*Spoilers* December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box
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I'm usually the one who likes my box more once I actually get it and have a chance to look and play around with everything, but this box I like less after getting it 
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> The bracelet is a huge let down for me and not even because of the style. I can make it work with the right outfit. But the quality is way less than I expected and it's super light weight which surprised me. The biggest turn off though was that the back of the charm is branded Lulu Frost for Popsugar. Ugh. It just screams cheap to me. It hate when companies do that to products. The plastic glasses are ok. I wouldn't have gone and bought them myself but I may use them at some point. Maybe in the summer? Chocolate. There's nothing wrong with chocolate in my book Nail wraps. I think they are cute. I'll use them. Not super excited by them though, they never seem to stay on my nails and I just feel they sound like a better idea than they are. Popcorn I like. I'm just not wowed by three food type items in the box. Wrapping paper is cute but I'm not overly thrilled with it. I'll probably use it. It's not something I would buy. Mascara I like. I have a lot of unopened mascara but it will eventually get used. Colorado is so dry that mascara dries out pretty fast, so I go through them fairly quick. Overall there was no one item that I was remotely excited about at all. I wouldn't have wanted to pay $40 for this box knowing what it contained. But that being said, I will stay subscribed because I'm just hoping this was an off month. I've been happy with all my boxes up to now and I've been around since June. So in guess there is always next month AND it's not a total loss from popsugar this month for me, I LOVED the limited edition holiday box. So worth it.
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> The bracelet is a huge let down for me and not even because of the style. I can make it work with the right outfit. But the quality is way less than I expected and it's super light weight which surprised me. The biggest turn off though was that the back of the charm is branded Lulu Frost for Popsugar. Ugh. It just screams cheap to me. It hate when companies do that to products. The plastic glasses are ok. I wouldn't have gone and bought them myself but I may use them at some point. Maybe in the summer? Chocolate. There's nothing wrong with chocolate in my book Nail wraps. I think they are cute. I'll use them. Not super excited by them though, they never seem to stay on my nails and I just feel they sound like a better idea than they are. Popcorn I like. I'm just not wowed by three food type items in the box. Wrapping paper is cute but I'm not overly thrilled with it. I'll probably use it. It's not something I would buy. Mascara I like. I have a lot of unopened mascara but it will eventually get used. Colorado is so dry that mascara dries out pretty fast, so I go through them fairly quick. Overall there was no one item that I was remotely excited about at all. I wouldn't have wanted to pay $40 for this box knowing what it contained. But that being said, I will stay subscribed because I'm just hoping this was an off month. I've been happy with all my boxes up to now and I've been around since June. So in guess there is always next month AND it's not a total loss from popsugar this month for me, I LOVED the limited edition holiday box. So worth it.
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Quote: Originally Posted by missemiee /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I'm usually the one who likes my box more once I actually get it and have a chance to look and play around with everything, but this box I like less after getting it
The bracelet is a huge let down for me and not even because of the style. I can make it work with the right outfit. But the quality is way less than I expected and it's super light weight which surprised me. The biggest turn off though was that the back of the charm is branded Lulu Frost for Popsugar. Ugh. It just screams cheap to me. It hate when companies do that to products.
The plastic glasses are ok. I wouldn't have gone and bought them myself but I may use them at some point. Maybe in the summer?
Chocolate. There's nothing wrong with chocolate in my book
Nail wraps. I think they are cute. I'll use them. Not super excited by them though, they never seem to stay on my nails and I just feel they sound like a better idea than they are.
Popcorn I like. I'm just not wowed by three food type items in the box.
Wrapping paper is cute but I'm not overly thrilled with it. I'll probably use it. It's not something I would buy.
Mascara I like. I have a lot of unopened mascara but it will eventually get used. Colorado is so dry that mascara dries out pretty fast, so I go through them fairly quick.
Overall there was no one item that I was remotely excited about at all. I wouldn't have wanted to pay $40 for this box knowing what it contained. But that being said, I will stay subscribed because I'm just hoping this was an off month. I've been happy with all my boxes up to now and I've been around since June. So in guess there is always next month AND it's not a total loss from popsugar this month for me, I LOVED the limited edition holiday box. So worth it.
I agree with you on disliking the branding on the charm. It cheapens the bracelet. That's why I'm planning to turn mine into a necklace like others have demonstrated. That way I can hopefully keep it from flipping!
I was really surprised they still had the December box for sale in early December. Usually you're stuck on a waitlist unless you sign up a month and a half in advance. I was idly wondering if it had to do with the price increase driving down sales or if they just produced a lot more boxes in anticipation of people using them as gifts.
I'm usually the one who likes my box more once I actually get it and have a chance to look and play around with everything, but this box I like less after getting it
The bracelet is a huge let down for me and not even because of the style. I can make it work with the right outfit. But the quality is way less than I expected and it's super light weight which surprised me. The biggest turn off though was that the back of the charm is branded Lulu Frost for Popsugar. Ugh. It just screams cheap to me. It hate when companies do that to products.
The plastic glasses are ok. I wouldn't have gone and bought them myself but I may use them at some point. Maybe in the summer?
Chocolate. There's nothing wrong with chocolate in my book
Nail wraps. I think they are cute. I'll use them. Not super excited by them though, they never seem to stay on my nails and I just feel they sound like a better idea than they are.
Popcorn I like. I'm just not wowed by three food type items in the box.
Wrapping paper is cute but I'm not overly thrilled with it. I'll probably use it. It's not something I would buy.
Mascara I like. I have a lot of unopened mascara but it will eventually get used. Colorado is so dry that mascara dries out pretty fast, so I go through them fairly quick.
Overall there was no one item that I was remotely excited about at all. I wouldn't have wanted to pay $40 for this box knowing what it contained. But that being said, I will stay subscribed because I'm just hoping this was an off month. I've been happy with all my boxes up to now and I've been around since June. So in guess there is always next month AND it's not a total loss from popsugar this month for me, I LOVED the limited edition holiday box. So worth it.
I agree with you on disliking the branding on the charm. It cheapens the bracelet. That's why I'm planning to turn mine into a necklace like others have demonstrated. That way I can hopefully keep it from flipping!
I was really surprised they still had the December box for sale in early December. Usually you're stuck on a waitlist unless you sign up a month and a half in advance. I was idly wondering if it had to do with the price increase driving down sales or if they just produced a lot more boxes in anticipation of people using them as gifts.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Shauna999 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
As you can see, I tried the nail strips tonight. Personally I like the incoco strips better- I had some issues with them crinkling . Overall, I think their fun for the holidays!!
Beautiful!
As you can see, I tried the nail strips tonight. Personally I like the incoco strips better- I had some issues with them crinkling . Overall, I think their fun for the holidays!!
Beautiful!
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Finally got my box! I love the bracelet! It looks tough with my leopard print Timex. Saddens me because it makes it harder to cancel this subscription. I really need to make some cuts in my spending. So hard to be decisive and cancel things lol
Leopard print timex? You have me in watch lust over here!
Finally got my box! I love the bracelet! It looks tough with my leopard print Timex. Saddens me because it makes it harder to cancel this subscription. I really need to make some cuts in my spending. So hard to be decisive and cancel things lol
Leopard print timex? You have me in watch lust over here!
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As you can see, I tried the nail strips tonight. Personally I like the incoco strips better- I had some issues with them crinkling . Overall, I think their fun for the holidays!!
These came out really cute. I have a headband with the same stripey pattern. I'm going to be a dork and wear them together.
As you can see, I tried the nail strips tonight. Personally I like the incoco strips better- I had some issues with them crinkling . Overall, I think their fun for the holidays!!
These came out really cute. I have a headband with the same stripey pattern. I'm going to be a dork and wear them together.
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I think it depends on the brand... My favorite is Incoco and they seem to hold up quite well. Don't know about this brand... =/
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Quote: Originally Posted by wisconsin gal /img/forum/go_quote.gif
We joined at the same time. Did u like the scarf from nov?
I wonder if u should wait, as I wonder if this is part of a strategy. Some cheap boxes or cheaper boxes followed by a decent or good one. My take on joining is that you are more likely to get a good box after you have seen a couple of ho hum months.
I'm sticking with mine, but I can relate. Worth of box has to be something relatable to the dollar we paid, or more. Ok that's not true, that'sy own personal take. But I think value can be better, even if it's not monetary.
Since I have seen so many great necklaces, I think I'm going to pop open the one December box we got for grandma, and make it a necklace!!!
Yes, I did like the scarf from November. It's a little out of my comfort zone but honestly, I would take any scarf just because I love them so much.
And for me, I just feel like I shouldn't have to pay say...$120 for a good box after 3 months of having mediocre ones. If I was just satisfied the last three months I probably would've stuck with it, but I've been less than satisfied which is why I personally feel like I haven't been getting my money's worth.
I definitely did not know I could waitlist even though I'm already subscribed. How would I go about doing that? Maybe I'll do that for January and see what they come out with (giving PopSugar a 4th chance then). Haha, so many chances, but I'm really just hoping that it'll get better.
We joined at the same time. Did u like the scarf from nov?
I wonder if u should wait, as I wonder if this is part of a strategy. Some cheap boxes or cheaper boxes followed by a decent or good one. My take on joining is that you are more likely to get a good box after you have seen a couple of ho hum months.
I'm sticking with mine, but I can relate. Worth of box has to be something relatable to the dollar we paid, or more. Ok that's not true, that'sy own personal take. But I think value can be better, even if it's not monetary.
Since I have seen so many great necklaces, I think I'm going to pop open the one December box we got for grandma, and make it a necklace!!!
Yes, I did like the scarf from November. It's a little out of my comfort zone but honestly, I would take any scarf just because I love them so much.
And for me, I just feel like I shouldn't have to pay say...$120 for a good box after 3 months of having mediocre ones. If I was just satisfied the last three months I probably would've stuck with it, but I've been less than satisfied which is why I personally feel like I haven't been getting my money's worth.
I definitely did not know I could waitlist even though I'm already subscribed. How would I go about doing that? Maybe I'll do that for January and see what they come out with (giving PopSugar a 4th chance then). Haha, so many chances, but I'm really just hoping that it'll get better.
Strangely, my box showed up today! I don't know why i'd get a delivery on Sunday, but I'm not complaining. I agree on the glasses - I really expected them to be heavier plastic. I totally get the soda bottle comments now. I think they'll get used, but probably not until the summer. I can see putting a nice bellini in them while at a park. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Quote: Originally Posted by Dayo Steph /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Strangely, my box showed up today! I don't know why i'd get a delivery on Sunday, but I'm not complaining. I agree on the glasses - I really expected them to be heavier plastic. I totally get the soda bottle comments now. I think they'll get used, but probably not until the summer. I can see putting a nice bellini in them while at a park. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
A few people I know got packages yesterday, which is sooo crazy to me. It made me hopeful to get my FFF box but I didn't.
Strangely, my box showed up today! I don't know why i'd get a delivery on Sunday, but I'm not complaining. I agree on the glasses - I really expected them to be heavier plastic. I totally get the soda bottle comments now. I think they'll get used, but probably not until the summer. I can see putting a nice bellini in them while at a park.
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />A few people I know got packages yesterday, which is sooo crazy to me. It made me hopeful to get my FFF box but I didn't.
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I had issues with the nail strips. I put them on (as instructed) at 11 pm on Saturday night and went to bed. By 9 am, 3 strips peeled back. I replaced those strips, but had to peel all of them off this morning cause my nails looked horrible. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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Yeah, mine too. The nail strips were not that great.
The only other nail strips I have to compare are the ones you can get at Target. Sally Hansen?? I think that's the brand. I used them when I went to the water park, as the polish lasted way longer in the strip than regular polish, while being so active.
These strips didn't make it past dinner. Not so happy with them. Not a must have item for me, even while trying a new brand, poor quality is just poor quality. I'm going to try them again, but disappointed this is what I gifted so many women in my family. This is not the popsugar I wanted them to see.
The only other nail strips I have to compare are the ones you can get at Target. Sally Hansen?? I think that's the brand. I used them when I went to the water park, as the polish lasted way longer in the strip than regular polish, while being so active.
These strips didn't make it past dinner. Not so happy with them. Not a must have item for me, even while trying a new brand, poor quality is just poor quality. I'm going to try them again, but disappointed this is what I gifted so many women in my family. This is not the popsugar I wanted them to see.
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Quote: Originally Posted by dehemmi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Yes, I did like the scarf from November. It's a little out of my comfort zone but honestly, I would take any scarf just because I love them so much.
And for me, I just feel like I shouldn't have to pay say...$120 for a good box after 3 months of having mediocre ones. If I was just satisfied the last three months I probably would've stuck with it, but I've been less than satisfied which is why I personally feel like I haven't been getting my money's worth.
