What companies do you subscribe to?

[lyndieonline]

Thanks Dennellie! I have super straight hair so that wouldn't work for me.

 

[Deenellie]

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

I have trimmed back on my subs because I just have so much. I rotate at least one per month to change it up.

For January I have:

Ipsy

Birchbox

Starlooks

Goodies.co

Square Hue

You're smart to do that!

 

[Deenellie]

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

First off, hello from a newbie (I've been lurking in this group for about a month now and finally decided to join in!).

I'm not sure I have "the right" yet to chime in here (lol) as -- with the exception of Julep --  I haven't yet subscribed to any subscription box for more than a month at a time (still deciding which one(s) best fit my limited funds!) but here are the ones I have tried:

Conscious Box: I first tried this in July of last year. I liked it well enough but couldn't justify the $19 price tag, so I cancelled it. I subscribed once more last month after deciding to give it another chance, just received my January 2013 box, and once again... I just cancelled it. I don't hate it but it's still not quite "me" enough to justify the price. They do pack the boxes pretty full but nothing inside either box "wowed" me. Perhaps if my financial situation improves (or if they lower the price -- or if I found some sort of deal) I would subscribe again.

Gotham Box: This company doesn't seem to exist anymore (?) and after I received my one and only box from them last summer, I'm not surprised they (seemingly) went out of business. Two items (a chocolate bar and a beef jerky/pepperoni stick thing that I couldn't even eat) for $20?! Granted they were full-size, but still -- the box was supposed to include "at least 3" items. It's a shame, because I love NYC and San Francisco, and loved the idea of this sub!

Julep: Another that I joined last summer. I purchased a month-to-month subscription and ended up receiving 4 boxes. I actually intended to cancel sooner than I did just because I wasn't using the polishes, but I kept forgetting to call during business hours to cancel! I did receive several nice polishes -- again, I just wasn't using them enough (most of them, I still have -- unopened! Anyone want any Julep nail polish from last summer/fall?

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Bulu Box: The 4th and final of the boxes that I first tried last summer. I signed up through one of the blogs (I believe it was "Everyone Loves a Treasure") after I saw a deal to get a free box. I liked it better than I thought, but not enough to continue with my subscription at the time. I decided to try again last month and am currently waiting for the January 2013 box (which I've now read is... not the greatest-sounding of boxes, but I suppose I will see for myself when it arrives!).

Little Black Bag: Fun, addicting, and dangerous... for me! Technically, I was only a member for one month (December 2012), but I decided to cancel my membership after spending close to $300 on four different bags!

 (I think part of that was just "novelty" aspect, but... just in case... I decided to hold back for now!) I was impressed by the customer service, and might join this one again someday if my financial situation improves, or once I've made up my mind about all the other subscription services!

Klutch Club: This is one of the subs I ordered while on my "subscription box" spree last month. I actually really liked the December box. I still cancelled after ordering (just while I'm checking out all the other subs) but I can see myself going back to this one. I liked the variety, the size of the samples, ease of the website, and the price seems reasonable for everything they packed into the box!

Beauty Army: Another box that I tried last month, then cancelled. I like the idea of it and did receive one B&BW shower gel and one lip gloss that I liked, but wasn't too thrilled with the rest of my choices and ended up having to pick stuff that I was "meh" about (like tea). I read somewhere -- probably on here! -- to try entering a different age than my "old" 33 years, so maybe I'll try again sometime and pretend to be 18 and see if the sample choices are any better.

Love With Food: JUST got my first box in the mail today! I haven't tried anything yet and thus haven't decided whether to keep or cancel.

That does it for the subs that I've actually received. I'm still waiting for Ipsy, Pop Sugar Must Have (this sounds like it has the potential to be either really amazing or really disappointing -- obviously, I'm hoping for the former!) and Goodies Co., as well as the second Bulu Box I mentioned above. I signed up for the Birchbox mailing list awhile back and finally got my invite, but it was when I was really struggling with money so I ignored it and highly doubt the invite is still good. I'm not sure yet whether I should try again with that one. I was also really considering Healthy Surprise but contacted customer service with a question and was... less than impressed with their response. Plus, I just heard of Boxtera which seems better (to me). I might try that one next month.

Anyway, it's nice to be here!

Welcome.  Please chime in anytime!

 

[stylishmomofnw]

Hi Ladies, I am newer to the subscription world but have been loving it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> So far I have done Pv Body fitness clothing for two months and skipped this month, will get my first Pop Sugar as well as Glossybox this month and got a intro box from Julep yesterday. I am also starting Sample Society in February and am on the wait list for Birchbox. I have done a couple boxes of Little Black Bag, its addicting so I have to be careful with that especially with jewelery lol. Also I have done mystery boxes both from Style and Jewel mint with great results so far. Wow this sub thing is getting a bit out of hand but I LOVE receiving treasures in the mail

 

[AshJs3]

I currently only subscribe to PopSugar and Glossy box. January will be my first Glossybox and I signed up because of the Man Repeller collaboration. I'll probably see what February brings with that one before I decide to keep it or not. Sephora keeps me pretty stocked with samples, so I'm more interested in the life style ones. I will probably sub to Hammock Pack for Feb. I wanted to do the January box, but I missed the deadline. I'm also interested in Golden Tote, but have talked myself out of it for the time being.

 

[stylishmomofnw]

Golden Tote, reading your post reminded me of that one, now one more to try but that one seems like a great find!

 

[Deenellie]

I just subbed to a new healthy snack box called Graze.  $5 a week.  You get a different healthy snack box delivered to you every week.  You choose what snacks (nuts, fruits, crackers etc.) you love, like or are willing to try and they'll create specialty boxes just for you.

If you're interested in subbing, [edited to remove referral link per TOS] visit www.graze.com/us.  It's not officially open to the public yet, it's by invitation only. If you sign up, you'll receive your first box free.  Any people you get to sign up, you can donate $1 to a charity.  Let us know if you signed up or not and what you think.

 

[Deenellie]

Originally Posted by stylishmomofnw /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hi Ladies,

I am newer to the subscription world but have been loving it!

So far I have done Pv Body fitness clothing for two months and skipped this month, will get my first Pop Sugar as well as Glossybox this month and got a intro box from Julep yesterday. I am also starting Sample Society in February and am on the wait list for Birchbox.

I have done a couple boxes of Little Black Bag, its addicting so I have to be careful with that especially with jewelery lol.

Also I have done mystery boxes both from Style and Jewel mint with great results so far.

Wow this sub thing is getting a bit out of hand but I LOVE receiving treasures in the mail

I know what you mean.  I was out of contro;l Nov. and Dec.  After I received my credit card bill, I really calmed down.  Now I but individual boxes to try them out.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

My current lineup:

Birchbox

Ipsy

Glossybox

Starlooks

Goodies Co

Graze

Little Black Bag

I really need to pare them down to just a couple, but I hate to let any of them go...I think Glossybox will get the ax first after I use my free box (as much as I love the products, the company just leaves much to be desired) and it's the most expensive...

I love the idea of Graze but $5 a week might be a bit much...then again I did resolve to make better food and snack choices...so we'll see if it helps me!

I have gotten too many Little Black Bags lately, so I'm going to take a hiatus for a few months. I seem to operate on a seasonal basis with them...I'll get bags weekly every few months, refresh my accessories collection, then stop for a while.

Ipsy, Starlooks, and Goodies are going NOWHERE, I will be keeping them no matter what. Birchbox made me pretty happy this month, and I mostly joined again because I was missing the points, so we'll see if they can keep making me happy.

 

[Deenellie]

The thing about Graze is if you sub, you'll get your 1st & 5th box free.  After that, I'll probably cancel.  It works out to be $15 for 5 boxes.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

The thing about Graze is if you sub, you'll get your 1st & 5th box free.  After that, I'll probably cancel.  It works out to be $15 for 5 boxes.

I've already subbed, so I am planning to stick around til at least my 5th box. It's just debating if I want to spend $20 a month on snacks. On one hand, I might spend that much already on some weeks, and the crap I get out of the vending machine at work is far less nutritious than their offerings. On the other hand, some weeks I don't buy snacks at all. 

But I'm also trying to change my diet for the better, and I think sometimes that involves eating more healthy snacks so I eat less at meals. So I'm a little torn on this one! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I think it just depends if I feel it's worth it once I start getting it!

Really, it's probably a better sub for my goals than Goodies...I just can't let Goodies go at that price!

 

[Deenellie]

I feel you completely.  Another thing, you can change how often you receive boxes as well; start, restart type thing.

 

[millhavenslotti]

I had BB for months because I loved getting surprises in the mail and didn't realize this whole world of subs was out there.  Found out about Popsugar sometime in October, I think, and since then I've gotten hooked.  Signed up for waaaaay too many over Christmas vacation.  Though, ironically, I did drop BB, since almost all I got was skin care, tanning stuff, or foils.

Currently have

Popsugar

Ipsy

Sample Society

Dollar Shave Club (barely count this one because it's so boring, but it is surprisingly handy)

Little Black Bag

Stylemint

Ditsies

Graze

Cancelled

Birchbox

Tried

Dazzley

Considering

Julibox

Boxtera

La Bella Box

Square Hue

Dazzley (an assortment of stuff, but focuses on at least one piece of jewelry per box) recently went up from $20 to $25, and I decided that was too much for what I got last time (a set of earrings, a matching set of earrings/necklace, a chocolate square, and some tea), but I find myself wearing the jewelry more than I expected to, so I don't know.  I'll be more excited about Ditsies when there is more than one style of underwear and may not skip so often, but I will stay signed up for now.  Assuming I like Graze I probably won't get Boxtera, as well, since it is kinda pricey.  I only need so many work snacks.  La Bella Box (boutique goods-food and bath stuff, mostly) looked really good for a few months, but I'm glad I didn't get January.  It looked disappointing and not worth the $20.  

My favorite is probably Popsugar, but I'm pretty disappointed with the spoilers for January.  Hopefully it gets good again. I'm one of those people who actually liked December.

I think I'll probably try La Bella or Julibox (alcoholic drinks/mixers) next.  $40 is really too much for 4 drinks that I have to make myself, but it looks so cute, and getting surprise alcohol delivered to my door is very tempting.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

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


I've already subbed, so I am planning to stick around til at least my 5th box. It's just debating if I want to spend $20 a month on snacks. On one hand, I might spend that much already on some weeks, and the crap I get out of the vending machine at work is far less nutritious than their offerings. On the other hand, some weeks I don't buy snacks at all. 

But I'm also trying to change my diet for the better, and I think sometimes that involves eating more healthy snacks so I eat less at meals. So I'm a little torn on this one! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I think it just depends if I feel it's worth it once I start getting it!

Really, it's probably a better sub for my goals than Goodies...I just can't let Goodies go at that price!

Dang enablers.  I totally caved and signed up for this one (Someone keeps putting links up on the Birchbox FB wall, lol).  I did like that you could "trash" the ones that you didn't ever want, and I went ahead and "loved" the ones that sounded delish.  So let's see how well they put together my first box, I may just cancel after that.  

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

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


I've already subbed, so I am planning to stick around til at least my 5th box. It's just debating if I want to spend $20 a month on snacks. On one hand, I might spend that much already on some weeks, and the crap I get out of the vending machine at work is far less nutritious than their offerings. On the other hand, some weeks I don't buy snacks at all. 

But I'm also trying to change my diet for the better, and I think sometimes that involves eating more healthy snacks so I eat less at meals. So I'm a little torn on this one! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I think it just depends if I feel it's worth it once I start getting it!

Really, it's probably a better sub for my goals than Goodies...I just can't let Goodies go at that price!
Dang enablers.  I totally caved and signed up for this one (Someone keeps putting links up on the Birchbox FB wall, lol).  I did like that you could "trash" the ones that you didn't ever want, and I went ahead and "loved" the ones that sounded delish.  So let's see how well they put together my first box, I may just cancel after that.  

At least it's a healthy thing to cave to? lol. Justification. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

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

At least it's a healthy thing to cave to? lol. Justification. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Ha!  my main thing will be portion size - for $20/month they better be sending out more than tiny packets.  Esp cause I get Goodies for only $7/mo for approx 2 lbs of food!  But yeah, I'm a sucker for new stuff, and it seems to have a great launch/business plan with the invite only thing right now.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

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

At least it's a healthy thing to cave to? lol. Justification. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Ha!  my main thing will be portion size - for $20/month they better be sending out more than tiny packets.  Esp cause I get Goodies for only $7/mo for approx 2 lbs of food!  But yeah, I'm a sucker for new stuff, and it seems to have a great launch/business plan with the invite only thing right now.


