PopSugar Must Have November 2014 *May Contain Spoilers*

[ikecarus]

When they updated the web page and faq's etc online... didn't it say boxes will ship out by the 15th of the month?  I'm pretty sure it did.  

However, when I got curious and looked at it again just now, it is different than before.  It now says: 

"If you purchased your box prior to the first of the month, or you are an existing subscriber, your POPSUGAR Must Have box will ship by the 20th of the month, or the following business day if the projected shipment date is a holiday, or as otherwise indicated in your [SIZE=small]account[/SIZE]. Your account settings will initially display that your box is "processing" after you are billed. When your box ships out, the "processing" message on your account settings will update to reflect your tracking information. All POPSUGAR Must Have boxes should arrive an estimated 5-10 business days after they ship. You will also receive an email with a tracking number so you can follow your package's progress."

So this will be the new normal I guess, boxes wont go out until end of the month/be received until end of month/beginning of following month.  I was right in my statement before..they have turned into GlossyBox as far as shipping goes.  I don't know how I feel about this.  I don't like handing over money almost a month in advance, which is the main reason I quit GB... 

It kind of puts a damper on date/holiday specific items they include (like the brownie's expiration date issue, the halloween nail stickers, etc).  

I will be really annoyed if they turn into Glossybox when it comes to shipping.  :angry:

 

[boxesandboxes]

something seems really fishy with the "website" upgrade - and all that happened after it. I think they sold the company.  it's gone very downhill. very quickly.

 

[ikecarus]

Wait... did anyone who ordered their box on 10/29 get their November box yet? 

 

[Traci Ann]

I ordered this month's box using the Ruelala code and today they charged me. So I got charged twice. On top of that, I don't think that they sent my box yet. 

Great, now I am going to check to see if I was billed too! Still no shipment for me, I hope not. 

 

[hilaryrose90]

I could be wrong, but I think if a company is sold has to be made public knowledge. Something is obviously going on, but I don't think it's that.

And the change to the shipping policy sucks, but at least they made an official change instead of pretending everything is fine. I imagine they'll change the curation process so any holiday-specific items will come the month before - but that probably won't happen until after the December hols.

 

[raisin]

I'm super annoyed. I registered an account with Fedex to check my deliveries, but every time I click the link to check them, its asking me to register again. Popsugar won't return emails or Facebook messages... I did cancel a week or so after registering with Popsugar, but I should still be getting the November box. I tried registering with USPS, but every time I click on the dashboard link, I get a blank page. So I don't know what's going on.

I think I'm gonna just stick with my quarterly subscriptions, I have very little patience for this type of thing.

 

[BrierReviewer]

I agree, It was kind of a bummer receiving the Halloween nail stickers in November.

 

[Rachel S]

My PSMH box was on my doorstep when I came home from work yesterday!! Haven't gotten a shipping notice and nothing on the website shows it shipped, either. Last month it came without notice also, but then a shipping email arrived a few days later. I wasn't worried about whether or not it would arrive, but I'm relieved that it's here and was a bit earlier than I expected!

After having a chance to look over everything in person, I'm even happier with my box this month. The popcorn bag truly is as large as the box, and so is the book. It's very heavy! As for the Sorial wallet on a chain-- I LOVE this so much. Yes, it's small... My Galaxy S5 with Otterbox takes up pretty much the whole wallet, but there is a zipper on the bag to put your ID and cash in and that is all I really need besides some lip gloss! I'm sure I can find a spot to stick the lip gloss, or I will just take the Otterbox off my phone when using the wallet.The texture of the vegan leather is really nice. It's not super soft, but it's not plastic-y either IMO. And the blue is just lovely!

 

[roohound]

Wait... did anyone who ordered their box on 10/29 get their November box yet?

I ordered mine on the first day the website said it would be the November box which I think was the 29th or 30th. Still waiting.

 

[northwest22]

I got my box today and it is truly a lovely collection of items. I know that PS has done a lot wrong lately, but they got the curation of this box right.

Wallet- is so elegant. I love that the detailing is silver and not the usual PS gold.

