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[candycoatedlove]

I'm curious, what heaphones/earbuds would you say are the best?
 

 

[bwgraham]

Originally Posted by Lisa N /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Yes, they only take increments of 100. That's why if you have less than 100 points your account shows $0. They don't look at it as $38, it's just $40, then $30.

 i wish i would have known... guess i should of asked first. i definitely would have made sure it was closer to 20 dollars or 200 points.   live and learn.  thanks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[slagoon]

Originally Posted by candycoatedlove /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm curious, what heaphones/earbuds would you say are the best?

My absolute favorite headphones ever are the Klipsch Image One Stereo Headphones. They are pricey $$$$$ but you'll understand why once you try them.  I sampled them at an Apple store, along with 12 others, to an AC/DC song I'm really familiar with. There were notes and tones in the song I'd never ever heard before and though they are not "noise canceling" they do block a ton of noise due to the over the ear style.  Oh and the built in mic means if I'm rocking out on my iphone, I can take the call w/out taking off the headphones /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> (not the best ever mic but good enough)

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by candycoatedlove /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm curious, what heaphones/earbuds would you say are the best?

It just depends on your taste and your budget! My personal favorites are Sennheiser and Audio Technica, but there are also some really great ones by Klipsch and Bose. When I'm in the market for a new pair, I go through reviews at head-fi.org.  That's where all the true audiophiles post (and I don't flatter myself as being one of them, I'm not that technical, I just want something that sounds good, lol). It's amazing the difference a good pair of headphones can make...you hear things in the music that you never knew were there before.

 

[kcrowebird]

I need to rant.

I got my tracking/ship notification on 7/9 and watched it and my box was supposed to get here Friday. It didn't come in the mail Friday or Saturday so I checked the tracking again and it said there was no information on the tracking number. It was in my town and then it just disappeared. I e-mailed BB and will call them tomorrow. Has this happened to anyone else? I was so excited about what showed up in my box!! What if I don't get the same one? Ugh.

On top of that, my mom and mother-in-law just got awesome boxes!

 

[kcrowebird]

Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif


It seems like almost everyone who was supposed to receive the box in your profile received the box you actually received.  I happen to be one of those people (except my box was even more screwed up:  No lip gloss).  What I did:  Reviewed every item in the box with neutral ratings and a note that says I received the wrong box (because if they're going to give me the wrong items, I'm going to grab all the points I can for the annoyance) and then sent email to them basically asking WTF and for some sort of correction.  I was hoping for the correct box to be sent out because I was *really* looking forward to those items, but it sounds like this is such a widespread issue that they'll probably just send the next box for free** and change your box on your profile so you can review the correct items.

** I'm an annual subscriber, so a free box next month is pointless, so I'm really curious how this is going to be handled.  I'm extra-annoyed because I didn't even receive a *complete* wrong box.

They told me when they left a sample out of my May box that instead of a comp box, an extra month would be added onto my subscription. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Hope that helps!

 

[murflegirl]

Box #6 is worth almost $22, by my calculations! 

http://beautyoutloud.blogspot.com/2012/07/birchbox-glamour-magazine-july-2012.html

 

[murflegirl]

Originally Posted by candycoatedlove /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm curious, what heaphones/earbuds would you say are the best?

I love my cheapy Skullcandy earbuds. They just bring out lots of tones that you wouldn't hear otherwise. I am saving up for a pair of klipsch ones, but the Skullcandys are $7 at my TJMaxx and just are awesome with the bass!

 

[Adrigirl81]

I was FINALLY able to sign into my account, but had to use Firefox to do it.  I will have to ask my husband about it, since he just did some updates to our computer (Internet Explorer always worked just fine when I got on Birchbox before).  But I found out that I am getting box 27 for my 2nd account's first box!  Yea!  Hopefully it comes, is really box 27, has all of its parts (my 1st account's box (#4) was missing the Eyeko), etc.  Fingers crossed.  This month is not going so well for them...I hope they get it all figured out, I really like Birchbox! 

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

Originally Posted by thewendyyybird /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I don't know, I just think this sort of thing isn't for everyone, you know? Like, if you're more specific or picky about what you want, then you'd probably be happier just spending the 10 dollars like you want. The service doesn't promise to send us our favorite items for ten dollars - they promise to send new samples for us to try (with no guarantee that we'll love them) for ten dollars.

I do think that there profiles could use some work, but at the same time, it's a pretty ambitious goal in itself. They're one of the few, if only, services that even has that feature or pretends to use it. Plus, a lot of what is it the profile can be considered subjective. Take, for example, the question about what style you are. What might be "classic" to me could be "trendy" to you.

I don't know. I think that there's no way to give everyone what they really want, not at this price point, anyway. It's a service that is meant to let us try new things, as sweetiegirlll pointed out. It's just not suited to everyone!

^i totally agree.  i love trying new stuff /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> if i get a keeper product, that's just the bonus to me.  i use my stila sparkly liner pretty much every time i go out. win~

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

Originally Posted by astokes /img/forum/go_quote.gif


It's not close at at IMO, it is closer to Essie Mint Candy Apple:

i haven't received one yet (yay trading, it is coming!) but from this pic it looks like a mix between Mint Candy Apple and a bit of Age of Aquarius. maybe with a few drops of  For Audrey?

i can't wait /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i might need a full size.. or a few more minis.

if my formula is thin, i will do 3 coats  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

if my formula is thick, well i know how to thin it out.

polish is always weird like this once in a while so i don't see how this brand is So Terrible.

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

Originally Posted by bwgraham /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just ordered from the birchbox store for the first time and have a question:

I  ordered the stila lipglosses from the birchbox shop using my points. 

the price of the lipgloss trio is  $12.00 I figured that they would take that amount of points off (I have 410 points so have a balance of $40)  ....  so it would leave me $38 to spend.

