What new subs have you learned about ? Inquiring minds want to know!

[SonyaB]

Originally Posted by page5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Cindy, one of the owners of ibbeauiful, responded quickly to my email. If some of this info had been included with the box it would have gone a long way. I still don't understand why the t-shirt tag was removed (there are tiny holes/pieces of thread where the tag was). Below is the email answering some of my questions:

1.  The tee shirt construction is a fabric called "burn-out", it is one of the most popular knitting effects at the moment and is more expensive than just a plain cotton jersey knit.  Also, the screen print is embellished with rhinestuds as opposed to a one color screen.  All told the value of the shirt is $29 at retail.   2.  We ended up launching the company 60 days later than our original launch date (due to initial website issues) so the date on the Natural Life coupon expired but they were nice enough to extend the date for us.  We could have had the coupons re-printed but didn't like the idea of sacrificing more trees when we could simply just change the month. 3.  The 'odd fairy keychain' is actually really cool.  It retails for $15 (I also have a gift store in Chappaqua, NY and sell them all day long for $15, the company sells them on their own website for $10).  They are made by a company called Kamibashi.  Each doll is made from one continuous piece of string and has a "special power" which is detailed on it's tag.  This husband and wife team go to villages in Thailand to help them figure out businesses to sustain themselves.  Here is a little blurb about it…….   Kamibashi has been designing all of our own String Doll Gang characters since 2006. We maintain Fair Trade practices while working with two groups of string doll artists, each of which is based in rural, farming villages in the North of Thailand. While some of the workers are full-time and make the dolls at the house of the team manager, others are paid per piece and work from their own homes, allowing them the flexibility to work as much or as little as their daily lives will allow.
 
4. In regards to the bracelet, the heat most likely affected the leather in shipping.  We have been having 90 degree days here.  I would not iron it, I would just play with it and bend it back and forth to make it more flexible.  If the kinks don't come out, please let me know and I will send you a different bracelet. I also sell these in my store for $22.  However, if you found them on the Natural Life website at $11, they must have been in the sale category as they are starting to clear out some of their inventory for their new Fall merchandise.
 
5.  So, in terms of pricing, the box was within the price range we listed on the site, with the teen boxes coming in at a higher price point due to a hair serum that was not in the tween boxes.
 
6.  As far as shipping, you are right, we do not provide tracking information because that would greatly increase our shipping price on the box and we are trying to keep that as low as possible for our subscribers.  We made a decision to ship these first boxes this way and if it proves a problem we would then address that problem.  So far this first month there has not been any issues with people not getting their boxes.  To addresses your last concern…..all subscriptions are taken between the 16th of the month thru the 15th of the following month.  Boxes are then shipped out at the end of that month.  For example, all subscriptions taken from April 16th - May 15th received the May box which was just shipped out.  (The box you just received).  Currently we are open for subscriptions to the June box until June 15th and then that box (considered the June box) will ship out the last week of June.  I know it's a little confusing, but basically you are billed each month around the time that you initially signed up and your box will be shipped out at the end of that month.
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Anyway, thought I would share for those who are interested.
I ordered the tween box on April 29, and I got hair serum in mine that she claims in that email is intended for Teens?  No wonder I felt it wasn't age appropriate.  Thank you for the sharing the email.  Had they done description cards this would of helped greatly.  Still not sure it's worth it, but my daughter is beyond happy that she finally gets something monthly. I suppose we will give it a try for a bit.  Both my boys get Loot Crates and it's just not her thing.  Again thank you for the information.  I really appreciate it.

 

[SiriusDreamer]

I'm not even gonna lie, I'm kind of loving that little string doll.. "The String Doll Gang"?  They look so cute on the website!  But regardless, I was eyeballing this particular sub and I'm glad I didn't join.  

 

[PaulaG]

I found a very honest review about BoxyCharm on YouTube.  I was laughing but definitely won't being subscribing. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLG8IcBRVgI

 

[unicorn]

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

I found a very honest review about BoxyCharm on YouTube.  I was laughing but definitely won't being subscribing. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLG8IcBRVgI

lol, I love her - she's honest AND she's hilarious. her review confirmed what I suspected about Boxycharm. When they basically copied the Glossybox website word for word, they set off my warning bells. Looks like a 21 dollar box full of discontinued drugstore products probably bought from wholesalers/liquidators. Blech.

