Glossybox - June 2013

[CheshireCookie]

Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I don't necessarily think Richard's letter precludes a valid disagreement with Shaw over royalties. I won't go so far as to say I'm on her side, but I will say I don't think his letter really explains things. I doubt we'll ever know what really happened. I just find it strange Richard tries to make it sound like someone objected to the polishes being sold without mentioning any reason for their objections. People don't object to things like this without a reason, IMHO. And I bet he is driving his own attorney crazy! Sending out letters like this when I'm betting there is ongoing litigation on the matter is not a good idea. I understand him wanting to defend his company, but even so, I'd just let the lawyers handle things.

Well, also keep in mind this letter written by him personally to me in regards to some concerns I had. This wasn't a general letter to the public, he also has a public statement on Bondi's website/blog. I also asked him other questions that he answered which leads me to my information. I definitely don't know all the details, and I'm sure there's a business aspect that keeps him from sharing every single thing, but he DOES value honesty and he was straight forward with me. I also really appreciate that he HAS come forward to apologize to Glossybox subscribers unlike Glossybox (until that one email) and....like we've said....where is Dallas Shaw??? lol Hope this helps clarify a bit

 

[Elizabeth Mac]

Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I'm in the same boat. I subscribed to Glossybox for their first 2 boxes, I think, and dropped them when they started sending out different boxes to everyone out of fears they would become like Birchbox. I re-subbed for this box because of the previews and everyone would be getting the same thing. However, I planned on unsubbing after getting this box. My big concern is that I signed up to get the free model co. eyeshadow with the code and I want to get that along with my June box. Is Glossybox good at honoring their codes, whether you unsub before you get the freebie or not? Also, my account says the June box is 'pending' so is it a concern that under those circumstances I will not get the June box? I don't care so much about the Bondi. To be honest, I didn't care for any of the colors except the pink one which I liked a little bit. Mostly, I just thought the bottle itself was cute and you could see the design best against the light pink background. I may not have actually used it anyway.

From my personal experience, I was supposed to get a free model co. lipgloss once and they forgot to include it. When I emailed Glossybox about it, I was mailed one within about a week.

Also, I think it's normal for your June box to still say "pending" since they haven't started shipping out boxes.  

 

[Tiffany27la]

Well, also keep in mind this letter written by him personally to me in regards to some concerns I had. This wasn't a general letter to the public, he also has a public statement on Bondi's website/blog. I also asked him other questions that he answered which leads me to my information. I definitely don't know all the details, and I'm sure there's a business aspect that keeps him from sharing every single thing, but he DOES value honesty and he was straight forward with me. I also really appreciate that he HAS come forward to apologize to Glossybox subscribers unlike Glossybox (until that one email) and....like we've said....where is Dallas Shaw??? lol Hope this helps clarify a bit /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hmm...where IS Dallas Shaw?? Pouting in a corner somewhere? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lexxies22]

Hmm...where IS Dallas Shaw?? Pouting in a corner somewhere? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hahaha, I don't want to be the one to contact her via twitter. Anyone?

 

[SubJunkie]

I just looked at her blog http://dillydallas.blogspot.com/

I guess she's ignoring the whole situation 

 

[Bizgirlva]

I'm over the drama surrounding this box.

I know it's probably a scramble to replace a product that fits the theme.  I'm just a bummed as anyone to not get the polish we thought we were getting, but I'd be happy with just about any other polish brand they've worked with in the past. 

 

[lexxies22]

I just looked at her blog http://dillydallas.blogspot.com/ I guess she's ignoring the whole situation 

Now according to her site, we know exactly what we are gonna get in glossybox! I'm on iPad so I can't do spoiler box here.

 

[page5]

Her blog post had this note about the polish change:

I would like to share a small change in the collaboration with my followers, fans and friends. 
When the  nail company we originally planned to include defaulted on their plan to provide the polish, we decided to replace  it with a different product on my love list (one that has also been personally chosen by me and which I feel confident that you’ll enjoy).
 
 
I apologize for any confusion this caused subscribers and I thank you for the amazing faith you always placed in me and my brand.

 

[SubJunkie]

Originally Posted by page5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Her blog post had this note about the polish change:

I would like to share a small change in the collaboration with my followers, fans and friends. 
When the  nail company we originally planned to include defaulted on their plan to provide the polish, we decided to replace  it with a different product on my love list (one that has also been personally chosen by me and which I feel confident that you’ll enjoy).
 
 
I apologize for any confusion this caused subscribers and I thank you for the amazing faith you always placed in me and my brand.
I didn't read that part, but sounds like the blame game to me. 

 

[Tiffany27la]

Now according to her site, we know exactly what we are gonna get in glossybox! I'm on iPad so I can't do spoiler box here.

Woah! All the box contents are listed!

 

[MoiSurtout]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by page5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Her blog post had this note about the polish change:

I would like to share a small change in the collaboration with my followers, fans and friends. 
When the  nail company we originally planned to include defaulted on their plan to provide the polish, we decided to replace  it with a different product on my love list (one that has also been personally chosen by me and which I feel confident that you’ll enjoy).
 
 
I apologize for any confusion this caused subscribers and I thank you for the amazing faith you always placed in me and my brand.
I didn't read that part, but sounds like the blame game to me. 

So not even an apology... I wasn't aware she had a brand, but at least now I know what to avoid. 

 

[meaganola]

So not even an apology... I wasn't aware she had a brand, but at least now I know what to avoid. 

I think in this particular instance, *she* is the brand.

 

[dbella]

I imagine she tried to tell Bondi they couldn't sell her "branded" polish on their website or something like that.  And they probably felt they had a right to do that.  After all, it might have her illustration on it (for which she certainly should be compensated) but they are the ones who created the color and they are the nail polish company, not her, so of course they'd want to be able to sell it.  It's not like she sells her own line of products.  The whole situation is unfortunate.  After looking at her blog and website, she seems like she's pretty enamored of herself and that turned me off big time.
 

Having now seen what's in the box in its entirety, I'm not sorry this is my last box.  There's nothing in it I'm excited about.

 

[evildrporkchop]

I saw the box contents. Bondi or no Bondi, it looks good to me. I'm excited to get it!

 

[page5]

Polish switch aside, it looks like a fantastic box. 

 

[evildrporkchop]

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

I imagine she tried to tell Bondi they couldn't sell her "branded" polish on their website or something like that.  And they probably felt they had a right to do that.  After all, it might have her illustration on it (for which she certainly should be compensated) but they are the ones who created the color and they are the nail polish company, not her, so of course they'd want to be able to sell it.  It's not like she sells her own line of products.  The whole situation is unfortunate.  After looking at her blog and website, she seems like she's pretty enamored of herself and that turned me off big time.

Having now seen what's in the box in its entirety, I'm not sorry this is my last box.  There's nothing in it I'm excited about.

To be fair, I find all personal blogs to be self aggrandizing in varying degrees.

And while I don't appreciate the timing of the objection over the polishes being sold (again, assuming that this was actually the case), I'm wondering if Bondi was willing to compensate her for the use of her signature and illustration on the bottles. If they weren't and so much as balked at the suggestion, then I do see where she's coming from.

 

[katie danielle]

Here's what's coming in the box including the replacement polish brand:

 

 

[smiletorismile]

I'm not really looking forward to it much anymore, to be completely honest there just isn't anything that I really want. Add that to the drama and I'm just kinda meh.

The polish will be ok as long as we all don't get orange. I'm getting a similar oil product in a different box this month. Everything else is just meh.

 

[Heather Hicks]

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


Well, also keep in mind this letter written by him personally to me in regards to some concerns I had. This wasn't a general letter to the public, he also has a public statement on Bondi's website/blog. I also asked him other questions that he answered which leads me to my information. I definitely don't know all the details, and I'm sure there's a business aspect that keeps him from sharing every single thing, but he DOES value honesty and he was straight forward with me. I also really appreciate that he HAS come forward to apologize to Glossybox subscribers unlike Glossybox (until that one email) and....like we've said....where is Dallas Shaw??? lol Hope this helps clarify a bit

Oh I know. But it is the very fact he can't tell you everything that makes me view the letter with suspicion, if that makes sense. I'm sure he cleared his official statement from Bondi with his legal team. I wonder if he cleared this letter with his lawyer too. Going to law school myself has made me more suspicious than most people, lol! I think more about the things behind the scenes which could be going on. And as for Dallas Shaw, maybe her attorney is just more cautious and has told her not to say anything, you know. So we are thinking her silence makes her look bad, but it could just be caution and not guilt.

Not that this really matters. I'm just a bit nosy, I suppose. I don't wish either party bad luck. I just want my Glossy box so I can cancel for July already! Arrrggghhhh!

 

[MoiSurtout]

I received something from the replacement brand in a Yuzen box and really liked it. It's a nice replacement, though I'd rather have gotten Bondi as I haven't tried them before. The other items look interesting; I think it will be a lovely box in the end, and I look forward to getting it.