Originally Posted by etd11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I'm joining the club of BB Man male subscribers who have joined makeuptalk to discuss it lol. For those who are saying the box variations are the same, I'm pretty positive it's because of the sizes of underwear, belts, and socks. They classify them as different box numbers even if the contents are the same because of the different sizing for certain items.
I'm a little pissed that a lot of people are getting 2 pairs of socks as well as the belt, while I'm getting 1 pair of boxer briefs. It seems a little uneven in terms of the quantity, but maybe I'm just being picky. I do love boxer briefs, though, so I'm hyped to get a new pair that I can't just buy at Macy's. Wish it was a 2-pair pack, though - I feel like it'd be more even with the socks and belt then.
In regards to other box subscriptions for men, I think BB man is different because it tries to combine grooming with lifestyle pretty much 50/50 while a lot of others are just one or the other (with the occasional exception, of course.) I personally like the lifestyle accessories that are clothing-related, mostly because I don't really like buying underwear, belts, shoelaces, etc that I'm not already familiar with. It's a great way to find items that you use frequently but wouldn't usually purchase yourself without knowing about the brand / product first.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with my box (numbers 2,3,4 are the same I believe w. different sizes of boxers) but wish I was getting the Billy Jealousy sample instead of another Benta Berry sample. I've already gotten 2 and have purchased the product they're sending a sample of through their site, so it's a bit weird they don't try to take that into account.
Pricing Update: Just did the math on the lifestyle accessories.
2 Pairs of Socks ($10 x 2) + Belt ($40) = $60 worth of lifestyle merch!?!?!?!
1 Pair of Boxer-Briefs ($18) + Shoelaces ($8) = $26 worth of lifestyle merch!
Difference in Value: $34 - WTF?