POPSUGAR Must Have February 2014 (SPOILERS!)

[kayrahmarie]

I subscribed two weeks ago. The next day there was a $5 off coupon. THen came the 50% off. I paid full price for a 3 month sub and am getting Dial soap and a travel candle. SO MAD.

I tried to use the 50%coupon for the 3mo sub, but it was only available on the mo-mo sub's. I used the 5 or 10 dollar off coupon on the 3 month sub.

 

[nectarbean]

I loathe this box. Where are the luxury items like spa wraps and necklaces? I'm glad it's not a good box for me so I won't be tempted to resub. FFF can have my money.

 

[MissTippa]

The gorjana gift card is a nice touch , but last time I tried to use the one they sent me I found out it only works on full price merchandise, and you can't use any other bonuses. SO it's kind of a wash. I don't mind the dial, I'll just use it on my kids. Wish the candle was bigger and the candy was chocolate . Happy with the lip gloss, argan face stuff, and polish, hope I get the white jewelry roll.

 

[kayrahmarie]

Me too, but I like all my pop sugar boxes. Anything I don't like makes great gifts.

very much agree! My fiance told me when I subbed to not be upset about things I don't like because I can always give it to friends!

 

[kayrahmarie]

I loathe this box. Where are the luxury items like spa wraps and necklaces? I'm glad it's not a good box for me so I won't be tempted to resub. FFF can have my money.

which box is FFF? I'm curious now!

 

[kayrahmarie]

I loathe this box. Where are the luxury items like spa wraps and necklaces? I'm glad it's not a good box for me so I won't be tempted to resub. FFF can have my money.

which box is FFF? I'm curious now!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Quote: Originally Posted by JenniferV /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Send the dial this way!  My 5 year-old loves to use a half of bottle of body wash per shower!!!

Oooh, just realized with the "lotion-infused" aspect this might make a great bubble bath for the kiddos!  And since they're always happy to get stuff in the mail they would be super-excited for the Dial Soap! (honestly, not hard to please little kids) 

I'm more sad about the Sugarwish - I don't like cinnamon hearts, but once again, my kids will eat the candy.  And unless the "discount code" is a free box, it ain't happening.  I can get a 1/4 lb bags of candy for about $1 each, so I'll spend about $4-5 and get ALL THE CANDY I want, without paying $25!  Yikes!

Totally happy about the jewelry roll, lipstick, nail polish, candle, and serum.  Totally worth the $20 to me, but I absolutely understand that those that paid full price for it weren't happy.  I bought one box as a gift, so I'm pretty sure I don't have to cancel anything, but I'll only buy another PopSugar box if I can find a good code, and I'll buy it as a gift, not a sub.

 

[indianaredhead]

I hate to say it but I am really glad I cancelled my subscription after seeing this month's box.  I decided to try FabFitFun and I am thinking it was a good decision.  Sorry girls /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Antidentite]

This box is very meh.  Glad I only paid $20 for it.  I feel like popsugar was good for about 3 or 4 months back in 2012 when they first started.   I had an extremely discounted 6 month sub and at the end I didn't renew.  I keep tabs on the forums from time to time to see if they've improved but it doesn't look like it.  

 

[CSCS]

I dunno about you guys but I don't mind the Dial. Sure, it's not super exciting but I think boxes like Popsugar are able to keep their business going by allowing small (and big companies like Dial) to promote their products. I'm pretty sure smaller companies like Gorjana, Nourish, etc. provide their products for free or at a steep discount, but I'll bet Dial gave them for free AND paid Popsugar some money.

 

[arp2489]

Quote: Originally Posted by Antidentite /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  This box is very meh.  Glad I only paid $20 for it.  I feel like popsugar was good for about 3 or 4 months back in 2012 when they first started.   I had an extremely discounted 6 month sub and at the end I didn't renew.  I keep tabs on the forums from time to time to see if they've improved but it doesn't look like it.  
I know those months in 2012 you are referencing - they are like the Popsugar glory days! I still love Popsugar - and like some of the others in this thread, whatever I don't use I gift. I still haven't been "wowed" by a Popsugar box in a long time, though...

 

[MissKellyC]

I have to say... I'm glad the half off code didn't work for me. Even at $20 I would've been disappointed. I'll stick with FFF (FabFitFun for those wondering) and Nina Garcia!

 

[AshJs3]

See, I think people romanticize FFF. Those are some boxes to be angry about! Different strokes though, I suppose! Anyone know for sure what the gift cards are?

 

[rachelnyc]

Quote: Originally Posted by Antidentite /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  WOW why the hell is the sugarwish thing $25 for a "petite" box??? For four 1/4 pound bags of candy??

Haha, yeah seriously. I don't care how cute the packaging is, a pound of gummy bears and m&ms is not worth $25!

I guess I must be addicted to the surprise or something, because I haven't been very excited about these boxes lately and yet I keep ordering them. I loved November, but the last three months were real downers for me. 

And to chime in with everyone else, "DIAL SOAP??!!!!!" Are they serious? At least the Ghirardelii chocolates were a NICE drugstore item. It'd be one thing if they sent Burt's Bees or something like that, but Dial? I'm going to hang in till next month and then reconsider whether I really want to be spending $40 a month on this stuff any more.

 

[Lorenk]

Quote: Originally Posted by tinkerbll695 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  ETA: while I like the jewelry roll - gorjana again? modelco in another box? I'm tired of seeing the same brands in multiple boxes and across sub boxes.

I love both of these brands! But this is my first Popsugar box. so you may have had much more exposure than I have.

 

[emmzk25]

I think this box is about average for ps, I've subscribed for almost a year now and do get excited about the box. I think before the price increase it was a good deal - was discovering new products, etc. now it just seems like nothing is really new. I have a few months left on my sub but may not renew after...

 

[Antidentite]

Quote: Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

See, I think people romanticize FFF. Those are some boxes to be angry about! Those are some boxes to be angry about! Different strokes though, I suppose!


this reminds me of the great Birchbox vs Ipsy debate lol!  

 

[camel11]

Quote:Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

See, I think people romanticize FFF. Those are some boxes to be angry about! Different strokes though, I suppose!

Anyone know for sure what the gift cards are?


A) I agree about FFF. It isn't my style, at all. However, they always have interesting products and good value. B) I saw in a blog comment it's a $25 GC, but I don't know if there are restrictions.

 

[greer]

I just sent customer service a note about how pissed I am at missing out on the codes and then getting this lack-luster box. Doubt I get a response but seriously, couldn't there have been some kind of luxury item in it? Jewelry? A scarf? SOMETHING better than cinnamon hearts, Dial soap, and a teeny candle. I am SO mad I didn't just do FFF. What a waste. 

 

[MsBLittleton]

I'm actually excited about this ..... 1. I'm about out of body wash, so that saves me time and few $ on going to get that. 2. Love,love, love candles. 3. I need a good way of traveling with jewelry, have been using ziplock bag & it's pretty! 4. Candy is meh but my coworkers may enjoy. 5. Nail Polish ... I like to try new ones. 6. Almost forgot about the face serum ... Seems interesting! 7. Lip stuff, I will throw in my purse and use it for sure.