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i subscribed to them from the time of the launch, and i subscribed for the annual subscription.
they have forgotten to send me the pouch!
did anyone else have this problem.
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EC
I recommend emailing their CS and pointing that out. There’s a better than good chance they’ll make it right since most people, myself included, seem to have had good experiences with the RZ sub team.
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Amber
I’m not sure they’re making it right with me…. They emailed me and apologized today but that’s it. I finally received my tracking this morning, but as a first time subscriber I am immensely disappointed in the lack of communication from the RZ team about my box shipping a week and a half after the scheduled date.
carly
Uhhh, since when is Paul Mitchel and the Honest Company a lux brand? Seriously, those are both brands I can pick up at CVS or Target… Come on Rach, wth?
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Jenny
Does anyone know how long these take to ship out? I subscribed in early Sept and I still haven’t gotten any kind of shipping notification. I live in AZ so it’s not like it has to go far. Is this normal? I expected to have it by now, or at least have it on its way! ?
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Adele
Unfortunately this seems like an every other box thing. Spring went out fine, some boxes were delayed in the summer and they sent something extra to those affected, fall went out fine, now this.
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Jenny
It makes me feel a little better to know I’m not the only one. I kept thinking I was forgotten about. I get emails everyday from them about everything else so it’s a little weird to hear absolutely nothing. Even Nina Garcia’s Quarterly boxes (which are the absolute worst when it comes to communication) send an email a few days before they ship to let you know they’ll be coming.
Anne
My file box also came with no problem. I emailed earlier today about my winter box and suddenly now have shipping information. It might be worth sending an email out.
Holly
I like this box, but not overwhelmed. What I do love about her boxes is the Hero item is usually a spoiler so you know ahead of time if you want to spend the money.
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Anne
Anyone else still waiting on shipping? And is it bad that I’m secretly kind of hoping that they forgot my order and just refund the money? There is nothing in there that excites me.
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Jerilynn
Is it bad that I am hoping for the exact same thing?
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lisad
Received shipping Email on friday!
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Brittnaylea
Anyone else dying to get a shipping email?? This isn’t my favorite box, but I still really like it. Maybe I’ll like everything more in person too like with the last box. Also what’s the bonus item??
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Amber
I have not received my shipping email either. It’s getting a little ridiculous! I really like the box as well. Maybe it is not what I was expecting, but I can’t wait to get my hands on it!
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Jayne
No shipping email for me yet either 🙁
Cindy
Not digging this seasons box… And I think it’s because…
I already have hair products, nail polish, and makeup wipes/remover from other beauty boxes. I also don’t use foot petals..
The ring wasn’t my style. But may look lovely on others. Hair pin looks okay but I know I won’t be really use it.
Overall, I think the previous boxes have been amazing. But this one just wasn’t for me.
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Sue
I love the spoilers and cannot wait for my box. What an incredible value! This is the only $$ box I subscribe too and it’s worth it.
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Susan
Was hoping for another wow accessory, since this box was supposed to be worth $400. I have super thin hair, so the hairpin probably won’t work. 🙁 The rest, I feel I could get cheap anywhere. I hope I’m wrong and fall in love with it. I loved Summer and Fall boxes so much, but this seems less exciting. I hope the ring looks great and fits ok, and then I guess it’s worth it. I wish I were more excited, but I’m still looking forward to getting in on Thursday.
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Flubs
I think you could use that $200 to buy real solid-gold jewelry instead lol.
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Tamara
I actually looked into that. The answer is No, you can’t. Unless you go to a pawn shop or super-discount place or something. Or you’re buying something really small, like stud earrings, or something hollow or made of gold tubing.
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Sandy
Where can you find a substantial piece of solid gold jewelry for $200? I’m being serious–all of the gold jewelry I’ve looked for recently has cost a lot more than that.
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Cindy
You can actually get solid stud 24k gold earring for like 200$ ish … So it’s actually not impossible in the 200ish range. But that’s in Hong Kong or India, just not in America Lol -(from personal experience)- I have family members there and have visited the jewelry district. Gold is much more cheaper and available in Asia
Lauren
Hi everyone!
Im a newbie to the message boards and was wondering if anyone could explain the swapping process to me!
I am not very pleased with this months box of style as I have a nut allergy and the hair oil products apparently derive from tree nuts!
I would like to swap but an unsure how the process works.
Thanks!!
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EC
I’m in the minority here but I loved the box. It’s not my absolute favorite but I love everything included. I also got the bonus gift for being an original subscriber and it’s a really cute, useful item that is different that most items similar to it. The ring was a major draw for me since I’m sick of cheap costume jewelry that turn my fingers green (happened just last night with a set of gold stack rings I paid $40). So on that basis alone the box was worth twice what I paid. I also love the nite cards since I adore all things leopard print. I wasn’t totally happy seeing Honest Co products but again they’re useful and items I’d never try otherwise. I think the hair pin is beautiful too. Ciate polish is a fave of mine and it’s my favorite polish color too. The hair mask is another product I’d never have tried on my own but I’m excited to test it. And the choice of styling tool is great too since I live in stilettos. I’ve tried foot petals products before and really like them so this is another win for me. All in all this was a great box. It’s not necessarily what I expected for a holiday box from her but it more than meets my expectations in general.
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Tara
There is a bonus item??
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Amber
I think if you’ve been a subscriber from the start you get a makeup bag.
