I don't get the not doing reviews part. I can understand not really getting all into the reviews, like making them accurate and helpful and shit, but it takes maybe 5 minutes tops (more for slow browsers, but precious seconds can be saved by ignoring punctuation) a month to write some generic half-assed 50 character review and get the points. That's what more than half of the reviews are anyway. We're not getting graded on them. There's a question in the review process that even asks if you've tried the sample or not, and you still get the points either way.
For me, the points return on reviews is what edges Birchbox beyond the other subscription boxes. It's a minimum of $5 back! So, 50 points a month...after 12 months you'd have 600 points, or $60. More for the occasional 6 or 7 item box. Which essentially makes the subscription cost $60 a year. And that's JUST for review points, not for social media sharing or referrals or promotions or anything else.
Not doing reviews is some plain damn foolywang. :blink: