*Spoilers* December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

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Quote: Originally Posted by LaStupenda /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Dang. It's like the towel aisle on Black Friday at Walmart all up in here (Google it).
bahahaha thanks for the laugh...just googled it.

 
Sort of sad that someone can't express opinions here without being called names.  I'm newer to the forums, does it normally degrade into fighting?  Thus far it actually seemed like a nice community of similar minded ladies.

Didn't mean to offend anyone when I talked about See's Candy, I was really just thinking about how much I liked it!  Since it's not as widely known, I just wished some more people could have exposure to the brand.  And, pricing wise, it's no "fifth ave" brand - although I'm not entirely sure I understand what that means, so it might be?  

Not trying to "troll," just want to apologize to anyone who might have been offended by my stating a preference in chocolate. 

 
Quote: Originally Posted by Spiritwind10 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Believe me the last thing I want to be or want others to be are trolls. It doesn't sound nice to me. But when people get out there all the time and are negative and give a bad image of something before they even get it, it is very disheartening! As I said I am new at this sub box thing! but I checked it out fully before I decided to even get one box then two, then three. . . What I didn't count on was the people who constantly gripe and never have anything nice to say and I guess, I just got tired of it. I thought this was a forum to get out there and share what you got and be encouraging. All I have ever gotten besides just a few select people are those who constantly gripe, cut down companies etc. I love to se it when someone is happy with what they received , I spend my money like the rest of you. I am not rich, nor will I ever be here on this earth, but I also know that these companies are trying their hardest to provide the right thing, I see people get on here and list item after item they want and they can do that but can you image a company getting hundreds if not thousands of letters like that saying I want! I want! I want and know that they can't satisfy everyone. Think about that. If you don't like it, don't put the money out there, but don't constantly cut people down because they didn't listen to your little list!!! They can only do so much! You wanted chocolate, they gave you chocolate! Oh, it wast that famously expensive chocolate that you can find on fifth Ave. it a drug store brand that already millions are happy with and eat on a daily basis. Well, Popsugar says, they are willing to give us two different bags to put in each box! Wow, not one, but two and everyone will at least get some form of chocolate! That way we can provide this wanted item. But no, some want the fifth Ave. brand, but that Fifth Ave. brand won't let us have it cheap or free for our many customer. So do you provide for the few who always want the expensive stuff or for the many who are happy that they at least got chocolate???? Everyone wants everything now a day with out paying for it. Do you realize that $40 is a drop in the hat to what this box really costs???? NO!!!!! Because I have to have the best, I have to complain about everything! Nothing will make me happy unless I get Godiva! or Sees or some other expensive trinket that silver instead of gold or Gold instead of silver. Trolls don't think or care about what others feel, they just complain all the time! Go ahead and complain, I'll just bypass your gripping in the future. I will be honored to read nice comments on this site!!!!

A forum troll is simply a person who comes to intentionally stir up drama online, that's it. Like, to post something rude or derogatory on purpose because they know it will cause a loud resonance with the community. A troll enjoys watching the outcome, and usually responds in a manner that adds fuel to the fire.

Basically, someone complaining about their monthly boxes, even if they do it al the time, is not a troll - they're simply a very hard to please person. Trolling would be if someone says they didn't like another NYX lipstick, complained to Ipsycare, and received a NARS lipstick and a free box as a replacement. There are plenty of people who would believe that, so they'd start spamming Ipsycare about it, creating the outcome the troll wanted to see.

 
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Well all I know is that getting drug store items is not "like getting a love letter from Brad, George, or Matt"...
Same here.

Because I would keep the drugstore item more than likely.

LOL...just had to throw that in.  I don't like any of the three so any popsugar box is better than that.

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


Haha they don't give the last name. Maybe these are local walgreens dudes.
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Whoa ... Haven't checked since last nights spoiler and I'm sad to see where it went. Anyway I think I love everything in it and can't wait to receive it!!!!

