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

[MichiChan]

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Bahahahaha!!! I love those comics with all the rage faces! That's so weird though... Definitely update what you find out from the company... I'm so curious now!

Haha, I love them too! But this is just so weird that I can't resist asking what it's all about. I'll update when I hear back.

 

[dousedingin]

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  I had a jar of the preserves that the seal was broke and had leaked inside the box. Nothing was ruined but there were some items that were sticky. I had contacted PopSugar and they said they would send a replacement.

I just happened to be home today and saw the Fed Ex truck pull in front of my house. I was expecting just a small box but to my surprise it was about 12 x 24.  I rushed in the house to open it and low and behold, they sent the preserves and an entire Must Have Box. It is Augusts box!  The gesture was extremely generous & truly heart touching.   I was a bit overwhelmed with their generosity.  I am now a die hard PopSugar Fan!
Oooh lucky! August was such an awesome month!

 

[MichiChan]

Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Oooh lucky! August was such an awesome month!

2nd! I'm totally jealous, haha!

 

[kristab94]

Just got a survey about the box, made sure to put down "hated it" for the pop canvas "gift card" - boo on that item!

 

[MoiSurtout]

Quote: Originally Posted by kristab94 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just got a survey about the box, made sure to put down "hated it" for the pop canvas "gift card" - boo on that item!
Me too! I hope they do surveys every month. 

 

[northwest22]

Just got a survey about the box, made sure to put down "hated it" for the pop canvas "gift card" - boo on that item!

Me too! I also marked that dumb wine tote as Didnt Like.I still marked the box as Love.

 

[meaganola]

Me too! I also marked that dumb wine tote as Didnt Like.I still marked the box as Love.

The thing that really annoyed me about that wine tote was... Land's End? Seriously? That is *not* a brand I want to see in my fun stuff subscription box!

 

[SuzeeLauren]

I marked 'hated it' on the CanvasPop code too!  I did like that they sent out a survey though, could it be that more personalization is coming based on survey responses?

 

[plumplant]

I marked 'hated it' on the CanvasPop code too!  I did like that they sent out a survey though, could it be that more personalization is coming based on survey responses?

I think it's more likely that they had a ton of complaints about the October box and probably lost subscribers due to that & the price increase and want to do some troubleshooting as to what excites their customer base as a whole.

 

[sandyeggos]

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I think it's more likely that they had a ton of complaints about the October box and probably lost subscribers due to that & the price increase and want to do some troubleshooting as to what excites their customer base as a whole.

November was my first and last box at least for awhile. Especially with the holidays, I mean, the scarf was great, but I'm over here in Southern California, I have a use for a scarf every so often. I like that they did send out a survey. I would have loved to be able to use the Canvas Pop code they sent out AND one of Canvas Pop's discount codes together. 

I might resubscribe in the Spring, but I purchased the Allure Beauty Box for roughly the same price and I feel like I'm getting much more bang for my buck there. I was VERY excited about my first PopSugar box, and after reading about the contents from every other box this year, I couldn't wait, but It was a super lackluster box for me and it was my first month and I was expecting even more with the price increase. 

I know this probably isn't the case, but it seems like the monthly boxes suffered because of all the LE boxes. 

 

[MoiSurtout]

Quote: Originally Posted by sandyeggos /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know this probably isn't the case, but it seems like the monthly boxes suffered because of all the LE boxes. 
I've wondered that too. I liked the November box, but it makes me wonder if they're saving the good stuff for the LEs. Seeing what they send at the $40/$100/$250 pricepoints, it's really the same kind of stuff, just scaled up. It feels like the more recent monthly boxes are getting a little less luxurious. 

 

[nicepenguins]

I put love for the scarf on the survey and was pretty neutral about the other items. I didn't mind any of them but they felt like regiftables more than anything. Jam to brother in law, tote and soap to father in law, etc. The candle was nice but not very scented. I have been saving up items from PS boxes and it has made Christmas shopping a little easier this year.

I do agree that they seem to be trying for different tiers of subscriber...I also just got a fb ad on my feed from them that shows a greatest hits of all the boxes and I kind of laughed...it looks like you get all of that in one box when they are actually cutting back a little. I am staying through January and then reevaluating whether I'm happy with whatever changes they make. I really loved the boxes in the spring and summer months this year.

 

[sandyeggos]

Quote: Originally Posted by MoiSurtout /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I've wondered that too. I liked the November box, but it makes me wonder if they're saving the good stuff for the LEs. Seeing what they send at the $40/$100/$250 pricepoints, it's really the same kind of stuff, just scaled up. It feels like the more recent monthly boxes are getting a little less luxurious. 

I'm not alone! YAY! That's what I noticed too, and considered I keep myself on a strict budget, because my student loans don't accept Subscription Addictions as an excuse for late payments, and I feel like my $40+ could be spent on more useful items at the moment. 

 

[numbersmom]

I've wondered that too. I liked the November box, but it makes me wonder if they're saving the good stuff for the LEs. Seeing what they send at the $40/$100/$250 pricepoints, it's really the same kind of stuff, just scaled up. It feels like the more recent monthly boxes are getting a little less luxurious. 

Been thinking this for awhile now. Been under wowed and cxld after a year.

 

[Soxi]

Has anyone tried to put the soap in a wax warmer? I love the smell of pine, but I don't want to smell like it, so I was wondering if I could put it in my electric wax warmer and have the house smell like fresh cut tree and christmasy goodness when I put up my fake tree this weekend.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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Has anyone tried to put the soap in a wax warmer? I love the smell of pine, but I don't want to smell like it, so I was wondering if I could put it in my electric wax warmer and have the house smell like fresh cut tree and christmasy goodness when I put up my fake tree this weekend.
I haven't...

But as for smelling like pine, it smells nice and fresh in the shower but I did not find that I smelled like pine afterwards at all...it was nice and didn't linger. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[KayEss]

I haven't... But as for smelling like pine, it smells nice and fresh in the shower but I did not find that I smelled like pine afterwards at all...it was nice and didn't linger. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I totally agree! It sticks to your bathroom/shower area FAR more than your skin. I definitely found it a nice shower scent experience but was happy that I wasn't still smelling it afterwards. The texture of the soap is amazingly smooth, probably from the shea butter. I enjoyed that item more than I expected. I guess practicality and luxury is my favorite combination.

 

[ChicagoBlonde]

Quote: Originally Posted by kristab94 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just got a survey about the box, made sure to put down "hated it" for the pop canvas "gift card" - boo on that item!

Ditto!

 

[roskandy]

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Ditto!
Why do they keep giving us so many gift cards? Grr. I pretty much never use them--they're not combinable with other offers, which means they're basically NO discount!!!

 

[DevinMcWhite]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChicagoBlonde /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Did anyone receive the Shoptiques Grab Bags yet? I'm on the fence about them and would love to see some before ordering.
I still haven't gotten mine, but I keep getting emails from someone who works there. She's trying to verify which questionnaire goes to which address. Am I the only person getting these messages? I was hopeful about getting the box on my bday (this thurs) but now, I'm worried.