POPSUGAR Must Have - October 2012

[diana16]

I'm so tempted to join! I already have BB and Ipsy, but one more sub wouldn't hurt right? I know its pricier, I might join but I still have lot's of thinking to do lol

 

[JessP]

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

I have been thinking of joining PopSugar but have some questions. If you guys could answer that would be amazing. Do you think its really worth $35 a month? I already subscribe to BB and Ipsy. Also does everyone get the same thing? 

I do! The variety is really fun and I feel like I get my money's worth! We all get the same thing but scents of products can vary e.g. an oil diffuser we got in August, or color e.g. the Baggu bags we received. A lot of us have blogged about our boxes so you can check our reviews and see the variety, or check out previous month's PopSugar threads here!

It is a bit pricey - I had to unsubscribe last month to help with my budget, but then found a code for a discounted 3-month sub and re-signed up! Keep your eyes peeled for those coupon codes because they really help. Right now you can use REFER5 for $5 off your first box.

 

[JenniferV]

I also think it's worth it.  I am have been subscribing since the beginning (seriously, I am subscriber #53) and love it!  I also post reviews on my blog.  And JessP, I just added you to my google reader!  I love your blog! 

 

[CKennedy9687]

looking to trade both the shampoo and conditioner for the candle from this month's box. PM me if interested, thanks!

 

[JessP]

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

I also think it's worth it.  I am have been subscribing since the beginning (seriously, I am subscriber #53) and love it!  I also post reviews on my blog.  And JessP, I just added you to my google reader!  I love your blog! 

Oh my goodness, thank you! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I have subbed to yours as well! I was perusing your blog the other day looking at the Popsugar post (love that you add individual pics of the items!) and saw that you're a Tigers fan! Are you from MI?

 

[JenniferV]

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

Oh my goodness, thank you! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I have subbed to yours as well! I was perusing your blog the other day looking at the Popsugar post (love that you add individual pics of the items!) and saw that you're a Tigers fan! Are you from MI?

I am a Tigers fan!!  I live in the Metro Detroit area so it's hard not to be.  I really hope they can come back and win the World Series.  But even just being in the World Series is amazing for Detroit.  We need any good positive national exposure we can get!

As for PopSugar, it's like the only subscription box I have to open alone.  I clear out the kids and my husband so I can open it, check everything out and photograph everything before they start trying to steal things.  LOL.

 

[meaganS]

Originally Posted by emilyyygloria 
 

I have been thinking of joining PopSugar but have some questions. If you guys could answer that would be amazing. Do you think its really worth $35 a month? I already subscribe to BB and Ipsy. Also does everyone get the same thing?

It's not even remotely worth $35/month in my opinion! Even September's box (which some would argue is the best one thusfar) wasn't worth too terribly much over $35 (the best thing in the box, the scarf, can be found on some sites for as low as $40).
 

 

[JessP]

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

I am a Tigers fan!!  I live in the Metro Detroit area so it's hard not to be.  I really hope they can come back and win the World Series.  But even just being in the World Series is amazing for Detroit.  We need any good positive national exposure we can get!

As for PopSugar, it's like the only subscription box I have to open alone.  I clear out the kids and my husband so I can open it, check everything out and photograph everything before they start trying to steal things.  LOL.

That's awesome! I'm from the Kalamazoo-area, went to Albion College my first year then transferred to a school in Chicago (needed to get out of all the small towns lol). Now I enjoy cheering on my MI teams in the California /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> So happy the Tigers are in the World Series - whoever would have thought?! Now our Lions need to start turning their game around like last year!

Too funny about clearing everyone out to open the PopSugar box - love it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ricarlav]

I got my box today and I'm not so bummed now that I have it, BUT, I don't like my candle /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tulippop]

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

I got my box today and I'm not so bummed now that I have it, BUT, I don't like my candle /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I just got mine too and don't like the candle, which did you get?  I got Moroccan rose.  I don't know why but rose is one of the scents that my nose just hates.

And mine was 5.8lb but there was nothing different in my box and I don't think the bubblewrap or tissue paper would have added another pound.

 

[Deenellie]

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

Originally Posted by emilyyygloria 

I have been thinking of joining PopSugar but have some questions. If you guys could answer that would be amazing. Do you think its really worth $35 a month? I already subscribe to BB and Ipsy. Also does everyone get the same thing?

It's not even remotely worth $35/month in my opinion! Even September's box (which some would argue is the best one thusfar) wasn't worth too terribly much over $35 (the best thing in the box, the scarf, can be found on some sites for as low as $40).