 
To me, a forum is about diversity and would be very boring if no one had a different perspective (good or bad). I don't feel as a consumer who paid for a subscription that didn't meet their needs they should just be thankful. Even though I liked the box I did not feel upset at all about others views as I have seen the decline in popsugar boxes. For me I felt hope when they asked us to take the quiz that they would adjust the boxes to suit what works for each customer. I have subscribed to popsugar from almost the beginning and can see a decline. This is frustrating to many who once loved Popsugar. It does help to hear advice from others if an item doesn't fit etc. Many in here can come up with easy fixes. It's why I have loved this forum even before actually writing it in. Don't let the name fool you I can actually be shy. They are not biting any hands that feed them since it's their bankroll that helps keep popsugar going.

 
Every month we are going to have people who love some of the items and people who hate the items and we can complain all day if we want to because we all pay with hard earned money. If popsugar gets complainants all day then it's up to them to actually listen or not.

 
I'm giving the flutes and the wine tote as a gift. I have a cousin who just turned 21 and she will love it! I also have a few other things so I'm not just pawning off stuff on her! LOL As for the chocolate, I like it because I see it as a treat. I couldn't walk into Walgreens and buy a whole bag of these for myself and not feel guilty! The wrapping paper, I LOVE! I love indie type wrapping paper. I think it makes gifts feel more special. Also, we got some Govino glasses last August, I believe and everyone thought they were great! Same with the Bodum mugs last year. Everyone was like MUGS? MUGS? I HAVE A MILLION MUGS!!! But they are seriously awesome mugs!

 
A forum troll is simply a person who comes to intentionally stir up drama online, that's it. Like, to post something rude or derogatory on purpose because they know it will cause a loud resonance with the community. A troll enjoys watching the outcome, and usually responds in a manner that adds fuel to the fire. Basically, someone complaining about their monthly boxes, even if they do it al the time, is not a troll - they're simply a very hard to please person. Trolling would be if someone says they didn't like another NYX lipstick, complained to Ipsycare, and received a NARS lipstick and a free box as a replacement. There are plenty of people who would believe that, so they'd start spamming Ipsycare about it, creating the outcome the troll wanted to see.
Good explanation. In all honesty I didn't know what that was. I've heard it, but never really knew what it meant.
 
Quote: Originally Posted by stephstrong /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Did you have 2 fedex tracking #s or 1??
The bracelet is cute, and I plan to wear it.  The chocolate will be quickly consumed by the men in the house or gifted to delivery people.  The Nail wraps will be a perfect gift for my next-door neighbor who loves nail wraps!  I sampled the model co mascara in a birchbox and I like it a lot.  It doesn't flake after a long day, but removes easily.  I wish the ingredients were better, but it doesn't seem to bother my eyes, and I only wear mascara a couple of days per week.  This will be the first in many mascaras I will likely keep.  Is it my HG?  Eh, but certainly works well for me.  

This box seems ok.  I don't think it is the worst box ever, but I do feel like PopSugar has been off their game for a few months.  The theme doesn't seem cohesive.  I was hoping they would send jouer crackers.  Or, "Pop" Sugar crackers.  Was also hoping for night cream.

 
I get what everyone is saying. I think part of trying new things, in these boxes and in life, is that sometimes you like them and sometimes you don't. I love this board because I get to chat with people who are like me in at they are obsessed with sub boxes. I know we have that in common, but I don't expect us to all like the same things. Reading other people's opinions can help me see things in a different way.

 
for me, this box is a step up from the past couple months.i agree the quality has been a little decline-y as of late but i really don't have any complaints this month.yay!still a little boo hissy over the price increase tho.

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


Good! Does the little info packet say what it's made of??
No it doesn't say. But it feels substantial...has some "heft" to it.

I find the Gorjana stuff to be a bit flimsy, in comparison.

Don't know if this was mentioned earlier in the thread but there is a 25% off code for the Lulu Frost site as well.

 
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