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

[rubyjuls]

I think I need to sign up for Skoshbox, that looks awesome!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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


Someone just posted their first Volupties box on Reddit earlier and it was less than impressive for the price. They received 2 pairs of Victoria's Secret panties and one pair from Frederick's of Hollywood. While the panties themselves were cute, they are also 5/$25 on VS and Frederick's websites. Not to mention the fact that VS does not allow their products to be sold by resellers from what I understand so that's kind of shady. 

Yeah, they listed those as brands you'd likely get most often along with Lane Bryant, depending on size. I need a 2x so I likely won't be getting VS...I've never tried Fredericks and I like LB. BUT, there are no stores near me (literally, my in person underwear shopping option is walmart) and shipping is a killer. I always fill up my cart with LB undies, but the shipping is $8 and I can never bring myself to do it. There's something about paying for shipping that just irks me, lol.

So,for me, the sub version is worth it at least to try for a month or two (I know I won't keep it long term at the price) - just for the convenience factor, and the fact that being a plus sized girl in a tiny town with no shopping options is less than convenient!

 

[Mary322]

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

I was just contacted to review a new DIY beauty subscription - Kismet Box.

For $22/month they will send a kit to make your own beauty products with step-by-step instructions, and enough materials to make a few spares for friends/family.

Their official beta launch is in July.

Website: http://kismetbox.com/

Hmmm, a beauty/DIY kit combination.  That could be pretty cool, I look forward to seeing what it looks like.  I went to the site and signed up for notification on when they are available.  I may try it if it looks interesting.

I just signed up to get the June Mystery box from Blush.com so I really probably don't need another, but I am a subscription addicts, so we'll see.

 

[MissTrix]

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

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


Someone just posted their first Volupties box on Reddit earlier and it was less than impressive for the price. They received 2 pairs of Victoria's Secret panties and one pair from Frederick's of Hollywood. While the panties themselves were cute, they are also 5/$25 on VS and Frederick's websites. Not to mention the fact that VS does not allow their products to be sold by resellers from what I understand so that's kind of shady. 
Yeah, they listed those as brands you'd likely get most often along with Lane Bryant, depending on size. I need a 2x so I likely won't be getting VS...I've never tried Fredericks and I like LB. BUT, there are no stores near me (literally, my in person underwear shopping option is walmart) and shipping is a killer. I always fill up my cart with LB undies, but the shipping is $8 and I can never bring myself to do it. There's something about paying for shipping that just irks me, lol.

So,for me, the sub version is worth it at least to try for a month or two (I know I won't keep it long term at the price) - just for the convenience factor, and the fact that being a plus sized girl in a tiny town with no shopping options is less than convenient!


You're being glamoured by the "free shipping" fallacy. 

 If you price it out, you're actually paying $10 dollars for Volupties to ship you 3 pairs of $5 underwear, when you could be getting 5 pairs for $27.95 on lanebryant.com (using code DEAL20LB for 20% off). 

Volupties is a good concept but at $25/mo, it's a terrible value. 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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


You're being glamoured by the "free shipping" fallacy. 

 If you price it out, you're actually paying $10 dollars for Volupties to ship you 3 pairs of $5 underwear, when you could be getting 5 pairs for $27.95 on lanebryant.com (using code DEAL20LB for 20% off). 

Volupties is a good concept but at $25/mo, it's a terrible value. 

I'm sure I won't keep it more than a month or two, curiousity got the best of me, though /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[EmGee]

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


You're being glamoured by the "free shipping" fallacy. 

 If you price it out, you're actually paying $10 dollars for Volupties to ship you 3 pairs of $5 underwear, when you could be getting 5 pairs for $27.95 on lanebryant.com (using code DEAL20LB for 20% off). 

Volupties is a good concept but at $25/mo, it's a terrible value. 

Marks and Spencers- the British site has some cute undies at 4pr for 5 British pounds and it goes up to size 18-20 and they prob have plus size too in some styles.

Free shipping also.

w exchange rate for me in Canada it was $7.50 for 4 pairs, add tax here and it was still under $10 for 4 pairs and they are well made and cute!

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Cotton-Rich-Swallow-Print-Shorts/dp/B002I6MFIO?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_3&nodeId=210723031&sr=1-3&qid=1371630904&pf_rd_r=1GMRPYRQK4YKR6R57S6S&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=210723031&pf_rd_p=321381387&pf_rd_s=related-items-3

 

[Beautyboxgal]

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


Marks and Spencers- the British site has some cute undies at 4pr for 5 British pounds and it goes up to size 18-20 and they prob have plus size too in some styles.

Free shipping also.

w exchange rate for me in Canada it was $7.50 for 4 pairs, add tax here and it was still under $10 for 4 pairs and they are well made and cute!

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Cotton-Rich-Swallow-Print-Shorts/dp/B002I6MFIO?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_3&nodeId=210723031&sr=1-3&qid=1371630904&pf_rd_r=1GMRPYRQK4YKR6R57S6S&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=210723031&pf_rd_p=321381387&pf_rd_s=related-items-3

Cute!  And, free S&H!  Thank you, EmGee!  This is why I love makeuptalk. 

 

[AmandaMaven]

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

I got a Skoshbox today.  What a fun little box!  It's brand new and is Japanese candies and other goodies.  I would LOVE a subscription like this for all foreign candy!

I received one too and I loved everything!! My favorites were the two savory stick things... I need to find my product card because I canot remember what they were for the life of me!

 

[Agona]

What about Splendies? Has anyone tried them yet? I will probably try them next month but I already have subscriptions to MeUndies, Ditsies, and Unmentionably Cheeky. :-O

 

[gypsiemagic]

I received one too and I loved everything!! My favorites were the two savory stick things... I need to find my product card because I canot remember what they were for the life of me!

So I love this idea simply because they explain what the snacks are!! I buy Asian snacks all the time just sort of making my best guess as to what they might contain based on the packaging. Even though I know what a lot of different snacks are called I can't read the packaging at all so see what's different about each of the 50 flavors of rice snacks.

 

[meaganola]

I received one too and I loved everything!! My favorites were the two savory stick things... I need to find my product card because I canot remember what they were for the life of me!

I have the card in my purse right here for some reason. I believe those were Umaibo. (I've actually had most of these before, so I've been able to resist snarfing them all down. I've kind of been saving this box for J-horror night, which may be tonight, if I remember to pick up some ramune!)

 

[rockhoundluna]

Originally Posted by Agona /img/forum/go_quote.gif
What about Splendies? Has anyone tried them yet? I will probably try them next month but I already have subscriptions to MeUndies, Ditsies, and Unmentionably Cheeky. :-O

I got Splendies in the mail today and was quite pleased, one pair was from VS Pink line, I will be taking photos and working on my review tomorrow hopefully.

 

[smiletorismile]

Here is what I got in my June Ophelia's Apothecary box

I put it in a spoiler tag, because there is a bunch of pictures.

Buggers Be Gone Bug Spray. I only use bug spray a couple times a year since I don't seem to really get attacked by bugs, but this will for sure be great on the 4th of July!

A washcloth mitt.

Bubble ring.

Honeysuckle soap sample.

Summer '13 roll on perfume

Earrings.
I really love everything and I can't wait for next month! Everything smells good, and pretty natural, and floral like. I'd totally recommend. Plus shipping was super fast!

 

[AmandaMaven]

Originally Posted by Agona /img/forum/go_quote.gif
What about Splendies? Has anyone tried them yet? I will probably try them next month but I already have subscriptions to MeUndies, Ditsies, and Unmentionably Cheeky. :-O

I am getting a Splendies to review - I already received Volupties from them already to review (my size is on the cusp of both, so they are sending me examples from both) I am also grilling them about their Victoria's Secret stash to see if there are any red flags. Once I get the other box, I will post my review on my blog and also report back here. 

 

[Agona]

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

 

I am getting a Splendies to review - I already received Volupties from them already to review (my size is on the cusp of both, so they are sending me examples from both) I am also grilling them about their Victoria's Secret stash to see if there are any red flags. Once I get the other box, I will post my review on my blog and also report back here. 


Thanks! I always get nervous about third party resellers. Especially after Panty Fly...

 

[JustLouisePleas]

Not sure if anyone has posted about this (this chain is so long!), but I've got a coupon code for Le Tote, if anyone wants to try it. You can get one month free ($25 value) with coupon code LOVETOTES11. 

Hope this helps someone out! 

 

[ambergelien]

Just signed up for Taste Trunk (tastetrunk.com). Here is a code for 20% off - taste20. Hopefully it still works, used it yesterday and it worked. 

I am really excited about this box and can't get over how pretty the website is. 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Update on Volupties...one thing we were debating about was the price. I signed up for a month (haven't received my undies yet, but they shipped a few days ago so they should show up soon!) 

but, I just got an email from them, and here is a part of it:

Quote: Our plans were to find and only carry high-end undies from top brands (simply put, they can get to be expensive) but we also realize that cost is a very important factor for many people. So we've listened to our customers and in the next couple of days we're going to announce a new pricing structure (3 Pairs for $17) to better reflect that change.   
Although your packages (they have all been mailed so you should have received or will be receiving shortly) were curated under the 3/$25 model, I personally don't think it would be fair to have you pay this when we're going to be changing everything. So you'll be receiving a refund for the difference of $8 to reflect the new change. We're also going to offer a $5 Coupon Code that you weren't able to take advantage of so you'll be receiving that off as well for a total of $13 off your first package. We appreciate your business and think that that's the most fair thing to do. It usually takes 5-10 days to reflect the change on your credit card statement. If you don't see the change after this time just send an email and we'll look into it.


So, the new price is 3 pairs for $17 (which I think is much more reasonable for cute panties...and with the new coupon, my first month will only be $12. Super excited, and I'm much more likely to stick around for more than a month or two if I like what I get! I think it's great they're refunding the difference to everyone who subbed before the change...pretty great service!

 

[smiletorismile]

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

Update on Volupties...one thing we were debating about was the price. I signed up for a month (haven't received my undies yet, but they shipped a few days ago so they should show up soon!) 

but, I just got an email from them, and here is a part of it:

So, the new price is 3 pairs for $17 (which I think is much more reasonable for cute panties...and with the new coupon, my first month will only be $12. Super excited, and I'm much more likely to stick around for more than a month or two if I like what I get! I think it's great they're refunding the difference to everyone who subbed before the change...pretty great service!

That is awesome! I think at only $17, I'd totally sub!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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


That is awesome! I think at only $17, I'd totally sub!

Mmhmm, it equals out to less than $6 per pair, and most cute undies in my size around here cost around $10 each, so I might keep them for a while if I like what I get!