I am surprised to see that i only have $20 left.  they took 200 points away.  will they replace the points not spent or do they always take away increments of 100 points??

I had no idea... i would have added something else to the order if i needed to.

does anyone know how they do the points? is it 100 increments always ... so i just lost 80 points. ??

i am so not having a good birchbox month is this is true. boo

i would say definitely call them and say you weren't aware and that you want to add something worth 80 points to your order before it ships.  maybe they will be decent.

 

[CrabbyMrsJ]

Originally Posted by Naun-Negotiable /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

I just ordered from the birchbox store for the first time and have a question:

I  ordered the stila lipglosses from the birchbox shop using my points. 

the price of the lipgloss trio is  $12.00 I figured that they would take that amount of points off (I have 410 points so have a balance of $40)  ....  so it would leave me $38 to spend.

I am surprised to see that i only have $20 left.  they took 200 points away.  will they replace the points not spent or do they always take away increments of 100 points??

I had no idea... i would have added something else to the order if i needed to.

does anyone know how they do the points? is it 100 increments always ... so i just lost 80 points. ??

i am so not having a good birchbox month is this is true. boo
i would say definitely call them and say you weren't aware and that you want to add something worth 80 points to your order before it ships.  maybe they will be decent.

Yes, obviously the shop is run in most part by a computer. They take out increments of 100 at a time. If you are buying a $12 item, the computer will round up. So definitely call and either pay the $2 and get 100 points back, or add $8 or more in items. It's a little robot following directions, but no one checks every order for common sense.

In terms of points, you can redeem in increments of 100, no exceptions.

 

[CrabbyMrsJ]

Originally Posted by Naun-Negotiable /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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


I don't know, I just think this sort of thing isn't for everyone, you know? Like, if you're more specific or picky about what you want, then you'd probably be happier just spending the 10 dollars like you want. The service doesn't promise to send us our favorite items for ten dollars - they promise to send new samples for us to try (with no guarantee that we'll love them) for ten dollars.

I do think that there profiles could use some work, but at the same time, it's a pretty ambitious goal in itself. They're one of the few, if only, services that even has that feature or pretends to use it. Plus, a lot of what is it the profile can be considered subjective. Take, for example, the question about what style you are. What might be "classic" to me could be "trendy" to you.

I don't know. I think that there's no way to give everyone what they really want, not at this price point, anyway. It's a service that is meant to let us try new things, as sweetiegirlll pointed out. It's just not suited to everyone!

^i totally agree.  i love trying new stuff /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> if i get a keeper product, that's just the bonus to me.  i use my stila sparkly liner pretty much every time i go out. win~


This!

Last month's staniac left me meh. But now, I love it. It's almost gone. I like that it goes on sheer. With this crazy hot weather, it's kind of cool on my face and stays on for hours too. I had no idea I'd like it so much, and considering I was not into it when it arrived, I consider it a win.

 

[MollyC2153]

Originally Posted by xheidi /img/forum/go_quote.gif

let me know what your brother thinks. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I think his exact words were "they were fine. Well no, they sounded like you said they would. But whatever."

 

[sinatraskitten]

Originally Posted by glamourdolleyes /img/forum/go_quote.gif
If people with box 15 are getting box 3, does that mean people with box 3 are getting 15? I am supposed to get a box 3 and they're both good boxes so I don't mind either way. Just want to know what to expect lol

What is in box #15?  I'm supposed to get #3.

 

[MollyC2153]

Originally Posted by Naun-Negotiable /img/forum/go_quote.gif



i haven't received one yet (yay trading, it is coming!) but from this pic it looks like a mix between Mint Candy Apple and a bit of Age of Aquarius. maybe with a few drops of  For Audrey?

i can't wait /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i might need a full size.. or a few more minis.

if my formula is thin, i will do 3 coats  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

if my formula is thick, well i know how to thin it out.

polish is always weird like this once in a while so i don't see how this brand is So Terrible.

It's like a spring version of Age of Aquarius. Not as deep of a color. I have Blue-ming on my nails and AoA on my toes!

 

[pinktergal]

Originally Posted by kcrowebird /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I need to rant.

I got my tracking/ship notification on 7/9 and watched it and my box was supposed to get here Friday. It didn't come in the mail Friday or Saturday so I checked the tracking again and it said there was no information on the tracking number. It was in my town and then it just disappeared. I e-mailed BB and will call them tomorrow. Has this happened to anyone else? I was so excited about what showed up in my box!! What if I don't get the same one? Ugh.

On top of that, my mom and mother-in-law just got awesome boxes!

Last month one of my BBs fell off the map, too. I waited a few more days with nothing showing, then called CS.  The rep looked at the tracking also and said she had no idea where my box was! She sent me another box, but not the one I was supposed to get, which I really wanted.

A few days later my original box showed up from wherever it had been, but it wasn't the right box! 

So this is 2 months running that BB has screwed up my boxes and sent the wrong one. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[PDubA]

Originally Posted by pinktergal /img/forum/go_quote.gif


It's not a Stila trio - it's one shade.  Also, sorry to de-pump you, but you're supposed to get box #3, which means that you have a good chance of getting box #15.

    Since you're excited to get #3, I hope you do get it.  Good luck!

UGH I hope that's not the case, I already have a ton of those blotting wipe things.  Well we shall see when it arrives.

 

[elviscupcake]

My box was projected to be here the 13th and hasn't made it. Hoping to find it in tomorrows mail. Does anyone know if there is a way to tell if you are getting box 3,10, or 30? Since those boxes have basically the same items, expect maybe a different gloss color. I am getting one of those boxes and I am really scared I will get 15 instead and I am really looking forward to the alterna in the box that I am supposed to receive. Fingers crossed!!