FabFitFun Fall 2013 Box *Spoilers*

[IffB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Shauna999 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm with you gals. They were definitely smart leaking the gorjana scarf, It's the sole reason why I started back up. Now I'm wishing that I had some restraint so I could've used that $$$ towards the PS/Neiman Marcus Collab box. This is my final go with FFF- nothing will make me sign back up- were broken up this time for good..lol!
Same. Scarf will make a nice gift, other items are nice but nothing really exciting or extra special. The popcorn is a lame filler.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by mckondik /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm generally pleased with this box. I don't have the palette and I like the variety of things. I wonder what bonus gift I'll get for being charged twice? Also wondering when I'll get my box since I'm sure the double charging/ refunding  snafu impacted the timing of things.

I think I would actually love the box if I didn't already have that palette! Minus the popcorn and that bar, it's all stuff I'm excited about. I guess the palette will go to either my secret santa if it suits her or another gift.

 

[Canny Charlene]

I definitely like this box over the last two and I think they are improving and listening to customer feedback.  I know a lot of people wanted more fitness and although I will never use the workout dvd (or eat the bar), I love they included it for their audience.  I had canx after the summer box but re-ordered for the scarf and told myself everything else was just a bonus, so I am happy with this box!

 

[skylola123]

I love getting these boxes because not only do I get some but also put some aside for future gifts or Christmas.

And whenever I gift items coming from Popsugar, Birchbox, or even FFF people never know where I get this stuff lol.

They have never seen it at the stores and are interested (& feel that I have gone out of my way to find a unique gift).  

These items really do make great gifts, I know I save most of the food items from my boxes and gift them to a big foodie in my family. 

 

[Andi B]

I'm finally seeing movement on my tracking number, but now my box isn't scheduled to arrive until Friday.  Oh well, I guess I should be happy that it has shipped!

 

[MKSB]

Be happy you got a shipping email! I got nothing. Haha

 

[dayzeek]

Same! I still haven't heard anything.

No smiles here 

 

[crescentmoon]

Im leaning towards a cancel. It was in danger of being on the chop list anyways and now I definitely don't want it after this.

 

[TracyT]

I got a response today from Michael who previously posted to the group. The highlights:

- A vendor grossly missed their deadline throwing the production schedule off course

- Fulfillment elves are working hard for orders placed before Oct. 1 with shipping notices going out by tomorrow midnight (Pacific, I presume)

- OK Magazine broke their press embargo (deadline-specific sneak peek), which as a former PR person is a tool to promote with numerous media outlets at once to ensure press pick up, and causes chaos and anger as it opens the flood gates for everyone else to go to print

- Also OK Magazine only received a photo not a box

- They're learning and am working to improve for the next box

I'm waiting it out until tomorrow at midnight. I suppose monthly boxes learn quick while quarterly boxes have less cycles to hammer out details. Maybe there should be a support group for sub box folks.

 

[Andi B]

I got a response today from Michael who previously posted to the group. The highlights: - A vendor grossly missed their deadline throwing the production schedule off course - Fulfillment elves are working hard for orders placed before Oct. 1 with shipping notices going out by tomorrow midnight (Pacific, I presume) - OK Magazine broke their press embargo (deadline-specific sneak peek), which as a former PR person is a tool to promote with numerous media outlets at once to ensure press pick up, and causes chaos and anger as it opens the flood gates for everyone else to go to print - Also OK Magazine only received a photo not a box - They're learning and am working to improve for the next box I'm waiting it out until tomorrow at midnight. I suppose monthly boxes learn quick while quarterly boxes have less cycles to hammer out details. Maybe there should be a support group for sub box folks.

Now I really don't understand how I got a shipping notice! I'm beginning to wonder if maybe I won one of the random giveaways? Guess I'll find out on Friday.

 

[mvangundy]

@Andi B Post pics of your box on Friday, pretty pleeeeeeease 

 

[Andi B]

@mvangundy I'll do that if no one else beats me to it! (That doesn't sound likely though! ) Hmmm...apparently the @mention didn't work on my phone. I'll have to test it later on my laptop.

 

[lns02]

No shipping here either - and I've been subbed since the first box!   Oh, and they screwed up my billing. Anyone know what the additional item is as a result?

 

[rachelshine]

I signed up last week after the Bliss spoiler came out, without a coupon code too, and my account page says shipping first week on November. After seeing the whole box, I am a bit remorseful, but still really love the scarf. Plus, the palette looks nice. Hopefully it swatches well. 

 

[missemiee]

I got no shipment tracking info at all. But what's so weird...is today I had a notice from my mail carrier that I had a package that they tried to deliver today but no one answered the door (darn me being in the shower!!!!!). The notice didn't say who the package was from but that I can pick it up tomorrow after 8am. I'm not expecting any packages from any of my other subscription boxes, so I'm thinking that HAD to be it!!! I'm so mad I wasn't around to answer the door. Clearly, it was something big enough for them not to leave in my mailbox. So we shall see, I'll go pick it up tomorrow and let you all know! 

 

[rachelshine]

Quote: Originally Posted by rachelshine /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I signed up last week after the Bliss spoiler came out, without a coupon code too, and my account page says shipping first week on November. After seeing the whole box, I am a bit remorseful, but still really love the scarf. Plus, the palette looks nice. Hopefully it swatches well. 
I take that back! I now have NO shipping information. So weird. Emailed CS.

 

[sparklesgirlxox]

This box needs to get its act together...They charged me for the box   6 weeks ago

 

[peacemanor]

Why don't you call them instead?  Phone 888-963-9319, they hide the number but they gave it to me because I had 2 referrals that they wouldn't credit unless I called.  Open till 5pm west coat time.  Each day passes and they say tomorrow, tomorrow they will ship, yeah right.  It was suppose to be a September box!  Spoiler FYI - the exercise DVD requires a waist high rest for your foot (a ballet bar) and a barre3 core ball! http://shop.barre3.com/products/barre3-ballet-boot-camp-with-candace-ofcacek#.Ul8rkhYVU70 Couldn't they have chosen something anyone could do?!?  I called and cancelled even though I only paid $30 cause of 2 referrals.  The box isn't even worth $30 to me.  If they still send it to me even though they said they won't, I will write "return to sender" and will refuse the package and I recommend u do also if u are regretting ur purchase!  I wasn't able to sell the stuff I didn't want from the last box either. I could have had more referrals but their referral link stopped working b4 the deadline, suspicious!  There is no excuse for the slow shipping and charging everyone week's in advance.  This is a quarterly box, not a monthly box, they had plenty of time to act their act 2gether!

 

[sparklesgirlxox]

Quote: Originally Posted by peacemanor /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Why don't you call them instead?  Phone 888-963-9319, they hide the number but they gave it to me because I had 2 referrals that they wouldn't credit unless I called.  Open till 5pm west coat time.  Each day passes and they say tomorrow, tomorrow they will ship, yeah right.  It was suppose to be a September box!  Spoiler FYI - the exercise DVD requires a waist high rest for your foot (a ballet bar) and a barre3 core ball! http://shop.barre3.com/products/barre3-ballet-boot-camp-with-candace-ofcacek#.Ul8rkhYVU70 Couldn't they have chosen something anyone could do?!?  I called and cancelled even though I only paid $30 cause of 2 referrals.  The box isn't even worth $30 to me.  If they still send it to me even though they said they won't, I will write "return to sender" and will refuse the package and I recommend u do also if u are regretting ur purchase!  I wasn't able to sell the stuff I didn't want from the last box either. I could have had more referrals but their referral link stopped working b4 the deadline, suspicious!  There is no excuse for the slow shipping and charging everyone week's in advance.  This is a quarterly box, not a monthly box, they had plenty of time to act their act 2gether!
I agree with you

 

[Shauna999]

This box just can't get their S**t together- This is their 3 rd box- they should for the most part have it together but then look at Glossybox- their a company that will never have it together. I do appreciate FFF CS with the whole double charge- mistakes happen, this we all know and understand. On a positive note- I'm hoping the scarf is just as cute in person as in the spoiler. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />