New Subscription Box: Oui Please

ByLiz CadmanNov 21, 2014 | 112 comments

New Subscription Box: Oui Please Box

Thanks Percylyn for letting us know about this new box!

The Cost: $150 per box (ships every other month)

The Products: An assortment of full sized French products. (The first box is shipping December 11th, and has the theme "Paris, I miss you." They are advertising that it will have a value of $400.

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I'm intrigued that each box will include at least one item from: apparel, beauty, jewelry, accessories, home and epicure - I couldn't resist. I signed up! What do you think of this new box?

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Liz Cadman

Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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Demure

Thank you for the update Percylyn, I went ahead and updated my sizes too.

Sara

Seem to be partial spoilers on their FB page in their link to Nylon magazine. No specifics though… And no clothing. I have not gotten an email asking about my sizes…

anna

Olive oil, eyeliner, brown leather clutch, gold (color I assume ) bracelet and vanilla atelier perfume. Maybe more spoilers I don’t remember now.

Percylyn

Hello everyone, If you log into your account on Ouiplease it has a section where you can fill out what your shirt, sweater, sock, & shoe size are. I just updated mine now.

Sara

Thanks for the alert! I went in and added my sizing, and also contacted them to ask whether it was French sizing or US- (french is way trimmer, in my experience). They emailed me right back that it was French sizing, and going up a size was correct.

lisad

This sounds like a great box by what I read, I can’t wait to get it!

Ava

I’m giving it a go! Super excited! It’s nice that you don’t have to pay til it ships as well.

Wendy Z

Oh well, I signed up. I am charged taxes too. (I am in Texas) but no shipping. Since I signed up for LLB too, last night I was thinking about which sub I can cancel first, and Sample Society came to mind, then I saw Liz’s fabulous post on the December spoilers… oh well!

PA Anna

I’m going to bow out of this conversation. I do strongly urge everyone to read the privacy and terms. Pay attention to term number 4 and the section 4 in the privacy regarding fees. I’ve never seen anything like this before with a sub. An informed decision is a good decision.

Also I can’t find anything on the website stating that shipping is included.

I do hope that everyone enjoys their subscription. It has the potential to be an amazing box. I’m not sure if I am adding anything to the conversation beyond concerns that may or may not be warranted. Enjoy!

Sara

I never saw anything about shipping on the site, either- but I did subscribe and my receipt shows free shipping.

PA Anna

I’m still unsure about this box. I emailed Liz and haven’t heard back about my question. Here are my concerns. I may be nitpicky. I worked in an industry that was FDA regulated and attention to detail was of utmost importance. This box is coming in at a higher pricepoint than most, but the presentation doesn’t reflect it.

1.Who pays for shipping? How is it delivered? Maybe I missed it somehow?

2. Term number 5 bothers me. It is a similar term that is also on the BlackbookInc. I haven’t been able to find a subscription box with similar terms although PopSugar has one that comes close. I read it as that they are not responsible for making sure the content of the website is accurate. That concerns me greatly. I want the website to be accurate if they want $150.00 of my money.

3. They launched the website incomplete.
a. The shipping and return page is not live yet. I’m sure it is related to the launching of the boutique. However, I don’t see a link for the boutique. Why have the shipping and return page up and not the boutique? Why not add the shipping and return page at the same time as the boutique?
b. They stated to a poster that they will be added a preference page in November. Why the delay? There are contradictions regarding whether there will be customization.
c. At the bottom there is a link for blackbookink and one of the things they specialize in is web development. It makes no sense to me that if that company is linked at the bottom, why would they want to be associated with an incomplete website?
d. I understand it is a new venture. Still it is an expensive sub box using a boiler template. The website is a bit disappointing which includes the errors pointed out by previous posters. It makes no sense to me especially with the link to a company that specializes in web development.

4. The Paris box has a stated value. However, subsequent boxes do not have a stated value for it on the website. I understand that posters received information via email, but nothing is listed on the website. Refer back to term 5.

5. Nitpicky – I thought there was an accent grave over the a in voila. I recall reading an article where there was discussion over dropping some of the accent marks. Did they drop it on voila? I expect a website offering french products to have the correct spelling and accent marks. Also the one header has the word “voila” misspelled.

The first box has the potential to look great. I’m concern what will happen with the next box. I may be reading way too much into everything. This is the first time reading about a new box prompted major concerns for me. I don’t want my concerns to prevent anyone from enjoying what could be a wonderful box. I also don’t want to see my fellow peers taking advantage of either.

Rachel

Thanks for letting us know what your concerns are. I can respond to a couple of your points:

Shipping is included in the price, and you receive it in the mail (I don’t know who the carrier will be).

Their terms and conditions are legalese written to cover them. If you don’t like the random collection of terms they decided to write up don’t buy in, but I don’t think they will impact the purchasers. And their website is one of the better ones I’ve seen for fresh out of the gate boxes.

