GlossyBox - June 2012

[viccckyhoang]

got my box today!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i did get the mascara. wooo-hoooo no issues for me so far ;]

 

[viccckyhoang]

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

got my box today!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i did get the mascara. wooo-hoooo no issues for me so far ;]

may I add that my wella professionals enrich moisturizing treatment was KINDA leaky.. but i won't be emailing them about it.. it's really not a big deal since it was just leaking a tad bit.

 

[LauraBrooks]

I have a theory that I believe is employed by Glossybox and most of the newer start up subscription services  or less popular sub boxes. OBVIOUSLY, this most likely does NOT include Birchbox, so there is no need to take up for BB. They are great, I have 3 subscription., Rainbows, sunshine and bluebirds reign over our Birchboxes. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 I thave decided that apparently, MOST sub boxes are charging  at least a month ahead to finance the coming month's box. ( I KNOW THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS, No need to list them).

Glossybox is by far not the only one doing this. I have 3 subscriptions right now which are kind of " indie" and I have paid 2 whole months' worth of payments, each at the first of the month, and still have no products from the sponsors. They are not cheap boxes either. Sigh.

Also, I contacted a nice little company which makes handmade soaps and candles, and usually offers a monthly box, to inquire about the July box, and they said they didn't offer one in July because " We didn't get enough NEW subscribers last month to be able to offer a July box". Did their regular subscribers die, move to Bora Bora, or what? I don't think so!! The NEW subscriptions which have a full 30-45 days after payment(s)  to " SKATE" before any merchandise is mailed are the cash cows, so to speak. They are paying, but the companies are not obligated in most cases to send them a thing in return until the company is ready to do so, using whatever loophole they have to use. 

 Considering that the boxes for the anonymous little company mentioned are  ALWAYS sold out when I remember to go buy one for the month and I have to write and ask if any are left,  this candid statement from a subscription box owner also tells me that the projected NEW revenue is very important to the companies selling the boxes..

JMO, but the messed up payment/ shipping schedules are almost like people who used to " kite" checks..

Laura

 

[calexxia]

My Ahava leaked, but not enough that anything was damaged. Annoying enough.  Ok, so the perfume VOC was half empty, whatever. But, honestly, I'm glad that I cancelled, because when I opened up my eyeshadow, this is what the inside of the box looked like (and, no, that pink smudging isn't from the Ahava--I sniffed it):

 

[MissLindaJean]

Hmmm...odd, is it sticky or just stained?

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

My Ahava leaked, but not enough that anything was damaged. Annoying enough.  Ok, so the perfume VOC was half empty, whatever. But, honestly, I'm glad that I cancelled, because when I opened up my eyeshadow, this is what the inside of the box looked like (and, no, that pink smudging isn't from the Ahava--I sniffed it):

 

[calexxia]

Stained. It's glossy, thick, and dry (almost like a nail polish stain, if that makes sense)

 

[MissLindaJean]

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

Stained. It's glossy, thick, and dry (almost like a nail polish stain, if that makes sense)

Makes sense and lol...not what you'd expect. How is your shadow and the color? I thought someone posted earlier their didn't seem to be much product in the tube.

 

[calexxia]

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

Makes sense and lol...not what you'd expect. How is your shadow and the color? I thought someone posted earlier their didn't seem to be much product in the tube.

It seemed about half full, which is a shame, as the color is lovely (I heart me some plum). I swatched it on my hand (I had to work, so couldn't use it right away) and it's definitely got some staying powder--a bit of flaking off after a few hours, but still color beneath.

All along, I said that I was hesitant about US GB--I've decided that I was right to be hesitant.

 

[MissLindaJean]

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

It seemed about half full, which is a shame, as the color is lovely (I heart me some plum). I swatched it on my hand (I had to work, so couldn't use it right away) and it's definitely got some staying powder--a bit of flaking off after a few hours, but still color beneath.

All along, I said that I was hesitant about US GB--I've decided that I was right to be hesitant.

Bummer about the product, but hopefully a little goes a long way. The GB experience has been full of bumps, too many for myself as well. I'm waiting to cancel towards the end of July, right after that last box ships out. Too much craziness and maybe they'll need 6 months to work out the kinks...but I dunno, honestly.

 

[calexxia]

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

Bummer about the product, but hopefully a little goes a long way. The GB experience has been full of bumps, too many for myself as well. I'm waiting to cancel towards the end of July, right after that last box ships out. Too much craziness and maybe they'll need 6 months to work out the kinks...but I dunno, honestly.

Just for giggles, here's the picture of the hand swatch, after about 6 hours.

 

[MissLindaJean]

That is great color and the pigment looks good, with a bit of sheen! I got the mascara, which I didn't get to use yet. Am not trying to open a bazillion tubes at one time lol.

 

[viccckyhoang]

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

That is great color and the pigment looks good, with a bit of sheen! I got the mascara, which I didn't get to use yet. Am not trying to open a bazillion tubes at one time lol.

hahah we're on the same boat! i already have 3 tubes open... >.< I can't wait to try it out though.

 

[MissLindaJean]

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


hahah we're on the same boat! i already have 3 tubes open... >.< I can't wait to try it out though.

Lol, I had a tarte mascara next in mind, but maybe I'll try this one first lol. Decisions, decisions...

 

[sleepykat]

I am sad that there were so many problems. I did not experience any of them. I really like the box overall. The perfume oil is not pleasant to me. I may keep everything else, unless something is on someone's wish list and they have something I want more.

 

[viccckyhoang]

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


Lol, I had a tarte mascara next in mind, but maybe I'll try this one first lol. Decisions, decisions...

tell me how it goes when you try it out! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> either one haha

 

[MissLindaJean]

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


tell me how it goes when you try it out! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> either one haha

Will do!

 

[nfig]

I just got charged two more times for July's box in the middle of the night. Check your statements and accounts!

 

[MissLindaJean]

Originally Posted by nfig /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I just got charged two more times for July's box in the middle of the night. Check your statements and accounts!

Amazeballs! In the worst kind of way! WTF is wrong with this company?!

 

[pinkdiamonds]

Originally Posted by nfig /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I just got charged two more times for July's box in the middle of the night. Check your statements and accounts!

Me too AND I canceled yesterday!! What's going on?? BTW, I still haven't received my box.

 

[nfig]

And they just blocked me from posting on their Facebook page. I hate this company.