PopSugar Must Have September 2014 *May Contain Spoilers*

[fabgirl]

I'm really surprised but this box isn't sold out yet? Went to the website and it said September's box was still available?

 

[QuixoticGirly]

I agree. Also, the original PS spoiler photo states " get this luxurious fall essential". Since there is no fine print that states colors or patterns will vary, I am pretty sure it will be like the ikat scarf and everyone will get the same one. I think it would be too misleading to send different patterns, and PS would probably want to avoid that.

That's what I thought too. I got so confused when people started talking about different colors I had to go back and check the original email. I'm not worried about the scarf. It does say we get the one in the PS spoiler photo.

 

[Padawan]

I don't think the controversial "tiger stripe" image is an actual PS image - it's branded as a blog (lower right corner) and looks like it was just compiled for the spoiler post. She also posted the regular image with the ombre scarf as the actual spoiler image, so I'm thinking it's just a visual aid.

I hope you're right! But if I don't get the ombre one, Imma raise some h-e-double hockey sticks.

 

[chillybeans]

IL is over 10%, and in certain areas of Chicago, it can be over 12%.

Who was it who said taxes are the price we pay for civilization? Did I totally mess up that quote?

Wow even Taxachusetts is only 6.25%!!!! (clothing and shoes are exempt  too up to $175)

 

[Ruffinette]

It's 8.25% in most of Texas, I believe. Different cities can have slightly different tax rates so it varies just a little.

 

[Traci Ann]

My shipping info has officially been sent, 2lbs! Still shows processing on the website, but I will take it. 

 

[saku]

IL is over 10%, and in certain areas of Chicago, it can be over 12%.

Who was it who said taxes are the price we pay for civilization? Did I totally mess up that quote?

really? i think the sales tax rate in chicago is at 9.25%

also, just found out recently about the chicago bottled water tax. we never buy bottled water, but had to lately. and there's an additional $0.05 PER BOTTLE of water, so our $1.99 24-pack of bottled water had an additional tax of $1.20. crazy! more expensive %-wise than alcohol! but def deters me from buying more bottled waters. it's such a waste in my opinion.

 

[Ruffinette]

Did you guys just get the email saying the site was going down for a week and that surprises and new boxes are heading our way?!

 

[TooMuchElectric]

Yes! That's a long time to be down, I wonder what kind of massive revamp they're doing.

And what do they mean by more boxes? It's be neat if they did some themed LE boxes at a lower price point.

 

[Traci Ann]

Yes! That's a long time to be down, I wonder what kind of massive revamp they're doing.

And what do they mean by more boxes? It's be neat if they did some themed LE boxes at a lower price point.

maybe another collaboration? I am excited, from reviews and research it will probably be good.

 

[MET]

I just received the email too. The site will be down from 9/10-9/16 as per the email "more boxes and a fresh, new site coming your way!"  Interesting, that is a really long time especially during the delivery cycle. 

 

[LabiosRojos]

Ladies...take a look at this YouTube video '25 ways to wear a scarf in 4.5 minutes' :drive:

 

[Kdlane]

Nope, no email to either of my email accounts.  I have let them have it in regards to the crappy LE Box! I also tried to cancel this one and then they initatied shipping the same day. Nope probably will not getting any emails from them anytime soon.

 

[sarahfromnola]

I'm an A last name and mine didn't ship until today :/

I don't mind a little extra wait, so it's all good for me! But I've cancelled and resubbed, used different e-mails, and sometimes I've gotten shipped in the first wave, and sometimes it's taken a while. I think it's arbitrary - maybe by order number? Or are those consistently one higher than the order before? I have no idea, lol.

Just a guess. I really have no idea, lol.

 

[Kristine Walker]

 In my area we pay 9% sales tax. I really hope the earbuds will work for me, I must have tiny ear openings because the buds are always way too big and just fall off.

   Will the Nike card work at a Nike Outlet store? My husband needs new shoes, wears a 15W- 15 1/2 W depending on the shoe, and Nike Outlet is the only brick and mortar store who carries his size any where near us.

 

[Lisa80]

finally something showing on FedEx; supposedly shipping info sent to FedEx today..2lbs...have no idea where it's shipping from but my boxes notoriously like to "sightsee" before ever getting to me <_<

 

[Lisa80]

Yes! That's a long time to be down, I wonder what kind of massive revamp they're doing.

And what do they mean by more boxes? It's be neat if they did some themed LE boxes at a lower price point.

Maybe they are going to be like Quarterly Co or Fancy Box and you'll choose? I hope not though because I think those subscriptions are overpriced for what you get compared to what you get with PopSugar

 

[Katie_Kay]

My shipping hasn't updated since I got the first notice that it shipped on the 5th.  So who knows when I'll get my box.  I'm so excited for this box.  I thought it looked kind of skimpy until we knew about the Nike gift card and brownie.  I need new sneakers so this is a good excuse to get some cool ones.  I super curious to know which extra beauty product I get.  My one disappointment is that we didn't get a palette or fall lippy.  Still looks like a good box, especially compared to the fall LE box. 

 

[wurly]

really? i think the sales tax rate in chicago is at 9.25%

also, just found out recently about the chicago bottled water tax. we never buy bottled water, but had to lately. and there's an additional $0.05 PER BOTTLE of water, so our $1.99 24-pack of bottled water had an additional tax of $1.20. crazy! more expensive %-wise than alcohol! but def deters me from buying more bottled waters. it's such a waste in my opinion.

Around Navy Pier, I think it's either a 2 mile or 4 mile radius, the tax is higher to support the Navy Pier project. I know that bottled water business is crazy. It's not even a deposit just an additional tax. Some of the parking garages in the loop charge separate tax too.

 

[LVchick]

This may be a silly question, but I keep seeing folks refer to a tiger print scarf... where did that come from? Did PS send out another email promoting this box? I haven't see it and am now worried.

As for folks waiting on a shipping update, mine FINALLY showed up on the FedEx site, but is only shown as having initiated yesterday evening. PS site still says 'processing' -- this is a referral box for me so I assumed the delay was due to that.

And I live in GA and get taxed on both Amazon and Zappos. Usually, I can't be bothered to check if I can find something cheaper locally because the convenience trumps all. While I prefer to pay no taxes (who wouldn't?), from a legal standpoint, I'm pretty sure they should be collecting and paying sales tax - whether we like it or not. My civ pro & tax knowledge is rusty at this point, but if memory serves me right, the obligation stems out of whether the company has sufficient presence within/contact with a state such that they benefit from costs expended by the state. It's easier to say conclusively "yes" where there is some physical location (even a warehouse that's only used some of the time) and gets trickier when they're just shipping boatloads of goods into a state. It doesn't help that mom & pop stores (and Walmart/Target/etc. under the guise of "protecting mom & pop stores") truly are being disadvantaged.

I work at Zappos and we turned on sales tax this year in several states that require we charge it. This page has some more information on our sales tax policy. http://www.zappos.com/general-questions#tax I hope it helps and thanks for being one of our wonderful customers!