the exorbitant prices that everybody charges for them. The markup is stupid expensive on any of the pre-made ones.

All the mindless retail drones appreciate you sticking up for them.

Cheers

Wow, I don't think I deserve the rudeness or the foul language. I run a business of my own, and I've learned a lot I didn't know before getting involved in this side of things. I was only trying to help others, including (but not exclusively) yourself, have a better perspective of how it works from the other side.

 

[MyriadVoices]

Originally Posted by dd62 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Did anyone who got BOX 1  get a nail polish color other then Gray?

I would also like to know the answer to this question... although I guess I could wait until Thursday when it's supposed to arrive here. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[steps2divadom]

I got box 11 this month, with that silly little flower per-fekt sample and a practically empty tube of Caudalie. I emailed BB to voice my displeasure at these two samples -- and to say that I loved the REST of my samples this month, because I did -- and also made note to please spare me the "canned" replied about how exciting the per-fekt is & how they're providing me a service so I don't have to brave a store. So, nicely, neither of these comments made it into my reply from them. Yay.

I got an interesting reply this evening... Sonia at BB CS seems on top of things, I appreciated it. I got points, which was nice but wasn't necessarily what I was after in my email. She also said this:

I strongly urge you to comment on sample sizes via your feedback surveys (which I see that you diligently fill out each month). When we have concrete data about how profoundly sample size and perception affects customer perception of the product itself, as well as conversion rates, it increases the chances that more of our brand partners will provide us with bigger, better samples each month. We believe that it's in their best interest to invest in better samples, but we need your help in proving that this is actually the case!

I don't know how many of you when you fill out your surveys comment on things like the size of the samples -- I've started to recently. I don't know how much in the long run it will help, but I did find it rather interesting that she specifically said to do so so they could work with brand partners if we're upset. So, everyone who is unhappy with sample sizes going forward (or who hasn't filled out your surveys yet), maybe make it a point in your feedback (not the reviews) to mention this, every time you're unhappy with the size? It can't hurt, at any rate. 

 

[MyriadVoices]

Originally Posted by steps2divadom /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got box 11 this month, with that silly little flower per-fekt sample and a practically empty tube of Caudalie. I emailed BB to voice my displeasure at these two samples -- and to say that I loved the REST of my samples this month, because I did -- and also made note to please spare me the "canned" replied about how exciting the per-fekt is & how they're providing me a service so I don't have to brave a store. So, nicely, neither of these comments made it into my reply from them. Yay.

I got an interesting reply this evening... Sonia at BB CS seems on top of things, I appreciated it. I got points, which was nice but wasn't necessarily what I was after in my email. She also said this:

I strongly urge you to comment on sample sizes via your feedback surveys (which I see that you diligently fill out each month). When we have concrete data about how profoundly sample size and perception affects customer perception of the product itself, as well as conversion rates, it increases the chances that more of our brand partners will provide us with bigger, better samples each month. We believe that it's in their best interest to invest in better samples, but we need your help in proving that this is actually the case!

I don't know how many of you when you fill out your surveys comment on things like the size of the samples -- I've started to recently. I don't know how much in the long run it will help, but I did find it rather interesting that she specifically said to do so so they could work with brand partners if we're upset. So, everyone who is unhappy with sample sizes going forward (or who hasn't filled out your surveys yet), maybe make it a point in your feedback (not the reviews) to mention this, every time you're unhappy with the size? It can't hurt, at any rate. 

Good to know; thanks for passing on the info!

 

[MissLindaJean]

People, let's be a little more considerate, shall we? No need to be condescending or so rude. Better ways to get your points across without totally insulting others.

 

[Dena Fletcher]

ulta having great online sale! not sure if its in store.. nail polish is $3!!  and their GREAT foundation w/primer is $5 instead of $12.50..  an dif you dont get their catalog i know theres a $5 off coupon in allure.. sorry off topics, had to share!!!

now ON topic..  i tried the very expensive eve lom cleanser last night and woke up with THREE pimples on my chin.. 3!!  i never get pimples like that! had to be the cleanser..

 

[heatwebb000]

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


Wow, I don't think I deserve the rudeness or the foul language. I run a business of my own, and I've learned a lot I didn't know before getting involved in this side of things. I was only trying to help others, including (but not exclusively) yourself, have a better perspective of how it works from the other side.

I agree with you that was some foul 

 language towards you for no reason!

 

[Missglammygirl]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gypsiemagic

that's still 60 cents a tie, I made mine for 20 cents each /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Quote:

Originally Posted by MyriadVoices


Good business practice is to charge 3x what it costs you, so I guess she is doing it right! (1 part for the cost, 1 part for the labor, 1 part for your sales taxes.)
Quote:

Originally Posted by gypsiemagic

I call that highway robbery

woooo labor, you cut the elastics. shit ain't worth an extra 40 cents, a 5 year old can cut elastic and tie them.

plus I got to pick my colors. 60 took me all of 15 minutes to whip out.
Quote:

Originally Posted by MyriadVoices


I'm sorry, but I don't think you understand the big picture. There is more labor than simply making the elastics (tie/cut). That seller is also taking time to take pictures, upload pictures, organize a shop on etsy, handle sales inquiries, email/package/ship... If that is how she is making a living, it's not highway robbery at all. It's your choice to pay for something or not. If you prefer to make your own, good for you for saving some money. Many people are happy to pay for someone else to do the work; their time is worth that extra 40 cents. If she charged at cost, she would effectively be paying you to take her product.

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


I get it, youre the white knight here crusading for the retail industry. Please don't bother "educating" me about business practices, I fully understand basic business practices.
My point is that this specific product: fucking elastic trim tied into a knot
Really isn't a piece of craftmanship worth paying the exorbitant prices that everybody charges for them. The markup is stupid expensive on any of the pre-made ones.
All the mindless retail drones appreciate you sticking up for them.
Cheers

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

Wow, I don't think I deserve the rudeness or the foul language. I run a business of my own, and I've learned a lot I didn't know before getting involved in this side of things. I was only trying to help others, including (but not exclusively) yourself, have a better perspective of how it works from the other side.

Seriously! That was rude and uncalled for! This thread isnt to bash anyone! We are here to discuss what we are getting in our boxes! And if we get off topic, thats fine but there is NO need to get nasty here.

I see the retail side of all of this too. I was born into a retail family and now work retail, so I see her point. The goal is to make a profit to make a living. If you don't want to buy the bands, don't. No ones forcing you.

 

[MollyC2153]

Originally Posted by dd62 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Did anyone who got BOX 1  get a nail polish color other then Gray?

I have the green-gray. It looks JUST like the one from last month!

 

[lechatonrose]

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

Just a question -- did anyone actually get this in their box? http://www.birchbox.com/shop/per-fekt-beauty-brow-perfection-gel It was in the shop under the month's stuff, but I haven't seen it in anyone's boxes.

I'm tempted to get it, but I don't feel like it'd be worth it unless if I knew if it was any good...

I received this from another sub. It's brow gel, it works, but nothing super special imo. However, it didn't get sticky, and has a better hold than the cheaper brands like NYC's. It also comes in tinted so if you're not careful you do have to wipe excess away, but I appreciate the added tint. otherwise, you might save your money and use hairspray and an old mascara wand.

 

[tofnl]

Originally Posted by steps2divadom /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got box 11 this month, with that silly little flower per-fekt sample and a practically empty tube of Caudalie. I emailed BB to voice my displeasure at these two samples -- and to say that I loved the REST of my samples this month, because I did -- and also made note to please spare me the "canned" replied about how exciting the per-fekt is & how they're providing me a service so I don't have to brave a store. So, nicely, neither of these comments made it into my reply from them. Yay.

I got an interesting reply this evening... Sonia at BB CS seems on top of things, I appreciated it. I got points, which was nice but wasn't necessarily what I was after in my email. She also said this:

I strongly urge you to comment on sample sizes via your feedback surveys (which I see that you diligently fill out each month). When we have concrete data about how profoundly sample size and perception affects customer perception of the product itself, as well as conversion rates, it increases the chances that more of our brand partners will provide us with bigger, better samples each month. We believe that it's in their best interest to invest in better samples, but we need your help in proving that this is actually the case!

I don't know how many of you when you fill out your surveys comment on things like the size of the samples -- I've started to recently. I don't know how much in the long run it will help, but I did find it rather interesting that she specifically said to do so so they could work with brand partners if we're upset. So, everyone who is unhappy with sample sizes going forward (or who hasn't filled out your surveys yet), maybe make it a point in your feedback (not the reviews) to mention this, every time you're unhappy with the size? It can't hurt, at any rate. 

I didnt even see that the Caudalie was practically empty! I was so worried over my cleanser being spilled it took precedence over everything else! But thanks for mentioning about the sample size because I will definitely comment on that in my surveys from now on!

 

[Shauna999]

For those who were asking about the Essie in box 1- the color I got is called power clutch and its a deep gray with notes of green- it's amazing- my sister is already ready to snatch it from me.. Lol I was happy overall with my box- I got an Essie, Joanne Vargas serum, the princess lipgloss, Luna fiber bar, and a nice deluxe size sample of Kiel's orange blossom body cleanser (2.2 oz). Of course there's always another box that I have box envy over, but we always want what we don't have, right??

 

[Meshybelle]

Originally Posted by Dena Fletcher /img/forum/go_quote.gif

ulta having great online sale! not sure if its in store.. nail polish is $3!!  and their GREAT foundation w/primer is $5 instead of $12.50..  an dif you dont get their catalog i know theres a $5 off coupon in allure.. sorry off topics, had to share!!!

now ON topic..  i tried the very expensive eve lom cleanser last night and woke up with THREE pimples on my chin.. 3!!  i never get pimples like that! had to be the cleanser..

Ugh!! I hate that!!