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I ordered from Zoya website last night and today I get a call from the fraud dept at my bank saying someone in a hotel in New York City just tried to use my card.. I had heard that the site isnt secured but COME ON!! Please be careful if you shop there, use a pre paid debit or something! My bank closed my card and is re-issuing me a new one. Good thing I just took out some money this morning! What a hassle!

 
Originally Posted by Kittygirl4 /img/forum/go_quote.gif




Apparently they like paying to ship crappy products out multiple times.  I'm supposed to be getting box 26 with the Dr. Jart sample and the best thing about the box is getting 70 points in reviews.  I know some people are upset about people getting to review 7 products, but I'd rather have a full size Stila Bronzer than a bunch of packet sized items.  I'm trying to decide whether I'm going to hang in there for one more month or just cancel.  I really like how Glossybox was fair to everyone last month.  I hope they keep it that way.  My Birchbox hasn't even arrived yet and it doesn't bother me......I'm just looking forward to Glossybox! 
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I might try glossybox in a few months, but right now I don't want another sub service (I have two).  Definitely wanna give it a try though.

 
Originally Posted by mjkdior713 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I might try glossybox in a few months, but right now I don't want another sub service (I have two).  Definitely wanna give it a try though.
Be careful with GB. A friend of mine never received her May box, and then they tried to charge her twice for the June box. Customer Service has been so bad that she has been trying to cancel but can't get thru to anyone to do that either!

 
Well i got my box yesterday. I got box 4. I am really digging the rose water and band aids but everything else I think will go up for trade.

Has anyone tried the eyeko liquid eyeliner yet? I’m on the fence about trading it or not. I have super oily eyelids and every eyeliner i own just melts after 15 mins on me.

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

That makes it even more misleading. Instead of putting it in a foil packet, they put it in a tube to make it look like it is a bigger sample. That is on Dr. Jart's. My issue with Birchbox is they sent out samples they had a problem with last month, there is no way the equivalent of a foil packet is a deluxe sample.
They should have at least sent you 2 of these, since many people here got 2 more. At least you would have gotten more product and more like a deluxe size.

 
Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I ordered from Zoya website last night and today I get a call from the fraud dept at my bank saying someone in a hotel in New York City just tried to use my card.. I had heard that the site isnt secured but COME ON!! Please be careful if you shop there, use a pre paid debit or something! My bank closed my card and is re-issuing me a new one. Good thing I just took out some money this morning! What a hassle!
I'm sorry this happened to you, but glad that your bank caught it!  I hope changing cards doesn't cause a bunch of headaches as far as your subs are concerned (Glossybox---even though I do love GB.....they need to get their billing together). 

 
Originally Posted by Scooby384 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Be careful with GB. A friend of mine never received her May box, and then they tried to charge her twice for the June box. Customer Service has been so bad that she has been trying to cancel but can't get thru to anyone to do that either!
              I haven't had any issues trying to contact them, as the one and only time I called, the phone was picked up on the first ring. That actually startled me. lol. They did wind up putting my account "on hold" for some stupid technical issues they were having and then when all was said and done, they charged me twice! Luckily, I was able to get compensated for all the trouble with 100 extra glossydots. Sucks that they're having so many issues... I'm still subbed, but I couldn't recommend them with a clear conscience right now. I really loved May's box, but there are so many people that have either not received their box or they're just having far too much stress trying to sort out the little problems associated with GB. I still think they opened up subs far too early and that they shouldn't have opened up more this month. 

                Anyway, I mentioned in an earlier post before I had received my Birchbox that I probably wouldn't like the Tili bag. Well, I don't really like it, but at least it's not green. I'll probably just use it for snacks or something. lol. Here, I'll show you all which one I got: 

               

                See, it's not as bad as I thought it would be. It's at least colorful... cute... Still not impressed, though. 

                I'm not looking to trade, but anyone else not like these? Anyone REALLY love these bags? What are you all going to use them for? Just curious!  :-D 

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

So how annoyed should I be that the website is still showing my May box and I don't have a shipping notification?
I am in the same boat, and I have been mildly annoyed. I called CS and they told me my box is in a "second wave" which I think will probably ship sometime next week. I know of one other MUT member who heard the same thing. I was just really worried because my shipping notice always show up on the 9th or 10th, and I do wish something would have updated so I knew I wasn't just forgotten, lol. But there ARE more boxes to be shipped, you could call too if you are still concerned. It does annoy me as far as the "shipping by the 10th" promise goes. But as long as I know for sure it's on its way, I can be patient.

 
Originally Posted by Kittygirl4 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I ordered from Zoya website last night and today I get a call from the fraud dept at my bank saying someone in a hotel in New York City just tried to use my card.. I had heard that the site isnt secured but COME ON!! Please be careful if you shop there, use a pre paid debit or something! My bank closed my card and is re-issuing me a new one. Good thing I just took out some money this morning! What a hassle!
I'm sorry this happened to you, but glad that your bank caught it!  I hope changing cards doesn't cause a bunch of headaches as far as your subs are concerned (Glossybox---even though I do love GB.....they need to get their billing together). 

I will have to resub to GlossyBox, but since they already charged my June box, I am not in a hurry to do that.
 
Originally Posted by injectionenvy /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oompa Loompa, do-ba-dee-doo...

So I tried my Comodynes tanning cloths. I'm sure you can all guess where this is going.. lol. I followed the directions exactly and I still turned out orange and streaky (and to top it off, I forgot to do my feet, so I look like I'm wearing orange leggings!) I only did my legs, not sure if I want to try the 2nd cloth to see if I can even it out, or might that make it worse?
Me too!  Only I put too much on my feet so it looks like I have an orange ankle sock on the right foot and knee sock on the left.  The wipe was so wet at first that it didn't apply evenly and then it dried out so my right leg is much more pale.  I just applied my regular self tanner cream over the lighter areas to even it out.  I'm afraid of the other towels :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
For those inquiring about how long it takes for BB to answer emails, I have some info for you on my recent experiences. 

Emailed regarding wrong sample in our BBM box on 5/26 (a Saturday); Response 6/1 (the following Friday)

Emailed again regarding same issue on 6/12 (tuesday); Response 6/15 (Friday)

 
Can those who have tried the Comodynes Self-Tanning Towelettes post photos of the results? I know many people have mixed reviews on this and I am scared to try especially right before I go on Vacation... I would love to see photos of peoples results.

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

For grins and giggles I decided to look up my Anniversary date (the 9th) and try the 6 month code...

It WORKED!  (I haven't received the official anniversary email yet, but I'm running with it.  Eeek!)  

Why I love Birchbox:  

1.) Introduces me to NEAT shizz I wouldn't find and then

2) I just ordered the Zoya blogger trio, a Jouer Luminizing Tint, Marvis toothpaste (that darn Glossybox sample sold me...) and the last Revolution Organics Beauty Balm I need for...$17.00!  How can you beat that!?!  Before points and before 20% off it was a $110 order!  S-C-O-R-E
I don't care for the Marvis toothpaste sample; do you want mine, too (no trade needed)?

 
Just got my box and I knew I was getting a Luna bar which was slightly disappointing considering I can get one for a buck at the grocery store - I was even more disappointed to find that it isn't even full sized...oh well

 
Just exfoliated myself to death and am thinking of trying the tanning towelettes. I've heard good AND bad results and I am scared to try this on my super pale skin, but I told myself I'd try it at least once.

Update: I decided to take the plunge. It says the tan will be fully visible within three hours so I will see how I look at about midnight.

 
any tips for exfoliating before using the tanning towelettes?

just spent a week in the virgin islands and it can't hurt to tan a bit more, especially when you're super pale like me!!

 
I just wanted to say (since the product was *new* in the June store) that I broke down and got Deborah Lippmann's On The Beach and it is just as fantastic as it looks.
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