Birchbox October 2012

[tgooberbutt]

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

This is off-topic, but I have a nice little $25 reward coming from my debit card (I only had to spend $7,000 to get $25 back!) and I'm thinking of using it to get another subscription box for November. I'm looking at Glossybox, but does anyone have any suggestions on which to go with or how to choose?

If you get glossybox, go through ebates. Ebates gives you a 15% rebate on Glossybox, including subscriptions.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

This is off-topic, but I have a nice little $25 reward coming from my debit card (I only had to spend $7,000 to get $25 back!) and I'm thinking of using it to get another subscription box for November. I'm looking at Glossybox, but does anyone have any suggestions on which to go with or how to choose?

I personally love Glossybox. I think they have a great mix of items, and they are always a good size. They also seem to be actively trying to improve their service with each box, and they seem to be listening to customer feedback. Sample Society is good, too, with generously sized samples and a decent variety. I personally don't find SS sparks my beauty box fire, whereas I'm always excited about the items in my GB.

ETA: I have found myself wanting to purchase more items from GB than any other sub. I have been surprised to find items I never would have tried previously made it to my favorites list.

 

[DragonChick]

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

This is off-topic, but I have a nice little $25 reward coming from my debit card (I only had to spend $7,000 to get $25 back!) and I'm thinking of using it to get another subscription box for November. I'm looking at Glossybox, but does anyone have any suggestions on which to go with or how to choose?

I'm going to second and third the recommendation for Glossybox. Once you get past the fact that they use carrier pigeon for their shipping service, even with the meh items in the boxes I haven't been disappointed yet. I love that they give both shampoo and matching conditioner samples which last a couple uses on my extremely long hair. (Foil packets seriously only cover my scalp and a tiny bit of hair, boo) They do "extras", but they really feel like a bonus for the box.

I've also found myself liking things that I wouldn't have even dreamed of looking at on my own (BB cream,) and I'm in love with the Shea Terra items now as well as the Touch of Sol. I also like that they don't include perfume in Every.Single.Box. (I'm looking at you Birchbox) I totally get that people like perfume. I'm not one of them. I prefer lightly scented lotion over perfume.

They've also gotten better overall since when I joined back in June and was hesitant on subbing myself.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

I've also found myself liking things that I wouldn't have even dreamed of looking at on my own (BB cream,) and I'm in love with the Shea Terra items now as well as the Touch of Sol.

Yes!!! Ditto this! I have found at least one item in every box that I would actually buy. I have already purchased some of the items, and others I plan to purchase in the future. I was a little annoyed at first that products aren't available directly through GB like they are for BB (the BB point system is a nice incentive), but now I kind of think it's better that they are not; the companies themselves probably profit more when they don't have to go through a third party.

 

[alphaloria]

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


2.) Lulu Organics Hair Powder: Another product I would be interested in trying, but how am I suppose to get it out of the cardboard packet? There's no way to control the flow of powder, and it's not resealable, so I can't keep it from spilling.

I got this a few months ago and emptied it into a little sifter jar. I was annoyed by the packaging too, especially because it's something that will last me awhile (don't use it a lot and don't need a lot).

 

[CrabbyMrsJ]

Question: Is Birchbox moderating their comments on the Facebook page? I noticed an especially crabby long diatribe from the weekend (posted twice, no less) is no longer there. It makes me wonder if the user deleted them or the page moderator. If it's the latter, I think that's rather sketchy. Albeit, the woman who posted her rant came off as cuckoo bananas... IMO, either let everyone post on your wall, or don't. She wasn't a troll, just  really REALLY passionate about a specific brand. Oh whatevs.

 

[lovelywhim]

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

Question: Is Birchbox moderating their comments on the Facebook page? I noticed an especially crabby long diatribe from the weekend (posted twice, no less) is no longer there. It makes me wonder if the user deleted them or the page moderator. If it's the latter, I think that's rather sketchy. Albeit, the woman who posted her rant came off as cuckoo bananas... IMO, either let everyone post on your wall, or don't. She wasn't a troll, just  really REALLY passionate about a specific brand. Oh whatevs.

I've seen someone ask Birchbox about that because their post was missing. I don't know which ones they choose to delete but I'm guessing it's the more obscene, threatening ones. Then again, maybe they don't delete any posts and the lady's comments you saw were deleted by the poster and the person I saw make that remark didn't actually post anything. Heh.

 

[LAtPoly]

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


If you get glossybox, go through ebates. Ebates gives you a 15% rebate on Glossybox, including subscriptions.

Crap!  I never thought to look on eBates for Glossybox!  That's at least return the darn tax I have to pay in CA.  I'd be happy to pay the tax if they SHIPPED from California and got to me faster but noooo....they still ship from the east coast.  Thanks for the heads up, as I'll have to resub after Nov box (R29 ends).

