PopSugar + Neiman Marcus Collaboration **SPOILERS**

[MKSB]

Quote: Originally Posted by MichiChan /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Am I the only one who thinks the timing of this box is really poor on PS's part? I mean, with it so close to the holidays (once it ships), right after the Fall LE box and right before the Winter LE box, if there's one again. Timing is everything and the timing on this seems ridiculous to me.

....Plus I'm still mad at myself for extending my PS sub for a year. I wish I had that $380 back so I could actually afford the NM box I'm such an ***** to tie up that money on this sub.

In a word, yes. I don't know who is making these decisions but when we're in the midst of a government shutdown and possible default I cannot imagine that the majority of people are going to feel like they can afford to spend money like that on a box full of surprises, inflated throw blanket or not!

Quote: Originally Posted by IffB /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Really - high value?  Did not know that but I am very curious about this box.  Want to sub, but so afraid the jewelry will be from Jewelmint or Gorgana and I will get more Supergoop!
Well here's the post with the "semi" spoilers: http://www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com/2013/09/nina-garcia-quarterly.html

I highly doubt it would be Jewelmint stuff. Maybe Gorjana but they do have some high end stuff--not like that ugly pink monstrosity bracelet we got in this month's PS box--and my gut tells me probably no makeup.

Maybe you can wait until the first one comes out and see if you want to try it? Coco has a Quarterly box that I wanted to try but I decided to wait and see what her box style is before I get it so I'm just waiting to see.

 

[superhans]

$250 makes this decision easy - not happening!

 

[tinkerbll695]

Gah. $250?!?!?!?!? I get it - it's high end, it's got a $195 throw, it's going to contain 8 (or is it 9 - throw plus 8 more items?)- BUT $250 for a mystery box of items ?????? I 'm going to need to see almost every item and have just 1 or 2 items remain a mystery for me to spend that much money and then get the item over a month from now.

If the box is $600, so the throw is 1/3 the value of the box....I don't know about this one. I was so excited and now I'm just conflicted. I don't like to be conflicted when I'm trying to shopppppppppp

 

[LaStupenda]

$250? Oh hell no. Especially since they do this A) The same month where they tell you to extend your subscription before they raise prices B) I just extended mine for a year AND bought my sister a subscription as well. Oh and C) Government shutdown and possible default (which affect me).

I have to pass

 

[notsousual]

$250 is a big hell no on my part. My husband offered to buy it for me but I can't justify spending THAT much on a mystery box. We're in the process of moving me to Washington state at the end of this year and I'm not willing to sacrifice that much money at this time. $150 was my cap. Maybe with so much hesitation from us, they'll drop the price?? A girl can dream. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I hope you ladies love your box!!

 

[IffB]

I am stepping away while I am ahead - no NM, no Nina Garcia.... hopefully BIrchbox will have a limited home edition box - with all the contents listed - that will give me my "fix for" the Holidays....y'all have fun, I am sure it will be lovely!

 

[tiffanys]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So is anyone going to go for it?
Yes.  Definitely.  I expected this to be $250 and am excited to see what it contains!

 

[smiletorismile]

Wow $250 is a lot. And even though I finally got a better paying job, I still don't think I want to pay that much for what is essentially a subscription box. Especially with Christmas coming up.

 

[kitnmitns]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So is anyone going to go for it?
How about you Ann?

 

[greeneyedfoxxx]

Gah. $250?!?!?!?!? I get it - it's high end, it's got a $195 throw, it's going to contain 8 (or is it 9 - throw plus 8 more items?)- BUT $250 for a mystery box of items ?????? I 'm going to need to see almost every item and have just 1 or 2 items remain a mystery for me to spend that much money and then get the item over a month from now. If the box is $600, so the throw is 1/3 the value of the box....I don't know about this one. I was so excited and now I'm just conflicted. I don't like to be conflicted when I'm trying to shopppppppppp

I was thinking the same thing about how the throw is 1/3 the value of the box. I don't love it either. Oh well. I'm content for now with my monthly sub and my quarterly Yuzen. I'd rather save my $250 to go towards my upcoming vacations.

 

[kitnmitns]

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


I was thinking the same thing about how the throw is 1/3 the value of the box. I don't love it either. Oh well. I'm content for now with my monthly sub and my quarterly Yuzen. I'd rather save my $250 to go towards my upcoming vacations.
Yup, there are a lot ways I could spend that money and I know I would enjoy the outcome.  Honestly, I prefer the monthly treats to these big ticket ones.

 

[OiiO]

Do I think the throw is cute? Yes. Do I love it and must have the box? For $250, definitely not.

