*Spoilers* October 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[Eleda]

Quote: Originally Posted by greenflipflops /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Haha I was surprised at how many of my co-workers complimented it! I like just pressing the buttons and letting the lights flash.
I got a black one and I gave it to my nephew for his 11th birthday. He likes it and says all his friends are jealous /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jzim291]

Quote: Originally Posted by wisconsin gal /img/forum/go_quote.gif


It flashed? Or was flashy? I thought it was a cool looking watch, but never got to see it in person.

Oh, it flashed. Only thing that could have made it worse was if it had music playing.

 

[katiew]

I got my box. No variations... But the cook book seems fun! The bracket is cute, though I do feel a bit like a high schooler wearing it:/, love nail polish & eyeliner no matter what it is /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> the hair brush and Bobbie pins are going to work great for my 2.5 yr old ( absolutely LOVE the wet brush for her crazy hair!) and can't wait to eat the rice crispy treat! Hubby enjoyed splitting the huge treat!

 

[dousedingin]

After looking at the spoilers, this is my first box... while I will use all of it, nothing is terribly exciting. Looking at the past few months, August would have been the most exciting for me, I think. I will have to think on if I want to extend my sub or not with this being my first box, and having read many past posts and looking at past boxes, it really does seem hit or miss. I will feel like I got my 37$ worth for sure, but part of the fun of subs is the happiness/excitement/Christmas feeling and this feels a lot like socks on Christmas. Love that I'm getting them, but the love comes from not having to buy it myself, as opposed to something new and truly exciting.

 

[KayEss]

I have really mixed feelings about this box.

The Can't Cook Book I am way happier with this than the DIY book. I can find simple recipes online but it's nice to have it compiled like this, and I love that it'd hot off the press practically.

NYX Products I prefer liquid liner and I don't have anything in brown, so at least this will be useful. The shadow? Not so much.

Gorjana Bracelet Gold AGAIN. Jeez, you guys, switch it up!! I really dislike the neon and I think it will make it a lot harder to wear. Also, it doesn't sound like it's adjustable and I have small wrists. Definitely not excited by this.

The Julep polish This is boring to me just because I have so many polishes. I like the color pictured though, and a top coat is always awesome. I have never gotten to try Julep's, so I'm happy with that.

Bobby pins I don't use bobby pins, ever. And I already have some if I feel the need. Useless item for me.

The Wet Brush I am super excited by this! I haven't tried anything like this or even considered it so this is a winner.

CrispyCake Um, yum! Probably my favorite food item they have sent. I might just have to order some of these! (Looks like they have a 15% discount on their site!)

 

[superhans]

What color polish is everyone getting?

 

[caseybean025]

Is anyone else having an issue with their tracking not updating? Mine said it left Keasby, NJ around 7:30am Saturday and hasn't updated since then.

 

[katiew]

Mine nail color was a dark gray with a blue tint to it

 

[slammdunk]

I've been registered with stitch fix since April but not on the monthly sub, I do the once in a while box from them. Welp I just went on to see when I could get a delivery because I saw someone post that the card expires at the end of November. The earliest date they offer me is February 3rd 2014! Annoying.

 

[dousedingin]

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


Agree with this--if you like to read, and prefer more literary novels, I'm trying indiespensable and am planning to post a review of this installment when it arrives. The writer for this edition is JM Coetzee and his work is amazing so I pulled the trigger and subbed. They include an autographed novel plus other items including proof copies of other novels and local products from Portland.

Let me know if you want a spoiler, I got mine today!

 

[numbersmom]

I am so tired of the g&g crap they are sending. Its no longer trendy just because they are getting a huge bulk discount. I think we have gotten at least seven items over the past year. Why can't they send more awesome scarfs like an infinity one would actually be different.

 

[katie4747]

Is anyone not going to be using their Stitch Fix Coupon? I would love the code because I am planning on making an order. Just pm me, thanks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[nicepenguins]

Let me know if you want a spoiler, I got mine today!

Oooh, sure! Thanks! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jannie135]

Ha! I wish I still had my long hair to use a wet brush lol. It hacked off my hair (I think it was over 20 inches long) and now I just use a wide tooth comb to brush out tangles. 

 

[yjk98]

Quote: I submitted this email to PS. I'm not super bummed about this box, but I'm not crazy about it either. Thought I'd contact them about the price increase:

Hi there,

I have been a subscriber for a while now and was initially not upset
by the price increase, because I assumed with the new preference option
that boxes would be getting better/more valuable, thus the increase in
price, and planned on purchasing a 6 month subscription to lock in my lower
price. However, after seeing the October box, I'm left feeling kind of
disheartened with POPSUGAR. Normally I expect high line "splurge" items
that I would talk myself out of purchasing, and usually I'm not
disappointed. But Octobers box has a bunch of drugstore makeup and cheap
nic-nack stuff (bobby pins & NYX eyeshadow? A hairbrush? ), and it falls
RIGHT before the price increase.

Is this box telling of what is yet to come
with POPSUGAR? Or is it just a fluke? I love receiving my MUSTHAVE box
every month and normally look forward to it, but I'm afraid to upgrade my
subscription if the quality of curation has fallen by the wayside to allow
for "fuller" boxes. If I'm paying more I'd like to see some sort of
representation as to why when I open my boxes. Are the value of boxes
changing?

Thanks!

Hopefully I don't get a canned response

 
My thoughts exactly!  Well-written!

 

[jannie135]

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


Agree with this--if you like to read, and prefer more literary novels, I'm trying indiespensable and am planning to post a review of this installment when it arrives. The writer for this edition is JM Coetzee and his work is amazing so I pulled the trigger and subbed. They include an autographed novel plus other items including proof copies of other novels and local products from Portland.

OMG THIS FORUM IS GOING TO BE THE DEATH OF ME!!! FINANCIAL RUINS!!!

Indiespensable looks AWESOME!!!!!

 

[plumplant]

I am so tired of the g&g crap they are sending. Its no longer trendy just because they are getting a huge bulk discount. I think we have gotten at least seven items over the past year. Why can't they send more awesome scarfs like an infinity one would actually be different.

I think what bothers me about this box is that it doesn't feel "curated", it just feels like they found a bunch of stuff they got for cheap and threw it together. It's not really cohesive or even representative of the season really.

 

[dousedingin]

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


Oooh, sure! Thanks!

Indispensable after spoiler cut...

It came with a powell's tote with a sea anchor on it, and jacobsen pinot noir salt flakes. Smells amazing! Definitely my fave sub for the specialty feel! I haven't started reading the book yet but from the info card, it starts at sea so that was the theme!

 

[nycgirl562]

well, october was my cutoff month to see if i'd be continuing for another 3 and unfortunately i think this is the end of popsugar for me until the boxes get better. i found myself liking one, maybe two items out of every box in the last couple months and the rest just didn't do it for me...

 

[emmzk25]

My box hasn't gone past the initiation phase-so I have a week + left to wait. Not that I'm particularly excited - this box is pretty awful in my opinion. I typically love gorjana but I totally agree that a hot pink bracelet is a bit impractical going into winter (even though oct is breast cancer month...unfortunately it looks like I won't get my box til mid month?) it really just feels like they threw a bunch of crap into a box. Unfortunately I extended my subscription for an additional 6 months before the price hike and at this point I'm regretting.