PopSugar + Neiman Marcus Collaboration **SPOILERS**

[sweetiegirlll]

This sounds like a lot of fun - but I'm not sure I can justify the expense at the moment.  I just did the VIP vault via Le Metier de Beaute and that was a large chunk of change at once but I have been really happy with that sub . . . I'm waffling.  Either way, I hope it's amazing for you guys who bit the bullet and ordered it.

 

[secrethoarder]

Quote: Originally Posted by mishmish /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm really really hoping there isn't another spoiler (unless it's the kaleidoscope given I already have some hint about that). They will do it if they need to push more boxes.  It's so much more fun to be surprised!
I have such a love-hate relationship with spoilers! I try to hold out as long as I can (which is usually like..a few hours at most) but always end up peeking. I really want to be surprised with this box! Maybe if they just released more of the brands that will be featured. It's enough of a spoiler for people to decide if it's worth it, without having to reveal the actual product? 

 

[MichiChan]

PS posted about the box on their Facebook page saying it's selling out quickly. The price isn't being well-received by their Facebook fans though, according to the replies.

 

[BeautifyMyLife]

I will bet you all one million dollars that they don't lower the price. And it will sell out. 

 

[nicepenguins]

I will bet you all one million dollars that they don't lower the price. And it will sell out. 

Agree. They may be reaching for a market with more income than those of us who spend a little on treats now and then.

 

[MichiChan]

Quote: Originally Posted by BeautifyMyLife /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I will bet you all one million dollars that they don't lower the price. And it will sell out. 
Sadly, I have the feeling you'll be right.

 

[looloo62]

I have no self control!  I just joined PS for 6 months the other day to avoid the price increase and "save" money.  Then this morning, I couldn't help myself and bought the Neiman Marcus box.  This is the most i've EVER spent on something that I'm not even sure what I'm going to get.  Plus, being from CA, I had to pay tax, so the total came out to $272.50.  I really hope it will be worth it or else i'm never ever buying a luxury box again.  No golden tote for me next month....or for the next few months  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />    

  

 

[easteregg]

If your state has sales tax at all but weren't charged for it, you are supposed to report it come tax time.  It's called a use tax.  But we all pay it. 

 

[BeautifyMyLife]

I'm amazed at how many people seem to be legitimately ANGRY at this price. Look, PopSugar is not a stupid company, nor is Neiman Marcus -- I guarantee they've done market research that told them there would be plenty of people willing to spend that kind of money. If it's too much for you, don't buy it! But to suggest that they should lower their price or that they're going to be losing subscribers en masse is a bit silly. It's worth what people will pay for it, and people WILL pay $250...just maybe not most of the people on this board.

 

[jbird1175]

This is my favorite comment from the PS FB page: At that price, a HOT guy better pop out of the box wearing nothing but the Chevron Throw.

Haha!

 

[christinef]

Quote: Originally Posted by BeautifyMyLife /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm amazed at how many people seem to be legitimately ANGRY at this price. Look, PopSugar is not a stupid company, nor is Neiman Marcus -- I guarantee they've done market research that told them there would be plenty of people willing to spend that kind of money. If it's too much for you, don't buy it! But to suggest that they should lower their price or that they're going to be losing subscribers en masse is a bit silly. It's worth what people will pay for it, and people WILL pay $250...just maybe not most of the people on this board.
I completely agree, it is Neiman Marcus so I would expect it to be expensive. I think people just use social media to vent negativity, more than people use it to give positive feedback to a company. I'm sure it will sell out and I'm sure that popsugar will still make $100 special edition boxes in the future. Who knows, they still may do another $100 holiday box more like the ones we have seen in the past.

 

[MissKellyC]

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.

Thanks!! I may try that box instead as a treat to myself. =)

 

[kitnmitns]

I am confident they will not lower the price.  Still, there can be a big gap between retail value of things and what I would actually pay for it.  And I would not buy either of the items mentioned yet at anything close to their retail value.

That said, I hope those of you that do order, love it

Also, I had to spend $230 on medicine today, that kind of puts it into perspective for me.

 

[BratzFan]

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.
Agreed.

 

[jackieee]

Yeah, $250 is over the price I said I'd pay, so I'm sadly passing on this one. I'm going to do this...if I really have to have one of the items that ends up being in the box, I'll buy ONE thing. $250 is just too much money to pay in case I'm not a big fan of the box.

Hope everyone who ordered one loves it!!

 

[alliekers]

It seems likely that Popsugar will still do their "regular" $100 LE box for winter as well. They've got to understand that not all their subscribers are going to shell out $250 for this box but that many would still likely consider a $100 box. Or maybe I'm just hopeful because I know I want both. When was it last year that Popsugar notified us about the LE Winter box? Was it October or November?

 

[boxesandboxes]

Quote: Originally Posted by jbird1175 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  This is my favorite comment from the PS FB page: At that price, a HOT guy better pop out of the box wearing nothing but the Chevron Throw.

Haha!
That's fantastic!  Though if he's only $250, I would question him. LOL

 

[kitnmitns]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  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.
That really says a lot because I know how much you love PS

 

[AshJs3]

I'm amazed at how many people seem to be legitimately ANGRY at this price. Look, PopSugar is not a stupid company, nor is Neiman Marcus -- I guarantee they've done market research that told them there would be plenty of people willing to spend that kind of money. If it's too much for you, don't buy it! But to suggest that they should lower their price or that they're going to be losing subscribers en masse is a bit silly. It's worth what people will pay for it, and people WILL pay $250...just maybe not most of the people on this board.

I think on social media and even this board, you get a lot of people with a lot of different circumstances. I'm 29 with no kids, dual income household, established in my career and my husband and I are doing well (which I am thankful for every day!). If I had seen this when I was a 19 year old college student working part time I would have been mad and thought it was ridiculous. I also might have bought it on a credit card that I didn't pay off every month, but that's a different story! So yes, if I were younger or had kids to take care of I might be a little peeved about it and it's so easy for that to boil over onto the Internet.

 

[kitnmitns]

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


I think on social media and even this board, you get a lot of people with a lot of different circumstances. I'm 29 with no kids, dual income household, established in my career and my husband and I are doing well (which I am thankful for every day!). If I had seen this when I was a 19 year old college student working part time I would have been mad and thought it was ridiculous. I also might have bought it on a credit card that I didn't pay off every month, but that's a different story!

So yes, if I were younger or had kids to take care of I might be a little peeved about it and it's so easy for that to boil over onto the Internet.
Yeah, we all come from different places.  I could buy it, but there is nothing that indicates that it would be a good choice for me.  I cannot say that I would get mad at PS even if I could not buy it.  I am just disappointed the combination is not right for me to indulge in one of their treats, since I have enjoyed them so much historically.  

I do not see the value in the throw, and I have plenty in that category I already own. Same with the palette.  I have enough makeup to last me many years. And LMDB just does not appeal to me that much.  If they said they were including the UD VIce 2 palette, I might have to think twice, just because I KNOW I love UD.  Nothing has popped up yet that has me excited.