Down the Indie Rabbit Hole

[marigoldsue]

From Life's Entropy regarding the HW box (via reddit):

For those who missed out the first box: On November 15, Christine and I will sell all the individual items in the box on our respective sites (HW items on hers, LE on mine). While it is more of a hassle, you can still get the items from the box so you won't be missing out on much! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I understand wanting to make your customers happy, but making everything that is in the box available for individual sale kind of takes away the point of having a box.  If they aren't exclusive, why not wait for the individual items to go up for sale and just pick the colors you really want.  Chances are good that I won't feel like I need every item every month and I may end up spending less total dollars than I would for the sub.

 

[kaitlin1209]

I didn't try for the Hello Waffle sub but I am happy so many of us on here got it!!

Also...the time difference thing is almost NEVER in the EST favor. I have stayed up until 3am to catch things that launch at midnight PST so many times!

I do feel bad that it didn't work out, @@ohsailor! Next time /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[rachelshine]

Can't wait to see what you guys get. I 100000% forgot today was Wednesday and was planning on getting up tomorrow, oh well!

While $25 does seem a bit high, if it's a full size Lip Theory, full size blush, full size eyeshadow, that's a pretty good deal. I love HW's blush and eyeshadow quality. Have only tried  sample of Lip Theory and am enjoying it. 

 

[Kelly Silva]

I understand wanting to make your customers happy, but making everything that is in the box available for individual sale kind of takes away the point of having a box.  If they aren't exclusive, why not wait for the individual items to go up for sale and just pick the colors you really want.  Chances are good that I won't feel like I need every item every month and I may end up spending less total dollars than I would for the sub.

I think the point is that overall the box will be much cheaper compared to getting them all separately. Also you'll still have to pay shipping. It might be cheaper if you only want one or two items, but if you want everything from the sub it will be more expensive piecemeal.

 

[ohsailor]

Has anyone had experience canceling one item from a Haus of Gloi order? I have had bad luck getting in touch with them in the past, but new events have made the item unnecessary and I'd rather the money go elsewhere /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Tamarin]

Queen Bee apothecary has reopened on Etsy - and they have a code for 10% off with code HALLOWEEN10, no order minimum.  They have a huge catalog of products and have mini and sample sizes for most of them.  The listings are not organized that well but the products sound pretty good and there are full ingredient listings for most products.  I made a small order which included a sample size of vegan deodorant - I've been looking for a new brand and Bunny Butt, which is the other brand I know of that makes a similar product, only offers full sizes at $15.  The sample size I got from Queen Bee was $3.50.  Their shipping is also reasonable, starts at $2.50 and goes up depending on weight.  They also have perfumes and skincare products, all of which look very affordably priced.  This is my first order with them, I'll update you guys when I get it  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[marigoldsue]

I think the point is that overall the box will be much cheaper compared to getting them all separately. Also you'll still have to pay shipping. It might be cheaper if you only want one or two items, but if you want everything from the sub it will be more expensive piecemeal.

Considering how many unopened items I have from my other indie subs, I know I would rarely, if ever, want the whole month if I ordered them separately.  And part of the appeal of subs to me has always been the exclusivity factor.  I guess she is still only selling the items for a short period of time (15th-end of month) but it takes some of the thrill of succeeding at the hunt away.

 

[Kelly Silva]

Considering how many unopened items I have from my other indie subs, I know I would rarely, if ever, want the whole month if I ordered them separately.  And part of the appeal of subs to me has always been the exclusivity factor.  I guess she is still only selling the items for a short period of time (15th-end of month) but it takes some of the thrill of succeeding at the hunt away.

Yeah perhaps. I think it's a good move though after she was only going to do 25, and pretty much everyone but her realized that wasn't enough. And even with the 70 it sold out in what 20 minutes? I will wait to reserve judgement until it gets here, but I think it's going to be a great value. I will probably want everything in it, so it's good for me. But if you end up wanting one of the items from HW and one from LE, that's $9 in shipping right there. So I think even if you don't like everything in the box, the rest will be good gift/trade material, and still a good value if you only like a few of the items.

 

[Lolo22]

Queen Bee apothecary has reopened on Etsy - and they have a code for 10% off with code HALLOWEEN10, no order minimum.  They have a huge catalog of products and have mini and sample sizes for most of them.  The listings are not organized that well but the products sound pretty good and there are full ingredient listings for most products.  I made a small order which included a sample size of vegan deodorant - I've been looking for a new brand and Bunny Butt, which is the other brand I know of that makes a similar product, only offers full sizes at $15.  The sample size I got from Queen Bee was $3.50.  Their shipping is also reasonable, starts at $2.50 and goes up depending on weight.  They also have perfumes and skincare products, all of which look very affordably priced.  This is my first order with them, I'll update you guys when I get it  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Awesome!  It gives me the vibe of Cocoa Pink, but less foodie, in sexier packaging and better prices  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Allison H]

Awesome! It gives me the vibe of Cocoa Pink, but less foodie, in sexier packaging and better prices /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Agreed, a great way to describe them!

