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I spend so much less money at BB.com because of their coupon structure. I don't care about extra points, and I will never pick a GWP (like the Rebecca Taylor makeup case) in place of % off. I can't imagine that many people do....
Instead, I check around. For instance, last night, I just bought to 100% Pure stuff I wanted direct instead of from BB, points be damned.
But, I've officially decided to take a temporary break from BB. I'm keeping my December subscription -- I realized if I spend $10 on one more sub, I'll round out my points and be able to put that $10 toward a product I want. Then, I'll explore some other subscriptions, instead.
Instead, I check around. For instance, last night, I just bought to 100% Pure stuff I wanted direct instead of from BB, points be damned.
But, I've officially decided to take a temporary break from BB. I'm keeping my December subscription -- I realized if I spend $10 on one more sub, I'll round out my points and be able to put that $10 toward a product I want. Then, I'll explore some other subscriptions, instead.
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Quote: Originally Posted by camel11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I spend so much less money at BB.com because of their coupon structure. I don't care about extra points, and I will never pick a GWP (like the Rebecca Taylor makeup case) in place of % off. I can't imagine that many people do....
Instead, I check around. For instance, last night, I just bought to 100% Pure stuff I wanted direct instead of from BB, points be damned.
But, I've officially decided to take a temporary break from BB. I'm keeping my December subscription -- I realized if I spend $10 on one more sub, I'll round out my points and be able to put that $10 toward a product I want. Then, I'll explore some other subscriptions, instead.
I am a gwp person although if a good % comes up I will take it. The ojon hair mascara thingie ($22 on bb) was something on my wish list that I could never justify and I would just stare longingly at everytime I looked at my favorites. (Technically you could just get cheap 3 dollar clear brow gel or clear mascara and it would do the same probably). When it came a gwp if you bought 50 I was so happy with birchbox and I finally got the item that I had been wanting to try but couldnt justify.
I spend so much less money at BB.com because of their coupon structure. I don't care about extra points, and I will never pick a GWP (like the Rebecca Taylor makeup case) in place of % off. I can't imagine that many people do....
Instead, I check around. For instance, last night, I just bought to 100% Pure stuff I wanted direct instead of from BB, points be damned.
But, I've officially decided to take a temporary break from BB. I'm keeping my December subscription -- I realized if I spend $10 on one more sub, I'll round out my points and be able to put that $10 toward a product I want. Then, I'll explore some other subscriptions, instead.
I am a gwp person although if a good % comes up I will take it. The ojon hair mascara thingie ($22 on bb) was something on my wish list that I could never justify and I would just stare longingly at everytime I looked at my favorites. (Technically you could just get cheap 3 dollar clear brow gel or clear mascara and it would do the same probably). When it came a gwp if you bought 50 I was so happy with birchbox and I finally got the item that I had been wanting to try but couldnt justify.
Quote: Originally Posted by MinnieMuffin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I had a really bad experience with the Black Friday code, but I do think they will honor yours as long as you received the initial order confirmation!
I was able to check out with the Black Friday $50 off code on Wednesday, and the BB website was still applying the code to my order total when I clicked the final "confirm order" button on the last screen (I made sure to double-check before I clicked because I knew, from reading this board, that some ladies were losing the promo during the check-out process). They did charge me for the Pick 2 Pack, but that was fine with me because I thought it was such a generous promotion, so my order total came to $10.45. I was so happy--I couldn't believe I was one of the lucky ones! However, when I checked my order confirmation email, they had charged my credit card $50.45 instead of the $10.45 I had agreed to. There was no mention of the code that had appeared in my cart, although, when they took the code away, the Pick 2 did become free (which is why I wasn't charged $60.45).
Honestly, I was stunned and so upset. It's not really about the money--if this hadn't happened I probably would have placed an order over the weekend like many of you, (although I definitely would have applied a different code for a percentage off or at least points! I wasn't given the chance to add a different code, because when I checked out it was still showing that the Black Friday code had been applied.) But it is completely unacceptable to tell a customer you are charging them X amount of money and then, after they agree to that amount, to charge them a higher amount. I'm sure it was an accident (I am guessing that the code expired one or two seconds before or after I clicked the final "submit" button and that my page never updated to show the change), but this type of glitch really shouldn't happen. I just felt betrayed by a company I had recommended and trusted, you know? I went from being so happy/excited/grateful to being so sad and disappointed.
