POPSUGAR Must Have February 2014 (SPOILERS!)

[myungsunkim24]

So...what IS that licorice picture? Did some people get cinnamon hearts and others get licorice?

 

[Lorenk]

Oh look, there are already people posting the jewelry rolls on Ebay...
So if that really is a why I see a few on Ebay right now, then I'm seeing red & gold. Maybe there will be some variety in the boxes?

 

[ashleygo]

Quote: Originally Posted by myungsunkim24 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So...what IS that licorice picture? Did some people get cinnamon hearts and others get licorice?
I believe it is a coupon code card

Quote: Originally Posted by barbyechick /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  @biskies I get your point but I don't think the posts have been angry, a lot of resignation though, so I can see how that can be unhelpful in getting you excited for your box! I hope once people start getting them in their hands there will be more positives, it seems to be the general trend every month.

I think the fascinating thing about these boxes is the brand building. PS has focused itself a lot on being that luxe treat you give someone or yourself.

It was obvious to me that having the body wash be the first thing you notice in the box (size, color) might lower the perceived 'luxe feel' of it from a psychological POV so I'm really curious how they considered that on their end. I'd love a behind the scenes kind of look into how that all works.
I'm sure the reason they put the 50% off code is because they recouped money from Dial who probably approached them and offered to like others mentioned pay for shipping etc. Without the dial many people might not have gotten a box for $20. 

 

[AshJs3]

So...what IS that licorice picture? Did some people get cinnamon hearts and others get licorice?

I think it's the coupon card for 29% off. Which is totally a weird percent off!

 

[secrethoarder]

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


I think it's the coupon card for 29% off. Which is totally a weird percent off!

It's for 20% off, it was just a typo in the original comment  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kayrahmarie]

Weird question on tracking and shipping, mine arrived in Sacramento at 130 this mornkn, then it departed from a FedEx location in sacramento at 250 this morning, just to arrive at another fedEx location in Sacramento? Any ideas?

 

[AshJs3]

It's for 20% off, it was just a typo in the original comment  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Haha ok! That makes more sense!

 

[indianaredhead]

First off, we all need to appreciate everyone has their own opinion.  No one can tell anyone else how to feel and what they should think.

Remember how they market the box... it is suppose to be things they consider very best in home, fashion, and beauty. It looks like they concentrate their effort into the special edition boxes they put out nowadays instead of the monthly boxes.

That being said, I noticed a lot of the issue comes with people who have subscribed for awhile seeing a decline in product value and the increase in price and from people who have paid full price.

 Personally, I had subscribed because I liked what I had seen in past boxes.  The Dial was a faux pas on their part.  It might have been a bit more tasteful to have a brand like Lulah (from the August box which is only $11.25) rather than something readily available in the mass market.  Without the Dial though, it seems like a skimpy box /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[amdoerr]

Quote: Originally Posted by indianaredhead /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  First off, we all need to appreciate everyone has their own opinion.  No one can tell anyone else how to feel and what they should think.

Remember how they market the box... it is suppose to be things they consider very best in home, fashion, and beauty. It looks like they concentrate their effort into the special edition boxes they put out nowadays instead of the monthly boxes.

That being said, I noticed a lot of the issue comes with people who have subscribed for awhile seeing a decline in product value and the increase in price and from people who have paid full price.

 Personally, I had subscribed because I liked what I had seen in past boxes.  The Dial was a faux pas on their part.  It might have been a bit more tasteful to have a brand like Lulah (from the August box which is only $11.25) rather than something readily available in the mass market.  Without the Dial though, it seems like a skimpy box /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
I agree with you, I also think a lot of the issues stem from the price increase. I think many of us, myself included, thought there would be an increase in quality of the items to go along with the price increase. In my opinion there hasn't been,but I know that isn't the same for everyone.

It also drives me insane when people rag on people who don't think the box is their cup of tea, try to compare certain products to ones in the past that people don't complain about, etc. I know some people LOVE Popsugar and some don't, we aren't ever going to all agree on it, so I don't get why some people try to justify why we should like it or dislike it. That's just my opinion though 

 

[JenniferV]

I think the Dial is totally an "extra" and isn't suppose to add any value to the box.  Do you think because it's in a big bright green bottle we all focus in on it more?

 

[ikecarus]

I don't know if people want this, but I've taken photos of every single item in this month's box so that you can get a closer look at them! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

SPOILER PHOTOS UNDER THE CUT! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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[nicepenguins]

I did look at a couple of blog reviews of the body wash and people seem to like the smell and formula so at least it might be a nice product. Would have been nicer to have a big green item for March though!

 

[Kelly Silva]

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

Weird question on tracking and shipping, mine arrived in Sacramento at 130 this mornkn, then it departed from a FedEx location in sacramento at 250 this morning, just to arrive at another fedEx location in Sacramento? Any ideas?
Mine did the same, and I live 30 minutes away from Sacramento, now it's saying mine is 2 days away. I will be conveniently out of town by then...whomp whomp.

 

[Chelseyb]

Just because the dial isn't high end doesn't mean you won't like it or does it? Because I know some cheaper brands that are better than luxury brands so why not give it a try? The value in the box is already there in the other products so why complain? I'm always amazed how people get so upset over surprise boxes

 

[TheNewMrsRivers]

I don't know if any of the ladies here know, but last time the G&G card was restricted to Full price items -- at least for me. Hope that prevents any issues when ordering. 

I generally find uses for the whole box or swap (I've been using MSA's new feature -- hope that's ok to mention) or eBay. 

With all the boxes I get I have to ask myself if the chance of surprise items not making me happy will be ok at the price point. 