 

[crazycatlady82]

For me, I was pleased HW was up so early. I get up at 5 am, so when NM VC has went up at 11pm, I'm asleep (and unless it's Mac LE, I don't set an alarm for make up). I think that there is a good time that works for everybody...some people get up at o'dark thirty, some people work the night shift.

As for the time here, my MUT is on PST...not sure if I can change that?

 

[chelsealynn]

For me, I was pleased HW was up so early. I get up at 5 am, so when NM VC has went up at 11pm, I'm asleep (and unless it's Mac LE, I don't set an alarm for make up). I think that there is a good time that works for everybody...some people get up at o'dark thirty, some people work the night shift.

As for the time here, my MUT is on PST...not sure if I can change that?

I agree.  I work at night so I always tend to miss the release of things that are midday.  If I woke up for them there would be no hope for me falling back to sleep.   

As for the time settings I just fixed mine today.  If you go to 'my settings' its on the first page there.  Just make sure you click save at the bottom of the page  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Shalott]

Add me to the list of people who would rather stay up until 3am than get up at 6am for a release. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Not that I have to stay up that late often, being Pacific Time, but early mornings? No. Just no. Do not want.

But yeah, there is never going to be one time that works for all people, so I mean if there is something I want bad enough I will get up at five, or six or whenever it need be. It's not just makeup, either. I've gotten up at 3am after being in Disneyland until midnight so that I could be in a good spot in line for a sale. And boy howdy that was some $h!t and I didn't get what I wanted, but I got some things so that was enough.

As much as it sucks to go to the lengths and then not get the prize, there will be a next time. :flowers:   And here's hoping that next time everyone gets everything on their wishlists! (I'm looking at YOU, Haus of Gloi restock. You're next.)

 

[Imberis]

Queen Bee apothecary has reopened on Etsy - and they have a code for 10% off with code HALLOWEEN10, no order minimum.  They have a huge catalog of products and have mini and sample sizes for most of them.  The listings are not organized that well but the products sound pretty good and there are full ingredient listings for most products.  I made a small order which included a sample size of vegan deodorant - I've been looking for a new brand and Bunny Butt, which is the other brand I know of that makes a similar product, only offers full sizes at $15.  The sample size I got from Queen Bee was $3.50.  Their shipping is also reasonable, starts at $2.50 and goes up depending on weight.  They also have perfumes and skincare products, all of which look very affordably priced.  This is my first order with them, I'll update you guys when I get it  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Their stuff looks awesome, but the shipping kind of throws me off. I know it's because the items are kind of heavy, but for three things the shipping was $6.50. That's not terrible, but I don't know if I can do it!

 

[Kelly Silva]

Their stuff looks awesome, but the shipping kind of throws me off. I know it's because the items are kind of heavy, but for three things the shipping was $6.50. That's not terrible, but I don't know if I can do it!

It might be a shipping thing similar to Alchemic Muse, I would try asking her how much shipping is and if she refunds any excess that was paid.

 

[ohsailor]

From Life's Entropy regarding the HW box (via reddit):

For those who missed out the first box: On November 15, Christine and I will sell all the individual items in the box on our respective sites (HW items on hers, LE on mine). While it is more of a hassle, you can still get the items from the box so you won't be missing out on much! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

This made my (HORRIBLE, AWFUL, NO GOOD, VERY BAD) day so much better, thank you! 

 

[Lolo22]

Their stuff looks awesome, but the shipping kind of throws me off. I know it's because the items are kind of heavy, but for three things the shipping was $6.50. That's not terrible, but I don't know if I can do it!

It must be what you are ordering? I have 6 things in my cart and shipping is 4.80.

 

[Imberis]

It must be what you are ordering? I have 6 things in my cart and shipping is 4.80.

I wanted a set of shampoo and conditioner, and then detangler. Shipping for the shampoo and conditioner alone is $5.75. I guess they're heavy?

 

[Lolo22]

I wanted a set of shampoo and conditioner, and then detangler. Shipping for the shampoo and conditioner alone is $5.75. I guess they're heavy?

Oh that explains it. I've noticed from playing with PayPal shipping that once you get over 1lb the shipping really spikes. It's like that's the magical weight they decided becomes more work for the postal workers.

 

[sefkhet]

Oh that explains it. I've noticed from playing with PayPal shipping that once you get over 1lb the shipping really spikes. It's like that's the magical weight they decided becomes more work for the postal workers.

I think 13 oz. is usually where it sizes out of First Class Package territory and into required Priority Mail. That's what I've discovered shipping stuff on ebay.