*Spoilers* December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[Lolo22]

Quote: Originally Posted by wisconsin gal /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  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 Sally Hansen ones are the best ones I've tried by far! They are made of real polish.  The ones we got are basically just stickers and I've not had good luck with any of those kind.  They don't lay as smooth and the tips fray/peel so easily.

 

[OiiO]

Regarding the paper, has anybody actually used theirs yet? I'm wrapping presents right now, and it just keeps on tearing on me like a super cheap one-sheet TP.

 

[adinegem]

If you're on a month-to-month subscription you should be able to cancel. If you prepaid for 3 or 6 or 12 months then I don't think you can. (Or rather, you can cancel at the end so you don't get switched to month-to-month, but you won't get any money back for your prepaid months and they'll send you the boxes.) 

Thank you, I was curious since psmh is the only box I've tried so far. I never knew there was so many boxes. So addicting!

 

[treefrets294evr]

Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Regarding the paper, has anybody actually used theirs yet? I'm wrapping presents right now, and it just keeps on tearing on me like a super cheap one-sheet TP.
II used some of mine . It wrapped ok, although I used a full sheet for a medium sized gift, so I used extra paper. But the recipient really liked the paper. She oohed and ahhed.

 

[kristab94]

Quote: Originally Posted by MoiSurtout /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I painted the back of the bracelet charm with nail polish (Zoya Neely). It took a lot of coats. Not sure it’s an improvement, but I prefer it to being a walking advertisement for popsugar.


Love it.  How long did you let that dry for?  Also thinking of doing the same to the key necklace from winter FFF box. 

 

[MoiSurtout]

Quote: Originally Posted by kristab94 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Love it.  How long did you let that dry for?  Also thinking of doing the same to the key necklace from winter FFF box. 
I did it over the course of several days, adding a coat right before I went to bed, and then one in the morning if I wasn’t going to wear the bracelet that day. The polish I used is kind of streaky anyway, but it took quite a few coats, maybe six or seven. I used a thicker coat than I would on my nails, so that's why I let it dry so long. 

 

[kristab94]

Quote: Originally Posted by MoiSurtout /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I did it over the course of several days, adding a coat right before I went to bed, and then one in the morning if I wasn’t going to wear the bracelet that day. The polish I used is kind of streaky anyway, but it took quite a few coats, maybe six or seven. I used a thicker coat than I would on my nails, so that's why I let it dry so long. 

Thanks!  It looks great!

 

[OiiO]

Quote: Originally Posted by treefrets294evr /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  II used some of mine . It wrapped ok, although I used a full sheet for a medium sized gift, so I used extra paper. But the recipient really liked the paper. She oohed and ahhed.
Thanks! Must be just me then /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Shauna999]

Please let me know how your nail wraps work out. I currently added them to my trade list because people said they did not last long. I love the design on them but didn't want to waste time trying them if they were going to fall off in one day. I would love to know how yours work out. I personally was very happy with the December box, but I could see how some people would not be.  Here is how I broke it down. I think I spent $30 on my box due to a discounted sub and pre hike price. I love the bracelet and would easily spend at least $15 on that so there is half my sub price. The flutes are something I ACTUALLY WANTED!  I drink champagne at least weekly and love stemless glasses and was actually just talking about this brand. I knew they made stemless wine glasses but didn't know they did ones for champagne. They are about $10-12 online and I would have easily paid that. The rest is basically extra and who can complain about wrapping paper, chocolate, popcorn and mascara? 

I'm at the end of day 3 & my nails are still perfect!! I followed the directions- put on a base coat prior to sticker & then I applied my HG Deborah Lippmann top coat. They still look awesome!!

 

[kristab94]

Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Thanks! Must be just me then /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Not just you!  Had to work with mine for a bit to wrap a small box.  Kept ripping around the edge.  Ended up doing a terrible wrapping job.  Luckily, I'm super spoiled at my job and they provide a gift wrapping service to us, so I ended up forgetting about the paper. Couldn't really work with it for some reason. 

 

[Eleda]

Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Regarding the paper, has anybody actually used theirs yet? I'm wrapping presents right now, and it just keeps on tearing on me like a super cheap one-sheet TP.
Same here. This is a recycled paper, must be of poor quality.

Ona a side note - I was thinking to use the pendant as an embellishment for the scarf from the LE holiday box, or just any scarf, I think it is cute.

 

[honeybee7]

my tracking hasn't updated since last thursday-.- boo hiss.neither has my amazon order that as going to the same smart post hub since i let my prime membership lapse-.- ho dreadful.and yes my  key isn't orking.again i say a boo and a hiss.

