Birchbox October 2012

[JessP]

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

It's great stuff! I buy mine at a supplement store, because they offer 5 different ones. Walgreen's and Rite Aid only sell 2 kinds. You can clean yourself head to toe, wash dishes and clothes, make household cleaners..etc! Certified Fair trade, made in recycled plastic bottles/jugs, and been around for 100+ years lol, what's not to like? If you're sensitive, they have a baby formula with an aqua colored label? I typically use the citrus, hemp or tea tree ones.

Wow! I didn't know you could use one product for all of those things lol. Thanks for the recommendations! I'll definitely have to go scope it out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[JessP]

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


His son lives in Milwaukee and he is totally eccentric/generous (he one bought a huge pizza party for my college roommate and all her friends when they were in high school, just because they happened to be there at the same time, and he gave another friend a ride from milwaukee to chicago, $100 and a huge box of soap).

Oh my goodness! Too funny. I did get the vibe that he and his fam were on the eccentric side just from the picture that popped up when I googled the brand lol. 

 

[Dena Fletcher]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
As far as Goop boxes go, I'm hoping whatever they send doesn't leave me smelling like an English Garden.. wonder if PTR items will come in our boxes.. hmm. It's that time again, hunting for clues and sneak peeks!

this is the email i got after i asked if i could still opt in for a goop box... 

Hi Dena,

Thanks for writing in! So sorry the deadline for opting in or out of the goop box has already passed. Hopefully, whichever box you receive will still be a great surprise!!

Enjoy!!

xo,

Christine

Birchbox | Operations Associate

 

[MissLindaJean]

this is the email i got after i asked if i could still opt in for a goop box...  Hi Dena, Thanks for writing in! So sorry the deadline for opting in or out of the goop box has already passed. Hopefully, whichever box you receive will still be a great surprise!! Enjoy!! xo, Christine Birchbox | Operations Associate

When I got my email, there was a disclaimer that even upon opting in/out a subber could still receive one. So don't despair! It will really depend on how the box combos come out and samples available. Best of luck you find one come your way or score a nice box!

 

[Moonittude]

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

I make my own laundry soap with water, borax, essential oils and fels-naptha.. for $20 in supplies I can make soap for close to 5 months worth of laundry lol. Dr. Bronner's covers household cleaners and a bodywash. I have heard that it can be used to brush your teeth, but that it can tingle uncomfortably. I'll stick with my regular toothpaste!

I do that too, but I use more gentle soap for the laundry detergent, because my skin is sensitive. But you guys, there is even a documentary about Dr Bronner. I haven't seen it yet, but I've heard it's good. It's on my Netflix list.

 

[marybbryant]

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

When I got my email, there was a disclaimer that even upon opting in/out a subber could still receive one. So don't despair! It will really depend on how the box combos come out and samples available. Best of luck you find one come your way or score a nice box!

I opted for the Goop box on one account, and opted out on my other account.  Honestly, my ideal would be to get one of each, but if I get 2 Goops or 2 Transformation boxes, it doesnt really matter.  I'm pretty easy to please. 

I've been a subscriber since January, and have had 2 accounts since March.  I haven't recieved duplicate boxes, but I think that would be only thing that would disapoint me, unless there was a really good skin care item, then I would probably be happy with a dup.

 

[Missglammygirl]

So I read the article posted a few pages back. I really hope they bring bioderma to BB!!!

 

[MissLindaJean]

I opted for the Goop box on one account, and opted out on my other account.  Honestly, my ideal would be to get one of each, but if I get 2 Goops or 2 Transformation boxes, it doesnt really matter.  I'm pretty easy to please.  I've been a subscriber since January, and have had 2 accounts since March.  I haven't recieved duplicate boxes, but I think that would be only thing that would disapoint me, unless there was a really good skin care item, then I would probably be happy with a dup.

I opted in and out between my two accounts, same as you. I haven't received duplicate boxes, but items between two accounts. They've been items I enjoyed, so no biggie at this point. Even if they're not, I can't really complain because I increase my odds with having two accounts. I have hope this month willbe great.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

this is the email i got after i asked if i could still opt in for a goop box... 

Hi Dena,

Thanks for writing in! So sorry the deadline for opting in or out of the goop box has already passed. Hopefully, whichever box you receive will still be a great surprise!!

Enjoy!!

xo,

Christine

Birchbox | Operations Associate

When did you send the email? Because I got my email for the Goop box on my new account at 11:17am EST 10/3. :| So if you sent it before noon EST they're big liars.

 

[trillian]

I never got a Goop email.  Hope I didn't miss out on anything awesome.

 

[NutMeg19]

For those of you that did not receive the goop email, this is the statement at the bottom of the email: "Please note: The goop Birchbox would take the place of your regular October Birchbox, at no additional cost. Selecting yes indicates preference for a goop box but does not guarantee receipt, as suppliesarelimited. Ifyou do not indicate a preference, it is possible that you will receive a goop Birchbox in October."

 

[murflegirl]

I got a goop email last night. It told me I have until the 5th to opt-in.

 

[Shatae]

Reading all of the posts about some people still receiving Goop emails, others wanting to opt in, but being told they can't anymore.  It sort of makes sense.  If you think about it, they send out the boxes in waves throughout the month.  It probably depends on where you are on that list.  Last month I didn't get my box til the end of the month.  Literally like the 25th.  I don't know.  Just a thought.

 

[luvmymeg]

Spoilers! Spoilers! Spoilers! Let's go spoilers, rah rah rah! (This is me cheering to bring on the spoilers-how silly!) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CourtneyB]

I opted in for the Goop box on my main account but didn't indicate anything on my second account. Leaving that one to luck!

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

no goop email for either account...I guess we'll see!

 

[luvmymeg]

This makes me super happy, I'm fantasizing about receiving chantecaille just skin tinted moisturizer. My favorite blogger never shuts up about it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thanks for the awesome spoiler!

There's something in the shop now, mascara? Or has that always been there? Idk-I'm a newbie

 

[katie danielle]

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

Oh my goodness! Too funny. I did get the vibe that he and his fam were on the eccentric side just from the picture that popped up when I googled the brand lol. 

If you want to see eccentric you should read the labels on the bottles. It's like a cult manifesto written every which way all over the bottle. It's hilarious. I love Dr. Bronner's soaps. Aside from their bizarre religious ramblings, they are very dedicated to the environment and their product is awesome. I use the peppermint as a bodywash in the morning it is really strong and wakes me up. I love the lavender for more relaxing showers and to use in my hair. I would love if Birchbox included a Dr. Bronner's sample! They make tiny bottles that would be perfect!

 

[TXSlainte]

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

If I didn't miss a bunch of posts mentioning it first, lemme say - Birch Box sent me a survey about why I like/don't like order/don't order from them.  Quite a few questions had options about whether I care about value in the box or high-quality items, and how important timely shipping is, and whether I'd be willing to pay more for such things.  Asked whether I'd recommend them to friends, what other subs I have and if I'd recommend them, etc.

Maybe they're seeing others revamp and realizing people are not happy with what is, so trying to figure out their counter-move.

Their counter-move should be to go back to their original concept. High-end, deluxe samples, shipped by the 10th, for 10 bucks. Period.

 

[CourtneyB]

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

Their counter-move should be to go back to their original concept. High-end, deluxe samples, shipped by the 10th, for 10 bucks. Period.

It may no longer be a sustainable model, sadly.