**SPOILERS*** November 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[adinegem]

I can't wait for this box! I'm so excited for the scarf! I would love to trade someone my stitch fix code for the canvas gift card. First person to pm me with the canvas code will get it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[meaganola]

I think I'm in your camp. I need a lifestyle sub that includes a book every month but carries the same RTV as popsugar. Lol

Have you looked into Indiespendible? It's a sub from Powell's Books built around a book every month, but you don't get *just* a book. The value might not be comparable to PopSugar, but the past boxes look a lot more themed and cohesive.

I have to admit that I'm a bit confused about the tote. Other than a hostess gift, what is this item's actual purpose. Aren't wine bottles pretty portable as is? If it held two bottles at onceI would understand, but one bottle is pretty easy to tote around. I would love to find a subscription box that was all home stuff. Not cleaning supplies, but decor and kitchen stuff.

I'm not sure what the diameter is, but I'm wondering if it could be used to carry a stack of small plastic containers or jars, each carrying a different part of lunch, kind of like a tiffin.

 

[nicepenguins]

Chiming in to second the indiespensable rec. Some of the books may even hold their value quite well, as they are signed first editions. The last one (my first ) was Coetzee's latest book, signed, a cute powells anchor tote, and Pinot noir sea salt. People are trying to sell the signed book on eBay for $120 (not that they're succeeding but still...they'll eventually get a good price for it).

 

[meaganola]

(I've been thinking about getting Indiespensible when I cut PS just to fill that hole in my sub list.)

 

[CurlyExpat]

From Lands End site:

Indispensable Wine Tote: carry a Cab in canvas.

• Strong canvas wine carrier
• Water resistant
• Neatly finished inside seams
• Lasts year after year
• Make it Your Own by adding a monogram or embroidery icon

Our Wine Tote is the perfect way to bring along some­­thing to toast with. When you bring wine to a party, this is much more durable than the usual paper bottle bag, being 100% cotton canvas. And adding your host’s monogram makes the gift even more special. Or get years of use taking wine to picnics, restaurants, concerts on the lawn. Spot clean. Imported.

 

[nicepenguins]

Some of the bespoke boxes are also gender neutral, and have very high quality items. I kind of want the bespoke Crisp box just to keep the scarf for myself and gift the rest.

 

[amdoerr]

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/138849/popsugar-box-swaps-monthly-and-specials#post_2208686

There's the new swap thread for ALL the Popsguar boxes... I figure some people may be looking for it soon

 

[PinkShanyn]

I have to say -- I'm glad I cancelled last month.  This is in no way (to me at least) indicative of a price increase.  No thanks... I'll take my Snow Day Birchbox I ordered instead and enjoy my hot cocoa while playing scrabble with the niece -- AND we still have money left over to gorge outselves with pizza.  That's what I call a WIN!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[mwilly28]

Quote: Originally Posted by MichiChan /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I also have a Stitch Fix card that I'd be willing to trade for a Canvas Pop card if anyone wants to.
I should be getting my box today or tomorrow and would be willing to trade with you!  

 

[FrostKitty]

Quote: Originally Posted by CurlyExpat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  From Lands End site:

Indispensable Wine Tote: carry a Cab in canvas.

• Strong canvas wine carrier
• Water resistant
• Neatly finished inside seams
• Lasts year after year
• Make it Your Own by adding a monogram or embroidery icon

Our Wine Tote is the perfect way to bring along some­­thing to toast with. When you bring wine to a party, this is much more durable than the usual paper bottle bag, being 100% cotton canvas. And adding your host’s monogram makes the gift even more special. Or get years of use taking wine to picnics, restaurants, concerts on the lawn. Spot clean. Imported.
I absolutely love the Lands Ends totes.  While they aren't the flashiest - they are truly well made.  I have one that I began carrying during Graduate School and several others in various sizes.    The totes are one of the few things that didn't suffer from the Sears buyout of Lands End.   

 

[BrandyL]

all you ladies are so lucky this is the perfect box for me but sadly i cancelled after being disappointed with sept and oct boxes plus the price going up. so should've stayed one more month. now i'll have to stalk the trades

 

[melanie0971]

I have to admit that I'm a bit confused about the tote. Other than a hostess gift, what is this item's actual purpose. Aren't wine bottles pretty portable as is? If it held two bottles at onceI would understand, but one bottle is pretty easy to tote around. I would love to find a subscription box that was all home stuff. Not cleaning supplies, but decor and kitchen stuff.

I'm with you. That would be fun!

 

[indianaredhead]

I posted this on the trade board, but I have a stitchfix card I would like to trade, I am open what to exchange

 

[RiRi38]

Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Glad for spoilers. I am also glad I did not renew. I will use a few of the items but nothing is terribly exciting for me...The preserves look delicious and I will get use out of the candle and nail remover pads... but nothing truly exciting for me. Maybe December (my last box) will be something special, and I'll wish I had renewed, but so far my 3 month sub has been lackluster to me despite dollar value.
Nail remover pads! 

 ouch! Sorry I couldn't resist! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[yousoldtheworld]

I love the idea of using the wine tote as a flat iron holder...I may actually do that!

 

[dousedingin]

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


Have you looked into Indiespendible? It's a sub from Powell's Books built around a book every month, but you don't get *just* a book. The value might not be comparable to PopSugar, but the past boxes look a lot more themed and cohesive.

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

Chiming in to second the indiespensable rec. Some of the books may even hold their value quite well, as they are signed first editions. The last one (my first ) was Coetzee's latest book, signed, a cute powells anchor tote, and Pinot noir sea salt.

People are trying to sell the signed book on eBay for $120 (not that they're succeeding but still...they'll eventually get a good price for it).
  I actually subscribe to Indiespensable! Lol. I love it. It just doesn't do the rtv like popsugar. But I do think the experience of it and the actual value you receive are good for the price. I'll be interested to see what arrives in the book riot quarterly sub... but since it's quarterly, and $50... I don't think they will get close to the $50 value. Quarterly doesn't seem to pack the same punch value wise because they're focused more on the experience, but I do think that lends well to disappointment. I might end up trying it anyway lol.   I would love a beauty/spa focused sub that included a book every month. Preferably a non-romance book. It would feel so pampering!

 

[AshJs3]

I'm not a big drinker, but I know some "wine aficionados" and anytime they bring wine somewhere it's always in a wine carrier thing. I think it's just a bit fancier than carrying it around by the top, especially if you're going to a BYOB restaurant.

 

[Kerryliz]

Anyone else get boxes yet? Dying to know if there are scarf variations! 

 

[MKSB]

I'm not excited to receive this box. I will use the candle and the scarf for sure and because they are there, the preserves and nail polish remover, but who uses bar soap anymore? I feel like they would have been better off with a bath gel or a shampoo or something. I also can't STAND the canvaspop gift card. What a terrible value if as was said upthread the cheapest thing is $50. I think the art looks tacky. Between this and the Shoptiques card/crappy box last month I do not think I will be renewing past December. I'm going to give them one more shot but I'm sick of their special edition boxes seemingly taking away from the quality of the actual subscription.

 

[prettyphd]

I have a Stitch Fix card that's going to waste. I'd love to trade it for the Canvaspop card.

Can't wait to get this box!  My first box was September, and I was kind of disappointed in the quality compared to the August box (I wanted that bento set so badly!), but this one looks really fabulous, and I already know what I'll use and what will be a gift for someone special!