Although I have never called their customer service line before, I tried to do so on Wednesday (I was only able to leave a voice mail) and I also sent two emails. I thought, at the very least, they would be willing to cancel my order before it shipped (I am a PhD student in a town with good public transportation, but it doesn't go to the post office and I don't have a car, so it would be much easier for me to cancel the order than to return it). But on Wednesday evening I received one of the automatic "Your order has been processed and assigned a shipping number" emails. And no one has called or emailed me back. (In my email I asked them to not only fix my order but to look into the glitch so it doesn't happen to anyone else. I will post on here when I receive a response.)
Sorry to vent on here! This experience has left such a bad taste in my mouth, made all the worse because I really have been loving Birchbox and wanted to continue doing so. I bet you ladies will understand though!
To get back to the original post I was responding to (sorry for the tangent!): if your order actually shows a total that deducts the $50 I do think that you will get it! (Yay for you!!!) And, as others have said, it was a legitimate (though very limited) promotion. Although I did receive an email with a shipping number on Wednesday evening, I'm not sure how they decide which orders are processed first. I hope you receive a confirmation email soon! Even if I can't have the promo, I am happy some lovely MUT ladies can!
This exact thing also happened to me but I just kept calling over and over until I did get someone- I didn't mess with messages because they ship FAST. They did cancel my order but would not honor the coupon. I was annoyed and frustrated too, though I understand to some degree. It also left a very bad taste in my mouth though, even though they cancelled the order, because I too don't think it's okay to pull a bait and switch like that. I was so eager to get the deal and so happy I clicked 'confirm' without really checking the final total which was my bad (though reading yours maybe it hadn't changed- I think I might have noticed lol), but them pulling the coupon after the coupon HAD BEEN ACCEPTED was their bad.
I am entering month 10 with BB. I am going to stick it out and keep accumulating points until month 13 and the 25% off code; after that I am done. Really I don't need anymore samples, and this whole thanksgiving thing left me very disillusioned.
I had a really bad experience with the Black Friday code, but I do think they will honor yours as long as you received the initial order confirmation!
I was able to check out with the Black Friday $50 off code on Wednesday, and the BB website was still applying the code to my order total when I clicked the final "confirm order" button on the last screen (I made sure to double-check before I clicked because I knew, from reading this board, that some ladies were losing the promo during the check-out process). They did charge me for the Pick 2 Pack, but that was fine with me because I thought it was such a generous promotion, so my order total came to $10.45. I was so happy--I couldn't believe I was one of the lucky ones! However, when I checked my order confirmation email, they had charged my credit card $50.45 instead of the $10.45 I had agreed to. There was no mention of the code that had appeared in my cart, although, when they took the code away, the Pick 2 did become free (which is why I wasn't charged $60.45).
Honestly, I was stunned and so upset. It's not really about the money--if this hadn't happened I probably would have placed an order over the weekend like many of you, (although I definitely would have applied a different code for a percentage off or at least points! I wasn't given the chance to add a different code, because when I checked out it was still showing that the Black Friday code had been applied.) But it is completely unacceptable to tell a customer you are charging them X amount of money and then, after they agree to that amount, to charge them a higher amount. I'm sure it was an accident (I am guessing that the code expired one or two seconds before or after I clicked the final "submit" button and that my page never updated to show the change), but this type of glitch really shouldn't happen. I just felt betrayed by a company I had recommended and trusted, you know? I went from being so happy/excited/grateful to being so sad and disappointed.
Although I have never called their customer service line before, I tried to do so on Wednesday (I was only able to leave a voice mail) and I also sent two emails. I thought, at the very least, they would be willing to cancel my order before it shipped (I am a PhD student in a town with good public transportation, but it doesn't go to the post office and I don't have a car, so it would be much easier for me to cancel the order than to return it). But on Wednesday evening I received one of the automatic "Your order has been processed and assigned a shipping number" emails. And no one has called or emailed me back. (In my email I asked them to not only fix my order but to look into the glitch so it doesn't happen to anyone else. I will post on here when I receive a response.)
Sorry to vent on here! This experience has left such a bad taste in my mouth, made all the worse because I really have been loving Birchbox and wanted to continue doing so. I bet you ladies will understand though!
To get back to the original post I was responding to (sorry for the tangent!): if your order actually shows a total that deducts the $50 I do think that you will get it! (Yay for you!!!) And, as others have said, it was a legitimate (though very limited) promotion. Although I did receive an email with a shipping number on Wednesday evening, I'm not sure how they decide which orders are processed first. I hope you receive a confirmation email soon! Even if I can't have the promo, I am happy some lovely MUT ladies can!
