Rainbow Honey Mystery Box

[lochnessie]

Even if it was sent back due to a missing label, there would have been scan information on it. Unless it was the actual shipping label that was missing, which might explain why it was generated on the 5th and no scans until the 18th.

For what it's worth, I don't know if this is necessarily the case, based on what I saw from another indie subscription today - she mistakenly used the wrong settings for my package (I had a larger-than-normal package due to referrals), which resulted in the package being returned to her for insufficient postage. She originally sent it out early this month, and tracking shows that a label was created on July 31st. However, the next update to my tracking number is now "picked up" on August 18th, when she re-sent the package. I wonder if USPS overwrites tracking info in cases like this?

 

[formul8edphrase]

My only negative experience so far: Several weeks ago, I ordered The Kraken as part of a medium-sized order, and I got Ivy's Kiss instead. I emailed CS and Carolyn responded that day telling me that she would ship The Kraken out the next day for me. A week later I had to email her to remind her.  She told me it would ship, but she was having a computer problem and couldn't see the tracking info. At the time, I felt that that was a lie to cover her rear, but I did get the polish a few days after that email, so I don't know. 

The stories you all are sharing makes me think there's a lot of rear-covering going on, and maybe they're growing too fast for their staff to keep up. But I'm still ordering from them as long as they put out polish I like -- which might not be too much longer if they don't move on from pink!

 

[Imberis]

I cancelled my subscription for now. I'm kind of sad about it, since I've been with the subscription since the beginning. However, I have multiples of the same shades of glitter, just in different shapes or slight variations, and now I have four or five cuticle balms, too. If they start to change up the colors and items, then I'll probably resubscribe.

 

[meaganola]

I have shipping! Fingers crossed for something autumnal. And NO PINKS or fruity scents, unless it's pear or apple.

(Funny thing: I was initially disappointed to get scented top coat instead of a third color last month, especially since I'm not wild about the scent, but I think I've used that stuff more than anything else in my polish arsenal since I received it. I'm finding myself hoping for another one in a seasonal scent some time in the next few months, like sugar plum for December.)

 

[onelilspark]

I'm excited for you to get it @@meaganola! Then I can decide if I'll buy it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kaitlin1209]

I'm excited for you to get it @@meaganola! Then I can decide if I'll buy it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 Same, lol. I am in the small minority of people who hates pumpkin spice and related fall scents and I don't want to buy this one if it has something along those lines as a topcoat or cuticle product. 

 

[onelilspark]

@@kaitlin1209 I love pumpkin anything, I'll definitely be adding the LE Pumpkin scented top coat to my order!

 

[Kelly Silva]

I decided to cancel my sub and then buy the bag if the spoilers looked good. The sub only saves a dollar on shipping and it doesn't sell out, so I figured I'd wait to see what the colors were and if the scents were fall themed.

 

[tigerlilly523]

I just tracked my package and noticed it's 2-day priority, insured up to $50. Is that usual, or something new they're doing because of the lost and delayed packages?

Edit: On an unrelated note, my scented top coat from last month doesn't seem to last very long. It certainly doesn't last as long as my Essie top coat. Anyone else having this problem? I keep hearing how good it is, so I'm wondering if maybe I should use a different base coat. Currently using ORLY Bonder.

 

[Kelly Silva]

I just tracked my package and noticed it's 2-day priority, insured up to $50. Is that usual, or something new they're doing because of the lost and delayed packages?

That's not usual, I didn't think nail polish could be sent 2-day anymore. I'm wondering if they aren't declaring it's polish and following the protocol.

 

[onelilspark]

@@tigerlilly523 I find that their top coat isn't as good as my other one.  BUT I really like the scent.  What I do is a layer of my good top coat, let it dry, then throw a layer of the RH Scented Top Coat over it.  Best of both worlds!

 

[meaganola]

Priority mail is now automatically insured for $50 unless you declare and pay for a higher value. It's a USPS thing, not a Rainbow Honey thing.

 

[tigerlilly523]

Priority mail is now automatically insured for $50 unless you declare and pay for a higher value. It's a USPS thing, not a Rainbow Honey thing.

I didn't think they usually shipped it 2-day though. Maybe I just never noticed.

 

[Christa W]

I didn't think they usually shipped it 2-day though. Maybe I just never noticed.

Mine sure hasn't been.  It's been delayed longer and longer and longer and I will jump for joy if that's that case now. I have to stop reading this thread until I get from about now until the 10th because of it.  Other wise I will get it spoiled for me.  (I still haven't received a shipping notice)

 

[meaganola]

Ooh, mine should be waiting for me when I get home from work tonight! I wonder why this one was priority. Maybe it just weighs more than a pound. Also: I really hope there's not another cuticle stick even though I know it's pretty much guaranteed. I can't go through these things as quickly as they're sending them out!

 

[Lynn Haller]

Ooh, mine should be waiting for me when I get home from work tonight! I wonder why this one was priority. Maybe it just weighs more than a pound. Also: I really hope there's not another cuticle stick even though I know it's pretty much guaranteed. I can't go through these things as quickly as they're sending them out!

Hooray!  Please post pics, ASAP!  I got shipping notice, but it seems only the label has been created, no movement yet.  Anyway, I am pretty much terrible at surprises and NEED to see what they send! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ellesnails]

Ooh, mine should be waiting for me when I get home from work tonight! I wonder why this one was priority. Maybe it just weighs more than a pound. Also: I really hope there's not another cuticle stick even though I know it's pretty much guaranteed. I can't go through these things as quickly as they're sending them out!

So with you on the cuticle balms. I'm too particular about what I like for my cuticles too,so they go totally unloved.

 

[Christa W]

So with you on the cuticle balms. I'm too particular about what I like for my cuticles too,so they go totally unloved.

Ooh, mine should be waiting for me when I get home from work tonight! I wonder why this one was priority. Maybe it just weighs more than a pound. Also: I really hope there's not another cuticle stick even though I know it's pretty much guaranteed. I can't go through these things as quickly as they're sending them out!

See now I am different.  Been using them every day sometimes more than once per day and the first one in Tea Biscuit is almost gone already.  I would like ones in a different variety of scents (anything but rose or floral though). 

 

[DragonChick]

Ooh, mine should be waiting for me when I get home from work tonight! I wonder why this one was priority. Maybe it just weighs more than a pound. Also: I really hope there's not another cuticle stick even though I know it's pretty much guaranteed. I can't go through these things as quickly as they're sending them out!

Oooh, pics when you can please!

As much as I love their cuticle balms, I think I'm overloaded on cuticle products in general right now. But that's my fault for wanting to try out different cuticle oils. I do have to say that I actually prefer the balms to keep in my purse and at my desk at work and use the oils at home.

 

[DragonChick]

So with you on the cuticle balms. I'm too particular about what I like for my cuticles too,so they go totally unloved.

They make great "extras" for swap boxes and SS gifts. Depending on the scent, I've been known to use them as a lip balm. Yes, yes, RH says I shouldn't, but I don't always like my lip balms to be sweetened, and certain scents + sweetener are overkill as a lip balm. But, that's my personal preference. YMMV.