PopSugar Neiman Marcus Holiday Edition Luxury Box 2014

[wisconsin gal]

I'm in the same boat. I still bought the box and will make the most of it. Do I wish there was a few different items or worth differences. Sure. But I'll be trying out or regift the items. I knew I was signing up for a surprise.

Mascara and gloss. Ehh. Candle is cool, but way more than I feel it's worth. But I think it's cool I'm not paying its full price. Clutch. I'll wait till I have it in person. Doesn't get me excited but I'll give it a chance to try something new. So on and so on. Not all the items are an omg I can't wait to try this new product or feature or own. Hard to explain. I'm still ok with having purchased the box. Not as excited about it. No, but still a positive reaction. Hard to describe emotions over text. The box is decent! I was hoping I would be more attached!

 

[pbpink]

It saddens me to see how upset people are over their sub boxes.  I understand $250 is a lot of money but we spend it knowing there's a chance we may not like the box.  Candles,frames, makeup, clutches are all common items in sub boxes so I m not sure why it's so shocking they are in here.  I mean the initial prices of some of the items shocked me a bit but then I remembered where they are coming from  Neiman Marcus is known for being a pricey store.  I do think they tried to make a completely different box from last year and choose items that could please a large range of people and  items that are beautiful quality.   While I may not love everything I am excited to get it and see everything.  Please don't take this the wrong way I m not trying to criticize anyone and I truly am sorry  that there is such a negative reaction to this box.  But personally for me instead of being upset I am grateful I am grateful I can buy this box, I am grateful people took the time out to put it together, and I am grateful for some fun new items to explore.  I hope everyone can find things in their boxes that they love and it brings them or anyone they gift an item to smiles & joy.  There are so many things to stress over and be upset about in life to me this is a fun surprise/escape regardless of what's inside.  Smile /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

so nicely written! i am excited as well, in fact I have a lacquered jewelry box by swing designs and it's really nice, it actually comes in fun colors like tiffany blue, pink, yellow + others but mine happens to be white! 

every time i have walked by that candle at NM, i have wanted it and I am not a big missoni fan either! it really is so pretty! i was hoping for a diptyque candle but am pretty excited to get this one! 

btw, NM are having a sale now for 25% to 30% off a lot of home items ( i bought dylans candy bar advent calendars for kids, some plates that were way marked down, cloth napkins and other goodies all on sale only until friday) and when you spend $300 then send you a special GWP of home goods, it's all on website and in store...so perhaps those who were looking for a more home good box can make your own and get the GWP, you have to look and see which items are included, they are marked on website (PS Box is not included) i can post a pic later, i am off to a sephora party, i don't usually go but I am tonight! 

i hope i can buy through NM and that PS is cool about it as it never shipped, i never ever got a confirm from the order! with my PS luck it will arrive in January!

it's so confusing with PS having different rules that NM - if you can return at NM then PS should make an exception for this too! my friend returned a PS box (and will never buy again sadly) after she was disappointed with summer LE box, they said no problem.....she never opened it and just send it back and she rec'd credit right away but this was before the "new" website...

 

[kawaiimeows]

It saddens me to see how upset people are over their sub boxes.  I understand $250 is a lot of money but we spend it knowing there's a chance we may not like the box.  Candles,frames, makeup, clutches are all common items in sub boxes so I m not sure why it's so shocking they are in here.  I mean the initial prices of some of the items shocked me a bit but then I remembered where they are coming from  Neiman Marcus is known for being a pricey store.  I do think they tried to make a completely different box from last year and choose items that could please a large range of people and  items that are beautiful quality.   While I may not love everything I am excited to get it and see everything.  Please don't take this the wrong way I m not trying to criticize anyone and I truly am sorry  that there is such a negative reaction to this box.  But personally for me instead of being upset I am grateful I am grateful I can buy this box, I am grateful people took the time out to put it together, and I am grateful for some fun new items to explore.  I hope everyone can find things in their boxes that they love and it brings them or anyone they gift an item to smiles & joy.  There are so many things to stress over and be upset about in life to me this is a fun surprise/escape regardless of what's inside.  Smile /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I've been silently following along because I love neiman marcus and the price tag made me raise an eyebrow. Also because this is what I do with all of the special edition PS boxes, because its an adventure in itself.

I honestly think people would feel less bad about this if they weren't getting a $100 picture frame, a $40 box, or an $88 candle, etc. I don't see these as "luxury items" so much as "random household items with a designer label and designer price tag slapped on it." Its just silly to put so much money towards something, be promised a $600+ value, and get stuff you could find at walmart for MUCH cheaper.

I think everyone realizes the inherent gamble, but I can't imagine the slap in the face I would have felt putting my hard earned money towards this box, especially those who are on limited funds and did it so they could "gift themselves one nice thing."

