Birchbox September 2013

[v0ltagekid]

Quick question for anyone out here, was anyone else invited to the "birchbloggers" event tomorrow in NYC? I have a really small youtube channel and submitted it just because to their "birchbloggers" list, like to be added to try products, first, etc., and they invited me. I was wondering if anyone else is going and if we know what we are gonna be doing. It seems co founder Katia will be there, and the Lucky Magazine Beauty Director... I'm nervous LOL

 

[tinkerbll695]

Yes, you can opt out and re-subscribe with GWP and pick 2.  Also, there's usually a code out there for 100 extra points when you sign up for an annual sub. 

Is there a code out now that anyone knows of?

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by tinkerbll695 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



Is there a code out now that anyone knows of?
Not to my knowledge, the codes for 100 extra points with a yearly sub only come out a few times a year, as far as I know.

 

[Love Trip]

Hi there 

I saw in earlier posts there were issues logging in. I have been unable to log-in to my second account for THREE weeks now! I try daily and it does not load my account upon login. I have contacted them but their response was individual links to every account page available but that wasn't the issue...the issue is getting the webpage to load into my account once I input my login. Frustrating! Those of you who had this problem, were you able to solve it? My primary account is and has always been fine..thankfully...I'm ripping my hair out over this 3 week block on the secondary. 

grr

 

[jkfinl]

I always imagine the heaviest birchboxs weights get the most, best stuff. Anybody else have theories about shipping weights?

 

[AMaas]

Quote: Originally Posted by Love Trip /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Hi there 

I saw in earlier posts there were issues logging in. I have been unable to log-in to my second account for THREE weeks now! I try daily and it does not load my account upon login. I have contacted them but their response was individual links to every account page available but that wasn't the issue...the issue is getting the webpage to load into my account once I input my login. Frustrating! Those of you who had this problem, were you able to solve it? My primary account is and has always been fine..thankfully...I'm ripping my hair out over this 3 week block on the secondary. 

grr
I feel your pain.  I posted earlier in this thread (Post #802) about this issue, which affected my account for over 2 months.  Have you tried clicking on Box via the menu bar on the top of the page, and then scrolling down and clicking on Account Settings?   That was my workaround.      

I finally called and gave them my password so they could log in as me - that was the only way I was able to clearly explain to them what was happening.  You might try doing the same!    Good luck!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

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

I always imagine the heaviest birchboxs weights get the most, best stuff. Anybody else have theories about shipping weights?

Not necessarily... a lot of my lighter boxes have been favorites over the last few months. The makeup samples tend to weigh less than, say shower gel or shampoos. I think it sort of depends on what you consider the 'best stuff.' 

 

[meaganola]

Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Not necessarily... a lot of my lighter boxes have been favorites over the last few months. The makeup samples tend to weigh less than, say shower gel or shampoos. I think it sort of depends on what you consider the 'best stuff.' 

Yes, this.  I had a heavy box last month, and it turned out to be good stuff *for me*, but the weight came from a facial mist, and exfoliating body wash, and a moisture hair conditioner.  Huh.  Actually, now that I think about it, these were good things for me only in theory.  The body wash didn't do anything for me that my Japanese washing cloth didn't do already, the facial mist is just kind of meh, and the conditioner actually dried my hair out.  The best thing was the stila liquid lipstick sample, and I've only used it a couple of times.  Some of my lightest boxes have been my favorites.

And oh oh oh!  Clicky truck on one account!  No weight, though.  I'm now hoping i don't see tracking on the other box until Tuesday.  That would mean an increased chance of two different boxes, which is what I really want.

(And in Halloween news, my black kitty sank his teeth into a piece of peanut butter taffy and COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET IT OFF HIS TEETH.  And then he got it off, and then he did it all over again.  It was one of the funniest things he's ever done, and he's a complete goofball, so he's done some humorous things.  My stomach hurts from laughing at his antics.)

 

[TracyT]

Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Got my welcome box for a second sub today- pretty good!

I got:   Amika Obliphica Blow Up Spray Coola SPF 45 Sport- Mango Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Cream Jasmine Seven Fresh Feet Wipes Pur-Lisse Pur-Youth Preserve Age Delay Skin Serum  
All in all I'm pretty happy!  I'm not an SPF girl, so that stuff's going on the trade list- I'm super excited about the Amika stuff.. they could just send me a whole box of that and I'd be happy.  Also- a month ago I would have turned away any anti-aging creams and now I'm like "GIVE THEM ALL TO ME." 

I finally decided to sub to BB in time for the anniversary. For the first box do you get a welcome box and then the next month you get the month's box? I'm confused. 

Also forgive the newbie question, what's a clicky truck? I got my shipping email but it still hasn't updated anything. I'm in CA and it did say it could take up to 10 business days to cross the country.

Thanks in advance!

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by TracyT /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I finally decided to sub to BB in time for the anniversary. For the first box do you get a welcome box and then the next month you get the month's box? I'm confused. 

Also forgive the newbie question, what's a clicky truck? I got my shipping email but it still hasn't updated anything. I'm in CA and it did say it could take up to 10 business days to cross the country.

Thanks in advance!

Welcome boxes are just for gift subs, unless you have a gift sub you should be getting a "regular" box for your first month. Clicky trucks are just a fun name around here for the tracking link that shows up underneath the truck icon in your account settings.

 

[Babs]

Quote: Originally Posted by TracyT /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I finally decided to sub to BB in time for the anniversary. For the first box do you get a welcome box and then the next month you get the month's box? I'm confused.

Also forgive the newbie question, what's a clicky truck? I got my shipping email but it still hasn't updated anything. I'm in CA and it did say it could take up to 10 business days to cross the country.

Thanks in advance!

I believe the welcome box is the first box in a gift sub. And a clicky truck is literally what it sounds like. It's a link on your account page that says your box has shipped and links to tracking and weights (it shows up before they send you the shipping email).

 

[puppymomofthree]

I finally decided to sub to BB in time for the anniversary. For the first box do you get a welcome box and then the next month you get the month's box? I'm confused.  Also forgive the newbie question, what's a clicky truck? I got my shipping email but it still hasn't updated anything. I'm in CA and it did say it could take up to 10 business days to cross the country. Thanks in advance!

The welcome boxes are normally for gift subscriptions--I did not receive one for either of my family's subscriptions. If you go onto your account information, you will see a little truck that says something like September shipping information--when you can click on it and see your tracking info, it is a clicky truck (otherwise it is non clicky). Sometimes it is clicky before the e-mails go out--two days before for me this month.

 

[queenofperil]

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Yes, this.  I had a heavy box last month, and it turned out to be good stuff *for me*, but the weight came from a facial mist, and exfoliating body wash, and a moisture hair conditioner.  Huh.  Actually, now that I think about it, these were good things for me only in theory.  The body wash didn't do anything for me that my Japanese washing cloth didn't do already, the facial mist is just kind of meh, and the conditioner actually dried my hair out.  The best thing was the stila liquid lipstick sample, and I've only used it a couple of times.  Some of my lightest boxes have been my favorites.

And oh oh oh!  Clicky truck on one account!  No weight, though.  I'm now hoping i don't see tracking on the other box until Tuesday.  That would mean an increased chance of two different boxes, which is what I really want.

(And in Halloween news, my black kitty sank his teeth into a piece of peanut butter taffy and COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET IT OFF HIS TEETH.  And then he got it off, and then he did it all over again.  It was one of the funniest things he's ever done, and he's a complete goofball, so he's done some humorous things.  My stomach hurts from laughing at his antics.)

That cracked me up and made me miss my cat. He lives in Oregon with my dad and sister. I swear to god, he will try and eat everything if you leave it around him (except for fish. He's the only cat in the world who doesn't like fish). My favorite thing is when I have eggnog around him. I'm pretty sure he'd bathe in it if I let him.

 

[JHP07]

Quote: Originally Posted by v0ltagekid /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quick question for anyone out here, was anyone else invited to the "birchbloggers" event tomorrow in NYC? I have a really small youtube channel and submitted it just because to their "birchbloggers" list, like to be added to try products, first, etc., and they invited me. I was wondering if anyone else is going and if we know what we are gonna be doing. It seems co founder Katia will be there, and the Lucky Magazine Beauty Director... I'm nervous LOL

I'll be there! I've been stalking Instagram and it looks like there'll be a sample wall (yup, a wall of samples - we will be able to pick our own samples to make a birchbox), benefit brow bar, ruffian manicures, candy bar, photo booth, strivectin skin consultants, and amika and ojon hair consultants. I can't wait for tomorrow night /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

PM me with what you'll be wearing tomorrow and I'll keep an eye out for you at the event. I don't know any other birchbloggers, so it'll be nice to meet up with a fellow MUT member!

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
That cracked me up and made me miss my cat. He lives in Oregon with my dad and sister. I swear to god, he will try and eat everything if you leave it around him (except for fish. He's the only cat in the world who doesn't like fish). My favorite thing is when I have eggnog around him. I'm pretty sure he'd bathe in it if I let him.

ooooh i'll have to see if my cat likes eggnog this christmas. anytime my fiance or i have ice cream or gelato she freaks out. she's such a vulture, like to the point where she'll even eat carrots and green beans (yup, i had to google to see if this was safe for cats bahaha).

 

[Autym Henderson]

It seems like a few people have gotten their September boxes.... Has anyone received a golden ticket for the 1,000 Birchbox points? I'm so excited to see/read who gets one!

 

[queenofperil]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
ooooh i'll have to see if my cat likes eggnog this christmas. anytime my fiance or i have ice cream or gelato she freaks out. she's such a vulture, like to the point where she'll even eat carrots and green beans (yup, i had to google to see if this was safe for cats bahaha).

Mine once stuck his paw in my orange juice while I wasn't looking. I thought that'd be the end of that since it probably tasted sour and gross to him. NOPE. He then proceeds to stick his head in the glass to gorge himself. I had to take it away from him. 

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Mine once stuck his paw in my orange juice while I wasn't looking. I thought that'd be the end of that since it probably tasted sour and gross to him. NOPE. He then proceeds to stick his head in the glass to gorge himself. I had to take it away from him. 
BAHAH that's too funny. that's exactly what i thought about mine and the vegetables.

Quote: Originally Posted by Autym Henderson /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It seems like a few people have gotten their September boxes.... Has anyone received a golden ticket for the 1,000 Birchbox points? I'm so excited to see/read who gets one!

better be all MUT-ers!! ;]

 

[sillylilly05]

Quote: Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I just tried the Stila Stay All Day in Beso from last month's box. I think once I get a lip liner in red and figure out how to line my lips more symmetrically It'll look better but I really like it.



Good thing you can't see what my room looks like behind me haha

Is that a Dr. House photobomb?! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[KateBos]

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


The welcome boxes are normally for gift subscriptions--I did not receive one for either of my family's subscriptions.

If you go onto your account information, you will see a little truck that says something like September shipping information--when you can click on it and see your tracking info, it is a clicky truck (otherwise it is non clicky). Sometimes it is clicky before the e-mails go out--two days before for me this month.

I got my shipping email and I see the 'September Shipping Info' underneath the little truck, but when I click on it, I don't see any shipping info, box weight, etc.. Am I missing something?