Memebox: Korean Beauty Box Service

[Alidolly]

I don't think there has been any real anti-American comments - just frustration that emails that really involve only the US customers seem to get sent to everyone so us Non-US folk think - woo, something new to see...ah poop, its US only. I can live with that, isn't not a massive issue in the scheme of things, just a bit annoying.....like sitting on a train for 4 hours this morning and another 4 hours to get home tonight....with crappy Scotrail wi-fi that keeps dropping out!

 

[BlackMagwitch]

here is my offer to those that really want to get USA exclusives.

If you are willing to pay me in advance the full cost of the item AND how much it costs to ship it to you (that can be after I get the item so I can weigh it and give you shipping costs/options), I will be willing to play the middleman here.    Just don't hold me responsible for lost packages after I ship it to you.   International shipping is very expensive here in the USA, so keep that in mind.

That would be a lot of hassle for you, so I think that's a kind offer. I'm pretty sure most of us would make the same offer to you guys. That's kool of you biancardi.

 

[Alidolly]

And its blowing a hooley out there and sleet / snow. Just want to be home with my little girl and my husband waiting to see what day 2 of memechristmas brings /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Butterflylion]

Im actually pretty mad at the us only stuff. I get all your reasons, but still. That's just me. It's unfair beeing treated this way. As the benefits for global customers are almost non-exsistent..

I don't look in the shop, just the boxes

 

[biancardi]

I think if there had been the split from the start it wouldn't be so jarring but tbh with the way I buy it is cheaper to buy elsewhere.

As for the anti American thing... There's only one American I am anti and that is my uncle.

Didn't Memebox stop shipping to other countries except the USA for a brief while? It was before I discovered Memebox, but I believe I read it on Lorna's blog...

 

[Jane George]

Yeah they did in May i think

I was around then and it was about two weeks before they restarted. Sorry don't know exact timing lol

Most frustrating things are emails though. They need an opt out thing for non us people.

 

[biancardi]

Yeah they did in May i think

I was around then and it was about two weeks before they restarted. Sorry don't know exact timing lol

that to me, would be worse! I would hate to have global & usa split off even further and that is what I am afraid of.

China used to be part of global and now they have their own site.

 

[cfisher]

I specifically stated that most of what bothered me had been read on Facebook. Where people really do take the USA stuff to a complete extreme. It wasn't in reference to the general rants about it on here. 

I know some people have mentioned wanting the US Memebox stuff and Memebox Global to be more separate. But I really don't see that going well. I'd really hate to see what happened to the boxes if they did that. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Tracy E. Robey]

China is now the #1 economy in the world (as it has been for much of human history), and that means that the spotlight has shifted. For Memebox, the spotlight shift happened very very fast. lol Also--if you look at the box prices on the Meme-China site it's pretty clear that while customers in China are getting new boxes and brand boxes, they're willing to pay pretty crazy prices for them. Like, full retail prices. So between the size of China's economy, potential for incredible growth, and the willingness of wealthy customers to pay prices we would consider unreal, I don't think that Memebox's focus on China is illogical.

Much as it is sad to see our new sibling, I feel like I can't be pressed about Meme-China if I expect global customers not to be upset about the Meme-US focus. The trouble with splitting the two in terms of websites, emails, etc. is that I'm just concerned that it would signal and ultimately lead to the further sidelining of customers outside the US. That's not what I want.

Much as I'd like things to be fair/equal/equitable for customers, fairness is a pretty flexible concept in business. By flexible I mean it bends until it breaks. Fairness is for schoolyards, not late stage capitalism. Overall, nothing is fair and nothing is equitable in this system--we're locked in a struggle against companies, perhaps now more than ever.

If people are upset about unfairness or Memebox focusing in the wrong direction I suggest changing the game. Screw them right back: use Avecko or TesterKorea to buy the things you want more cheaply. ahahahah Memebox may be one's first kbeauty love, but there are a whole lot of fish in the sea--the only way the company might change is if they see you grinding on a hot stranger with cheaper products at the club.

 

[had706]

I do wonder if at some point they will totally split the US and global sites the more they do US only sales. And I have seen some anti -American sentiments on here and Facebook but I personally haven't seen it from any regulars in either group. I'm personally jealous of the people in Australia as they always seem to get their express boxes first!

 

[cfisher]

@ I agree about China. They do have some better boxes, but a lot of those boxes I would not be willing to pay for. 

And as far as Memebox goes...That's my biggest concern.

I think a lot of the issues are just based around the fact that Memebox Global is really the two separate entities rolled into one. But I think in general, everyone benefits the most with their current setup. I don't think many people are going to actually be happy with how things change if they're separated into US Memebox and Memebox Global.

And what about this thread? I'd miss some of you ladies.  :wub:

 

[Jane George]

I am jealous of the Americans as they get their express next day though... Mine take two

 

[cfisher]

I am jealous of the Americans as they get their express next day though... Mine take two

But I know in terms of a lot of things we will always be jealous of what we can't have...

Yeah, I agree.

I'm totally jealous of your advent calendars.  :wub:   :wub:   :wub:

 

[had706]

Yeah, I agree.

I'm totally jealous of your advent calendars. :wub: :wub: :wub:

Yes this!! Next year I'll trade you some Memebox US stuff for some advent calendars! Lol

 

[crazysweet]

Breaking away from all the US/Global talks, just wondering what time did the boxes get released yesterday? I want to see what day 2 brings. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[biancardi]

I am jealous of the Americans as they get their express next day though... Mine take two

But I know in terms of a lot of things we will always be jealous of what we can't have...

I am jealous that International gets DHL.  I hate UPS as unless I am home, I have to wait until the next business day - UPS won't let me route it to my job until a first attempt it made /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  and they want my signature.

 

[cfisher]

Yes this!! Next year I'll trade you some Memebox US stuff for some advent calendars! Lol

Hahahahaha YES! THIS! Next year I say we do a buddy system and mail each other things we want that we can't get from other countries. I'll even add in tons of Memebox stuff as an extra. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

@@crazysweet I think it happened around 12PST. So hopefully about 3 hours and 20 minutes from now?

That seems to be the standard release time when things are done in the US, isn't it? 

 

[had706]

I think yesterday was more like 11am pst. I remember because I had a meeting at 1:30 my time (11:30cst) and was frantically trying to buy the Xmas boxes before I had to leave!

 

[cfisher]

I think yesterday was more like 11am pst. I remember because I had a meeting at 1:30 my time (11:30cst) and was frantically trying to buy the Xmas boxes before I had to leave!

Thank you!

I really wonder what today's surprise will be. I can't see them doing boxes two days in a row, ....not that I wouldn't love that.

 

[Tracy E. Robey]

I think yesterday was more like 11am pst. I remember because I had a meeting at 1:30 my time (11:30cst) and was frantically trying to buy the Xmas boxes before I had to leave!

LOLOLOL I had something similar--I was literally in a meeting and my boss thankfully received a fairly long call, which is when I saw and bought the boxes. hahaha Nobody noticed that it had happened. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />