Julep September 2013 (Spoilers)

[theexxception]

Yep no tracking code emailed not even in spam/junk mail. But I received my Kai today. Just about to try it out.

 

[greatbleuheron]

Originally Posted by theexxception /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Yep no tracking code emailed not even in spam/junk mail. But I received my Kai today. Just about to try it out.

Ooo, post pictures!!!!

 

[luckyme502]

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

Also it's kind of gross because Facebook is horribly intrusive in terms of privacy. Many companies like it for that reason, because they can gather data on you. Without you knowing or you getting anything out of it (other than targeted ads n____n)

That is one of the reasons I left Facebook.  But I still get targeted ads.  I've noticed when I am on news websites I've been getting ads for Julep and other beauty brands or for items I was just looking at on Amazon.  It is really disturbing if you think about all of your data they are able to track and keep on record.  There was an interesting article on a book a man wrote, I will have to look it up the man's name, I'm horrible with names.  The man's thinking is that in the future you will make money  by selling and allowing access to your data and preferences.  The book is on my list of ones to read, because I find this concept of a future economy fascinating.  

 

[deactivateduser232015]

No i think Julep ads are actually just everywhere. I mean beauty ads are definitely targeted, but they were also showing up on my coworker's work computer and I'm like 99.99% sure she's not subscribed... maybe cookies just recognize your general browsing habits and determine if you're female/male.

But basically still creepy. LOL I can't get rid of my facebook though sigh

 

[meaganola]

No i think Julep ads are actually just everywhere. I mean beauty ads are definitely targeted, but they were also showing up on my coworker's work computer and I'm like 99.99% sure she's not subscribed... maybe cookies just recognize your general browsing habits and determine if you're female/male. But basically still creepy. LOL I can't get rid of my facebook though sigh

Yep, browsing habits. There are a couple of people who do a podcast I listen to. They will be looking at *the exact same page* (not a Facebook page), and he'll get porn ads, and she'll get ads for makeup and shoes.

 

[r4chel77]

i got my shipment email for the september box ~15 mins ago! woohoo! hope you all get them, too

 

[CaliMel]

If you use adblocker, you can get rid of the ads/cookies that track. Just a thought.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

So some ways to avoid this in general is to clear out your browser cookies frequently. Unfortunately that's also really annoying because you'll have to log into everything every time, but think it's pretty easy to get used to.

Other options include installing Adblock Plus for Chrome or Firefox, which means you will at least not see the ads (but they'll still collect data on you). If you run Chrome, you can also install the addon Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on (by Google) which will opt you out of Google ad collection data. If anyone's interested I can go on... ^^;;

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

If you use adblocker, you can get rid of the ads/cookies that track. Just a thought.

 
This is NOT true, it will not get rid of the ads/cookies. Your info will still be collected, but it just kills the JS for displaying the ads.

 

[Flowerfish]

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

I had problems with DHL/Ipsy.  My package was shipped close to me and sat in a warehouse for several days.  Then it was shipped to a warehouse in a state far away from me and close to the original shipping location, where it sat for several days.  Then it was sent to yet another hub where it sat for several days.  DHL is not only slow, but they have a system that sends packages on a route that is highly illogical.  I understand that you haven't had a bad experience with DHL, but please do understand that many of us who are concerned about Julep switching to DHL are worried based on our personal difficulties with DHL.

I have also had experiences like this with DHL in regards to Ipsy.  I live in California, which granted is across the country from where the packages are shipped out from, but it still takes either 10 or 11 days for my package to get to me each month.  I send things from California to my sister in England and they get there faster!

I haven't had a terrible experience with DHL (knock on wood that I don't) such as a missing package or a damaged package, but the time my package spends chilling in one city (days) before moving can at times be frustrating.  

The main reason I ended up with Julep is that I had just had Ipsy as my sub for the last 5 months and had wanted something new where the thread wasn't filled with people expressing their frustrations about DHL, and I don't blame them.  I do hope that things will be better with Julep, however when I ordered my intro box it came within days.  I was so surprised by how fast it came (I guess Ipsy had set a precedent in my mind that sub boxes travel very slowly).  I had placed an order with Julep the day after ordering my intro box, it arrived a week and a day after my intro box.  I'm not sure what method this package was shipped by because when I clicked the Track my Order link in the shipping email the link did not work.

I am still optimistic about Julep and a long shipping period alone isn't a complete deal breaker for me, but I can see how this is frustrating for mavens who are used to paying the same amount of money and now will likely have to wait longer for their boxes.

 

[jessicalriley]

That is one of the reasons I left Facebook.  But I still get targeted ads.  I've noticed when I am on news websites I've been getting ads for Julep and other beauty brands or for items I was just looking at on Amazon.  It is really disturbing if you think about all of your data they are able to track and keep on record.  There was an interesting article on a book a man wrote, I will have to look it up the man's name, I'm horrible with names.  The man's thinking is that in the future you will make money  by selling and allowing access to your data and preferences.  The book is on my list of ones to read, because I find this concept of a future economy fascinating.  

That does sound interesting. Please share if you recall the title!

 

[PippaStalkings]

Longtime lurker and subscriber of Julep. I joined just to post a picture from DHL tracking of a Julep package I sent a friend. Of course I can't figure out how to post this screen shot (I'm on my phone).

 

[PippaStalkings]

 

[PippaStalkings]

Well, at least they know that their tracking "might" suck lol

 

[greatbleuheron]

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

Still?  After all this time you don't have a tracking number?  That sucks.  Really.

 

[PippaStalkings]

Still?  After all this time you don't have a tracking number?  That sucks.  Really.

Well, they sent me the tracking number and that's what came up when I clicked "Track Package" in my email. I will say- I placed 6 orders with them this month to be sent to 6 friends and it took about 10 days for them to be delivered via DHL. I have A LOT of Jules so it sounds pretty petty for me to complain- but yea... It sucks when you're used to 2-3 day delivery and now it will be about 10 days...

 

[gemstone]

Well Julep or DHL or USPS (or a combination) officially messed up my order.  My tracking updated and said that my package was delivered today in ARIZONA.  I live in Baltimore.

 

[r4chel77]

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

Well Julep or DHL or USPS (or a combination) officially messed up my order.  My tracking updated and said that my package was delivered today in ARIZONA.  I live in Baltimore.

fail!

yikes... wondering if i was completely off base with my prior thoughts on dhl..

also, my tracking's first and only thing is that it's in philly... not having gone to there from WA or NJ or anywhere but originating from there.the september boxes are usps only.

 

[theexxception]

Quick job just to try it out but this is Kai no flash.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

I got my Kai yesterday, despite tracking show it's in Alabama & the delivery date being listed as 8/30. Almost wondering if they gave me someone else's tracking number..that would make the most sense at this point.

 

[hiheather]

/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I forgot to skip, got my confirmation email today and decided to browse this thread to see what colors were this month. I got excited for the cleansing oil then I remembered my profile is It Girl. Looks like I will have a whole month of Julep for sale or trade.