BIRCHBOX Open Trade Thread

[Auntboo]

I try to use a 6x9" bubble wrap mailer and it generally costs me about $3 for first class with delivery confirmation.

 

[Linabunnie]

I try to use a 6x9" bubble wrap mailer and it generally costs me about $3 for first class with delivery confirmation.

Same here with 4X6. I found a good deal on amazon if anyone is looking. 25 bubble mailers $5 plus free shipping. Not very Big but Big enough for a few makeup and sample size products.

 

[heather4602]

I try to use a 6x9" bubble wrap mailer and it generally costs me about $3for first class with delivery confirmation.

I reuse packages which is really helpful, it may not look as neat but most don't care about that as long as the items are what they expected. I also don't use dc conf. on the people I have traded with in the past. I do use it when I'm trading with a new Petsamo for both out sake! I also put it in the smallest envelope that it will fit it. Most of the time it runs about $2.80. My hubby thinks I waste to much $$$ doing it but it's more fun than going to a store and I'd have to drive an hour to get there!

 

[sleepykat]

I reuse packages which is really helpful, it may not look as neat but most don't care about that as long as the items are what they expected. I also don't use dc conf. on the people I have traded with in the past. I do use it when I'm trading with a new Petsamo for both out sake! I also put it in the smallest envelope that it will fit it. Most of the time it runs about $2.80. My hubby thinks I waste to much $$$ doing it but it's more fun than going to a store and I'd have to drive an hour to get there!

Agreed. The only packing material I buy is tape. Everything else is recycled from my subscriptions and trades. Oh, and gifts--tissue paper is very useful. Many trades would not be cost effective for me otherwise.

 

[duckygirl]

Birchbox:

Nick Chavez Yucca Root Conditioning Shampoo

Stila Eyeshadow Card

supersmile toothpaste in orangemint

Arquiste Flor y Canto (2)

Taylor Swift Wonderstruck (2)

Kahina facial lotion

Kahina Argan oil

Ojon Restorative Conditioner

Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream

Stila Liner in Curacao 

algenist lifting and firming cream (x2) PENDING

Sample Society:

Colorscience Pro Deluxe Puff illuminating Pearl Powder

Stila Cosmetics Forever your curl mascara 

Murads Hybrids Acne Primer Deluxe Sample

DDF amplifying elixir

Alterna UV+Color Fade Proof Fluide

Oscar de la renta live in love

Murad Clarifying cleanser

Other Samples:

MAD skincare wrinkle repellent serum (5ml)

MAD skincare Age corrective serum  ( 5 ml)

MAD skincare delicate daily moisturizer (5 ml)

1.7 oz purlisse milk delicate cleanser

Glamourdolleyes frankenglamour sample jar

Juice Beauty oil free moisturizer ( 1 oz) PENDING

VMV hypoallergenics  Illuminants Advanced Brilliance treatment (5ml)

VMV hypoallergenics Creammmy Rich Intensive Moisture Milk (5ml)

VMV hypoallergenics illuminants face-body-hand lotion ( 5ml)

Full Size VMV hypoallergenics Re-Everything Cleansing Cream 

apothederm moisturizing cream (.5 oz)

clinque all about the eyes

Wish List:

eyeko skinny liner in black, purple or olive

stila glitter liquid liner in starry

by terry comfort cream 

willa fresh foaming face wash

Kiehls abyssine cream

Caudalie premier cru eye cream

Revolution Beauty Balm in Sunkissed 

VMV hypoallergenics products

Tarte Lipsurgence

Joico K-Pak Revitaluxe

masquelogy pore refining mask

number 4 super comb prep and protect spray

oroflurido

hair oils/serums

eye creams, anti aging products in general

any of the cologne samples from birchbox man

Or make me an offer!

Great trades with: mroxy0628, vogliadivintage, Scooby384, akharri785, JackieD, Luka822, Becca8093, lechatonrose, Lynda V x2, tigerlilyem, Amber Barrera, septellis, Dena Fletcher, miss6aby, wintersnowpeach, eschwanda

 

[channelzero]

Back when I was swapping a lot of perfumes, I spent about $5 on a little kitchen scale at Target at someone's recommendation at it has been the best to have around. That way I don't have to try and find the time to weigh things at the post office, and I can use Paypal multiorder shipping which cuts the cost of delivery confirmation.  Like others have said, I keep a pile of mailers, bubblewrap, etc. to reuse as long as its in good shape.

 

[sleepykat]

Updated below.

