(SPOILERS) July Birchbox partners with Glamour Magazine

[BarbieZ]

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


If that's true, then why did they take away our "feedback" method of being able too scope out what we're going to get? I just got one of my boxes and can't even leave fb unless I want to go searching for the items.   If I wanted to place an order today using review points for my new items, they're making it hard for me to give them my money.  I don't feel like hunting around for me items to leave fb.

It's not going to make me unsub, but imo they're taking away some of our fun, AND hurting themselves by not updating to July, and I think it's petty of them. Your mileage may vary...

I'm thinking that if there's a technical issue that's keeping them from updating each user's account to show the July box, it may also be keeping them from enabling item feedback.  That being said - personally, I would think they would *want* people to try the feedback method.  That means probably thousands of subscribers are viewing every new product, maybe multiple times.  And often, I bet some people take the time to actually read sone or all of the product descriptions for the new products.  And then, there might be products that users get excited about based on the product descriptions and end up ordering if they don't get it in their box, which they may not have done if they weren't checking for feedback buttons to begin with.  I doubt anyone at Birchbox is out to piss off their customers, but I think they should maybe examine their marketing methods a little bit if it was a purposeful decision to remove being able to do that...

 

[mega789]

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


If that's true, then why did they take away our "feedback" method of being able too scope out what we're going to get? I just got one of my boxes and can't even leave fb unless I want to go searching for the items.   If I wanted to place an order today using review points for my new items, they're making it hard for me to give them my money.  I don't feel like hunting around for me items to leave fb.

It's not going to make me unsub, but imo they're taking away some of our fun, AND hurting themselves by not updating to July, and I think it's petty of them. Your mileage may vary...

Yeah I agree, and being a web developer I personally think it was all planned out by Birchbox. If you look at the names of last month's links they say June12. Maybe they will update the site July 12 this time and that's when the boxes will show. I got my box today and still can't leave feedback for any of my items. 

My guess is they got complaints probably even earlier due to the spoilers so they put an end to it. They also probably did not want to see all the ranting on the internet. Of course I still wish we could figure it out early. It adds to the fun & drama of BB.

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

ok possibly stupidest question of the day but - is anyone of the bunch of you who got box 5 NOT wanting their amika hair oil?  just throwing that out there in case.. hehe 

 

[BarbieZ]

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

I would guess because Birchbox can only control the timing of shipping but not the timing of when a person receives their box, they are probably delaying until a majority of people would most likely actually receive their boxes to activate the feedback links. 

Yes, it takes away a lot of our fun. But, it potentially destroys their business model to companies if feedback links are active and customers can review products without having even received them. They sell themselves to companies as a cost-efficient way of giving out samples because of the data companies receive in exchange. Basically, if we want Birchbox to survive as a fun way for us to try out new products, companies have to get what they want out of the deal and accurate data is likely a high priority for them. 

I also do see your point.  But, in my experience, a vendor would usually rather see increased page views than receive cusotmer feedback where a very small portion of it might be entered without having used the product.  I'm certain that people enter feedback without actually using the product and putting meaningful thought into it all the time.  If someone is going to do that, whether or not they've actually received their box is irrelevant.  Vendors are aware of this and account for it when they review their feedback.

 

[MissLindaJean]

Ever heard of technical difficulties? Probably an IT issue. Why are we so quick to slam this company people? I doubt that there was a meeting at BB headquarters about how to plot and scheme against their customer base! C'mon, what company deliberately sets out to do something like that? So we can't cheat and peek like we normally do or feedback isn't completely loading properly. Call CS about your concerns regarding points and whatnot, wait it out or spend your money elsewhere!

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

If that's true, then why did they take away our "feedback" method of being able too scope out what we're going to get? I just got one of my boxes and can't even leave fb unless I want to go searching for the items.   If I wanted to place an order today using review points for my new items, they're making it hard for me to give them my money.  I don't feel like hunting around for me items to leave fb.

It's not going to make me unsub, but imo they're taking away some of our fun, AND hurting themselves by not updating to July, and I think it's petty of them. Your mileage may vary...

 

[mega789]

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

I would guess because Birchbox can only control the timing of shipping but not the timing of when a person receives their box, they are probably delaying until a majority of people would most likely actually receive their boxes to activate the feedback links. 

Yes, it takes away a lot of our fun. But, it potentially destroys their business model to companies if feedback links are active and customers can review products without having even received them. They sell themselves to companies as a cost-efficient way of giving out samples because of the data companies receive in exchange. Basically, if we want Birchbox to survive as a fun way for us to try out new products, companies have to get what they want out of the deal and accurate data is likely a high priority for them. 

Yes this makes sense too. It sure isn't fair to them if people review products before receiving them. It would defeat the purpose of the review. Great point! 

 

[TinaMarina]

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

Mine is .6020

Nobody else has it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Curious to see what it is

Mine is the exact same weight as yours! Mine is due to arrive the 16th so I still have a while to wait.

 

[DVCTraveller]

Does looking at the code in the shipping email not work I have mine but I don't know how to read it

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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

Does looking at the code in the shipping email not work I have mine but I don't know how to read it

nope my bad

 

[Bambam]

Anyone know the weight of Box #2????  I got my shipping notice the 7th with a weight of .5060 and have yet to see anything starting with .50!!

