Birchbox - The March boxes

[sihaya]

I certainly am... I didn't think of double subscriptions until I came here--- I am going to try not be too envious of the original boxes if they turn out to be more fabulous 

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

I opted for the TV box but now I am wishing I had kept it plus opened another account to get the TV.. Anyone else feeling is way? 

 

[marybbryant]

I'm getting one of each.  I signed up for a 2nd box, not realizing there would be the Teen Vogue box this month.

I am obsessed with Birchbox and I cant wait for my March boxes!  BB seemed to ship a little early last month, so I'm hoping for the same in March.   

 

[Katie-Gaslight]

ugh, why didn't i make a second account? >.< silly me.

 

[pinktergal]

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

I'm getting one of each.  I signed up for a 2nd box, not realizing there would be the Teen Vogue box this month.

I am obsessed with Birchbox and I cant wait for my March boxes!  BB seemed to ship a little early last month, so I'm hoping for the same in March.   

I must be the only one who misses Streamlite ( did I remember the name right?).  I joined for Nov. and got my Nov -Jan boxes right on the 10th.  February's box didn't come until the 16th or 17th.  I know the new shipping program is better for many members, but for me it was way worse. 

I'm hoping my March BB will be better than my Feb BB!  That was the only BB clunker I've gotten so far.

The only box I double sub to is Beauty Army.  That's the only box I've gotten so far that has guaranteed value for me.

Your mileage may vary.

 

[murflegirl]

I'm excited for each new month because it means a new Birchbox! I opted in for the TVbb this month and I can't wait. Anything will beat my MyGlam Great Disappointment of February 2012, hahaha /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I am upgrading to a yearly Birchbox membership here in the next month or so. Birchbox has never really disappointed me in the last 10 months and I'm happy to fork over 100ish bucks for another year of fun surprises! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[glamourdolleyes]

Agreed! I will even take coasters over most in MG Feb 2012!
 

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

I'm excited for each new month because it means a new Birchbox! I opted in for the TVbb this month and I can't wait. Anything will beat my MyGlam Great Disappointment of February 2012, hahaha /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I am upgrading to a yearly Birchbox membership here in the next month or so. Birchbox has never really disappointed me in the last 10 months and I'm happy to fork over 100ish bucks for another year of fun surprises! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[snllama]

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



I must be the only one who misses Streamlite ( did I remember the name right?).  I joined for Nov. and got my Nov -Jan boxes right on the 10th.  February's box didn't come until the 16th or 17th.  I know the new shipping program is better for many members, but for me it was way worse. 

I'm hoping my March BB will be better than my Feb BB!  That was the only BB clunker I've gotten so far.

The only box I double sub to is Beauty Army.  That's the only box I've gotten so far that has guaranteed value for me.

Your mileage may vary.

Streamlite was a nightmare for me. I live 40 minutes from the airport that all the packages in my area ship into. But it would normally take 5-7 days after it arrived there for it to be transferred to the post office. So some months I didnt get my box until the 20th and I live in DC! I cant even imagine how long it took for people in California.  This month the transfer happened the same day it arrived and I got the box on the 8th if I remember correctly!

 

[Katie-Gaslight]

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



I must be the only one who misses Streamlite ( did I remember the name right?).  I joined for Nov. and got my Nov -Jan boxes right on the 10th.  February's box didn't come until the 16th or 17th.  I know the new shipping program is better for many members, but for me it was way worse. 

I'm hoping my March BB will be better than my Feb BB!  That was the only BB clunker I've gotten so far.

The only box I double sub to is Beauty Army.  That's the only box I've gotten so far that has guaranteed value for me.

Your mileage may vary.

You're from RI too, right? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Streamlite really did do a decent job here on the East Coast... but I can understand that it can get frustrating if you're on the West Coast!

 

[sweetiegirlll]

It really is the perfect opportunity to sign up for another box.  I've signed up again for myself and got a not so wonderful leftovers box and then the first box for a friend had some of the leftovers, too.  You'd think that for a month to month subscription they'd want to wow you the first month so you'd get hooked and not cancel.  I wouldn't mind the must have, most talked about samples of the past year for one or two items in my first box, but the orange booster AND the fashion tape AND the birchbox pink jouer?  I love the birchbox pink jouer, just pointing out that most of those are from the least favorite month of December, which I paid for and didn't receive and got those in another sub for a February box.  I finally phoned Birchbox yesterday and they said I should have received a December box and gave me my $10 back.  They also said that if I opted in on one account and opted out on another, I should be receiving both the Teen Vogue box and the regular March Birchbox.  She said everything was going fine in that department.  Just thought I'd pass it along in case anyone is in the same boat and wondering.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 

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

I am glad that I got the TV box on my new account because it seems like the new accounts get left overs from months passed. I would be upset if I got a box of stuff I already got that were left over and missed out on a box from my normal account just to get the TV on.

Quote: Originally Posted by makeupgooroo8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I felt exactly the same way! I got the TV box on my new acct as well.
 

 

[daisy351]

Streamlite was all ground service I believe, I don't think they shipped to the airport.
 

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

Streamlite was a nightmare for me. I live 40 minutes from the airport that all the packages in my area ship into. But it would normally take 5-7 days after it arrived there for it to be transferred to the post office. So some months I didnt get my box until the 20th and I live in DC! I cant even imagine how long it took for people in California.  This month the transfer happened the same day it arrived and I got the box on the 8th if I remember correctly!

 

[marybbryant]

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

Agreed! I will even take coasters over most in MG Feb 2012!

February was my 1st and last MyGlam bag.   I decided to cancel MyGlam and get a 2nd Birchbox. 

I think Birchbox actually shipped early last month.  I'm not sure, but I think I recieved my box on the 7th. 

It's funny that what some people call a "clunker" or a "dud" are the boxes I really like!  To each their own, I guess.  When I first saw my Feb. box, I was a little disappointed because I didnt recieve a Beauty Blender, the Dermalogica exfoliator or the cute little heart shaped nail file, but after trying my samples, I ended up purchasing 3 out of 4, and love the products.  Someone here mentioned something about new subscribers getting "leftovers" like the Orange Boost drink, and the Ahava foot cream, and it was funny because I would love to get those!  I wouldnt consider them "leftovers", even if they had been in previous boxes if I hadnt tried them before. 

I have the TV Birchbox, a reg. Birchbox and a Sample Society box coming this month, and I'm really hoping for a foot cream, hand cream or some type of body care product in one of them!  I would have loved to have been able to try the Ahava they sent out previously.

 

[marybbryant]

I keep checking Zadidoll's first post, where she listed the 23 boxes for updates.  I cant stand not knowing whats going to be in those boxes!

Come Monday, I'm going to be checking my email obsessivly for a shipping notice.  I'm like a little kid at Christmas!

 

[snllama]

Originally Posted by daisy351 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Streamlite was all ground service I believe, I don't think they shipped to the airport.
 

all my packages shipped with streamlite have shipping updates saying they arrived and were processed out of a specific airport. But it may be at a ground facility off of the airport grounds? 

 

[pinktergal]

Originally Posted by Katie-Gaslight /img/forum/go_quote.gif


You're from RI too, right? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Streamlite really did do a decent job here on the East Coast... but I can understand that it can get frustrating if you're on the West Coast!

Hi Katie! yes, I'm in Cranston.  BB really needs to find a shipping solution that doesn't favor one coast after the other.  It's frustrating when some have to wait so much longer for their BB than others.  I didn't know that the left coasters used to get theirs later than us because I didn't start to follow the forums until last month, just at the time BB switched their shipping program to whatever it is they're doing now. 

I could probably be okay with getting it late except that when I come here and see everyone but me getting their BB, I'm so jealous! Haha!

 

[eclipsechick08]

I wishI could get my box already! I'm so impatient /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I have 270 points and wanna buy some goodies foh free /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Kristlkrost]

Funny till I found this forum by accident....I had no idea there were different boxes and  I never even knew you could peek!! I think you should do as you say and not peek ..it's still fun for me..I get enough high end stuff to last more than a few months usually and  mix that in with serious home made skin care..My skin is amazing since  I started buying stuff like copper peptides and glycolic peels  and hyularonic?  acid and DMAE on  eBay  and make my own pastes and peels and I'm like  a mad skin scientist..Also  honey /coconut oil and tons of other natural fruits  oils (they are really cheap at the supermarket in the international section) yogurt and anything I  can get my hands on lol Even parsley and cilantro for the anti oxidants. Honestly my skin has totally changed in a few months..Coconut and castor oil(organic virgin and cold pressed only ) penetrate very  very deeply..so I start there and add the other stuff..Honey is like a miracle for your skin..You really do not have to pay big bucks for great skin

 

[eclipsechick08]

Funny till I found this forum by accident....I had no idea there were different boxes and  I never even knew you could peek!! I think you should do as you say and not peek ..it's still fun for me..I get enough high end stuff to last more than a few months usually and  mix that in with serious home made skin care..My skin is amazing since  I started buying stuff like copper peptides and glycolic peels  and hyularonic?  acid and DMAE on  eBay  and make my own pastes and peels and I'm like  a mad skin scientist..Also  honey /coconut oil and tons of other natural fruits  oils (they are really cheap at the supermarket in the international section) yogurt and anything I  can get my hands on lol Even parsley and cilantro for the anti oxidants. Honestly my skin has totally changed in a few months..Coconut and castor oil(organic virgin and cold pressed only ) penetrate very  very deeply..so I start there and add the other stuff..Honey is like a miracle for your skin..You really do not have to pay big bucks for great skin

That's awesome that you're able to do that. I would have no idea where to start!

 

[WarPaint1739]

I agree that honey is amazing!
 

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

Funny till I found this forum by accident....I had no idea there were different boxes and  I never even knew you could peek!! I think you should do as you say and not peek ..it's still fun for me..I get enough high end stuff to last more than a few months usually and  mix that in with serious home made skin care..My skin is amazing since  I started buying stuff like copper peptides and glycolic peels  and hyularonic?  acid and DMAE on  eBay  and make my own pastes and peels and I'm like  a mad skin scientist..Also  honey /coconut oil and tons of other natural fruits  oils (they are really cheap at the supermarket in the international section) yogurt and anything I  can get my hands on lol Even parsley and cilantro for the anti oxidants. Honestly my skin has totally changed in a few months..Coconut and castor oil(organic virgin and cold pressed only ) penetrate very  very deeply..so I start there and add the other stuff..Honey is like a miracle for your skin..You really do not have to pay big bucks for great skin

 

[WarPaint1739]

LoL, sad but true!
 

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

Agreed! I will even take coasters over most in MG Feb 2012!
 

 

[Jacinta]

Did you all see the blog on the Birchbox site that mentions a gorgeous Essie polish?  Essie is supposed to be in the Teen Vogue box if I am understanding correctly from the email.

http://blog.birchbox.com/post/18557048032/march-is-the-time-to-go-glam-with-serious-pink-glitter