Why any business would do business in California is beyond me.  California loves to rip off small/large business with gigantic tax rates.  If I was Glossybox, I'd get the heck out of there...just sayin'.

 

[CarmenVF]

Has anyone received their 12-month 20% off discount code this month? I've received 3,6, and 9 month codes between the 13th-20th. I've checked my spam filter and I have received tons of other emails but not that one. Was wondering if they stopped sending them out.

 

[LAtPoly]

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


ive used it 4-5 days straight on cheekbones, forehead, nose cupids bow, chin, eyebrow, inner corner... and still not hitting the pan anywhere si i consider that a big deluxe size sample

Right?!? I think that sample would last me a long time since I don't wear highlighter a lot and a little goes a long way.

I must have a light hand because I have samples of comparable sized powders/highlighters and they last me for months.  (Granted I may not use them daily.)  I have a deluxe sample of Hoola I can't seem to wear down much even though it's been used a TON and I have a full size just waiting to be opened.

But then again, I can't figure out how anyone finishes an eyeshadow.  My original Naked palette still looks close to brand new almost 2 years later.  Sin has the biggest dent but still, nothing ridiculous.  

Their is only one bronzer by Smashbox that I love that I seem to finish at regular intervals.  Their formula must wear down faster...  

 

[zadidoll]

Nope. I should have hit the 6 month for the hubby's box and thus a 6 month code last month (for the October box).

 

[LAtPoly]

Originally Posted by CarmenVF /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Has anyone received their 12-month 20% off discount code this month? I've received 3,6, and 9 month codes between the 13th-20th. I've checked my spam filter and I have received tons of other emails but not that one. Was wondering if they stopped sending them out.

I'm not at the 12 month mark, but I thought at 12 months they send you a discount for purchasing an annual sub (or maybe it's extra points...)

I'm not sure we get the 3-month 20% off after the 12 month mark :sad face: /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> although they do come out with a 20% promo every few months just because...

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Anyone have any luck finding any of these codes? Found them all, they're all basically the same.



http://pinterest.com/pin/252764597807513953/

http://pinterest.com/pin/252764597807513984/

http://pinterest.com/pin/252764597807513995/

http://pinterest.com/pin/252764597807513966/

http://pinterest.com/pin/252764597807513973/

Wow these are mostly pretty lame. You get an extra 35 points for each i guess. :|

 

[Cathie]

Did anyone get the Madewell feedback points? I gave feedback but no points or confirmation showed up,just a redirect to the BB shop.

 

[katie danielle]

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

Anyone have any luck finding any of these codes? Found them all, they're all basically the same.



http://pinterest.com/pin/252764597807513953/

http://pinterest.com/pin/252764597807513984/

http://pinterest.com/pin/252764597807513995/

http://pinterest.com/pin/252764597807513966/

http://pinterest.com/pin/252764597807513973/

Wow these are mostly pretty lame. You get an extra 35 points for each i guess. :|

Why is the makeup one OCTMakupe35 lol

They're all expired anyway.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

So I did talk to Molly on the phone just now (and I told her I was from MuT) and we discussed what I had mentioned in the email. In particular, I mentioned our disappointment in the sample sizes, particularly in box 3. I told her I used up both of my embroylisse creme packets and while I liked them, I didn't know if I'd spend $16 on the full-size, and she told me we should expect to get 2-3 uses out of a sample, and I told her that I don't necessarily know if I like something within 2-3 uses, and it's usually that I find I've adapted it as part of my routine that I realise I want to buy the full size. I don't think she meant we should expect that from every sample (re: the tiny flower sample, and the Karuna mask), but I do think it's a problem when all 4 beauty items in the box you can only get 2-3 uses out of. I also mentioned the whole "deluxe samples" thing and people's frustrations at receiving unequal value boxes.

I also mentioned to her the frustration about the 20% coupon and the late-shipping boxes, and being able to decide if we like something from our current boxes enough to buy them, and not having to rush through our decision, and she said she understood.

Basically she said she would pass along my feedback at the next meeting, so it does seem like they're actually taking our feedback seriously. I think with the number of complaints they've gotten this month and the unsubs, as well as some constructive feedback, they might actually be making changes that will make us all less angry. Hopefully. :|

 

[Angelalh]

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

So I did talk to Molly on the phone just now (and I told her I was from MuT) and we discussed what I had mentioned in the email. In particular, I mentioned our disappointment in the sample sizes, particularly in box 3. I told her I used up both of my embroylisse creme packets and while I liked them, I didn't know if I'd spend $16 on the full-size, and she told me we should expect to get 2-3 uses out of a sample, and I told her that I don't necessarily know if I like something within 2-3 uses, and it's usually that I find I've adapted it as part of my routine that I realise I want to buy the full size. I don't think she meant we should expect that from every sample (re: the tiny flower sample, and the Karuna mask), but I do think it's a problem when all 4 beauty items in the box you can only get 2-3 uses out of. I also mentioned the whole "deluxe samples" thing and people's frustrations at receiving unequal value boxes.

I also mentioned to her the frustration about the 20% coupon and the late-shipping boxes, and being able to decide if we like something from our current boxes enough to buy them, and not having to rush through our decision, and she said she understood.

Basically she said she would pass along my feedback at the next meeting, so it does seem like they're actually taking our feedback seriously. I think with the number of complaints they've gotten this month and the unsubs, as well as some constructive feedback, they might actually be making changes that will make us all less angry. Hopefully. :|

HOW IS A FOIL SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER 2-3 USES????????

or foil face wash??? of the dot of lip gloss?????

they are seriously {redacted}!!

 

[LAtPoly]

First - I'm a (overall) happy Birchboxer.  For $10/month with shipping included, I'm always happy.  They have introduced me to products and brands that I love and can't live without now!

And I find the points program amazing, especially when you get a 20% off coupon.  I sometimes wonder how Birchbox makes any money because I almost always stack points with a coupon, and I imagine others do that, too.  
That said, I have seen a decline in value since approx. June in my boxes.  Not enough to be dissatisfied, but I feel like there was a change.

I'm wondering with so many new subscription companies in the eco-system, if it's harder to get decently sized samples.  Especially since BB (& Ipsy) is at the $10 price point.  I wonder if an addition $2 a box would allow them to do more... Sample Society and Glossybox have an extra $5-$11 a month per subscriber (and they don't subsidize purchases with points like Birchbox does) that may allow them to purchase better samples.

That said, if Birchbox wants to make any major changes (e.g. raise the price slightly, modify anything with their points (nooo!!!!), etc), I think it's always best if they allow customers to vote on what they're okay with.  Perhaps the customers would keep things the way it is for $10, crappy sized samples and all.  Or perhaps they'd be willing to pay $2 more a month to get the quality of samples we expect.  But let the customers be able to express this view in a transparent/public way.  Then Birchbox can look like a winner regardless: those unhappy with the outcome can blame other subscribers rather than the evil Birchbox company.  (I think this is what the California Governor tried to do when he was first elected, but he couldn't get the special election approved on in time.)

Okay, I digress... I imagine there are months where Birchbox has a surplus it can use to make a few months of awesomesauce boxes and then there are times it has to be a little more...reserved and conservative.  I'm can take the bad months as long as I believe some good months are coming.  It seems from my blog stalking that the end of the year is always a little rough for BB and it picks up in January for awhile so I'll stick it out a couple more months!  Plus, I really do love my Birchbox!

 

[missionista]

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


They changed the wording from "feedback" to "review", which confused a lot of people.  Does it let you leave a review?

Mine says something like "Woofuu couldn't find the page!" with a 404 Error. Hmm. . .

Yes, I understood the feedback to review thing, and it would not let me leave a review.  I got the same Woofuu error message as above.  HOWEVER, I logged in and tried again this morning, prior to calling BB, and it worked fine.  So, just a fluke over the weekend, I'm guessing. 

 

[prachisrk]

I hope so. Box 3 was especially horrid - I really hope next month is better or I might be forced to cancel. I have way too many subs already

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

So I did talk to Molly on the phone just now (and I told her I was from MuT) and we discussed what I had mentioned in the email. In particular, I mentioned our disappointment in the sample sizes, particularly in box 3. I told her I used up both of my embroylisse creme packets and while I liked them, I didn't know if I'd spend $16 on the full-size, and she told me we should expect to get 2-3 uses out of a sample, and I told her that I don't necessarily know if I like something within 2-3 uses, and it's usually that I find I've adapted it as part of my routine that I realise I want to buy the full size. I don't think she meant we should expect that from every sample (re: the tiny flower sample, and the Karuna mask), but I do think it's a problem when all 4 beauty items in the box you can only get 2-3 uses out of. I also mentioned the whole "deluxe samples" thing and people's frustrations at receiving unequal value boxes.

I also mentioned to her the frustration about the 20% coupon and the late-shipping boxes, and being able to decide if we like something from our current boxes enough to buy them, and not having to rush through our decision, and she said she understood.

Basically she said she would pass along my feedback at the next meeting, so it does seem like they're actually taking our feedback seriously. I think with the number of complaints they've gotten this month and the unsubs, as well as some constructive feedback, they might actually be making changes that will make us all less angry. Hopefully. :|