They state clearly that you have to buy their box to have access to their boutique, and that it will open when the first box ships. Opening it first would give away spoilers.

Just because something isn’t good, or isn’t finished yet, doesn’t mean a company doesn’t want their name on it. This reminds me of seeing a builder’s sign in the front yard when someone is having their house worked on. They don’t wait until they’re done to put the sign up.

You haven’t brought up anything that is a concern to me, just indicators that they aren’t done setting up.

PA Anna

It’s been a long week. I did proofread. Forgive my incorrect verb tenses. Remember I am not the one asking for $150.00 🙂

Sara

Thank you, Anna, for reading it so carefully. I think this is a box backed by VC firms- as I imagine Popsugar was at least in the beginning. That’s what their website looks like, and their legalese reads like. These boxes can’t make a profit if they are giving us good value, at least in the long run. This box is set up with what hney call “partners” (a term commonly used in tech companies for people you have a contract with), who are providing product, and who are getting good FB publicity through the partnership. I think the box is designed for marketing French products, who will then be featured in the boutique. They will make money through the marketing and the boutique.
I agree there are a lot of mistakes for a box that is trying to be so high end. But I also suspect they are pushing to get it out pre-Christmas, because people are more apt to spend a little money thinking they can make gifts out of it. Since they don’t charge until they ship, I don’t think we are at too much risk, and I don’t think the well-respected companies such as Atelier Cologne, Hediard,and others, would be advertising their partnership on FB unless this company was adequately funded. That being said, all funding likes longevity, hence the significant yearly discount. The bigger risk for the year-long subscription, in my opinion, and why I’m not doing it, is that it just won’t be things we like. I love Parisienne and French things but they can be a little out there, and expensive. A $400 value can not be that much if it’s translated from Euros. So, I’m taking my chances on the first box but not on the yearly yet. Hope I don’t regret either choice!

Laura

I’m fairly new to subscription boxes, I just started late this summer. What happens when a subscription box service goes under and you’ve paid for an annual subscription? Thanks!!

Laura

I ask because I’m really really tempted to buy the annual subscription, it’s such a significant discount

PA Anna

Laura,

Caveat Emptor!

I can only share what I know about two recent situations.

1. There was a new sub box on the market for teen girls. A few things happened resulting in her to decide to leave the sub business. She refunded the money.

2. There was a craft box that has been in business for a year or two. Boxes started to come late, little to no
communication from the company, charges continues, no boxes being shipped. I checked their Facebook page today and people are still being charged. Credit card companies are being contacted, BBB being contacted, AG being contacted. This has been ongoing for a few months.

It seems your best protection will be to pay bimonthly because that allows your credit card company to handle a dispute. PayPal has increased their dispute time although I do not know if this sub offers a paypal option. I think a bank credit card linked to your checking account will offer the least amount of protection. It’s my understanding from what I read in situations on MUT that paying a year up front offers the least amount of protection because the credit card considers the payment date to be the date that the dispute time period starts counting down. In other words, if you have 45 days to dispute and a sub box fails at 120 days; the credit card company may be less inclined to assist you if you paid a year in full.

Amanda

Just contacted customer service. There will be no Black Friday/Cyber Monday coupon code. And they do not customize boxes (I’m allergic to perfume and asked if it could be excluded, they said no and that it would be only one of 11 products).

Cindy

How does the reply you got dovetail with the reply (regarding apparel) that I got (and others)?

They seem contradictory. I am so on the fence about this box. I want to get the first box because it will be the highest value, but I want to see what’s the box is like first but I want to take advantage of the yearly discount…

Am I alone?

Wendy Z

Thanks Amanda

PA Anna

I had a similar response and am disappointed because at that price point one would think they could offer customization. However, I understand that this could throw off their ability to buy purchases at a low enough cost to offer the value that they advertize will be in the box. I am still on the fence with this box and need to decide will I be content with the remaining purchases if I receive something I am not able to use.

Wendy Z

I was about to sign up and notice that there is a box for coupon code. Is there a coupon out there? Or will there be one for Black Friday? Thanks.

Rachel

My husband just pointed out that I pay way less on shopping now that I buy sub boxes, instead of go shopping at the mall. Not helpful for self control.

I looked over Facebook some, and I see that the following items will most likely be in the boxes:
-vanilla perfume, purse spray size
-a colorful, good quality cosmetic bag/small clutch
-a hair care or hair styling product
-some sort of clothing item from Les Petites
-two edible items (sweet start to your day, afternoon snack)
-more I can’t type out now (bedtime). Basically perfume, a clutch/cosmetic bag, hair care product, clothing item of unknown type, at least two edible items, one sweet and one savory, and possibly a truffle flavored condiment, a candle, a jewelry or accessory item (earrings, hair clip or bracelet is my guess), a note card or other paper product, and a small decorative plate.

Sara

And I believe some sort f a wrap- from the hint you can use it to keep warm at home or wear out! Thank you for putting this list together- I didn’t have the patience!

Cindy

I would say that if there’s to be a wrap, that may count as the clothing item since it would be very difficult to customize by size in so little time. Maybe they could if they already have multitudes of each size of the product, but this would certainly be easier.

Nicole

What great variety. That sounds awesome!

I noticed the same thing about myself. I spend less now, especially on body products, since using sub boxes. Some months I don’t go shopping for anything at all.

Blessedmommi

Well I just signed up with a prepaid card. They don’t charge you now until they ship. Which is a plus, I’m justifying this because I cancelled Nina’s box. Since this box is suppose to be over $400 in value I’m hoping they’re going all out in their first box to impress 🙂 I took the $250. Plunge with popsugar whose value was 600. So I’m hoping I love this curation more **fingers crossed** between this box. 4 MSA02’s and 2 Rosario boxes I think I’ll be happy with value, and have items to gift if it’s a miss for me. Christmas is in the bag this year or rather “the box” 😉

Sara

Well, I’d been thinking of canceling poosugar for a while- the boxes weren’t amazing like they had, and I hate their shipping and paying for it. And, the French Box I got was Just Okay. So, I a pecan sled both and subscribed for Oiu- just monthly, too big a risk for yearly. We will see! It just seems the first box is often the best! Kept MSA, LLB and birchbox- the latter two almost pay for themselves in loyalty points!

Sara

Ooooh. Need to proofread better! Popsugar autocorrected to the hilarious poosugar! And, I cancelled both, not pecan sled both! Can you tell I’m on my phone?

Orlee

I thought poosugar was on purpose until I read the rest! I was just howling over that!

Shay

Our Please has a serious typo on the home page of their website. It reads Et Viola as the name of their magazine and on the How it Works page it is printed as Et Voila (which makes more sense).
If they did not catch that during editing…….

Shay

Yes. I know I typed Our instead of Oui. Hehe!

gail

I cancelled the first French Box. It was touristy “filler” and my box was missing two items. The money would be of greater value sent to Doctors Without Borders than paying stuff that has no value or use. I have ordered a number of subscription boxes to see if there is a match for my current clients and, sadly, the quality and sample size did not out weigh the cost. Consequently, I have cancelled all subscription boxes except Quarterly (for personal use…although I eliminated Nina’s due to gross lack of elegance, cleverness, and sophistication) and PopSugar. I have subscribed to OuiPlease (although I do wish it was OuiSVP) and hope I’m not disappointed, but cancelling is always an option! Remember French women are generally less “busty” and more petite than their American counterparts, so keep that in mind when responding to queries regarding size.
I hope OuiPlease doesn’t disappoint!

Ava

Should I, or shouldn’t I?? I can’t decide! I feel like if I do I should start with this box since I can regift anything I don’t want for Christmas….hmmm

Tinisha

I decided to go for it! Merry, Merry Christmas to me! Thanks Hubby! So excited! I went with the monthly and if I love, I can go for the annual later. Nicole is right; they do not charge your card up front, similar to Quarterly.

PA Anna

I know it’s exciting to be receiving 11 items. Don’t forget it says on average 11 items. I hate to see anyone be disappointed if it turns out to be less.

Wendy Z

I love all things french. I begged my parents to let me take french classes when I was in elementary school. French is my minor in college. I have been to Paris at least 8 times, have lost count. I have not heard of a lot of these brands. Yet I am highly tempted. I have not been disappointed in Frenchbox yet, just for the fact that they ship USPS priority and I have to take that into consideration the cost. So I think I got my money’s worth so far. The mirror is everywhere in souvenir shops, yet I never bought one, now I have one. $150 is high, yet I bought the NM popsugar box. No way will I do the yearly though.

anna

They say 11 full size items. We already know one of them : Atelier purse spray 7ml ( is it full size?) I checked on swap, value is $10 for this size… so 10 items left

Crystal

Except that they have repeatedly stated that every box will be unique (many variations) and there will be on average 11 items per box. It’s very possible that some subscribers will receive that perfume and some will not.
This is more like a Birchbox compilation than popsugar. Just because someone could get something lame or fabulous in their box really has very little bearing on wgat someone elses box may contain.

Wendy Z

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Atelier-Cologne-Coffret-Decouverte-7-bottles-7-5-mL-each-/prod176970007_cat10470746__/p.prod?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat10470746%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526Ns%253DPCS_SORT%2526refinements%253D4294964809&eItemId=prod176970007&cmCat=product

They sell this size at Neimans, and so does Sephora. But Birchbox gives this out for free if you buy the bottle. I got a couple free from Birchbox. It was also in their mermaid box.

PA Anna

Hmmm. My email response is different than Blessedmommie. The response stated that the value will be at least double the membership price. Also I read their terms last night and read something I don’t like. It might be standard legalese for all I know. I do think they are legitimate because the box is on Sothys USA Facebook.

I’m going to bow out. I will probably regret it and wished I purchased it.

Cindy

Don’t keep us in suspense! What in the terms is problematic?

PA Anna

I want to check with Liz to see if it is standard language. The term button is on the bottom part of the page. I used to work in a FDA regulated industry and may be fussier about the way things are worded than most. While Popsugar has similar language, its wording doesn’t convey the same meaning. Since I worked in an industry where wording is very important, I may be reading way more into it than it really is.

PA Anna

Liz – I sent you an email.

brandy

I concur Liz and I have been wanting to try a French box. The price point is hard for me but I am thinking there first box will be great. I love the categories. Jewelry, beauty , apparel, etc. I think that is awesome. Plus 11 items is great. I am highly considering this, if my budget allows I will join.

lisad

I’m giving this a go, i cancelled all but birch box, MSA and little lace box for now so I don’t feel too bad about the expenses, lol!

Kathleen

I’m a bit nervous to sign up because very box is unique…. There are these amazing brands but you might not get the brands that you saw and signed up because they would be in the box. Also spoilers for this box will be tough because since everyone is getting a unique box one box could be amazing while others terrible. I wonder too where the $400 retail value information was found by Liz because in another comment it says that it’s promised to be double the price of the subscription. Any extra information would be very welcomed!

Ava

What I assumed from them saying each box is unique and looking at the Brands they are featuring is that everyone will receive the same basic things but that they will have different variations. Like the jewelry will all come from the same designer but that we may not all get the same thing, and there was a leather wallet maker so maybe those will vary in color/style.

Liz Cadman

The $400 value I found on this page: http://ouiplease.com/how-it-works/

“OuiPlease Vol 1.1 “Paris, I Miss You” is valued at more than $400 per parcel. From brands such as Christian Lacroix and Les Petites, to Alexandre J and Maison de la Truffe, your exclusive parcel will feature a surprise selection of the finest Parisian products, making each delivery limited edition.”

Hope that helps!

anna

Just the first box is valued at $400. Next boxes will be at least double the price of subscription.

Kathleen

Thanks so much!!!!! 🙂

Blessedmommi

Hi everyone!

So yesterday I reached out to their customer service in a email regarding returns and customization for apparel. They emailed me back:

Bonjour Samaria,

Merci! We are so thrilled you are interested in discovering OuiPlease.

We actually have full sized products featured in each box, including the very best France has to offer in all categories. There is a retail value of at least $400 per box.

No two alike, each special delivery will feature a unique selection of full-sized French gifts. Each parcel will include at least one selection from each category: apparel, beauty, jewelry, accessories, home and epicure, at a retail value of at least double the membership price. Members can expect an average of 11 items in each box.

The Apparel size: This will be added to your user profile page.
Next week, you will be receiving an email to update your profile.

We really don’t consider ourselves in the subscription box category, which is filled with samples. We consider ourselves more of French discovery service. We take great care in creating carefully curated parcels, and they are also shipped with care. All parcel sales are final. All parcel sales are final. You will not be disappointed. The Shipment & Return will be updated next week on the ouiplease.com

We look forward to sharing OuiPlease with you.

Happy Holliday!

A bientôt,

Cindy

GMTA, I emailed them about the same two issues and received essentially the same response.

Rachel

I’m surprised they decided to put down other “subscription” boxes for including samples, because there are plenty of full size sub boxes, most of which are well below their price point.

I like these types of boxes a lot, but I don’t think this one is for me. Too much money for too little information. If it was returnable I might be more interested. I am staying subscribed to the MSA box even though I know 2/5 items are not for me because it is returnable.

Regan

This is a good point! Do they not know about full size popsugar at $40, MSA at $50, popsugar luxury and everything else quarterly at $100.

Blessedmommi

hi Everyone,

I emailed them again to confirm if they meant each box will be different. And yes turns out their will be different variations in the box “no two boxes alike” is what they told me. I’m debating this one. i will decide over the week. 🙂

Nicole

Maybe they want to make sure you like what you get in your box. I like when I’m able to tell subs that I prefer white/silver but not gold jewelry, musky smells over fruity smells, fall colors over summer colors and things like that. This makes me more excited about it. 🙂

Regan

Thanks for sharing. That is very interesting. To make each box different based on our profile they would either have to have a very large team, a small number of boxes or a lot of lead time. The fact that the survey does not go out until next week and they plan to ship the 11th does not seem feasible. Something inside me still says do it buy it though…..

Krista

I wish they would have called this, Oui, Sil Vous Plait 🙂

I may get it.

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