 

[CourtneyB]

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

I would guess because Birchbox can only control the timing of shipping but not the timing of when a person receives their box, they are probably delaying until a majority of people would most likely actually receive their boxes to activate the feedback links. 

Yes, it takes away a lot of our fun. But, it potentially destroys their business model to companies if feedback links are active and customers can review products without having even received them. They sell themselves to companies as a cost-efficient way of giving out samples because of the data companies receive in exchange. Basically, if we want Birchbox to survive as a fun way for us to try out new products, companies have to get what they want out of the deal and accurate data is likely a high priority for them. 

Exactly. If they post the feedback links before you get your box, than there is the potential of people leaving feedback to get points without using the products! (I mean, I've read on this site about people doing just that!) That throws off their entire business model, where they provide consumer feedback to the sampled companies (and hence how they are able to get such great items!) I can definitely understand why they want to put off that feature as long as possible.

 

[lillybunny]

I got my shipping conformation today. No weight.. anybody know what boxes are left?

 

[yanelib27]

I got my 3rd and final ship notice today. Now just waiting for the July boxes to upload

 

[galaxiigrl]

I got a surprise of the Birchbox kind in my mailbox today! The tracking info said it shipped on June 9th, and projected delivery was June 16th, hence my surprise at receiving it today.

I got Box 20, with a weight of 0.5790:

1. Alterna BAMBOO® UV+ Color Protection Fade-Proof Fluide
2. Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint
3. blinc Mascara
4. Tea Forté® minteas
5. Harvey Prince Hello
6. Birchbox Exclusive Earbuds

I'm not really jumping for joy over anything in the box, but it's a perfectly fine collection of stuff. They shouldn't have bothered with the earbuds, though; the sound is terrible, very tinny. I had been looking forward to getting them, but they're really more of a child's toy than something I'd use to listen to my music.

 

[PatriciaAO]

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


Mine is the exact same weight as yours! Mine is due to arrive the 16th so I still have a while to wait.

Me too, but I hope it comes sooner!

 

[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by mega789 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

I would guess because Birchbox can only control the timing of shipping but not the timing of when a person receives their box, they are probably delaying until a majority of people would most likely actually receive their boxes to activate the feedback links. 

Yes, it takes away a lot of our fun. But, it potentially destroys their business model to companies if feedback links are active and customers can review products without having even received them. They sell themselves to companies as a cost-efficient way of giving out samples because of the data companies receive in exchange. Basically, if we want Birchbox to survive as a fun way for us to try out new products, companies have to get what they want out of the deal and accurate data is likely a high priority for them. 
Yes this makes sense too. It sure isn't fair to them if people review products before receiving them. It would defeat the purpose of the review. Great point! 


Unless the person is already familiar with that product. For example say I got box #2....

1. Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint
2. Tea Forté® minteas
3. beautyblender®
4. Harvey Prince Hello
5. Birchbox Exclusive Earbuds
6. Stila lip gloss

Of those six items I've already tried the Jouer tint, had the Tea Forte from Eco-Emi last year, have a beautyblender, have a sample of the Harvey Prince perfume from Sephora and own lots of Stila lip glosses. The only thing that I haven't tried - and wouldn't be able to review anyways - are the ear buds.
Last month was the same thing. I got these items:

Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25+ -- used in the past so I reviewed before getting my box.

Joya Âmes Sœurs Parfum - A Scent of Soulmates -- reviewed after getting my box.

theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac -- used in the past so I reviewed before getting my box.

BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages by Cynthia Rowley Bundle -- used in the past so I reviewed before getting my box.

KELLY VAN GOGH® Colour Protecting Caviar Shampoo -- reviewed after getting my box.

KELLY VAN GOGH® Colour Protecting Caviar Conditioner -- reviewed after getting my box.

Melvita Floral Water -- reviewed after getting my box.

That's the only downside to having so many samples subscriptions to various companies because many items I have tried through other companies. For example this month one of the perfume samples came in last month's Sample Society box and I'm hoping I'm not getting that particular perfume (HATE IT) and from another company the hair care product from Alterna® came and I'm not interested in that.

I already know I'm not getting 13, 14 or 18 with the Stila shadows because those boxes contain products I've already tried though Birchbox. I'm also ruling out getting 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 because I have received items in those boxes in the past from Birchbox. That leave me with getting box 1, 2, 7, 9 ,11, 16, 21 and 31 as potential boxes.

 

[FooFooShnickens]

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

Anyone know the weight of Box #2????  I got my shipping notice the 7th with a weight of .5060 and have yet to see anything starting with .50!!

My weight is .5050, don't know what box it is yet, though.

 

[MissLindaJean]

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

I got my shipping conformation today. No weight.. anybody know what boxes are left?

Alot! So far, boxes 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 20, 21, 23 have been going out....so there's still a lot of options left!

 

[SaraTheTerra]

For those of you who didnt get tracking info but got your boxes have you thought about signing up for ups my choice. It lets you know if you get sent a package to your address. I use it to keep track of surprise sweepstakes wins but it should work for birchbox too. Any package that is tied to your name and address will send you out a notification.
 

 

[xiehan]

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

Just got my box.  The Stila is a card not a palette.  I got box #13 and the weight was 0.7928.

Wow, that seems really heavy compared to the other box weights, especially if the Stila isn't a palette.

What made it so heavy? The shampoo?