The random Mary Kay bag made me laugh too... last I checked Mary Kay doesnt participate in sample boxes or sell those sorts of items wholesale.

 

[EmGee]

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


lol, I love her - she's honest AND she's hilarious. her review confirmed what I suspected about Boxycharm. When they basically copied the Glossybox website word for word, they set off my warning bells. Looks like a 21 dollar box full of discontinued drugstore products probably bought from wholesalers/liquidators. Blech.

The random Mary Kay bag made me laugh too... last I checked Mary Kay doesnt participate in sample boxes or sell those sorts of items wholesale.

Loooveee her review!

But Cravebox did have 2 Mary Kay items in their boxes this year and did do some kind of giveaway or contest with them.

Cravebox was quite reputable, it seems.

Ok, from what I was reading on here I think- Glossybox Canada closed and was "consolidated" with the US one supposedly.

Apparently Lisa Kisber is/was a lawyer who specialized in liquidation sales and ran or repped Glossybox Canada.

I am thinking with the price structure and how Glossybox Canada just closed that this "new" company is being run by some of the same people?

Glossybox in Canada anyways sent a lot of discontinued and drugstore items and banned me from their FB site for a comment of "I think this item is discontinued"....kinda thing.

If someone can figure out who runs this company than I'm sure it will be interesting.

I also know Revlon sent me a letter saying they did not deal with Glossybox, but not sure if they do with other boxes as this was not mentioned.

And looking on the Revlon FB they have their own sampling program at Revlon.

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Ok,

looking at the Boxycharm brands image and it looks to be the same style and layout as what was the Glossybox Canada one- but they took out the few European brands like Layla, and the Wella,Sebastian and NYX logos.

Also the points structure on way of logging on is oddly the same...

And I bet if I ask anything on their FB page....I have a feeling they will ban ma again, lol.

 

[Mary322]

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


Loooveee her review!

But Cravebox did have 2 Mary Kay items in their boxes this year and did do some kind of giveaway or contest with them.

Cravebox was quite reputable, it seems.

Ok, from what I was reading on here I think- Glossybox Canada closed and was "consolidated" with the US one supposedly.

Apparently Lisa Kisber is/was a lawyer who specialized in liquidation sales and ran or repped Glossybox Canada.

I am thinking with the price structure and how Glossybox Canada just closed that this "new" company is being run by some of the same people?

Glossybox in Canada anyways sent a lot of discontinued and drugstore items and banned me from their FB site for a comment of "I think this item is discontinued"....kinda thing.

If someone can figure out who runs this company than I'm sure it will be interesting.

I also know Revlon sent me a letter saying they did not deal with Glossybox, but not sure if they do with other boxes as this was not mentioned.

And looking on the Revlon FB they have their own sampling program at Revlon.

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Ok,

looking at the Boxycharm brands image and it looks to be the same style and layout as what was the Glossybox Canada one- but they took out the few European brands like Layla, and the Wella,Sebastian and NYX logos.

Also the points structure on way of logging on is oddly the same...

And I bet if I ask anything on their FB page....I have a feeling they will ban ma again, lol.

I really think you are on to something. It would make sense, there are a lot of similarities. With all the detectives on MUT I am sure someone will get to the bottom of this mystery!

 

[Andi B]

If you google the address that's shown on their "contact us" page (5364 NW 167 St., Miami Gardens, FL), it's associated with a company called closeoutcentral.com, as well as merchandizeliquidators.com.  Not sure what to make of that yet. Looks like it's a legit company, though.
 

 

[MissTrix]

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

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


lol, I love her - she's honest AND she's hilarious. her review confirmed what I suspected about Boxycharm. When they basically copied the Glossybox website word for word, they set off my warning bells. Looks like a 21 dollar box full of discontinued drugstore products probably bought from wholesalers/liquidators. Blech.

The random Mary Kay bag made me laugh too... last I checked Mary Kay doesnt participate in sample boxes or sell those sorts of items wholesale.
Loooveee her review!

But Cravebox did have 2 Mary Kay items in their boxes this year and did do some kind of giveaway or contest with them.

Cravebox was quite reputable, it seems.

Ok, from what I was reading on here I think- Glossybox Canada closed and was "consolidated" with the US one supposedly.

Apparently Lisa Kisber is/was a lawyer who specialized in liquidation sales and ran or repped Glossybox Canada.