I'd have to cancel my (3) other subs to make it worth my while.  I wish I could, but it's too pricey.  Maybe if someone offers a really good coupon code, I'll try it.  If I subscribe and hate the box, I'll really be bummed.

 

[jerricabenton7]

hi girls! this is my first post *woot woot* /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i got my box today, i've been a member since july.i was a liiiitle unenthusiastic about this box, but popsugar is still my favorite subscription because of the all around value and variety of items.i also really like that there is always at least one item that costs more than $35.except the july box!i currently subscribe to birchbox,sample society,and conscious box,as well as the must have box.i already can't wait to see what's in next months!
 

 

[JessP]

Happy first post! 

 I'm still waiting for my October box to arrive, but I already can't wait to see November's as well!

 

[Christy327]

What's a conscious box?

 

[LisaLeah]

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

I just looked at the picture on the website to count the items. I only unsubscribed after July, not because I was disappointed in the actual items, but only because they blatantly lied on their website. I only have as high of expectations as they advertise. If you say "$150 worth of products PLUS a bag" than you should not change it to "maybe $100 worth of items when we feel like it, with a bag maybe if we feel like that too, or maybe not if we get lazy" and "maybe we'll ship half the people's boxes now, and then we'll wait a while longer to ship the other people's" (yes, my box is STILL processing). I loved the nail polish we got in July, I jokingly call it my $35 nail polish, and I think they are on the right track, they just need to figure out how to advertise fairly! All I'm saying is, rather than two $100 boxes and one $300 box, is it really that hard to sort the items into three boxes worth approximately $150 each, like you said you were going to do in the first place, to avoid being dishonest? As a business owner and wife of a business owner, that type of fraud is unacceptable to me. That's all I'm saying. And why not reward those who gave them a chance in the first place, who then would refer other people, rather than those that didn't call them on their fraud? I would have been referring people like crazy if they had done what they said they would do, or even at least tried...

Anyways, I absolutely love the idea, obviously, or I wouldn't have signed up, and I think the boxes are a great idea! I'm not even a negative person at all, as you could read by the second half of my post... I just hold myself to certain standards and morals and expect others to keep promises that they make and not be totally flaky. This isn't your friend who shows up 10 minutes late to coffee because she got stuck in traffic, this is a well-establish COMPANY who is making written advertising claims on their website and taking money from people! I really wish the best for this company, that they will learn from their mistakes and become better. And for the others that are waiting on their boxes...I'm sorry, I'm glad we have each other and I hope they all ship soon!

I actually agree with you. I signed up later in the game, so I never heard about their original marketing claims...otherwise I would by on the phone with customer service asap.. Did you ever contact them to ask why they changed the "rules" after the fact? I'm curious as how they would respond to that. I would assume (hope) with some kind of apology and compensation.

 

[Jesipae]

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


I just got mine too and don't like the candle, which did you get?  I got Moroccan rose.  I don't know why but rose is one of the scents that my nose just hates.

And mine was 5.8lb but there was nothing different in my box and I don't think the bubblewrap or tissue paper would have added another pound.

thanks for clarifying the weight thing! I had been wondering about that, since I just barely got a shipment notice yesterday.

for those of you wondering if its worth it, i would just look at the other boxes. some months are good, some months not so good, and you never know. they seem to be sticking to pretty regular things, so it mostly depends on what you want to spend your money on. i never get to shop since i have two little kids and i live in a smaller town in idaho with no good stores, so it was fun for me to try, but after sampling this, i'd rather spend the money on other deals online that i've seen lately that are more specific rather than have them choose for me. there's lots of great deals, you just have to search.

 

[jerricabenton7]

it's an eco friendly monthly box with about 10-12 items for $20.it's mostly edible or drinkable wellness stuff but i've also gotten all natural household stuff and beauty items.i really like it!

 

[anep21]

Anyone know how billing works? I subscribed for a three-month subscription at a discounted rate, my first month will be in November. 2 questions- 1st I was wondering when, if I decide to continue my subscription past the three months, they will bill me again and 2nd-if I decide not to renew my three month subscription can I cancel at any time with the assumption that even though I cancel I will continue to receive the three-month subscription I've paid for already?

 

[iPretty949]

Are there varieties of the boxes? My boxes were heeeavy! I got full sizes of S/C = 12FLoz



I love the corn puffs!

 

[Shauna999]

What are all the scents for the candles? What's everybody doing with their petals, any creative ideas ?