 

[fancyfarmer]

Aren't we all lucky to be able to use our female voices, and express our views good, bad, and indifferent? Aren't those of us that purchased this box so beyond lucky to even have the funds to do so? With that being said, I am still not over the moon, but it's okay, life will go on. After thinking about this box (entirely too much) after the spoilers posted, I decided I am just more disappointed in the curation, it has nothing to do with it's an $88 candle vs. being a candle I can get for $30, for me it's the fact that it's another candle. Neiman Marcus has fantastic items, and loads of them. As mentioned in previous posts, yes, this is 100% the gamble taken with these boxes. However, there are just sooooo many choices that could be put into the curation rather than repeats of items in monthly boxes. Yes, it is a sub box so you shouldn't be surprised to see any of these items (candles, frame, face cream, lip gloss, mascara), but that's my point for the splurge, I wanted to be surprised, for it to feel special, and different. I am sure PS knows that most of the customer base that purchase this box, also buy their monthly box, and they should want a wow factor for those customers. Again, I am so lucky to be able to afford this box, and everything will be used in some capacity, but it doesn't mean I am not a little disappointed.

 

[AshJs3]

I've been silently following along because I love neiman marcus and the price tag made me raise an eyebrow. Also because this is what I do with all of the special edition PS boxes, because its an adventure in itself.

I honestly think people would feel less bad about this if they weren't getting a $100 picture frame, a $40 box, or an $88 candle, etc. I don't see these as "luxury items" so much as "random household items with a designer label and designer price tag slapped on it." Its just silly to put so much money towards something, be promised a $600+ value, and get stuff you could find at walmart for MUCH cheaper.

I think everyone realizes the inherent gamble, but I can't imagine the slap in the face I would have felt putting my hard earned money towards this box, especially those who are on limited funds and did it so they could "gift themselves one nice thing."

I see where you're coming from but honestly, this box and Neiman Marcus aren't really for people who would be happy to go pick up some random stuff at Wal-Mart. I don't think they do a good job of conveying that though.

 

[kawaiimeows]

I see where you're coming from but honestly, this box and Neiman Marcus aren't really for people who would be happy to go pick up some random stuff at Wal-Mart. I don't think they do a good job of conveying that though.

The thing about those items I listed is that there really is nothing luxe or that screams neiman marcus about those items, except for the iconic missoni print on the candle. I'm a huge fan of designer items and have ordered from NM frequently, and nothing in that box conveys NM to me, except for the beauty products and the clutch. 

There's a difference between a run of the mill scarf or blanket (for example) and a luxury scarf or blanket. I'm not entirely sold on the idea that there's a difference between a NM box, picture frame, or candle and one that you can get from anywhere else (and would thus justify the price tag).

 

[sparklesgirlxox]

The frame is enamel  and silver plated. I am sure it gorgeous probably imported from Italy or something . I think people should wait to see things in person lots of times things are better that way.

 

[wisconsin gal]

I think that's it's that I don hold a lot of value w a picture frame for this instance. We just got one, and even it was plated w gold, or made of gold, I'm not sure the label makes it better. I love high end items. but maybe I person place higher worth in other items. I agree. Nothing is really a surprise for items from a sub box. But I would have appreciated a different curation. Make sense?

Btw. I agree. It's great we can share ideas. We all know pop sugar reads our ideas on mut. Right?!!!

 

[fabgirl]

The candles are made by Apothia, which is a candle maker in California. A regular Apothia candle costs $52 for the same size as the Missoni one.

So at $88 you're paying $36 for the pretty holder. I wish they'd included a candle that's more well-known to candle lovers, like Jo Malone or Diptyque. They should've let someone who really knows candles pick one out. Still, I'm definitely going to try swapping for this one to add to my collection.

The items are already showing up on swap sites so im sure you'll be able to swap.for it

 

[PrettyAndWitty]

I'm feeling a little less disappointed in this box now. After considering that each item is roughly $31 ($250/8 items, not including sales tax) it softens the blow. I had great expectations that clearly were not met. I think my disappointment is that I don't really *want* any of them items, save for the pretty glass box, which looks like an awesome little Pottery Barn-esque thing that I would have purchased for myself if it was on sale for $31. 

It's not that the quality of the items isn't there. I just kind of don't want any of it. That's why I'm disappointed. But as stated by other members, that is the risk I took when purchasing a mystery box. I gambled on PS and consider this a loss of $250. 

 

[boxesandboxes]

I'm feeling a little less disappointed in this box now. After considering that each item is roughly $31 ($250/8 items, not including sales tax) it softens the blow. I had great expectations that clearly were not met. I think my disappointment is that I don't really *want* any of them items, save for the pretty glass box, which looks like an awesome little Pottery Barn-esque thing that I would have purchased for myself if it was on sale for $31. 

It's not that the quality of the items isn't there. I just kind of don't want any of it. That's why I'm disappointed. But as stated by other members, that is the risk I took when purchasing a mystery box. I gambled on PS and consider this a loss of $250. 

sounds like you didnt have another $25 tacked on for taxes. $275 here.  And I bought 2. no variation.  curious on the glass box - mirror? or white with mirror?

 

[Shauna999]

sounds like you didnt have another $25 tacked on for taxes. $275 here. And I bought 2. no variation. curious on the glass box - mirror? or white with mirror?

Don't hold me to it but I think the glass box was white with mirror trim- it's really pretty-- the inside is a soft gray. My hubby went with me to take the pics & he even commented on how the glass box was "cool" , his term for my word "beautiful".., lol!

 

[fancyfarmer]

Ha, Ha, Ha, PS you are so funny. They JUST sent me an email confirming my NM box purchase, that I made the day it came out. And then 2 seconds later they sent a shipping confirmation, and I already knew it shipped. I can see the communication, and notification has gotten sooo much better for November. So, I can't wait to see what happens when they FINALLY start charging, and shipping the November monthly box.

 

[boxesandboxes]

Don't hold me to it but I think the glass box was white with mirror trim- it's really pretty-- the inside is a soft gray. My hubby went with me to take the pics & he even commented on how the glass box was "cool" , his term for my word "beautiful".., lol!

it's what I thought.  sounds nice. 

 

[jebest]

I really wish I could just send it right back, and get my money back. I can buy that throw, the mirror box, some boots instead /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I really really don't want this box.. so much it pains me that it's on its way lol I may cry when Nina box comes out to be amazing. I wonder if you return to sender do they refund you? Just curious lol

 

[beautifulme]

It saddens me to see how upset people are over their sub boxes.  I understand $250 is a lot of money but we spend it knowing there's a chance we may not like the box.  Candles,frames, makeup, clutches are all common items in sub boxes so I m not sure why it's so shocking they are in here.  I mean the initial prices of some of the items shocked me a bit but then I remembered where they are coming from  Neiman Marcus is known for being a pricey store.  I do think they tried to make a completely different box from last year and choose items that could please a large range of people and  items that are beautiful quality.   While I may not love everything I am excited to get it and see everything.  Please don't take this the wrong way I m not trying to criticize anyone and I truly am sorry  that there is such a negative reaction to this box.  But personally for me instead of being upset I am grateful I am grateful I can buy this box, I am grateful people took the time out to put it together, and I am grateful for some fun new items to explore.  I hope everyone can find things in their boxes that they love and it brings them or anyone they gift an item to smiles & joy.  There are so many things to stress over and be upset about in life to me this is a fun surprise/escape regardless of what's inside.  Smile /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I completely agree with you! 

 

[MaryW86]

It saddens me to see how upset people are over their sub boxes.  I understand $250 is a lot of money but we spend it knowing there's a chance we may not like the box.  Candles,frames, makeup, clutches are all common items in sub boxes so I m not sure why it's so shocking they are in here.  I mean the initial prices of some of the items shocked me a bit but then I remembered where they are coming from  Neiman Marcus is known for being a pricey store.  I do think they tried to make a completely different box from last year and choose items that could please a large range of people and  items that are beautiful quality.   While I may not love everything I am excited to get it and see everything.  Please don't take this the wrong way I m not trying to criticize anyone and I truly am sorry  that there is such a negative reaction to this box.  But personally for me instead of being upset I am grateful I am grateful I can buy this box, I am grateful people took the time out to put it together, and I am grateful for some fun new items to explore.  I hope everyone can find things in their boxes that they love and it brings them or anyone they gift an item to smiles & joy.  There are so many things to stress over and be upset about in life to me this is a fun surprise/escape regardless of what's inside.  Smile /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I agree!  No body was forced to purchase this box.

 

[pbpink]

I really wish I could just send it right back, and get my money back. I can buy that throw, the mirror box, some boots instead /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I really really don't want this box.. so much it pains me that it's on its way lol I may cry when Nina box comes out to be amazing. I wonder if you return to sender do they refund you? Just curious lol

my friend returned a box and PS had no problem doing so - they do make exceptions but I think you may be better off trying to ask them to return as the box may just go back to a warehouse and you could not get credit - Since the box can be returned to NM, it would be fair to have same policy plus since we know PS have allowed returns it seems everyone should be allowed a one time courtesy - if you bought on Amex you can return it, I called about my iPhone and they will help me with that if Apple does not help - I was curious about the PS box and they said they could return no problem! I have never used the card benefit before but they said it is through their insurance division so I think they must eat the cost of the item....perhaps other cards offer same type of thing?!?

 

[pbpink]

Don't hold me to it but I think the glass box was white with mirror trim- it's really pretty-- the inside is a soft gray. My hubby went with me to take the pics & he even commented on how the glass box was "cool" , his term for my word "beautiful".., lol!

I have a jewelry box by the same company, It is really pretty + well made!! mine is lacquered instead of glass which is what the NM/PS one is....they have nice trays + boxes too!

I think everyone will like the items better in person, I don't love Missoni but the candle is so pretty - Had it been priced same as Diptque I would have def bought it! The Claire V clutch is really well made, nothing like the one from resort box - To buy this clutch even on sale, I have seen them go to $150 so then all the other 7 items would come to $100 - I have kids and still use clutches, I will grab out of bigger bag or just grab clutch to do errands.....

 

[PrettyAndWitty]

sounds like you didnt have another $25 tacked on for taxes. $275 here.  And I bought 2. no variation.  curious on the glass box - mirror? or white with mirror?

Oh, I'm in the Bay Area. I paid $272 with sales taxes. However, I would pay the sales tax if I were to walk into NM and buy these things. The ridiculous sales tax isn't their fault though. Thanks, Jerry Brown.