CFDA POPSUGAR Must Have box, Special Edition April 2015 *Spoilers*

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It's good that there are people who like the box so don't feel bad about it.

I agree with you about the nail polish--they might have just thrown their badge on something that cost $1 to make.
Nah, Milly is a legit brand:

http://www.milly.com/about/

I'm thinking that maybe they have never done nail polish before and we are their test market? 

Edit: Oh, I see what you mean, you are saying it's cheapo nail polish with a Milly logo.  That I can't be sure about :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
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I know but its odd I cant even find the polish on the Milly website! Its just a little odd added to the other oddities of the box. BTW Wisconsin Gal, you are hilarious! 

 
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I know the everyone is disappointed but is it weird I actually am digging this box? I just had a baby so all I can wear is stud earrings and we have a plastic bag ban on maui so this market bag will come in handy every freakin day plus I really want to read that book. There are so many people in fashion who are not interesting to me but Diane Von Furstenberg has been around for 30+ years so she has to be doing something right and who could she possibly want to be but herself!

But the only thing I found that is shady is that the nailpolish is NOWHERE to be found on the internet!
if it was a $100, then yes, I would be thrilled!  not at $200. 

 
I was feeling pretty burned after I bought TWO Neiman Marcus boxes (then NM offered it at $50 off before we even received our boxes). PS did nothing.  Now I am left with that same feeling.  Obviously, if this box was $100, I wouldn't feel like this. But at $200 I just feel duped again.  I'm totally for the risk of mystery boxes, but there's something about the deception of pricing on thsi (and old inventory being sold as a "must have" like it's new) - that doesn't feel right.  At this point, think will pass on the summer box. 

 
I was feeling pretty burned after I bought TWO Neiman Marcus boxes (then NM offered it at $50 off before we even received our boxes). PS did nothing.  Now I am left with that same feeling.  Obviously, if this box was $100, I wouldn't feel like this. But at $200 I just feel duped again.  I'm totally for the risk of mystery boxes, but there's something about the deception of pricing on thsi (and old inventory being sold as a "must have" like it's new) - that doesn't feel right.  At this point, think will pass on the summer box. 
 YOu could have returned the Neiman box to the store.  My friend did that.  They gladly took it back and issued a store credit even though the box was purchased from popsugar.   I feel personally if I buy a box and I don't like it that is what I signed up for the mystery.    I have gifted to people many things I didn't want from boxes . I think its awesome to have a pile of gifts waiting when I need one.    I didn't sign up for this box due to no spoiler. I figured and was right that if there was no spoiler maybe there was nothing they felt was spectacular.

 
 YOu could have returned the Neiman box to the store.  My friend did that.  They gladly took it back and issued a store credit even though the box was purchased from popsugar.   I feel personally if I buy a box and I don't like it that is what I signed up for the mystery.    I have gifted to people many things I didn't want from boxes . I think its awesome to have a pile of gifts waiting when I need one.    I didn't sign up for this box due to no spoiler. I figured and was right that if there was no spoiler maybe there was nothing they felt was spectacular.
yeah, i wouldn't do that. it's my mistake for buying - no reason to put in on NM.  and I have TONS of gifts - trust me, too many.    this $200 price point (and deception around value) is what isn't sticking well.  And as I mentioned, I am all for mystery boxes.  Again, my mistake for falling for it.  I am keeping it (and not going through such backdoor tactics).  But this summer box isn't going to be something that I will immediately jump at (as I have for all the other ones over the past 2.5 years). 

 
yeah, i wouldn't do that. it's my mistake for buying - no reason to put in on NM.  and I have TONS of gifts - trust me, too many.    this $200 price point (and deception around value) is what isn't sticking well.  And as I mentioned, I am all for mystery boxes.  Again, my mistake for falling for it.  I am keeping it (and not going through such backdoor tactics).  But this summer box isn't going to be something that I will immediately jump at (as I have for all the other ones over the past 2.5 years). 
 It was actually a customer service rep from popsugar who emailed my friend when she asked if they would take returns  who said she could bring it back to neimans.  Nothing sneaky  done she is a very honest person

 
Nah, Milly is a legit brand:

http://www.milly.com/about/

I'm thinking that maybe they have never done nail polish before and we are their test market? 

Edit: Oh, I see what you mean, you are saying it's cheapo nail polish with a Milly logo.  That I can't be sure about :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Yes, that's what I meant. I really like Milly's designs, but with no nail polish or products like that in their line, that raises a red flag for me in terms of quality control.

Even though I am annoyed with the earrings for several reasons (overinflating the value of the box, don't wear pierced ears, etc), at least that company gave a product that is from their current line and that represents their brand. MJ gave an old bracelet, Milly gave a product they don't make, DVF sent a book, Clare V. mostly does leather goods and sent a burlap bag, etc. So weird.

 
 It was actually a customer service rep from popsugar who emailed my friend when she asked if they would take returns  who said she could bring it back to neimans.  Nothing sneaky  done she is a very honest person
interesting - they didnt offer that to everyone who inquired.  I still wouldn't leave it on them (and don't have NM in the area so would have to mail anyways).  regardless, it is on me for taking the risk. just wish PS would be more upfront about sales and pricing and not send old inventory for "must have" boxes. 

 
Yes, that's what I meant. I really like Milly's designs, but with no nail polish or products like that in their line, that raises a red flag for me in terms of quality control.

Even though I am annoyed with the earrings for several reasons (overinflating the value of the box, don't wear pierced ears, etc), at least that company gave a product that is from their current line and that represents their brand. MJ gave an old bracelet, Milly gave a product they don't make, DVF sent a book, Clare V. mostly does leather goods and sent a burlap bag, etc. So weird.
This reasoning makes me wonder if disputing the charge will be successful - I think the box was not at all what it was made out to be.  Nevermind that the value isn't as promised. 

 
yeah, i wouldn't do that. it's my mistake for buying - no reason to put in on NM.  and I have TONS of gifts - trust me, too many.    this $200 price point (and deception around value) is what isn't sticking well.  And as I mentioned, I am all for mystery boxes.  Again, my mistake for falling for it.  I am keeping it (and not going through such backdoor tactics).  But this summer box isn't going to be something that I will immediately jump at (as I have for all the other ones over the past 2.5 years). 
Your right, the reason everyone is upset was the price and all the oddities around all the items. I mean all you have to do is search those earrings and they come up all over different shops at $295!  I think people could make a case for breach of contract. They advertised a $600 value and the earring snafu is real and there is no amount of backpeddling they can do that changes the fact that those earrings are all over the internet for $295. The only thing I am hung up is that nail polish and its shady origins!!

 
They just responded to my letter of complaint with this, and note the comment about the FAQ's was because I mentioned disputing it with my credit card.....

Thank you so much for reaching out. We apologize for the confusion. The retail price of the earrings inside the CFDA POPSUGAR Must Have box is indeed $395. The error on the vendor's website has been corrected: http://maiyet.com/shop/poison-dart-stud-earrings--gold
Unfortunately, as noted on our FAQs, which were all agreed upon at the time of purchase, all purchases are non-refundable.
Our team and all of the vendors’ teams worked really hard on curating items that we know people would enjoy, but it looks like we missed the mark with you. Would you mind providing some specific items that you did not enjoy and perhaps a few items you would have rather received? We really appreciate you taking the time to help us improve our product and we hope you will give us another chance to wow you!
is anyone else seeing that 395 price?  when I look it up it is still  295.    http://maiyet.com/shop/poison-dart-stud-earrings--gold  they changed it on lyst?  but not on their own website? 

 
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is anyone else seeing that 395 price?  when I look it up it is still  295.  
WOW! the website changed it back.  Wonder if they have been getting a lot of slack for changing it in the first place.  EEK.  PR nightmare for both companies.   It's kind of false advertising to go and change it like it.  Man, wouldn't want to be in either of their shoes right now.  I'm just a sucker who threw $200 out.  but that impacts their brands.  (wanting to sit back and eat popcorn and watch this unfold)... 

 
WOW! the website changed it back.  Wonder if they have been getting a lot of slack for changing it in the first place.  EEK.  PR nightmare for both companies.   It's kind of false advertising to go and change it like it.  Man, wouldn't want to be in either of their shoes right now.  I'm just a sucker who threw $200 out.  but that impacts their brands.  (wanting to sit back and eat popcorn and watch this unfold)... 
Me too!! I saw that changed it back too! I was wondering if I had just used my old link from yesterday. Should we factor entertainment value into the box value?!?

 
As far as the gifting though. It's a win: lose. For me anyway. I know I can gift. But I don't want to. I signed up for my own treats. I could buy from tjmaxx. But I know I'm getting or want to be getting something unique. The must have has been petty alluring when it's on point or trend. I've certainly found so many new products and vendors! Summer box? No summer box? I think I'm done for a minute on LE boxes...

 
Whoa, that is super shady about the price increase on the company site, then putting it back down today.  It seems like Popsugar knew which items would be in the box when it went on sale, too (they advertised 6 items, and there were 6 items in there).  They should have called it a "Fashion Miss" box since it seems like everything in there seems it didn't quite make the mark.  

I often gift subscription box items I don't like/can't use, but I don't even feel like I can gift those earrings.  I really don't know who would pay nearly that much for them.  

Ladies who have their boxes, are the earrings much more spectacular in person or something?  

 

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