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Originally Posted by nikita8501 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh yes! It looks like all the products in the boxes posted by others are full sized, but I wonder if they would really send out full sized products in subscription boxes or if it were only for these boxes. $21/month does seem a little steep for subscription services, so I am curious to know what kind of samples would be in them and the size of these samples...anyone knows anything about this?
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I was on this blog earlier http://www.pinksith.com/ She cut and pasted a conversation she had with someone from Glossybox who stated that only 1 full size item will be received in each box.  Also from my take on it, it seems like they are not even willing to state the other samples will be "deluxe."  But that is just what I got from it.

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

I was on this blog earlier http://www.pinksith.com/ She cut and pasted a conversation she had with someone from Glossybox who stated that only 1 full size item will be received in each box.  Also from my take on it, it seems like they are not even willing to state the other samples will be "deluxe."  But that is just what I got from it.
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The wording used on the first page of the website:

5 exciting travel-sized beauty products, delivered each month
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Which says to me "not full-sized and probably not even deluxe-sized."  But what I find intriguing in a good way is the last bulletpoint on that same page:

Exclusive access to global beauty trends
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And then when you go to the brands page, it says, "OUR GLOBAL BRANDS."  So maybe they *will* be sending stuff not readily accessible in the US.  Fingers crossed!

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

The wording used on the first page of the website:

Which says to me "not full-sized and probably not even deluxe-sized."  But what I find intriguing in a good way is the last bulletpoint on that same page:

And then when you go to the brands page, it says, "OUR GLOBAL BRANDS."  So maybe they *will* be sending stuff not readily accessible in the US.  Fingers crossed!
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Oh man...travel sized products for 21 bucks doesnt sound all that good...
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 but if it is anything like the UK glossybox it would be SO hard to pass up...guess we'll just have to see what happnes..

 
Got my box today and boy is it nice!  I received everything that was posted earlier with the Bigelow being the shampoo.  I'm a sucker for nice packaging and the box didn't disappoint, it's really classy!  The box is also a great size and bigger in real life than I expected unlike Birchbox's which I thought would be alot bigger.  Love BB  but Glossybox won't have the same product size constraints.  Anyways, can't wait to subscribe!!!!

 
Originally Posted by nikita8501 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh man...travel sized products for 21 bucks doesnt sound all that good...
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 but if it is anything like the UK glossybox it would be SO hard to pass up...guess we'll just have to see what happnes..
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Those UK Glossyboxes look soooo good!!

I'm fine with $21 if we do at least get 1 full size product in each box and that the total value of the box is at least $21 --- like Birchbox, theirs I feel at least equals the $10 price including points.  And I've gotten a few dud BBs like my pitiful Feb. box.  A good box is so subjective but I hope we at least get the real $21 dollar value because it is alot to plunk down a month on surprises.

 
Ok, maybe I'm weird, but when I see "travel-sized", I think "bigger than deluxe" because I'm so used to thinking in terms of the 3-1-1 rule. No?

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

Ok, maybe I'm weird, but when I see "travel-sized", I think "bigger than deluxe" because I'm so used to thinking in terms of the 3-1-1 rule. No?
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I guess you are right...I am so used to seeing the cost of these subscriptions at around 10 to 15 dollars that $21 seems expensive, since we could easily spend a few more dollars and get a full sized product that we REALLY want...I think that just made me think travel sized are not enough, when in fact we see much smaller sized samples with BB or myglam. I just hope they dont end up sending out sachets of samples!! But, I know that I will definitely be among the first to sign up as soon as the subscriptions open up...LOL! I am just on this "mission" where I wanna sample all the services to see what I would really want to stick with...
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A blogger I follow, Pink Sith, got this information from a Glossybox rep re: product sizes:

HOWEVER I just received clarification from the Rep that sent me this Glossybox.  Here is part of our conversation (VIA e-mail):
Pink Sith: "I have a few readers concerned about the sizes. Everything that was sent to me is full sized. Will people that subscribe (once registration is open) also receive the exact same sizes of these products?"
Glossybox Rep: "I understand your concern about all the products being full size in our first box. Since this box was promotional to celebrate our launch in the US…" "In the future we will have at least 5 products in our box and at least one of those will be a full size product."
Pink Sith: "Just to clarify. You will be sending 5 items. One of which would be full size and the rest would be , what you call 'Deluxe Travel Size/Samples'?"
Glossybox Rep: "We don't intend to send foil samples but I also don't want to mislead people. You can post that we will have 5 products in our box and one of which will be full size and the rest travel size."

 
Oh, I feel ya, completely. Hell, the fact that they say there WILL be at least one full-size item in each box IS a good sign, IMHO.

I do understand why people are hesitant, seeing as how they wouldn't commit to the word "deluxe". But I'm also giggling inside because I said that I was willing to bet that the first box that was only a giveaway WOULD be different from what the monthly is--and they confirmed that already.

And, yeah, I'm gonna give it a shot.

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

A blogger I follow, Pink Sith, got this information from a Glossybox rep re: product sizes:

HOWEVER I just received clarification from the Rep that sent me this Glossybox.  Here is part of our conversation (VIA e-mail):

Pink Sith: "I have a few readers concerned about the sizes. Everything that was sent to me is full sized. Will people that subscribe (once registration is open) also receive the exact same sizes of these products?"

Glossybox Rep: "I understand your concern about all the products being full size in our first box. Since this box was promotional to celebrate our launch in the US…" "In the future we will have at least 5 products in our box and at least one of those will be a full size product."

Pink Sith: "Just to clarify. You will be sending 5 items. One of which would be full size and the rest would be , what you call 'Deluxe Travel Size/Samples'?"

Glossybox Rep: "We don't intend to send foil samples but I also don't want to mislead people. You can post that we will have 5 products in our box and one of which will be full size and the rest travel size."
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That sounds great to me. But I think I would have to cancel Sample Society in order to justify the cost. (MyGlam is annual, so not an option.)

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

Ok, maybe I'm weird, but when I see "travel-sized", I think "bigger than deluxe" because I'm so used to thinking in terms of the 3-1-1 rule. No?
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Same! Travel sized is bigger than a deluxe sample, but I worked at target and we had a travel size aisle, and I fly a lot. Travel sized is NOT a packet because what good would that do you on a week long trip? 

 
I got my glossybox in the mail yesterday and it did not contain ANY of the info cards, letters, trend guide, etc. It was just the items and crinkle paper wrapped in tissue and tied with a bow. That was disheartening because the info and the welcome cards and stuff are a big part of the box! I sent them an email to see if they could still send me those materials so we'll see what happens.

 
YAY! Just got an email from Glossybox that they are going to send those materials to me. That's very nice and it's great that they got back to me so fast! Great customer service so far!!!

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

I am still waiting, Anyone else??
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I am still waiting but I think mine should be here today!

This is what I get for living in San Francisco -- with all my subscriptions I am the last to get it.

Check your tracking! Mine just reached my local post office early this morning which usually means its out for delivery.

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

I am still waiting but I think mine should be here today!

This is what I get for living in San Francisco -- with all my subscriptions I am the last to get it.

Check your tracking! Mine just reached my local post office early this morning which usually means its out for delivery.
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I haven't received the shipping email!

 
Where are the pictures of all the winning Glossy Boxes?? I cannot wait for this one to open up...I hope Burberry becomes a USA Brand.
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I am still waiting. I live about an hour from Houston in a medium sized city where I go to school (those familiar with Texas can probably guess where) and my shipping info said that my box left the shipping partner facility in the Dallas area on Wednesday afternoon. I figured it would travel the 4 hours to get here that day and get sorted the next morning so that I'd get it today. It is now Friday afternoon and the shipping info still hasn't updated. Should I be concerned? I want my glossybox and I'm worried something happened to it :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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


I haven't received the shipping email!
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  Then I would email them, you should have gotten it by now.

Check your junk mail.

 
Has anyone in Southern California got their box yet?  My shipping notice still shows April 26th 2012 in Kearney, NJ,

 

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