*Spoilers* December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[StellaSunshine]

I just cancelled my subscription so you can thank me when next month is awesome, lol.

It was a fun ride but it's time to step away and try something else now.

 

[GBJunkie825]

I just received my first popsugar box ever, and I don't really know how I feel about it.  I've been a glossybox subscriber forever, and wanted to try something different.  I could have def lived without the chocolates, I mean I would have expected something maybe a little higher end than something I could buy at CVS.  The flutes are interesting, but not something I can ever see myself using, and I'm a champagne drinker.  I'll leave them in my car for emergencies lol.  Maybe my expectations were a little out there for this box because I've heard great things about it and figured December would be THE month to get (I missed out on the LE box).  I'll keep it around to see what's in store for January, and hope it gets better.  And I absolutely agree every sub box inflates the "valued at" prices, sometimes I see what they value it at and just laugh...    

 

[mpatt01]

I just bought Godiva chocolates in Rite Aid and i thought about this board.

 

[tarm]

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


Oh no- I actually ordered a box for a gift just to get two necklaces to gift as well. Someone had just asked for a photo earlier in the thread.
oh! ok /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  enjoy it - looks beautiful!

 

[OiiO]

I feel like a negative Nancy for pointing this out, but did anyone else notice their popcorn says "artisinal" instead of artisanal? This was most likely a typo, and naturally the company has to reprint the labels and repackage everything, so giving the defective stock to POPSUGAR for free provides them with cheap advertisement. I'm probably way overthinking this /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Bizgirlva]

Quote: Originally Posted by natashaia /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I don't work for PopSugar.

But, I should.

 

[AshJs3]

I don't work for PopSugar. But, I should.

Ha! Me too, I love it! Same with Birchbox. Dream job!

 

[IffB]

Got my box and I feel I got my money's worth, I feel that I can deal with not loving everything in a $30 something box better than a $100 one.  The popcorn is very good, chocolate will be eaten, the jewelry I like better than the item in the LE box.  Glad I have a few more months left on my sub, it is always interesting to see what is coming my way, 

 

[MichiChan]

Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I feel like a negative Nancy for pointing this out, but did anyone else notice their popcorn says "artisinal" instead of artisanal? This was most likely a typo, and naturally the company has to reprint the labels and repackage everything, so giving the defective stock to POPSUGAR for free provides them with cheap advertisement. I'm probably way overthinking this /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />



You're not the only one who notices things like this, hehe. I haven't picked up my box yet, but I'm sure that once I do I would have noticed this too. I always notice typos. I also wonder if PS got these for free because the popcorn company was looking to offload them.

 

[wurly]

I hate to be the grammar/spelling police, but these may not be defective because they may not know it's misspelled. That may actually be sadder.

 

[OiiO]

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

I hate to be the grammar/spelling police, but these may not be defective because they may not know it's misspelled. That may actually be sadder.
I believe they realized the mistake and fixed the labels.

 

[fairytale113]

I feel like a negative Nancy for pointing this out, but did anyone else notice their popcorn says "artisinal" instead of artisanal? This was most likely a typo, and naturally the company has to reprint the labels and repackage everything, so giving the defective stock to POPSUGAR for free provides them with cheap advertisement. I'm probably way overthinking this /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

now that's some great observation power!! But you totally may be onto something here . So I quickly Checked out their website and on there it's spelled correctly !!

 

[stephstrong]

I feel like a negative Nancy for pointing this out, but did anyone else notice their popcorn says "artisinal" instead of artisanal? This was most likely a typo, and naturally the company has to reprint the labels and repackage everything, so giving the defective stock to POPSUGAR for free provides them with cheap advertisement. I'm probably way overthinking this /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Now that is very interesting....how did PS spell it in the little info booklet or did they (haven't gotten my box yet).

 

[OiiO]

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


Now that is very interesting....how did PS spell it in the little info booklet or did they (haven't gotten my box yet).
They didn't mention the word at all, both in the name and in the description.

 

[tiffanys]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I don't work for PopSugar.

But, I should.
No, you should curate your own box.  You have great ideas!

 

[natashaia]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I don't work for PopSugar.

But, I should.

wow. i just skimmed the last few pages. it was intense. 
people have the right to appreciate what they received and to criticize it. or just to make observations. that is what a forum is for. 
 
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i dont understand the people making lists of complaints and other's criticisms. makes me wonder if some of the posters work for pop sugar ... 

 
Yeah. it seems like you would be great in marketing and you're clearly very organized. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[MoiSurtout]

Just got my box... sugar overload! 

I like the box. I wasn’t sure about the bracelet, but it’s cute. (But if anyone wants to buy it off me for $110, I might be persuaded to part with it!) I didn’t have luck rubbing off the logo paint with nail polish remover, but it might work if I use a toothpick. I’m determined. 

My favourite part was the flutes, because I’m pretty sure my cat can’t stick her head in there to drink my water. (Quite a problem at my house!) I gave one to my mother for when she takes her medication; her hands aren’t that steady and I worry about broken glass. I think it would be a nice gift for seniors.

Still, if I add up the prices according to what I’d personally pay, it’s all worth around $30–$35 to me: the price before the increase. I’ll stay for January, but I’m not sure if I can justify the expense forever.

 

[Laurenv78]

Quote: Originally Posted by Canny Charlene /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I got my box yesterday..Strangely, our mail comes around 4:30 in the evening but hubby said this was dropped off by another mail person at 7:30am in addition to our mail coming again that evening! Anyway, this is my second box and I was a bit disapppointed at the spoilers at first, but upon receving it, I like it much, much better...

Wine glasses: I usually hoard stuff to decide if I want to swap for something better lol but my hubby was with me when I was opening the box and grabbed the wine glasses to pour us a drink lol.  I don't know if they are "unbreakable" as they claim to be, but we'll def use them at home and on our deck when the weather breaks.

Popcorn:  When I first saw this spoiler, I thought I would give it as part of a gift exchange, but I love carmel popcorn and again, hubby was with me lol.  I was actually dispointed there wasn't more..lasted all of 10 minutes!

Chocolates:  Disappointed not because of the brand, but because I'm a total couponer and brought 6 bags of these during black friday sales for 50 cents a bag lol.  They were brought as stocking stuffers though, so I am keeping these for me.

Bracelet:  When I first took it out, I had no feelings either way..but def wasn't excited about it.  Then I took it out a bit later to try it on and take pics and it looks a lot better on.  My only compliant:  One of the gems is a bit crooked and really bothers me lol.  Not sure if it's worth complaining about but at $110...I want them uniformed.

Mascara:  I won't use this due to fear of wasting a whole tube because my eyes are really sensitive and will start burning if irritated.  I guess that's why I like the samples I get in BB bc I don't mind trying and throwing out eye products if they don't work.

I will probably hoard the wrapping paper because all of my gifts I'm giving is too large for these and the nail stickers will be attempted to be traded. All in all, pleased with this box although I LOVED last month's box.  Can't wait for January.

one of my rectangle stones in crooked too!  I must be ocd because its driving me crazy!

 

[wisconsinbeth]

I just got my box and like it better than I thought I would.   For what I would ACTUALLY pay for each of the items the value is there at the $40 price tag.  I like to think of what I would pay for it if I bought it versus the retail price.

Spoiler

 Wrapping paper - I will use it. I would probably buy something like it during a weak moment for birthday wrapping paper, but not Christmas. My value $5.

Mascara - I'll try it. I have my favorite that I will always use for daily use and specail occasions. However, I'm one of those people that NEVER leaves the house without mascara (white eyelashes) so I'll wear this to workout, go to the store, etc. My Value $10

Flutes - definitely will use this summer.  I'd pay full retail - $12 (I think)

Bracelet - I like this in person.  Like others - I wish it didn't have the writting on the back.  If anyone figures out how to get rid of it or make it less noticable, let me know.   $20 (maybe - only because I like the chain. Definitely not the $110!!!)

Chocolate/popcorn - it'll get eaten, no doubt.  Probably wouldn't buy it on its own $3

Nail art - I'll use them if I can figure out how to put them on!  They frighten me!  $10

So, I guess around $60 if I were to buy all on my own.  Not bad.  And it will all get used.  I wasn't happy about the box through the spoilers, but in person, I like it a lot more.  I never expect a box to be $100 of stuff when its what I would actually pay for it.  Anything over the $40 and I'm happy.

 

[ewiggy]

Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I feel like a negative Nancy for pointing this out, but did anyone else notice their popcorn says "artisinal" instead of artisanal? This was most likely a typo, and naturally the company has to reprint the labels and repackage everything, so giving the defective stock to POPSUGAR for free provides them with cheap advertisement. I'm probably way overthinking this /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />



This doesn't bother me at all, as it doesn't affect the product itself. As long as it's not expired or something, what does it matter? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />