Glossybox - June 2013

[evildrporkchop]

Thanks Smiletorismile. I'm really trying to decide. I see most people are cancelling though. How I wish I could get my box before the 1st. If they fail to include the eyeshadow I'm supposed to get with the code I used, I'll probably take that as a sign to unsubscribe. But we'll see. I wish they would at least do a promo or something as that could also help me come to a conclusion.

it probably won't help you any, but i don't plan on canceling. i've never had any cs issues with gb either and don't mind that they ship so late since i receive a few other beauty subs and i like that their delivery is spread out through the month. as for the box, i've been happy with the contents save for the march box. it was a weak month. i've been a subscriber since december. i'm verrrryyy picky about my beauty products and gb has introduced some nice stuff into my regimen.

 

[meaganola]

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

Those of you who have been getting Glossybox for a while now, this is my first month with them since the first two boxes they put out when starting up last year, so I could use some advice. Would it really be worth it to keep my subscription for one more month? Or, do the boxes tend to be a disappointment to most people on here? I regretted not getting last month due to the Amore Pacific CC Cushion, but then I saw not everyone got that. Typical sub box variation envy issues that drive me nuts! So in a way, it was a good thing I waited until this month with the special edition box so that everyone gets treated equally. If I had gotten May's box and not gotten the CC Cushion, I would have gotten mad and cancelled anyway, lol! The $21 price tag seems a bit steep to me. But if anyone thinks July is going to be awesome for some reason, I wouldn't mind sticking around for one more month, cancelling, then waiting on the next special, curated box to resub. I did see the discussion about the Glossybox Kryolan Pink lipsticks. I'd LOVE one of those if they resent them to newbies (well, practically newbies) like me. Thanks for any candid advice you can give!

Here's the thing:  They stated everyone would get a red lipstick -- Vincent Longo or tarte -- in the Man Repeller box back in January.  They sent out two shades of the tarte, one or two shades of the VL (can't remember how many) -- and then also tarte blushes and lip glosses (that is, gloss *or* blush, not one of each) instead red lipstick.  We had *no clue* those were going to be sent out until they started showing up in boxes, and some of those people signed up specifically because they expected red lipstick based on what we were told ahead of time.  GB might go ahead and send everyone the same items in different shades this month, but I would not be surprised to find out that they switched stuff again.  I just don't trust them.

 

[lovepink]

This!  I was one of those who got the blush.  I mean it was a Tarte blush but not the red lippie I was hoping for.  I always get the beauty sub short stick (whatever the hot ticket item is, I never seem to get it).  Last month I did get the Amore Pacific thingie but that was something I knew I would not use.  Thank goodness for the trade thread!

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

Here's the thing:  They stated everyone would get a red lipstick -- Vincent Longo or tarte -- in the Man Repeller box back in January.  They sent out two shades of the tarte, one or two shades of the VL (can't remember how many) -- and then also tarte blushes and lip glosses (that is, gloss *or* blush, not one of each) instead red lipstick.  We had *no clue* those were going to be sent out until they started showing up in boxes, and some of those people signed up specifically because they expected red lipstick based on what we were told ahead of time.  GB might go ahead and send everyone the same items in different shades this month, but I would not be surprised to find out that they switched stuff again.  I just don't trust them.

 

[Heather Hicks]

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

Here's the thing:  They stated everyone would get a red lipstick -- Vincent Longo or tarte -- in the Man Repeller box back in January.  They sent out two shades of the tarte, one or two shades of the VL (can't remember how many) -- and then also tarte blushes and lip glosses (that is, gloss *or* blush, not one of each) instead red lipstick.  We had *no clue* those were going to be sent out until they started showing up in boxes, and some of those people signed up specifically because they expected red lipstick based on what we were told ahead of time.  GB might go ahead and send everyone the same items in different shades this month, but I would not be surprised to find out that they switched stuff again.  I just don't trust them.

Ooh! I do NOT like hearing that as I signed up specifically for the Tarte this month and I will literally pitch a hissy fit--fire and brimstone and all--if they reneg on that promise. You just don't do that to people. I don't care if sub boxes are a mystery. If you say 'everyone is getting such and such' then everyone should get it. period. end. of. story. This is a big difference from the months without promos or where they note you *could* get this or that. This month (in my case) they sent out an email saying 'resub and you WILL get this product.' At least, that is how I read it. (I'm going to go back to try to find it now). So yeah. This piece of information may have helped me make up my mind after all. I don't like being treated differently on general principle. But being lied to??? I say "

 NO!" Not what I wanted to hear, but thanks for the warning anyway Meaganola.

 

[princess2010]

I have no plans to cancel GB. I've been subbed since the first box and maybe 2 have been slightly disappointing. Only one of the two was bad IMO. They are almost always worth way more than you pay. Like this month's box price is recouped with just the Tarte and nail polish.
 

 

[CheshireCookie]

They do give you high worth boxes....you just have to decide if you're OK with not always getting what they show is going to be in the box. I kinda just leave it all to chance/surprise and that way it's always exciting to see what I might get. However, if you're signing up for particular items, then just know you might get disappointed! Fair warning! LOL You never know what funny little stunt they might pull!

 

[Tiffany27la]

They do give you high worth boxes....you just have to decide if you're OK with not always getting what they show is going to be in the box. I kinda just leave it all to chance/surprise and that way it's always exciting to see what I might get. However, if you're signing up for particular items, then just know you might get disappointed! Fair warning! LOL You never know what funny little stunt they might pull!

BTW, Thanks for your post about the Target beauty box, Cheshire! I'll be super excited to add that one in the mix when it launches /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[smiletorismile]

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


Me too!

I cancelled, because I've already been charged.. But now I have no idea how to tell if anything has shipped. Feels like I'm screwed and I'm not getting anything this month!

Go to the Your Orders page and copy your order number, then go to a previous Glossybox's tracking number and take out that tracking number and put in your order number. It should tell you if it has shipped or not. Mine has already departed NJ, so sometimes the emails go out late.

*I'm not sure if it works with the newgistics website with an order number, but you could try

 

[ohdahlia]

That totally worked! Thanks. Estimated delivery: 7/1 - 7/3. Sigh.
 

 

[Heather Hicks]

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

They do give you high worth boxes....you just have to decide if you're OK with not always getting what they show is going to be in the box. I kinda just leave it all to chance/surprise and that way it's always exciting to see what I might get. However, if you're signing up for particular items, then just know you might get disappointed! Fair warning! LOL You never know what funny little stunt they might pull!

Well, from the beginning, I had the attitude that I was just going to get this one box because it appeared to me, since it was curated, everyone was promised the Tarte and fragrances. I had tentatively planned to cancel anyway and only thought about getting one more month due to the timing of them shipping the June box in relation to when I would be charged for July. I didn't want to cancel and then be in the position of contacting customer service if I had a problem. So I know like other boxes they typically vary. It was just when I got the email, I read it as representing that if I clicked the link through my email to resub, I would be getting the Tarte. That's what I'm talking about. I thought it was like Ipsy with the NYX blushes for June where everyone was promised one. So I was only talking about being upset this month and maybe taking a chance with July then quitting. Now, I'm worried about June's box and feel like, if not everyone is getting Tarte and the fragrances (which have been pictured everywhere I've seen the box advertised) then they are guilty of false advertising just for this specific month.

 

[DragonChick]

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

That totally worked! Thanks. Estimated delivery: 7/1 - 7/3. Sigh.

Mine just says shipping info received for both boxes, with no arrival date.

 

[CheshireCookie]

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

Well, from the beginning, I had the attitude that I was just going to get this one box because it appeared to me, since it was curated, everyone was promised the Tarte and fragrances. I had tentatively planned to cancel anyway and only thought about getting one more month due to the timing of them shipping the June box in relation to when I would be charged for July. I didn't want to cancel and then be in the position of contacting customer service if I had a problem. So I know like other boxes they typically vary. It was just when I got the email, I read it as representing that if I clicked the link through my email to resub, I would be getting the Tarte. That's what I'm talking about. I thought it was like Ipsy with the NYX blushes for June where everyone was promised one. So I was only talking about being upset this month and maybe taking a chance with July then quitting. Now, I'm worried about June's box and feel like, if not everyone is getting Tarte and the fragrances (which have been pictured everywhere I've seen the box advertised) then they are guilty of false advertising just for this specific month.

It has indeed happened before, unfortunately

 

[Heather Hicks]

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


It has indeed happened before, unfortunately

Ugh! Sorry. Don't want to take over the thread with complaining, but I really, really, really feel duped this time. 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

Thanks Smiletorismile. I'm really trying to decide. I see most people are cancelling though. How I wish I could get my box before the 1st. If they fail to include the eyeshadow I'm supposed to get with the code I used, I'll probably take that as a sign to unsubscribe. But we'll see. I wish they would at least do a promo or something as that could also help me come to a conclusion.

As for being satisfied with GB, I've been with them for the most part since the beginning (but I have unsubscribed). For the most part, I have been happy with most of my boxes when I got them. But, when I had an item that I couldn't use last month and they told me to send them a list of items they could pick from to send me as a replacement, I went over all of my old boxes...and in hindsight, I realized that only one or two were worth the $21 for me. It's interesting to look at them all together like that and think about how much money altogether you have spent on that particular stuff. And I've decided to use it as a way to measure all of my subs!

I have not been completely unhappy with GB, but I won't be resubscribing unless a really epic box comes up. The service and shipping is iffy, and that's annoying. There have been some products I've loved, like the Kryolan lipstick and blush, Ellis Faas lipstick, and the OPI liquid sand, but there have been some "blah" products, too, like multiple bar soaps, really bad nail stickers, two of the worst lip glosses I've ever tried, boring black liners with no staying power...

Of course, there are ups and downs with every sub, but you expect more from a $21 sub than a $10 one, and rightfully so!

 

[evildrporkchop]

Ugh! Sorry. Don't want to take over the thread with complaining, but I really, really, really feel duped this time. 

there's a good chance you may still get the lipstick and fragrances. i wouldn't feel badly about it just yet until you receive your box.

 

[princess2010]

The only time I remember a substitute product that was PROMISED was the Tarte lipstick in the Man Repeller box. If I remember correctly it was the Man Repeller who promised everyone was getting it, not GB. The item substituted was the lipstick for a Tarte blush. So it's not like they substituted Tarte lipstick for a bar soap. In this case I would have preferred the blush! 
 

I've never had a CS issue. I got the dark Amore Pacific and they sent a replacement item to me immediately. All was good there but Newgistics is the devil. GB struggles to get their bags out on time then hands them off to the pony express so that doesn't help things at all!

The worst item I think they ever sent out was the nail stickers. It was so unlike GB. That whole box was no bueno.

 

[emmzk25]

Mine says between 6/28 and 6/29 delivery...

 

[Jflopez]

My mom just called. My glossybox was just delivered. Never recieved shipping notice. And it's still June, that was a nice suprise /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MissTrix]

I just got my shipping notice. My box should be here tomorrow!

 

[ydlr20]

Originally Posted by emmzk25 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Mine says between 6/28 and 6/29 delivery...

Mine too, but I have not received shipping notice. I wonder if they are like overnighting the box or some form of express shipping?