PopSugar + Neiman Marcus Collaboration **SPOILERS**

[sparklesgirlxox]

Quote: Originally Posted by secrethoarder /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Yes! It's frustrating for me when people on Facebook talk about how this is "a box for the 1%" and assume that people who have the $250 to spare are rich and spoiled. Nope, I'm just a young professional with very few financial obligations. No kids, no pets, I live in a city with super low cost of living, and I got really lucky with my career. I remember the same thing happened on Sephora's page when they launched VIB Rouge. A lot of hateful comments about people using "daddy's credit card" to buy $1000 worth of cosmetics and how people who do that don't have their priorities straight.

I don't really get why people are getting angry with the price. There are lots of things I can't afford and would love to have, but I'm certainly not mad whenever I walk past an LV store or something in the mall.
I can afford the  box I wouldn't assume we all cannot afford   it as   much as I do not want to spend that kind  of  money  on something I have no idea what I am getting.  Some  people pick and chose what they want to take risks on.

 

[secrethoarder]

Quote: Originally Posted by sparklesgirlxox /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I can afford the  box I wouldn't assume we all cannot afford   it as   much as I do not want to spend that kind  of  money  on something I have no idea what I am getting.  Some  people pick and chose what they want to take risks on.

Oh no, I wasn't trying to imply that those who didn't buy the box can't afford to do so! 

I was just talking about how some angry people on Facebook seem to think that anyone who buys the box is irresponsible and spoiled, when it's not a fair judgement to make because we're all coming from different places in life. And I personally think it's a little silly for anyone to actually be mad at PS for pricing the box at $250. 

 

[brainybeauty]

Yes! It's frustrating for me when people on Facebook talk about how this is "a box for the 1%" and assume that people who have the $250 to spare are rich and spoiled. Nope, I'm just a young professional with very few financial obligations. No kids, no pets, I live in a city with super low cost of living, and I got really lucky with my career. I remember the same thing happened on Sephora's page when they launched VIB Rouge. A lot of hateful comments about people using "daddy's credit card" to buy $1000 worth of cosmetics and how people who do that don't have their priorities straight.  I don't really get why people are getting angry with the price. There are lots of things I can't afford and would love to have, but I'm certainly not mad whenever I walk past an LV store or something in the mall. 

You took exactly what I wanted to say and worded it perfectly. I'm nowhere near the 1%, but I have a full time job where I work hard for good pay, and am young and still live at home. This is a treat for me - a holiday splurge. I'm certainly far from spoiled! I do have to say that those comments are only on Facebook. This board still has a realistic point of view--taking into account individual circumstances and supporting each other. I like that!

 

[CuriouslyAmanda]

Quote: Originally Posted by secrethoarder /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Yes! It's frustrating for me when people on Facebook talk about how this is "a box for the 1%" and assume that people who have the $250 to spare are rich and spoiled. Nope, I'm just a young professional with very few financial obligations. No kids, no pets, I live in a city with super low cost of living, and I got really lucky with my career. I remember the same thing happened on Sephora's page when they launched VIB Rouge. A lot of hateful comments about people using "daddy's credit card" to buy $1000 worth of cosmetics and how people who do that don't have their priorities straight. 

I don't really get why people are getting angry with the price. There are lots of things I can't afford and would love to have, but I'm certainly not mad whenever I walk past an LV store or something in the mall. 
I agree with you completely. Not to mention everyone has different priorities, some may choose to spend their money at Sephora, others on vacations, others on their kids, etc. I don't think we should be judging anyone for living the way that makes them happy.

 

[rachelshine]

I was thinking this would be my first Pop Sugar LE box, but was hoping it would be $200. After I saw the spoiler, I just knew it was going to be more. Now I don't think $250 is OUTRAGEOUS, but I'd rather see another couple spoilers before committing. They do say the value is $600, but it could just 2 more high value items and then some very meh fillers (another Starbucks VIA perhaps??). 

I just might sit this out and cry when everyone receives their boxes haha /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CuriouslyAmanda]

Quote: Originally Posted by LaStupenda /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Exactly. I'm 32, single, no kids, professional job. I can afford it, I just don't see the rationale in forking over nearly $300 on a "surprise" that I may or may not like, especially so close to Christmas when I have lots of other people to buy for. This is a miss for me.
I'm in a similar situation and I'm going to pass as well. The throw didn't wow me and I'm not leaving the rest to chance. 

 

[meaganola]

I agree with you completely. Not to mention everyone has different priorities, some may choose to spend their money at Sephora, others on vacations, others on their kids, etc. I don't think we should be judging anyone for living the way that makes them happy.

I walk by a mall that contains an Apple store every morning -- at 6:30. Every single morning since the new iPhones were released, there is a line of people waiting for the store to open that goes halfway down the block -- and that's *hours* before the store opens. They even bring chairs. It reminds me of the days when you had to go stand in line in person to get concert tickets (my most memorable stood-in-line-for-hours-to-get-tickets experience: David Bowie's Glass Spider tour). iPhones are not cheap, and the new versions have been out for a few weeks, but there is still a steady demand every single day. I think this box is aimed at that crowd. They have enough money for a splurge in the low triple digits but not wealthy enough to consider it to be low-end -- because this *is* low-end for the actual 1% crowd.

 

[IffB]

Yes, please, let the buyers of this box be excited for it....we all work hard for our money and should spend it in anyway we see fit and/or can afford! I hope the box is fantastic for y'all!

 

[kayglass]

Does anyone know if this is going to take the place of having a Winter Luxury box? That will help me decide if I want to really splurge on this one or not. 

 

[s112095]

I WANT this box, but it'll just be too close to Christmas. I live by the Christmas shopping rule of I won't buy it for anyone unless I want, so I usually buy 2. I am probably going to get my self a sub to Book Riot's new quarterly. I'm a dork.

 

[Eleda]

SOLD OUT

 

[sparklesgirlxox]

For  those  of us still   considering   the  box   the website says it  is sold out

 

[dayzeek]

So, I was confirming my payment and it took me back to the main page where it said it was sold out.

Pretty annoyed right now.

...maybe it just wasn't meant to be?

 

[sparklesgirlxox]

Quote: Originally Posted by dayzeek /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So, I was confirming my payment and it took me back to the main page where it said it was sold out.

Pretty annoyed right now.

...maybe it just wasn't meant to be?
 Hope those who got it enjoy it !! 

 

[Eleda]

I wonder how many boxes they had, like 100?

 

[dayzeek]

Ergh, it's like standing in line to pay and right as you hand your card to the cashier, someone runs up and grabs the stuff out of your hands and says, "PSYCHE!!"

 

[Eleda]

coupon squad10 works still for 3 months sub - making it $28 per box. I think I will do it one more time, lol. Only question is when will it strat - is november sold out yet?

on a side note - has anyone signed up to be a Self.com beauty tester for 2014? they have it on now and they will pick 1000 people and send them a bunch of products to test!

 

[MichiChan]

I can't believe it sold out so fast.

 

[stephstrong]

Me either I'm really curious about how many boxes they had....

 

[secrethoarder]

Wow that sold out way faster than I thought it would. They probably didn't have a lot? But it sounds like they have more holiday stuff planned, so I'm thinking there will definitely be another LE for winter.