This exact thing also happened to me but I just kept calling over and over until I did get someone- I didn't mess with messages because they ship FAST. They did cancel my order but would not honor the coupon. I was annoyed and frustrated too, though I understand to some degree. It also left a very bad taste in my mouth though, even though they cancelled the order, because I too don't think it's okay to pull a bait and switch like that. I was so eager to get the deal and so happy I clicked 'confirm' without really checking the final total which was my bad (though reading yours maybe it hadn't changed- I think I might have noticed lol), but them pulling the coupon after the coupon HAD BEEN ACCEPTED was their bad.
I am entering month 10 with BB. I am going to stick it out and keep accumulating points until month 13 and the 25% off code; after that I am done. Really I don't need anymore samples, and this whole thanksgiving thing left me very disillusioned.
Quote: Originally Posted by camel11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I spend so much less money at BB.com because of their coupon structure. I don't care about extra points, and I will never pick a GWP (like the Rebecca Taylor makeup case) in place of % off. I can't imagine that many people do....
Instead, I check around. For instance, last night, I just bought to 100% Pure stuff I wanted direct instead of from BB, points be damned.
But, I've officially decided to take a temporary break from BB. I'm keeping my December subscription -- I realized if I spend $10 on one more sub, I'll round out my points and be able to put that $10 toward a product I want. Then, I'll explore some other subscriptions, instead.
Yeah I think that it's ridiculous too. Just do a nice everything 10% off everything or something, throw us a bone.
I spend so much less money at BB.com because of their coupon structure. I don't care about extra points, and I will never pick a GWP (like the Rebecca Taylor makeup case) in place of % off. I can't imagine that many people do....
Instead, I check around. For instance, last night, I just bought to 100% Pure stuff I wanted direct instead of from BB, points be damned.
But, I've officially decided to take a temporary break from BB. I'm keeping my December subscription -- I realized if I spend $10 on one more sub, I'll round out my points and be able to put that $10 toward a product I want. Then, I'll explore some other subscriptions, instead.
Yeah I think that it's ridiculous too. Just do a nice everything 10% off everything or something, throw us a bone.
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Quote: Originally Posted by tulosai /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Yeah I think that it's ridiculous too. Just do a nice everything 10% off everything or something, throw us a bone.
They just had 20% off for black Friday though. Idk, I've never been to bothered by the "pick getting bonus points or pick getting % off" structure.
Yeah I think that it's ridiculous too. Just do a nice everything 10% off everything or something, throw us a bone.
They just had 20% off for black Friday though. Idk, I've never been to bothered by the "pick getting bonus points or pick getting % off" structure.
Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
They just had 20% off for black Friday though. Idk, I've never been to bothered by the "pick getting bonus points or pick getting % off" structure.
No, I mean say 10% off without a code, so that we could also use, for example, our 20% off for 9 months code with the offer. I understand why they won't let you stack codes (and I don't meant o complain overly much since their points system is generous) but I do not ever go there to shop unless I want to spend points.
Different strokes for different folks though
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I am glad their current structure works for you!
They just had 20% off for black Friday though. Idk, I've never been to bothered by the "pick getting bonus points or pick getting % off" structure.
No, I mean say 10% off without a code, so that we could also use, for example, our 20% off for 9 months code with the offer. I understand why they won't let you stack codes (and I don't meant o complain overly much since their points system is generous) but I do not ever go there to shop unless I want to spend points.
Different strokes for different folks though
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I am glad their current structure works for you!
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I think Birchbox is specifically not interested in bargain-hunters as a key portion of their customer base (they want customers willing to drop eighty bucks on a tube of facial scrub, after all), but they can't come out and just *say* that, so they just don't let you stack codes. Sephora is the same way. Ulta *does* seek out bargain-hunters, so they *do* let you stack a lot of stuff.
Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I think Birchbox is specifically not interested in bargain-hunters as a key portion of their customer base (they want customers willing to drop eighty bucks on a tube of facial scrub, after all), but they can't come out and just *say* that, so they just don't let you stack codes. Sephora is the same way. Ulta *does* seek out bargain-hunters, so they *do* let you stack a lot of stuff.
Yes, Ulta
Now that you put it that way, I think this is true and I am really just not BB's key demographic in a lot of ways... but I'll live
I think Birchbox is specifically not interested in bargain-hunters as a key portion of their customer base (they want customers willing to drop eighty bucks on a tube of facial scrub, after all), but they can't come out and just *say* that, so they just don't let you stack codes. Sephora is the same way. Ulta *does* seek out bargain-hunters, so they *do* let you stack a lot of stuff.
Yes, Ulta
Now that you put it that way, I think this is true and I am really just not BB's key demographic in a lot of ways... but I'll live
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Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I think Birchbox is specifically not interested in bargain-hunters as a key portion of their customer base (they want customers willing to drop eighty bucks on a tube of facial scrub, after all), but they can't come out and just *say* that, so they just don't let you stack codes. Sephora is the same way. Ulta *does* seek out bargain-hunters, so they *do* let you stack a lot of stuff.
I think this is spot on. But idk, I've always thought being able to use 20-25% off discounts AND points and get a sample pack was extremely generous, more generous than Sephora, anyway. I've always been an Ulta girl over Sephora, but I go to Ulta for different things than I do birchbox.
I think Birchbox is specifically not interested in bargain-hunters as a key portion of their customer base (they want customers willing to drop eighty bucks on a tube of facial scrub, after all), but they can't come out and just *say* that, so they just don't let you stack codes. Sephora is the same way. Ulta *does* seek out bargain-hunters, so they *do* let you stack a lot of stuff.
I think this is spot on. But idk, I've always thought being able to use 20-25% off discounts AND points and get a sample pack was extremely generous, more generous than Sephora, anyway. I've always been an Ulta girl over Sephora, but I go to Ulta for different things than I do birchbox.
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Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I think Birchbox is specifically not interested in bargain-hunters as a key portion of their customer base (they want customers willing to drop eighty bucks on a tube of facial scrub, after all), but they can't come out and just *say* that, so they just don't let you stack codes. Sephora is the same way. Ulta *does* seek out bargain-hunters, so they *do* let you stack a lot of stuff.
Well said. I buy from BB because of the 'package' from being their customer. Points, discounts, free shipping, Pick 2's, GWP, contests, advice listed with each item, videos to help you use items, the discovery aspect...and many more factors that keep me coming back.
(Not to call a company out) but I think Ipsy lacks/isn't successful at several of these things. But they are a good deal/month.
I think Birchbox is specifically not interested in bargain-hunters as a key portion of their customer base (they want customers willing to drop eighty bucks on a tube of facial scrub, after all), but they can't come out and just *say* that, so they just don't let you stack codes. Sephora is the same way. Ulta *does* seek out bargain-hunters, so they *do* let you stack a lot of stuff.
Well said. I buy from BB because of the 'package' from being their customer. Points, discounts, free shipping, Pick 2's, GWP, contests, advice listed with each item, videos to help you use items, the discovery aspect...and many more factors that keep me coming back.
(Not to call a company out) but I think Ipsy lacks/isn't successful at several of these things. But they are a good deal/month.
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Quote: Originally Posted by LizGeary /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Did anybody see the amazing deal ulta is doing today?? Spend 40 bucks and get a huge sample bag!! Also if you buy benefit stuff u get 3 extra samples.. Lotssss of great stuff for 40 bucks!!
Yes! I just spent $55 with a $10 coupon. I chose the Bronze sample bag. And since I'm Platinum, I got 5x Bonus points! The email said something about 2 bonus offers for use on future purchases so I guess those will be emailed to us later?
Also, in the current ad it says OPI Holiday colors are 2 for $15, but if you click through the entire OPI selection online, almost everything is 2 for $15.
Did anybody see the amazing deal ulta is doing today?? Spend 40 bucks and get a huge sample bag!! Also if you buy benefit stuff u get 3 extra samples.. Lotssss of great stuff for 40 bucks!!
Yes! I just spent $55 with a $10 coupon. I chose the Bronze sample bag. And since I'm Platinum, I got 5x Bonus points! The email said something about 2 bonus offers for use on future purchases so I guess those will be emailed to us later?
Also, in the current ad it says OPI Holiday colors are 2 for $15, but if you click through the entire OPI selection online, almost everything is 2 for $15.
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Quote: Originally Posted by LizGeary /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Did anybody see the amazing deal ulta is doing today?? Spend 40 bucks and get a huge sample bag!! Also if you buy benefit stuff u get 3 extra samples.. Lotssss of great stuff for 40 bucks!!
That's crazy, plus I just saw there's a free shipping code too!
Did anybody see the amazing deal ulta is doing today?? Spend 40 bucks and get a huge sample bag!! Also if you buy benefit stuff u get 3 extra samples.. Lotssss of great stuff for 40 bucks!!