I'm excited to see what you ladies end up getting, and if I want to try any of it I'm sure there will be plenty of people selling things on ebay /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MissKellyC]

Yikes... I just can't spend that much! I was planning on using overtime money, but I'm not getting THAT much this week! I need to research Nina Garcia... Hopefully her tastes would match up with mine! I'd love a Birchbox home box! I know I loved the last one I got. =) and I agree... They'd have to disclose pretty much all of the items for me to pay $250. Too big of a gamble on not knowing. I can find a chevron throw elsewhere.

 

[sylarana]

I will skip this one as well. I love the throw, but don't like the yellow or orange colors. So, there's a 40% chance that I'm spending $250 on a box of things without liking the big item. I'd rather buy one of the throws in my fav color and save $55 for more things that I really like.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

While I do agree that the prices can be inflated, I bet that throw is the softest cotton ever. You're paying more for it, but you're also getting better quality. Sure I can buy that one from Overstock and have something that looks similar, but there's no comparison on quality.
 I don't know...a throw would have to be woven out of pure unicorn hair to convince me it was worth such a hefty price.

But I don't think price and quality always correlate directly. Maybe to an extent (i.e. dollar store item vs. luxury item) but I have also encountered extremely expensive items that have paled in comparison to cheaper ones I've found...so for me, retail price doesn't mean much when it comes to quality.

As much as I like the idea of this box, I'll have to pass...even if I had the extra $250 to throw around right now, I'm not sure I could bring myself to do it without knowing the full contents!

 

[Bizgirlva]

Quote: Originally Posted by kitnmitns /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  How about you Ann?
Right now I'm leaning towards not purchasing because....

The throw I'd end up gifting for xmas.

I find the Adler stuff to quirky for my taste and his stuff is available at JCPenney's.  I think it'll be another home decor item too, which I'd probably end up gifting.

The beauty item...in my personal opinion is over priced.  Not saying it's not worth it for some, but personally not worth it to me.

Also I just forked over $500-$600 in bills for my surgery this summer so I'm in no position to gamble half of that on a PS box.

 

[natashaia]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
   I don't know...a throw would have to be woven out of pure unicorn hair to convince me it was worth such a hefty price.

But I don't think price and quality always correlate directly. Maybe to an extent (i.e. dollar store item vs. luxury item) but I have also encountered extremely expensive items that have paled in comparison to cheaper ones I've found...so for me, retail price doesn't mean much when it comes to quality.

As much as I like the idea of this box, I'll have to pass...even if I had the extra $250 to throw around right now, I'm not sure I could bring myself to do it without knowing the full contents!
Yeah. often you really are just paying for the brand. Which is fine if some people want it, but if others don't that is fine too. I have the softest faux fur throw from steinmart that i got for  under 20 dollars on sale. its amazing! http://www.steinmart.com/feizy--bella-zebra-faux-fur-throw-zid25-501291538/cat-25-catid-80

It doesn't match my room though. :/

 

[natashaia]

Quote: Originally Posted by stasi7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

$250 is just too much for me to spend right now. I've already signed up for the Nina Garcia box which I'm SO looking forward to!!
Do you know if you can purchase the nina garcia box after the items are revealed? 

 

[OiiO]

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

Yikes... I just can't spend that much! I was planning on using overtime money, but I'm not getting THAT much this week! I need to research Nina Garcia... Hopefully her tastes would match up with mine! I'd love a Birchbox home box! I know I loved the last one I got. =) and I agree... They'd have to disclose pretty much all of the items for me to pay $250. Too big of a gamble on not knowing. I can find a chevron throw elsewhere.
Nina has a very classic refined taste, and she even wrote a book called The One Hundred about 100 items every woman must own that will never go out of style. Some of those pieces are questionable (Blackberry, huh??), but most of them I would say are pretty spot-on.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by natashaia /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
   I don't know...a throw would have to be woven out of pure unicorn hair to convince me it was worth such a hefty price.

But I don't think price and quality always correlate directly. Maybe to an extent (i.e. dollar store item vs. luxury item) but I have also encountered extremely expensive items that have paled in comparison to cheaper ones I've found...so for me, retail price doesn't mean much when it comes to quality.

As much as I like the idea of this box, I'll have to pass...even if I had the extra $250 to throw around right now, I'm not sure I could bring myself to do it without knowing the full contents!
Yeah. often you really are just paying for the brand. Which is fine if some people want it, but if others don't that is fine too. I have the softest faux fur throw from steinmart that i got for  under 20 dollars on sale. its amazing! http://www.steinmart.com/feizy--bella-zebra-faux-fur-throw-zid25-501291538/cat-25-catid-80

It doesn't match my room though. :/

That's adorable! Woudln't match my room either, though...but that would actually make an amazing christmas gift for my sister.. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> The chevron one would match my room...but I'm going to have to stick to the more affordable Overstock version. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />