Birchbox October 2012

[queenofperil]

I'm an A cup. Can my bigger busted ladies here help me out with any spare boobage they don't want? I'd gladly take it off your chest. 

 

[skylola123]

So finally received my box today (box #3 Goop box) and nothing was wrapped.

On top of that I only received one foil sample of the moisturizer & no dry shampoo.

What the heck? Really? 

 

[Jazbot]

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

I'm an A cup. Can my bigger busted ladies here help me out with any spare boobage they don't want? I'd gladly take it off your chest. 

Please take it....I hate the weight and the bra size difficulty. lol

 

[bbbrandnewww]

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

I'm an A cup. Can my bigger busted ladies here help me out with any spare boobage they don't want? I'd gladly take it off your chest. 

Gladly. I hate it and would willingly hand some over.

 

[kisha90]

The LUNA Protein bar was surprisingly good! I saw some yesterday at the Dollar Store the day after I got my Birchbox and was excited to purchase some! 

 

[gypsiemagic]

Is there an iPad optimized way to view makeuptalk? Grrrrr

 

[jumpnshout5]

Finally got box 2, 2 days after it was supposed to be here. I guess better than September when it came around the 22nd, I believe. I was surprised by the nail polish color, "size matters". It's a bright red. I guess I was under the assumption they were picking darker and/or more neutral colors. Did anyone else get that color? Just curious as I've only seen people getting greyish colors, but I may have missed a few posts. I'm not complaining or anything, I just picture goop to be more dull, which I like /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[OhSam09]

I got the Caudalie Vinoperfect sample. At first it felt half empty, but I squeezed it into a little empty container and it was an ok size. Definitely not great (or deluxe really), but there is more in the tube than you think.

 

[elviscupcake]

Got my box #1 a goop box today. Not only did I get gray polish (though I am happy to get Essie) for the second month in a row, but my naked princess gloss sample was missing from its little card board holder. Turned my box upside down looking for it, but of course it was not there. So I got three beauty items and a luna bar. Excited to try the stuff I did get, but getting disappointed and tired of the constant issues that Birchbox seems to have. If it isn't expired Befine, or issues with points, or issues with referrals, then they forget something in my box. Some here on m/u talk really complain about small stuff....all I want is my box, on time, and for the points and referrals to work the way they are intended. I hate constantly emailing Birchbox.

 

 

[Meshybelle]

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

So, STILL No tracking emails on either account, emailed birchbox 3 days ago and no reply, there are tracking numbers on both accounts, which have been there since the 10th, one updated finally and says (as of 3 days ago) that it was accepted by my local PO, but when I put the tracking number into USPS it says the PO was notified to expect delivery, that's it. The other one still shows no info. I posted this debacle on their FB wall and they said "we'd love to talk, email [email protected]" to which I replied I had already emailed them way before I posted. Meanwhile, my aunts and cousins subs got shipment emails yesterday (they paid late, so expected them late) which are already updating. At this point, I'm livid. I'm at work all day on the phones (at work now) so I don't have time to call them and HOPE to get someone who will probably just make up some reason as to why my boxes are having these problems.

My box was supposed to be here two days ago. It's still in the wind!!

 

[MrsMeow]

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

My box was supposed to be here two days ago. It's still in the wind!!

Any chance you are waiting for box 29 and it's hanging out in Jersey City?  Because that's apparently where my box is.  Hasn't moved (according to the tracking) since just after midnight the 16th.  Doesn't stop me from racing to my mailbox when I get home.

 

[MissLindaJean]

Anyone with box 32 or the delayed shipping get an update?

 

[Meshybelle]

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


Any chance you are waiting for box 29 and it's hanging out in Jersey City?  Because that's apparently where my box is.  Hasn't moved (according to the tracking) since just after midnight the 16th.  Doesn't stop me from racing to my mailbox when I get home.

No, box 36. It says that it was processed by my local post office two days ago here in Philadelphia. It hasn't updated since.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

So I've had a 'tracking' number for my box for almost 2 weeks now & there still isn't any tracking information on it. Seems like there are a ton of people having shipping issues, so I guess I'm just wondering if that's pretty typical? 

This IS my first box, so I was kind of giving them extra time based on that. But I also didn't sign up late. I've been signed up since the 1st & they deducted my payment right away. 

I e-mailed Birchbox Ops Monday, but I still haven't heard anything back!

 

[queenofperil]

Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So I've had a 'tracking' number for my box for almost 2 weeks now & there still isn't any tracking information on it. Seems like there are a ton of people having shipping issues, so I guess I'm just wondering if that's pretty typical? 

This IS my first box, so I was kind of giving them extra time based on that. But I also didn't sign up late. I've been signed up since the 1st & they deducted my payment right away. 

I e-mailed Birchbox Ops Monday, but I still haven't heard anything back!

I'm sorry that this is your first experience. Birchbox Ops usually takes two days to respond back, but this month has been nuts as far as complaints go, so that could explain why it's taking a while. I highly suggest calling them. It's a lot quicker to get in contact with someone that way. 

 

[tacehtpuekam]

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


I'm sorry that this is your first experience. Birchbox Ops usually takes two days to respond back, but this month has been nuts as far as complaints go, so that could explain why it's taking a while. I highly suggest calling them. It's a lot quicker to get in contact with someone that way. 

I figured. I'm not mad about it or anything, it's just kind of a bummer because I was SO EXCITED initially & now I've almost forgotten about it! It's so hard to call with my crazy schedule & I have 24/7 access to my e-mail, but maybe I'll give them a call on my lunch tomorrow /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[jkwynn]

Rar.  My second box (33) was showing a delivery date of tomorrow, but it also took a left turn at Jersey City for some reason - after using the dc number on the usps site, it's now showing Oct 24.

Womp, womp.

 

[mellee]

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

My random comments based on glancing through this thread:

I am so sad that the body oil leaked all over everything in my Birchbox. I'm waiting to enjoy anything until customer service gets back to me.

I got a bra fitting from a specialist at Nordstroms. 36DDD. I loved their bras, but couldn't afford it. Kohl's had a few in my weird size.

If you are intimidated by creative nail designs, check out the tutorials by cutepolish on YouTube. She does amazing things with just a dotting tool (or you can use a bobby pin).

LOVE CUTEPOLISH!!!  Thanks for introducing me!  =)

 

[Beautyboxgal]

Originally Posted by samvanz12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Finally got my box! #23. I don't mind this box at all, but is it sad that the most exciting thing for me is the tea?  I recently found out I'm lactose intolerant (living in Wisconsin... yes), so instead of my coffee/cream obsession, I've been leaning more toward teas.

I'm not really impressed with the Mox lip balm - it smells good, but I have other (cheaper) balms that seem to work the same.

Anyway, I think I'm going to cash in my points and cancel... which I'll probably regret.  I've had some great boxes, but I'm nervous about where this company is headed.  Also, as a college student, my bank account can't take $20 a month anymore.  I think I'll stick with MyGlam/Ipsy for a bit and see where things go.

I'll be creeping on the BB threads though to live vicariously through all of you!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Good luck on your studies!

 

[mermaidly]

Well, I got my box #3 today. 2 foil packets of moisturizer, a miniscule tube of lip gloss, a Luna bar, and a packet of hair powder. The only generously sized item was the Karuna mask, which I appreciate, but...this sucks. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />