Glossybox December 2012

[Dalylah]

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


If I had to guess, I'm guessing they print labels off the database - so all the labels for your subs would be next to each other when printed.  In the warehouse they probably make boxes as groups.  Since your labels are all next to each other, they go on the same group of boxes...

That's my best guess!

-L

This is probably true.

Also, I have finally found a use for my "other name". Throckmorton Alowishus Wipplebottom. Wonder what kind of box I would get then?

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

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


I got the same box as you except a different Zoya. I hate the necklace. Thought it was like a mini robot at first. I don't get the magnet part.. what goes inside?
It's a wish box.  Google "Abyssinian wish box."  Basically, you write a wish down on a little piece of paper, put it inside, and your wish will come true.  I've always been fascinated by them and really, really hoped I would get one, but, alas, that was not to be.


That's actually really, really cool! I love the bottle pendant I got but maybe I'll get lucky and get one in my 2nd box!

 

[mermuse]

Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just canceled. *sigh* I had high hopes for glossy. I did love my bath oil... used it tonight... smells wonderful but I can buy that myself. The Zoya in Storm is super cute and I wouldn't have bought black sparkly on my own, but I love it. I think I just can't get past the face that they put an Avon lipstick in a box that I purchase to introduce me to new luxery type items. Bah. So I think I'll be getting a second BB.

I don't really consider Mark the same thing as Avon for some reason  probably because I've heard they are nicer quality, and a lot of blog/reviewers really like their lipstick especially.  If this box can introduce me to a product that I like that's mid-range while giving me a bunch of other stuff too, then great.  It's not like it was a particularly cheap product.  I think these retail for $11, and it's something I would have never thought to try otherwise.  I think my Glossyboxes have always felt like much more than twice what I ever got from BB, so I don't mind the price.  I was getting really irritated with the miniscule BB samples.  This box is a lot of fun, I think, especially with a piece of jewelry and not just an introductory card, but to each their own of course.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just canceled. *sigh* I had high hopes for glossy. I did love my bath oil... used it tonight... smells wonderful but I can buy that myself. The Zoya in Storm is super cute and I wouldn't have bought black sparkly on my own, but I love it. I think I just can't get past the face that they put an Avon lipstick in a box that I purchase to introduce me to new luxery type items. Bah. So I think I'll be getting a second BB.
I don't really consider Mark the same thing as Avon for some reason  probably because I've heard they are nicer quality, and a lot of blog/reviewers really like their lipstick especially.  If this box can introduce me to a product that I like that's mid-range while giving me a bunch of other stuff too, then great.  It's not like it was a particularly cheap product.  I think these retail for $11, and it's something I would have never thought to try otherwise.  I think my Glossyboxes have always felt like much more than twice what I ever got from BB, so I don't mind the price.  I was getting really irritated with the miniscule BB samples.  This box is a lot of fun, I think, especially with a piece of jewelry and not just an introductory card, but to each their own of course.


I do agree. While I was a little surprised to see a mark. lipstick, I am not bothered by it. It's good quality, and even the packaging is nice...if I just tried the product itself, based on performance and packaging quality, I'd never guess it waas related to Avon. And like you said, I'd never have thought to try it...but unlike many products introduced to me in these boxes, this one is actually obtainable for me and within my price range if I want more! And the good cause is a bonus. 

At the end of the day, I am just as happy getting a $12 lipstick that feels and looks nice as I am some of the items we get that gloat a hefty price tag and no noticeable performance benefit. I enjoy getting a range of brands! I like the GB sends us everything from well-known higher end brands to lesser known brands, because I buy products across the whole range.

I just resubbed to Birchbox, but very reluctantly...as much as I have missed their points system, I haven't yet forgiven then for all the Luna bars, self tanners, and the stupid ziplock bags. I'll take a lipstick by mark. any day, over that!

 

[Antidentite]

I just received the second glossybox that I ordered and I got the Jewelmint earrings in calypso island green.  While I would have never picked them out myself or paid $30 for them...I think they are totally rad!  (yes, I just used the word rad!) 

This was my first month receiving glossybox and I really think I might just stick around for January, I love the quality of the actual box itself it is super cute and seems very sturdy.  Also I got zoya in storm, which I would have never bought but again, I love it.  My other box had Zoya in Ziv (meh gold polish... would have rather gotten silver) and a bracelet Stylemint gunmeal bird's nest bracelet, but I'm really not a bracelet person.

I would have loved to have gotten that "odd" necklace with the magnet or the little bottle necklace.  Edit: Please keep all swaps to the B/S/T area. 





This is also my first post I've added a photo to, I didn't realize it was soo easy!

 

[mellee]

I got the Mod Moons bracelet. 


Pretty happy with this!  $30 value for the one item.  I also got a box for a friend for Christmas, and she normally wears very expensive jewelry.  Hope she likes whatever she gets!  =/

 

[CAPSLOCK]

It's a wish box.  Google "Abyssinian wish box."  Basically, you write a wish down on a little piece of paper, put it inside, and your wish will come true.  I've always been fascinated by them and really, really hoped I would get one, but, alas, that was not to be.

Things seem so much more awesome when you know what they are. Now I want one! I know that Jewelmint makes cards for all of their jewelry. It would have been fun if we had those.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

I used my Zoya in Storm yesterday and I'm a little bit in love with it! Totally makes the box for me...so gorgeous!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
It's a wish box.  Google "Abyssinian wish box."  Basically, you write a wish down on a little piece of paper, put it inside, and your wish will come true.  I've always been fascinated by them and really, really hoped I would get one, but, alas, that was not to be.
Things seem so much more awesome when you know what they are. Now I want one! I know that Jewelmint makes cards for all of their jewelry. It would have been fun if we had those.


Yeah, I think that would have helped! There was confusion with the knuckle rings, and a few other pieces, that could have been cleared up with a simple card!

 

[Katie-Gaslight]

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


I got the Mod Moons bracelet. 

Pretty happy with this!  $30 value for the one item.  I also got a box for a friend for Christmas, and she normally wears very expensive jewelry.  Hope she likes whatever she gets!  =/

That's the one I got and it's broken!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> The clasp doesn't close. 

 

[nelliebelle1197]

I just want my box at this point.

 

[Casey Ann]

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

I got all 5 of my boxes today and they were all different!!! I was so excited. My sister opened hers from me and loved hers! She got a gold cuff that is perfect for her! Not crazy about the magnetic necklace but my sister may love it so I might just gift it to her. I also got the silver chain belt, the bottle necklace and another bracelet with different colored ovals.

On another note... I won the Please Pleats FB contest and well today I got an email from GB saying that they chose too many winners and would I accept a free 6 months sub instead. I'm actually okay with it as long as they honor it. Kind of scared to cancel until I know for sure. Oh and another weird thing... I was double charged and I had sent them an email about it. Well, they gave me a refund but I still got the box! Crazy!

I won the Please Pleats FB contest too!  Even though I love getting perfume I would of rather gotten 6 free months of GB!

 

[mermuse]

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

I just received the second glossybox that I ordered and I got the Jewelmint earrings in calypso island green.  While I would have never picked them out myself or paid $30 for them...I think they are totally rad!  (yes, I just used the word rad!) 

This was my first month receiving glossybox and I really think I might just stick around for January, I love the quality of the actual box itself it is super cute and seems very sturdy.  Also I got zoya in storm, which I would have never bought but again, I love it.  My other box had Zoya in Ziv (meh gold polish... would have rather gotten silver) and a bracelet Stylemint gunmeal bird's nest bracelet, but I'm really not a bracelet person.

I would have loved to have gotten that "odd" necklace with the magnet or the little bottle necklace.  Edit: Please keep all swaps to the B/S/T area. 





This is also my first post I've added a photo to, I didn't realize it was soo easy!


I'm completely jealous of your boxes!

 

[princess2010]

I'm not sure what's with the Avon hate. They make the BEST glosses. I haven't used their lipsticks in a long time because I'm a gloss girl but I'm excited to try the mark one in my  box. Avon make some other great products.
 

 

[cranraspberry]

It actually physically hurts me when I think of those bath oils being tossed - I think they are the greatest thing ever! If you don't need them, PLEASE put them up in the trade/sell section or PM me - I'd love to take them off your hands. Please!!

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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

I just received the second glossybox that I ordered and I got the Jewelmint earrings in calypso island green.  While I would have never picked them out myself or paid $30 for them...I think they are totally rad!  (yes, I just used the word rad!) 

This was my first month receiving glossybox and I really think I might just stick around for January, I love the quality of the actual box itself it is super cute and seems very sturdy.  Also I got zoya in storm, which I would have never bought but again, I love it.  My other box had Zoya in Ziv (meh gold polish... would have rather gotten silver) and a bracelet Stylemint gunmeal bird's nest bracelet, but I'm really not a bracelet person.

I would have loved to have gotten that "odd" necklace with the magnet or the little bottle necklace.  Edit: Please keep all swaps to the B/S/T area. 





This is also my first post I've added a photo to, I didn't realize it was soo easy!
I love both things you got, really nice boxes /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Jamie P]

Honestly it was the fact that the bracelet didnt even come close to fitting that sealed the deal. I wear Mark cosmetics so I know the quality. But I can buy that myself. To each their own I guess. I'm bummed seeing all of these great pics if nice jewelry I could actually wear haha

 

[cskeiser]

Still waiting on my box... estimated ship date of 12/19-12/20.... guess not so much....so anxious to receive it and see what color polish and piece of jewel mint

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

Originally Posted by princess2010 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm not sure what's with the Avon hate. They make the BEST glosses. I haven't used their lipsticks in a long time because I'm a gloss girl but I'm excited to try the mark one in my  box. Avon make some other great products.

I agree.  My mom worked at Avon in their international production dept, and it was so much fun to order from those campaign booklets.  And she swears by the Anew skin cream line which is highly rated in many of the beauty mags.  To this day, I always have a bottle of Skin So Soft to keep the bugs away in the summer!

 

[lizzie123]

I guess I'm getting my box after Christmas idk what I'm gonna tell my mom " your Christmas gift is coming 4 days after Christmas "😩