I definitely did not know I could waitlist even though I'm already subscribed. How would I go about doing that? Maybe I'll do that for January and see what they come out with (giving PopSugar a 4th chance then). Haha, so many chances, but I'm really just hoping that it'll get better.
That's a good point. I never thought of it like that. You have had several boxes or essentially spent that money - before getting one that you liked.
Cancel - but my theory - is ONLY cancel after you have gotten a great box. Then after 2-3 months of ho hum boxes, get another single box! I'm sticking it out, but darn, I'm wishing the Dec box was just a little better. Had I gotten a necklace for all my giftees and myself - maybe it would have at least made me feel equal for the $$ and the box value. My guess the next really decent or awesome box is February. I thought Nov rocked, but again, not because of every item, because I really LOVED 2 of the items. Scarf was one. Everything else was then just a bonus.
Yes, I did like the scarf from November. It's a little out of my comfort zone but honestly, I would take any scarf just because I love them so much.
And for me, I just feel like I shouldn't have to pay say...$120 for a good box after 3 months of having mediocre ones. If I was just satisfied the last three months I probably would've stuck with it, but I've been less than satisfied which is why I personally feel like I haven't been getting my money's worth.
I definitely did not know I could waitlist even though I'm already subscribed. How would I go about doing that? Maybe I'll do that for January and see what they come out with (giving PopSugar a 4th chance then). Haha, so many chances, but I'm really just hoping that it'll get better.
That's a good point. I never thought of it like that. You have had several boxes or essentially spent that money - before getting one that you liked.
Cancel - but my theory - is ONLY cancel after you have gotten a great box. Then after 2-3 months of ho hum boxes, get another single box! I'm sticking it out, but darn, I'm wishing the Dec box was just a little better. Had I gotten a necklace for all my giftees and myself - maybe it would have at least made me feel equal for the $$ and the box value. My guess the next really decent or awesome box is February. I thought Nov rocked, but again, not because of every item, because I really LOVED 2 of the items. Scarf was one. Everything else was then just a bonus.
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Same here. I'm not sure if I simply forgot they were handwash only or ?? But 1 of them is a little oval'd now. Dishwasher safe would be much nicer.
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Apparently my box showed up yesterday as well! My husband walked out the front door this morning and found it. I took a quick peek before I came to work this morning. The pendant on the bracelet is smaller than I thought, which is actually a good thing. Everything else is about what I expected. I have the chocolates on a little bowl at my desk and they are a hit!
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Quote: Originally Posted by cmello /img/forum/go_quote.gif
i really wish the govino flutes were glass.. that really would of made the box for me.
anyone who go the govino glasses back last year were they glass or this plastic??
All of govino's glasses are plastic, that's their "thing".
i really wish the govino flutes were glass.. that really would of made the box for me.
anyone who go the govino glasses back last year were they glass or this plastic??
All of govino's glasses are plastic, that's their "thing".
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Quote: Originally Posted by dehemmi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I definitely did not know I could waitlist even though I'm already subscribed. How would I go about doing that? Maybe I'll do that for January and see what they come out with (giving PopSugar a 4th chance then). Haha, so many chances, but I'm really just hoping that it'll get better.
By the way, i think you would have to still cancel, then buy yourself a single month gift box, and hope to be waitlisted for either Jan or Feb. I still say Feb is your better bet for our next awesome PS box.
I definitely did not know I could waitlist even though I'm already subscribed. How would I go about doing that? Maybe I'll do that for January and see what they come out with (giving PopSugar a 4th chance then). Haha, so many chances, but I'm really just hoping that it'll get better.
By the way, i think you would have to still cancel, then buy yourself a single month gift box, and hope to be waitlisted for either Jan or Feb. I still say Feb is your better bet for our next awesome PS box.
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Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
All of govino's glasses are plastic, that's their "thing".
I like them; plastic means they're really lightweight and good for packing for picnics or hiking. I do think it's funny that they sent them in the middle of the winter when most of us aren't going to be needing them for those reasons.
I think their thought process probably had to do with their convenience for a holiday party, but who's going to throw a party with only 3 guests and be worried about glasses breaking?
All of govino's glasses are plastic, that's their "thing".
I like them; plastic means they're really lightweight and good for packing for picnics or hiking. I do think it's funny that they sent them in the middle of the winter when most of us aren't going to be needing them for those reasons.
I think their thought process probably had to do with their convenience for a holiday party, but who's going to throw a party with only 3 guests and be worried about glasses breaking?