They are small portions (I've looked at plenty of reviews)...but not unreasonably so, IMO. Here is a blog post (NOT MINE) that I found with pictures of one of the UK boxes. http://jenventure.blogspot.com/2012/11/graze-box-review.html

Each box has four of those little pods...not unreasonable for $5, IMO, if they are good.

Not as big of a deal as Goodies, but this is also more of a health-focused sub, where goodies is just about...well, goodies. I'm hoping to like it because it would be nice to get 4 portion controlled, conveniently packaged healthy snacks delivered each week.

 

[Jess Bailey]

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


They are small portions (I've looked at plenty of reviews)...but not unreasonably so, IMO. Here is a blog post (NOT MINE) that I found with pictures of one of the UK boxes. http://jenventure.blogspot.com/2012/11/graze-box-review.html

Each box has four of those little pods...not unreasonable for $5, IMO, if they are good.

Not as big of a deal as Goodies, but this is also more of a health-focused sub, where goodies is just about...well, goodies. I'm hoping to like it because it would be nice to get 4 portion controlled, conveniently packaged healthy snacks delivered each week.

i'm really looking for something convenient, healthier, tasty, and properly portioned. i snack all the time (says the girl munching on peanut butter m&ms) so having better choices delivered will hopefully get me back on track with my weight loss.

 

[shadowboxer]

I love all of my sub boxes right now.  I'm 35 and have never worn makeup or used any face creams, body creams, or hair stuff before 3 months ago.  I figured since I had no idea what products even existed that subs would give me a good introduction.  I still don't have a single brown eyeliner, red lipstick, or pink lip gloss.

New Beauty Test Tube

BirchBox

Love With Food

Petit Amuse

Square Hue

Julep (skip often)

Sample Society

Ipsy

Glossybox

Starbox

Goodies

Graze (just signed up, obviously)

 

[Deenellie]

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

I had BB for months because I loved getting surprises in the mail and didn't realize this whole world of subs was out there.  Found out about Popsugar sometime in October, I think, and since then I've gotten hooked.  Signed up for waaaaay too many over Christmas vacation.  Though, ironically, I did drop BB, since almost all I got was skin care, tanning stuff, or foils.

Currently have

Popsugar

Ipsy

Sample Society

Dollar Shave Club (barely count this one because it's so boring, but it is surprisingly handy)

Little Black Bag

Stylemint

Ditsies

Graze

Cancelled

Birchbox

Tried

Dazzley

Considering

Julibox

Boxtera

La Bella Box

Square Hue

Dazzley (an assortment of stuff, but focuses on at least one piece of jewelry per box) recently went up from $20 to $25, and I decided that was too much for what I got last time (a set of earrings, a matching set of earrings/necklace, a chocolate square, and some tea), but I find myself wearing the jewelry more than I expected to, so I don't know.  I'll be more excited about Ditsies when there is more than one style of underwear and may not skip so often, but I will stay signed up for now.  Assuming I like Graze I probably won't get Boxtera, as well, since it is kinda pricey.  I only need so many work snacks.  La Bella Box (boutique goods-food and bath stuff, mostly) looked really good for a few months, but I'm glad I didn't get January.  It looked disappointing and not worth the $20.  

My favorite is probably Popsugar, but I'm pretty disappointed with the spoilers for January.  Hopefully it gets good again. I'm one of those people who actually liked December.

I think I'll probably try La Bella or Julibox (alcoholic drinks/mixers) next.  $40 is really too much for 4 drinks that I have to make myself, but it looks so cute, and getting surprise alcohol delivered to my door is very tempting.

I subbed to La Bella box.  Good quality suff; the only thing is each box is a theme and you never know when you sub what you'll get.  So the box I

received was all chocolate.  While I like chocolate, I didn't like what they sent and really wanted body products and household items.  The good thinig is I was able to gift it; it was Christmas.

I prefer variety of item in boxes.