That's crazy, plus I just saw there's a free shipping code too!
Quote: Originally Posted by LizGeary /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Did anybody see the amazing deal ulta is doing today?? Spend 40 bucks and get a huge sample bag!! Also if you buy benefit stuff u get 3 extra samples.. Lotssss of great stuff for 40 bucks!!
we've been talking about it in the Black friday deals thread!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
i actually did just that. $40 benefit purchase! so much goodies!
Did anybody see the amazing deal ulta is doing today?? Spend 40 bucks and get a huge sample bag!! Also if you buy benefit stuff u get 3 extra samples.. Lotssss of great stuff for 40 bucks!!
we've been talking about it in the Black friday deals thread!!
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />i actually did just that. $40 benefit purchase! so much goodies!
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Quote: Originally Posted by LizGeary /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Did anybody see the amazing deal ulta is doing today?? Spend 40 bucks and get a huge sample bag!! Also if you buy benefit stuff u get 3 extra samples.. Lotssss of great stuff for 40 bucks!!
Yes! I just spent $55 with a $10 coupon. I chose the Bronze sample bag. And since I'm Platinum, I got 5x Bonus points! The email said something about 2 bonus offers for use on future purchases so I guess those will be emailed to us later?
Also, in the current ad it says OPI Holiday colors are 2 for $15, but if you click through the entire OPI selection online, almost everything is 2 for $15.
The coupons come in the bonus bag. One is a Bare Minerals coupon ($10 off a $60 I think, which is nothing special since they just had $10 off a $50 for BM), the other is $20 off an $80 purchase (online only).
There are also new Ulta brand fragrance mini sprays with a lot of choices and they are B2G2 Free ($15 total for 4) so I picked out some of those. I also got the OPI deal, 5 Body Shop body butters ($3.75 each!) and $10 Stila palette.
Quote: Originally Posted by LizGeary /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Did anybody see the amazing deal ulta is doing today?? Spend 40 bucks and get a huge sample bag!! Also if you buy benefit stuff u get 3 extra samples.. Lotssss of great stuff for 40 bucks!!
Yes! I just spent $55 with a $10 coupon. I chose the Bronze sample bag. And since I'm Platinum, I got 5x Bonus points! The email said something about 2 bonus offers for use on future purchases so I guess those will be emailed to us later?
Also, in the current ad it says OPI Holiday colors are 2 for $15, but if you click through the entire OPI selection online, almost everything is 2 for $15.
The coupons come in the bonus bag. One is a Bare Minerals coupon ($10 off a $60 I think, which is nothing special since they just had $10 off a $50 for BM), the other is $20 off an $80 purchase (online only).
There are also new Ulta brand fragrance mini sprays with a lot of choices and they are B2G2 Free ($15 total for 4) so I picked out some of those. I also got the OPI deal, 5 Body Shop body butters ($3.75 each!) and $10 Stila palette.
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Thanks, @Lolo22 I totally missed that info on the bonus coupons. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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(Not to call a company out) but I think Ipsy lacks/isn't successful at several of these things. But they are a good deal/month.
Yes that I agree with as well. I quit Ipsy after around 6 months though I usually liked what they sent me BETTER than what BB sends me because they lacked some of those things and BB had them. I don't mean to be on a rage against BB- just not thrilled thrilled with them at the moment.
(Not to call a company out) but I think Ipsy lacks/isn't successful at several of these things. But they are a good deal/month.
Yes that I agree with as well. I quit Ipsy after around 6 months though I usually liked what they sent me BETTER than what BB sends me because they lacked some of those things and BB had them. I don't mean to be on a rage against BB- just not thrilled thrilled with them at the moment.
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Yeah, I think Birchbox is definitely good value in terms of coupons, etc. Some of the items are identical to ones you get at Sephora (where there are almost never sales unless it's on old stock), and there are almost always brands excluded at Ulta (inevitably the brands I always want to buy). Plus, there are the point discounts at BB, where even if you aren't a subber a $100 order will give you $10 in credit at the store anyway because you will get 100 points. I don't think I have ever paid full price at Birchbox for anything, which is more than I can say for other beauty stores. They are really good in still keeping their brand posh and fun, without ever seeming cheap IMO.
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If you made an order last Wednesday with a code and haven't heard anything (shipping, etc.), call BB. I emailed/called and they told me there was a problem and my order had a glitch. They had to reorder it to get it moving. Fingers crossed.