 

[sleepykat]

UPDATE: 07/08/12 What I Have for Trade (All brand new unless noted otherwise)

SKINCARE

3LAB "M" Cream, I'm guessing 0.25 oz? it doesn't say (BeautyFix)

Cures by Avance Age Defyer Eye cream, 0.5 fl oz (Dermstore)

Striking Multi-Peptide Serum, anti-aging, (I think it's full size) 1 fl oz (isthatodd.com)

Climb On! Intensive Skin Repair, deluxe sample jar, doesn't say size (Conscious Box)

DDF Amplifying Elixir, 0.5 fl oz (Sample Society)

Dermaquest Skin Vitalight, 2 fl oz (Beauty Fix)

SkinMedica Age Defense Vitamin C+E Complex, deluxe sample, 0.25 oz (Beauty Fix)

Apothederm Moisturizing Cream, deluxe sample, 0.5 oz (Sircle Samples)

BIOTHERM Biosensitive Soothing Refreshing Spring Mist full-size unused tester 5.07 fl oz

BIOTHERM Biocils Make-up Removal Gel for Sensitive Eyes full-size tester 4.22 fl oz (used twice)

BIOTHERM Biosource Clarifying Cleansing Milk full-size unused tester 6.76 fl oz

Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Body Lotion, 1 fl oz

MelanSol 100% Natural Sunscreen SPF20, sample tub doesn't say size

MelanSol 100% Natural Sunscreen SPF30, sample tub doesn't say size

MelanSol 100% Natural Sunburn Relief Gel, sample tub doesn't say size

The Good Home Co. Beach Days Hand Lotion, sample pouch doesn't say size

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula two attached packets: Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks, 0.08 fl oz; Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks, 0.09 fl oz

Hawaiian Tropic Shimmer Effect After Sun Lotion in Coconut Papaya packet, 0.25 fl oz

PERFUME

Secret Scent Expressions body splash in Ooh La La Lavender, full size, 3 fl oz (shespeaks)

A Perfume Organic perfume oil in Urban Organic, small vial half-full (Glossbybox)

HAIRCARE

Kronos Phyx Intensive Hair Repair Masque, 4 fl oz (Dermstore)

Kronos Hydresse Hydrating Shampoo, 2 fl oz (BeautyFix)

Kronos Hydress Hydrating Conditioner, 2 fl oz (BeautyFix)

Kronos Phyx Overnight Repair Masque, 1 fl oz (BeautyFix)

Kronos Liquid Theory 7-in-1 Conditioning Spray, 1 fl oz (BeautyFix)

Wella Professionals Enrich Moisturizing Treatment for Fine to Normal Hair, 0.84 fl oz (Glossybox)

Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish & Strengthen shampoo & conditioner packets, 0.3 fl oz each

Garnier Fructis Color Shield shampoo & conditioner packets, 0.34 fl oz each

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment packet, 0.25 fl oz

NAILS

Flirt Designer Collection Nails, 1 pack of 24 nails (link to photo: http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/91/81/31/0007918131720_500X500.jpg)

Spoiled in Violet Femmes, full size (used twice)

Milani One Coat Glitter in Purple Gleam, full size (used three times)

Julep in Kelly, full size (used twice)

Julep in Portia, full size (used once)

MAKEUP

Raw Naturals Mineral Glow in Warm Glow, 2g, x2 (Dermstore)

Global Goddess i-Divine Eyecolor, 1.90g, shade: Kumaon brown (Dermstore)

Luxx eye shadow in Thunder (warm dark grey), full size (swatched twice)

Milani Runway eyes eye shadow in Royalty (shimmering rose), full size (used once)

Pixi Eye Bright Primer, tiny 0.06 oz (Sindulge)

Ofra Eyeshadow Ice cream shadow in Dumb Plum, 14ml (Glossybox)

Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint packet in Opal, 0.03 fl oz

OTHER

Dark grey cylinder makeup bag with mirror x2 (BeautyFix) 1 left

Quilted black cloth makeup bag with handle (BeautyFix)

Redpoint powder brush (BeautyFix)

Charcoal grey makeup bag with purple flower design, small~medium (Beauty Fix)

Concealer brush, full size, pink handle (MyGlam May bag)

MyGlam May makeup bag (satiny light blue with a print of dark pink lipstick kisses)

Wishlist

Poshe quick dry topcoat

Nail polish, especially "indie" ones, like from Etsy shops

Shea Terra Black Soap

Essie polish, especially Lady Like
Makeup Geek eyeshadow

Lip scrub/exfoliator

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Skin79 hot pink triple action BB cream

DDF Brightening Cleanser

Tarte LipSurgence (any shade, but I already have Amused and Adored)

Zoya polish, especially Wednesday

Missha BB cream shade #21
Masks and peels, especially pore-refining

Mario Badescu products, especially strawberry & raspberry based items
Mens' products (unscented or lightly scented)

Items from Conscious Box

Products from mom/baby sample subscriptions

Let me know what interests you from my trade list and I will look at your trade list to see what we can work out. I only ship within USA at this time. I am open to suggestions.

 

[skylola123]

Hi everyone here is a list of the items I have at the moment. Let me know if anything catches your interest. Sorry for the very long post.

Wishlist:

-Simple Face Towelettes

-Mally Eyeshadow Sticks

-Anything Healthy Sexy Hair

-Wen Conditioner

-Jewelmint jewelry pieces

-Twisthair ties

-Philosophy 1 oz purity*

Other than that I really do not have a wishlist 

Full size:

-Natural Eye Kit from Rue 21 (its a dupe for Too Faced Natural Eye Palette, swatched colors as you can see they are shimmery) 

-Sheer Cover palette

-E.L.F. eyelid primer

-Clinique Pore Refining Solutions 

-Vapour Lipgloss in Hypnotic 

-NYX Tinted Lip Spa in Vintage & Juicy

-Physicians Formula bronzer in Bronze Pearl

-Physicians Formula in Rose Pearl

-Milani baked blush in Luminoso 

-Maybelline mineral blush in True Peach

-Blossoms mineral eyeshadow in Dreamy Girl

-Milani Eyetech eyeliner in Black

-Victoria's Secret Midnight Kiss Body Shimmer

Deluxe Size Samples:

-Living Proof Frizz Styling Cream PENDING

-Pur ~ Lisse Gentle Soy Milk Cleanser

-Neutrogena Visibly Bright Cleanser

-Clinique Dual Lipstick & Lipgloss

-Clarisonic Refreshing Gel Cleanser (2X)

-M.A.D. Delicate Daily Moisturizer

-M.A.D. Wrinkle Repellant 

Nail Polish:

-Love & Beauty in Yellow (From Forever 21)

-Pure Ice in Cheatin

-Sally Hansen Maximum Growth Plush in Trust Mauve 

-Color Club in Disco Nap (mini from Birchbox)

-Claire's Press on Nails in Zebra Print 

Foil Packets

-Aveeno Shampoo & Conditioner

-Colorescience Glow & Go Travel Puff

 

[skylola123]

Sorry for triple posting 

 

[skylola123]

Sorry for triple posting

 

[Fairest of all]

Updated 

 

[tinkerbll695]

I'll only ship within the US!!

This is a little sparse right now, but I wanted to add my June Glossybox items. I would really really love to try the beauty addicts mascara!

All the items are new and never used unless otherwise noted.

For Trade from Birchbox:

Kahina Giving Beauty Facial Lotion and  Kahina Giving Beauty Argan Oil

Nuxe Multi-Usage Dry Oil Golden Shimmer

Eye Rock Designer Liner (opened but never used - four sets. I was curious as to what these looked like )

For Trade from Julep:

Kim

Chloe

Nicole

fast dry top coat (2/3 full)

Black travel/makeup bag

For Trade from June Glossybox:

Ofra Eyeshadow in Go Black

vbeaute triple sample pack: buying time, eye never, lite up

Wella Professionals Enrich Moisturizing Treatment for fine/normal hair

Miscellaneous:

Maybelline Baby Lips Pink Punch (Swatched)

OPI Coney Island Cotton Candy (Used on fingers twice)

Wishlist:

Tarte LipSurgence 

beauty addicts mascara

beauty so clean

Dermologica Microfoliant

twistband hairbands

Georgie Beauty Winks

tili bags

fresh Sugar lip treatment

essie as gold as it gets

Masqueology face masks

CR bandaids

the balm stainiac

I've listed specific items I would love to try or have more of, but I'm up for trying new stuff so message me!

 

[jenn80802000]

Available for trade Sisley-hydration intense anti age .14oz Vbeaute-eye repair cream 1 ml Vincent longo- lip liner duo sangria/white glimmer full size Borghese- Tono body cream 1 oz Ojon- volum advance conditioner 1oz Urban decay-24/7 eye liner radium Ahava- moisturizer normal to dry .51oz Dr jart- bb cream .06oz Oscar de la renta- live in love perfume .1oz Studio gear- lipstick color salsa full size Lancôme- gel radiance 4.2oz full size Supergoop- SPF 30 10ml face and body lotion Murad- clarifying cleanser 2oz Philosophy- take a deep breath .4oz oil free gel cream moisturizer The balm- stainiac tint beauty queen .04oz Alterna- bamboo shine luminous shine mist .85 oz Twistband-green Mod cloth-headband red white pokadots Got2b- powderful volumizing styling powder full size Miss beauty- nail bling from myglam Looking for Benefit Mac ud products Makeup brushes Black waterproof eyeliner pencils

 

[jenn80802000]

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[Crys83]

If anyone has the Benefit Dallas blush that they would want to trade please message me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I really want to try this blush. Thanks!