I'm easy to please though, and can understand if some people aren't having their expectations met. Hope everyone is happier when it is in hand 

 

[Lorenk]

Quote: Originally Posted by ikecarus /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I don't know if people want this, but I've taken photos of every single item in this month's box so that you can get a closer look at them! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

SPOILER PHOTOS UNDER THE CUT! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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Thoughts:

A) That's a LOT of candy. I've never been a huge fan of redhots, I don't hate them but yeah. That will last me a long time! 
And for those complaining about lack of chocolate...go on a coupon site, I guarantee you'll find Ghiradelli coupons. right now, the Target Cartwheel app has one *which can be combined with any printed coupons!

B) I like that nail polish soooo much more, now that you posted a good picture of it. I thought it was going to be a purplish shade from the other pictures I've seen.

C) Serum is a good size, I will give it a try...I'm still feeling iffy based on me not liking their normal body lotion.

D) I love a Modelco lipgloss I've gotten in the past, I'm sure it will get used.

The other two items are ehhh but I'll use them. I really don't care for candles in boxes...the only candles I get excited about have mystery rings inside them! (diamond candles)

 

[biskies]

Quote: Originally Posted by indianaredhead /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  First off, we all need to appreciate everyone has their own opinion.  No one can tell anyone else how to feel and what they should think.

... Without the Dial though, it seems like a skimpy box /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I do think we need to appreciate that everyone has an opinion.  I don't think everyone needs to be grateful for the box they paid for and I don't think everyone needs to like it.  However, I think saying that the box is terrible or that they're cancelling because the box is so awful is a little silly since there are zero promises that you will like everything every month or even ANY month.  As you can see, there are plenty of people that LIKE this box too.

I disagree about the skimpy box though.  Not even considering the gift cards at all, you have:

- Candy (since everyone thinks it's worth so little in reality, I'll give it a value of $2)

- Jewelry roll ($45, $15 ebay BIN plus shipping, thanks to PopSugar)
- Nourish Serum ($17 at Wegman's for me)

- Lippie (I'd say, even if you think it's not worth retail, we can all agree that it's worth at least $10)

- Nail Polish ($16, but I'm sure you can pick it up for about $10 somewhere)

- Candle ($11, maybe you can find something similar at B, B, & B for like $7)

Yeah, like I said, maybe it's not like a crazy value (if you include the gift card, it's worth even more), but, while it's not my favorite box ever, it's certainly not awful.  Most of the stuff that PS sends you can be found cheaper elsewhere.

My statement wasn't that everyone should LOVE this box, not everyone will, obviously.  It's the same with every subscription service though.  People get pissy about just about every subscription every single month, saying they're done, they're going to cancel, etc., etc.  I just think it's kind of silly, to be honest.  You take a gamble, spend the money and you hope that you get something that is worth it either to you or via trading.  I know it doesn't always work out.  It's just par for the course with sub boxes though.

 

[afwife8405]

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

Weird question on tracking and shipping, mine arrived in Sacramento at 130 this mornkn, then it departed from a FedEx location in sacramento at 250 this morning, just to arrive at another fedEx location in Sacramento? Any ideas?
  Yes, here is my tracking from the January Box.    Travel History
 
Date/Time Activity   Location  - 
  1/16/2014  -  Thursday 3:30 pm Delivered   SEASIDE, CA   Package delivered by U.S. Postal Service to addressee 8:03 am At U.S. Postal Service facility   SEASIDE, CA   Arrived at local Post Office - Allow one to two additional days for delivery 9:00 am In transit   SEASIDE, CA 3:48 am Departed FedEx location   FEDEX SMARTPOST SACRAMENTO, CA 12:00 am Shipment information sent to U.S. Postal Service      - 
  1/15/2014  -  Wednesday 8:15 pm Arrived at FedEx location   FEDEX SMARTPOST SACRAMENTO, CA 1:18 pm Departed FedEx location   SACRAMENTO, CA 1:50 am Arrived at FedEx location   SACRAMENTO, CA  - 
  1/14/2014  -  Tuesday 9:02 pm Left FedEx origin facility   WATSONVILLE, CA 4:55 pm Arrived at FedEx location   WATSONVILLE, CA 4:19 pm Picked up   WATSONVILLE, CA  - 
  1/13/2014  -  Monday 7:03 pm Shipment information sent to FedEx      

 

[ashleygo]

Maybe we should play the game everyone seemed to like. You take the retail value total (125) and divide the individual value of the items, get the percentage of the box cost and multiple that by 40 (which is full price value with no taxes)

ie: $45/ $125 =  .36*40 = $14.40

therefore this is what you paid for each of the items:

Jewelry Roll $14.40

Face serum $7.68

Nail Polish $5.12

Model Co Lip Dup $5.12

Candle $3.52

Candy $3.20

Body Wash $.96

All totaled $40

 and shipping is included.

Does everyone agree we would pay these prices? Plus some people got it for $20

 

[AshJs3]

I agree with you, I also think a lot of the issues stem from the price increase. I think many of us, myself included, thought there would be an increase in quality of the items to go along with the price increase. In my opinion there hasn't been,but I know that isn't the same for everyone. It also drives me insane when people rag on people who don't think the box is their cup of tea, try to compare certain products to ones in the past that people don't complain about, etc. I know some people LOVE Popsugar and some don't, we aren't ever going to all agree on it, so I don't get why some people try to justify why we should like it or dislike it. That's just my opinion though  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

It also goes both ways. There are a lot of people who say things like it's a box of crap and anyone who likes it is stupid month after month after month! I've subscribed since the 2nd box and have never been angry about a box. I have a bag where I put all of the stuff I don't like and my cousins go through and raid it every few months!