TJ
I debated heavily on this, and I’m relieved I decided not to get it. Think I’m getting a bit burned out on boxes. It’s so many repeats.
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Jodie
I totally loved the last two boxes! They were actually my style, especially the last one! Now, this box for me is a little underwhelming. BUT I really do think it’s because of the value of the ring! Which I do really love AB jewelry and this ring design too. I wear both metals, I like gold for holiday. Remember who Rachael is! I am a fashion girl, so I appreciate her little fashion emergency items, I haven’t yet used all of them, but they are handy to have on hand. Honest Co, I can skip that, will give to my daughter… But even though I DO wear hair extensions, I love great hair products and these are actually very nice and extension friendly to use. The hair pin is darling! Will look great on the side with a low pony or in side bangs. Fuzzy socks and more scarfs/beanies, I get that stuf from PopSugar boxes, I really dont want or expect that from Rachael.
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Tara
I guess I am the odd person. I love this box. I was never a girlie girl but I like to pretend from time to time. Everything in here is good gifts is nothing else. I don’t know if the hair pin will work for me but I know many friends that would love it. same goes for the ring if it doesn’t fit. I make a couple gift baskets for family members of make up and skin care products I get and don’t use. They are not girlie girls at all and like the pampering stuff I get them. So, I think this is a win.
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Tia
I’ve been on the fence about this box because of the price and while I always like whats inside the box I feel that I wouldn’t buy half of the stuff at a store if I was given the opportunity. You get your $100 worth because of the nice quality thing she puts in the box. I get that it gives you an opportunity to try things you wouldn’t normally buy which is why I’m still thinking about joining… we will see
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Michelle
Got this for myself for my bday gift because I’ve had box envy in the past… But this is a bust for me, unfortunately. I have extensions so hair products really not needed. I’m overflowing with notecards I never use and the rest is just so blah.
I’ll keep the ring but everything else is up for swap. Boo 🙁
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Rose
Totally delighted with these spoilers! I liked the last box’s curation but it just wasn’t my style (I figure its going to happen), so I ended up selling it. This box I love everything already, and am most excited about the ring and hair pin. The cards I actually like and I generally hate leopard print anything. For the other stuff, I’ll echo another reviewer who hadn’t been that excited about the Too Faced lipstick at first in another box and now loves it. I feel the same way, so am looking forward to the hair/beauty products. Can’t wait for Tuesday!
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Becca
I will never buy another holiday box. I don’t wear gold or have any use for note cards, and gold seems to be all they include in holiday subs, along with Thank you cards. Those require people doing things for me or giving me things. Unfortunately for me when it comes to the cards, I surround myself with people that I end up helping and giving things to…Maybe I need a new crowd. Lol
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Suzanne
Well give them the thank you cards so they can write you some thank you letters!! Sorry, just tring to find a silver lining 🙂
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Amy
underwhelming holiday box ;0(
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Laura B.
Oh, thank goodness I skipped this box when I saw the obviously fake ugly ring. I HATE Honest Co. products except for the new Beauty line ( but that crayon was a giveaway a week ago, LOL).
A hairpin? My great grandmother wore those in her bun. I would hate this box with a passion and would have wasted $100.
I will get the Spring box though, as I live in a warm climate and also think she will have to stop it with the Honest Co. overload.
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Saima
My very first expensive subscription purchase, because I loved the Alexis Bittar Jewelry. Other items are kind of underwhelming. Three hair products, while 2 of them are almost the same??? Its not even trial-sized oribe :(. The rest is a common color of winter nail polish, foot petal, makeup removing wipes and cards. I don’t think a luxe brand name even count for wipes or foot petal. Most of these things are going to be on ebay or swap.
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M
LOVE the AB ring!! And the hair pin is super cute too! The rest is just bonus IMO. Very happy with this box, WAY better than the last one!!!
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Jayne
I’m on the fence about this box too. I bought it primarily because of the ring…..please let it fit!
I’m not so happy about the beauty stuff. I already have a few beauty subs so I don’t need these things. I wouldn’t mind so much if they were higher end products. Not sure Honest Co. is up my alley (otherwise I would have done the Honest Co. subscription) and Paul Mitchell isn’t high end anymore (I’m old and I remember when it was a big deal, but now it is at CVS and my local grocery store….not that they aren’t good products, but not luxe in my view).
I’ve had the foot petals and not sure they really do much (and I find that they actually make my shoes a bit smaller by taking up some space and therefore a bit more uncomfortable).
This is my first month so I will stick it out until the next hero item (I think that comes out in time for me to cancel if I want to).
I DO appreciate that the box wasn’t filled with a ton of warm winter items (it was in the high 70s here in So Cal today!!!!). But, I was hoping for something more “holiday” I guess.
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pb
the ring will fit, it is fully adjustable, it got cut off from comment above!
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Tamara
Well, not necessarily FULLY adjustable. If it’s designed to fit a size 7, it might not adjust to fit, say, a size 12.
pb
confused, is paul mitchell is the box? OT, do you remember vidal sasson? or gee your hair smells terrific? hah!
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Katie
The Marula Oil is by Paul Mitchell. I remember Vidal:)
Jayne
Isn’t the Marula stuff Paul Mitchell?
And yes, I totally remember Vidal Sassoon and Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific! I absolutely LOVED the smell of Vidal Sassoon (cherry almond? But more like Amaretto to me….lol!). Sometimes restaurant bathroom soap (or gasp, even gas station bathroom) smells like I remember it and I just love it!
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