 

[LaStupenda]

So I got my box today. I love it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

The candy & popcorn will DEFINITELY get eaten.

The Govino flutes & the wine tote from last month will be a white elephant gift

The bracelet matches my Christmas dress perfectly.

The wrapping paper will be used to wrap said white elephant gift

I'll use the mascara and I'm excited to try it

The nail decals are so fun and I'd love to do a photo shoot with them /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

All in all, it was a win for me.

 

[BratzFan]

So far the only things i've "used" where the edibles. I even bought some more of the holiday mix chocolates. Egg nog chocolate is soooo good! But yeah, even after a week or so this box still seems bleh. Hope to see spoilers in early jan and then possibly resubscribe.

 

[MichiChan]

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

So far the only things i've "used" where the edibles. I even bought some more of the holiday mix chocolates. Egg nog chocolate is soooo good! But yeah, even after a week or so this box still seems bleh. Hope to see spoilers in early jan and then possibly resubscribe.

I feel the same way. This box was a tremendous dud for me and I dislike it much more now that I actually have it in hand. No word of a lie, after I opened it I had to check the booklet because I was sure I was missing something. It was just so empty! And talk about bland and boring. These things aren't must haves for me by any stretch. It's sad that the thing I'm most excited about are the chocolates:/

I don't like or need any of the other things, so up for trade they go, just like the things from my November box. I really shouldn't have subscribed for a year before receiving my first box. Big mistake. I was much happier with the LE Holiday box and think that I should stick to buying those instead...once my monthly subscription runs out next November-_-'

 

[KayEss]

I opened my box yesterday (I sent it elsewhere since I just moved apartments but it arrived a few days ago). I am really not liking the bracelet, but I am thinking about the necklace idea. Anyone know where I can order a cheap silver chain? I am excited that I got the pistachio popcorn since I like pistachios. The holiday assortment of chocolate kind of scares me. I might try my hand at the nail wraps (no pun intended) but I don't have very high expectations of my ability to apply them. It will be fun to test out though. I am one of the people that has tried the mascara and hates it. I am considering try it out again in case I got a dud before, but if I still hate it that seems like a waste of a tube. I don't think the GoVino flutes are anything special since they aren't dishwasher safe. I could wash any plastic cup by hand, and none of those are $3+ each. The only appeal is that they look nicer than your typical plastic cup. I will make cocktails in them someday when I am feeling fancy (but not fancy enough for glass) I guess. My cat loves the twine from the wrapping paper. I wrapped lots of stocking stuffers with my paper and I think the paper makes them look pretty adorable. It isn't the same texture of most wrapping papers but I think it makes for a really cute look. I enjoy the practicality of this, but I think this was a bad move for those who have gifted the box to others for the holidays. They should have sent it out in November! I would give the box a 6.5/10 personally.

 

[nicolecat]

So pissed with now.

Used the coupon code for the necklaces to be included...and they weren't.

So I emailed support.

and they say the offer wasn't redeemed at the time of purchase.

Oh....but it was.

So...is the customer right. NOPE.

Worst customer service ever.

The best response I got was sorry.

cancelled subscription...and posting this everywhere I can.

 

[nicolecat]

oh...and world market has very similar plastic stemless wine goblets for $2.99 each.

This box was a p.o.s.

 

[northwest22]

So pissed with now. Used the coupon code for the necklaces to be included...and they weren't. So I emailed support. and they say the offer wasn't redeemed at the time of purchase. Oh....but it was. So...is the customer right. NOPE. Worst customer service ever. The best response I got was sorry. cancelled subscription...and posting this everywhere I can.

Check your confirmation email. Did .40cents come off the price of the box? If so, you ordered the necklace and you should contact them again with a copy of your confirmation email. If it was full price ($39.95 I think) then you may be out of luck.

 

[nicolecat]

What I don't get...is why when I typed the coupon code into the window would it not "take"?

I'm not new to this game of ordering online...and my husband works in the interactive business.

Working with companies that have shopping carts...and all the crazy back-end coding.....it's more intricate than the average person gives credit to.

The coding...may have faulted...and yet I'm just "out of luck"

I did check my email...and it is $39.95...but that's still crap customer service in my opinion.

Had I known that .40 would have been taken off...I would've contacted them sooner....or cancelled the gift subscription.

(That was the ONLY reason I purchased the gift subscription...)

I had a bent makeup brush in my ipsy bag...contacted them.

No Questions asked (even though I offered to supply a picture)...and they're sending me a new one.

It's a cheap necklace...I know.

But...it's more about the whole point.

"I'm sorry, there's nothing we can do" ...that's not an answer...that's a cop-out.