I am thinking with the price structure and how Glossybox Canada just closed that this "new" company is being run by some of the same people?

Glossybox in Canada anyways sent a lot of discontinued and drugstore items and banned me from their FB site for a comment of "I think this item is discontinued"....kinda thing.

If someone can figure out who runs this company than I'm sure it will be interesting.

I also know Revlon sent me a letter saying they did not deal with Glossybox, but not sure if they do with other boxes as this was not mentioned.

And looking on the Revlon FB they have their own sampling program at Revlon.

-------------------

Ok,

looking at the Boxycharm brands image and it looks to be the same style and layout as what was the Glossybox Canada one- but they took out the few European brands like Layla, and the Wella,Sebastian and NYX logos.

Also the points structure on way of logging on is oddly the same...

And I bet if I ask anything on their FB page....I have a feeling they will ban ma again, lol.


I just received a Mary Kay sample size lip gloss with a recent Beyond The Rack order. Maybe they are trying to find new ways to reach out to potential customers?

My theory on Boxycharm is that it's run by a rogue Mary Kay lady/ extreme couponer who decided to make money off of the free/discounted crap she acquires from CVS in her quest for more Extra Care bucks. I envision her garage being full of bulk toilet paper, dish soap, deodorant, and bins full of past-season Maybelline. 

 

[AshJs3]

If you google the address that's shown on their "contact us" page (5364 NW 167 St., Miami Gardens, FL), it's associated with a company called closeoutcentral.com, as well as merchandizeliquidators.com.  Not sure what to make of that yet. Looks like it's a legit company, though.  

Sounds like the kind of place that stocks stores like Big Lots.

 

[cupcake85bomb]

Did anyone get the to give and to get giftbag from more magazine? Do they do that every year

 

[cupcake85bomb]

Did you get it?

The MORE Magazine To Give & To Get Beauty Gift Bag.  It is a one time box for $100.00.  I found this on mysubscriptionaddiction.com. MORE Magazine To Give & To Get Beauty Gift Bag – Product List! MORE Magazine To Give & To Get Beauty Gift Bag – Product List!

 

[lolley]

Just subbed to Unmentionably Cheeky today.

3 pairs of panties a month for $8 (use code SUMMER otherwise it is $11).

I've already received a shipping notice /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[AtomicBunny]

Just subbed to Unmentionably Cheeky today. 3 pairs of panties a month for $8 (use code SUMMER otherwise it is $11). I've already received a shipping notice /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Be sure to keep us updated! This one is tempting me...!

 

[AshJs3]

I just checked out Unmentionably Cheeky and the oldest info I can find on the company is from 6 days ago. They also just joined Facebook and already have 11,000 likes? It's sad that anytime I hear about a new sub I immediately think the worst.

 

[AtomicBunny]

I just checked out Unmentionably Cheeky and the oldest info I can find on the company is from 6 days ago. They also just joined Facebook and already have 11,000 likes? It's sad that anytime I hear about a new sub I immediately think the worst.

I hear ya! Thanks, pantyfly... :-/

 

[lolley]

Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I just checked out Unmentionably Cheeky and the oldest info I can find on the company is from 6 days ago. They also just joined Facebook and already have 11,000 likes? It's sad that anytime I hear about a new sub I immediately think the worst.

Hmmm...

I'll definately post as soon as my package arrives.

I did receive a shipping notice through Stamps.com from them.

There is also a pic in the facebook group 'subscription box spoilers' that was posted today (not sure if I can repost it).

 

[AtomicBunny]

Hmmm... I'll definately post as soon as my package arrives. I did receive a shipping notice through Stamps.com from them. There is also a pic in the facebook group 'subscription box spoilers' that was posted today (not sure if I can repost it).

I found their Facebook page but not seeing the spoilers. Maybe I need to get off my phone and get on the actual computer?

 

[OiiO]

They wanted me to review them, I declined just in case it's another PantyFly (the markers are all the same, such as a brand new page with no content and 11k likes). Not worth potentially losing readers over.

 

[kitnmitns]

Sounds very suspicious.

 

[lolley]

I found their Facebook page but not seeing the spoilers. Maybe I need to get off my phone and get on the actual computer?

The post was in a private facebook group. It never occured to me that they might be associated with Pantyfly. Since I'm in Canada it will be awhile before the parcel arrives.