How can u Have the audacity to be doing trades when u NEVER sent me out my package! I'm sure u r enjoying the 3 products I sent to you! Almost 2 mths and u still haven't sent out mine!!! SHADY is best word for this whole situation!

 

[kcrowebird]

Originally Posted by Crys83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

How can u Have the audacity to be doing trades when u NEVER sent me out my package! I'm sure u r enjoying the 3 products I sent to you! Almost 2 mths and u still haven't sent out mine!!! SHADY is best word for this whole situation!

You may want to leave feedback for her/contact a moderator if you never received products! That's the best way to handle situations like this.

 

[AmberStarr]

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[Scooby Dynamite]

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[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by Crys83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by AmberStarr /img/forum/go_quote.gif
If anyone has the Benefit Dallas blush that they would want to trade please message me

I really want to try this blush. Thanks!
How can u Have the audacity to be doing trades when u NEVER sent me out my package! I'm sure u r enjoying the 3 products I sent to you! Almost 2 mths and u still haven't sent out mine!!! SHADY is best word for this whole situation!


I recall contacting you in regards to the trade you made with her and you never replied to me. Have you left her negative feedback or are you just posting here to warn people about her? Out of the seven posts you've made almost all are in regards to AmberStarr.  I'm not siding with anyone in the matter but I will have to enforce the Terms of Service if your posts are just against AmberStarr and nothing else since your posts are not contributing to MUT.

Swaps have always been "at your risk" and frankly three items are not worth getting so upset that you're possibly making threats. If the value of the items are of a considerable amount then you can sue her in small claims for the value of the items. Other than that there's not much you can do. AmberStarr said she sent it out - I hope with tracking or delivery confirmation - and that's the end of it for us since she's had positive trades with other people.

I'm sorry the trade didn't work out for you as you wanted it to. For either of you since it seems that this swap went from bad to worse but unfortunately there is very little you can do other than chalk it up to bad experience.

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

Quote: Originally Posted by kcrowebird /img/forum/go_quote.gif


You may want to leave feedback for her/contact a moderator if you never received products! That's the best way to handle situations like this.
I have talked to a moderator. Many times actually. I sent her package and she sent mine. It took me a little longer to send it out because my son was in the hospital and she harassed me and is still doing so. She threatened to have people come to my house that she knew. I have children and that is in no way shape or form ok. I don't know why she keeps doing this but seriously it's like she is stalking this thread waiting for me to post something. Crys83 please leave me alone. I have had great trades on here and I am sorry that your stuff didn't get to you in the time you wanted but life comes first. I sent your package. Just took me a little longer that it should have. But like I said my children come before ANYTHING else. Please just stop. I have ladies on here that can back me up that I am not a scammer or a theif as she is trying to make it sound like. Just take a look at my feedback. This is the ONLY person that has ever said I never sent things to her. I don't know what else to do. I have tried to ignore it but this is getting insane. Threatening to get people to come to my home over a few makeup items. It's not right. I didn't want to say anything on here about it because she assured me she would not be contacting me anymore and was not going to be on here anymore. But she keeps talking and now I think people deserve the right to know that I am not a theif. I sent her things to her it just took me longer. I have talked to a moderator about all this. I don't know what else to do. But I thought it was time people heard my side of the story. Please everyone be aware of Crys83. She will harass you and if you don't send her package out that day or whenever you said you would, even if you contact her and tell her there is a delay, she will not leave you alone. She is good for sending her stuff don't get me wrong she will send you a package and it was very nicely packaged. But it's honestly not worth what she will put your through. She has multiple names on here too she goes by so please be careful. Anyone I have had successfull trades with can vouch for me. I don't know what else to do but this.


If you feel threatened and have emails from her supporting any threats against you and your family in the form of her sending people to your home (over three samples?!) then please contact the police in your town and in her town. Unfortunately there is very little we can do. If she continues to post just about you then I can revoke her access to the B/S/T area as she has not contributed anything positive to the site. The other moderators are aware of the situation. I also recommend you block her from communicating with you here on MUT. To do that go to her profile then click on Block Member. This will prevent her from PMing you and from you see her posts about you.