Popcorn- huge bag. Haven't tried it yet, but I'm guessing there is no way I won't love it.

Markers- great for hosting and so many other things.

Cards-meh. I don't care about these yet, but I'm sure I'll be glad to have them some day.

Lotion- I haven't undone the cap yet, but the packaging is very luxurious. And I always need good lotions this time of year.

Book- absolutely gorgeous. Totally impractical and I thought about gifting it, but realized no one in my life is likely to attempt the recipes. But thumbing through it I was totally drawn in by the beautiful photography and the autobiographical stuff. I love reading about people cooking and eating as much as I love cooking and eating, so I'm going to read this like a book instead of a cookbook. And, I've been wanting to learn how to make madelines for about 10 years, so if I can perfect at one recipe from the book it will be worth the read.

I think this box is an absolute perfect gift for Christmas because of its variety. I'm considering ordering a second one, but I probably won't because already gifts for the women in my life.

 

[Boadicea]

What is the chain and the zipper on the wallet like? Does it feel cheap? When you unzip the wallet does it glide, or is it hard to unzip?

 

[ikecarus]

I ordered mine on the first day the website said it would be the November box which I think was the 29th or 30th. Still waiting.

Thanks! It sucks that we're still waiting. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Teach22]

Thanks! It sucks that we're still waiting. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

So my box came today.  I got the shipping email around 10pm last night, according to the tracking info. it shipped out on tuesday the 11th.  Hopefully your packages are all almost to u too.

 

[Teach22]

The pictures of that bag/wallet are a little deceiving, it was much smaller than I was expecting and there are not credit card slots or interior pockets or anything.  It is cute tho the chain is a little bit long luckily my phone fits in there so I ll be able to use it but I can see many people's phones being too big and that would be disappointing.  The lotion is lovely, I  really like the note cards (there are 15 cards and envelopes) and what perfect timing with the tiny prints $25 voucher, definitely will use that for some fun holiday cards.  I was excited about the cook book but man even some of the beginner recipes seem daunting ... I m scared lol.  And oh boy that popcorn is dangerous was not expecting to like that combo but it is so tasty! Maybe not my fave box but still fun I ll definitely use the bag (and I m exciting to be introduced to that brand I have already ordered a few bags for xmas gifts earlier today, they have some really pretty options).   I m hoping the east coast doesn't not experience another ridiculous polar vortex but just in case i m armed with lovely lotions, take that freezing cold air!  Next month I d love something peppermint,mittens,  a fun hot coco collection, a little sparkle for the holidays, and may be a really lux feeling sugar scrub.

Hope you ladies enjoy your fun goodies!

 

[I'm so addicted]

I ordered on 10.29 and was charged that day... no shipping info nothing.. I hate psmh right now#! Still haven't heard back about my broken candle from NM... ughhhhhhhrrrre

 

[Teach22]

I ordered on 10.29 and was charged that day... no shipping info nothing.. I hate psmh right now#! Still haven't heard back about my broken candle from NM... ughhhhhhhrrrre

Bummer sorry you are having a bad experience.  Hopefully your box has shipped already, seems like the shipping emails have been delayed the past 2 months (last month I got the shipping email about a week after I already received the box lol) Fingers crossed you get your box and replacements soon!

 

[ikecarus]

I ordered on 10.29 and was charged that day... no shipping info nothing.. I hate psmh right now#! Still haven't heard back about my broken candle from NM... ughhhhhhhrrrre

/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Here's to hoping we'll both get our November box ASAP!

 

[mvangundy]

/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Here's to hoping we'll both get our November box ASAP!

/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Here's to hoping we'll both get our November box ASAP!

I'm with you ladies!

 

[LabiosRojos]

Hoping we all get our boxes /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> soon!

 

[boxesandboxes]

I could be wrong, but I think if a company is sold has to be made public knowledge. Something is obviously going on, but I don't think it's that.

And the change to the shipping policy sucks, but at least they made an official change instead of pretending everything is fine. I imagine they'll change the curation process so any holiday-specific items will come the month before - but that probably won't happen until after the December hols.

Companies that are privately owned are not required to disclose such details - they decide what the public needs to know needs to know.