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Aster Market Subscription Box Review + Coupon – January 2016

Liz Cadman
ByLiz CadmanJan 8, 2016 | 9 comments

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Aster Market
5 overall rating
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Aster Market is a new subscription box that focuses on sending you small-batch products from around the world.

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The Subscription Box: Aster Market

The Cost: $46.95 a month ($39.95 a box plus $7 shipping)

The Products: “Aster Market is a monthly delivered box of exceptionally made, small-batch products from around the world. An Aster Market box will include anything from home décor, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, bath products and more.”

Ships to: US Only

Keep Track of Your Subscriptions: Add this box to your Subscription List or Wish List!

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This box comes with a card detailing the items included.

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ROAM Calendar by 42 Pressed - Value $28

I am a sucker for packaging, so I fell in love with this item before I even knew what it was! Now I know it is a desk calendar:

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Here it is in action:

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With every month, the design changes a little bit as you remove the month in front and put it in the back! I really love this piece - and it is something I don't think I would have come across on my own. (Thanks subscription boxes!)

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Flourish Leather Co. Bracelets - Value $16 total

These are genuine leather and hand-made bracelets. I like the mix of colors too. Here they are on:

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And the snaps:

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One thing to note - these aren't adjustable.

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Lillian Eve Nail Polish in Under My Feet - Value $12

Here is the nail polish on from Lillian Eve:

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Their polishes are 5-free and vegan!

 

 

Verdict: This box has a value of about $56. I think that value is pretty good and in line with what I've come to expect from Aster Market. For me, this box is most about discovering new independent makers, and getting a box that feels like a curated gift. I think they delivered on both of those parts - this box always feels like it was very thoughtfully put together.

What do you think of the January Aster Market box?

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Aster Market is a monthly delivered box of exceptionally made, small-batch products from around the world. They curate one-of-a-kind experiences that will ignite conversation and add that special touch to your life! They scour the globe for unique goods, ranging from the warmest home decor to the ... read more.
Liz Cadman
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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9 comments

amber

So they thought the vegan, cruelty free polish and a leather bracelet would make a good combo? Do they not understand what vegan means?

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Samantha

What a cool calendar! The rest of the box isn’t my taste

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Mailbox Junkie

I think the calendar is so unique. Plus I was so glad for a neutral color polish. Plus I love that the box had sort of a color theme!

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Lauren

This month was a bust for me. I hate calendars, don’t wear leather and while I like nail polish, I like it flamboyant and obnoxious, like me. Their curation is tasteful, but it’s just not me. Glad this is my last month.

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Sarah

This is the first one of these that I almost like. Just needs a couple more additions to bring value and it would be great. Love that calendar!

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Cindy

I don’t subscribe but this box would not have made me happy,

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Debra

I love the calendar!! And the bracelets! I don’t use nail polish but would have been thrilled with this box. I’m going to look for that calendar for sure.

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Khaleesi142

Fancy ??

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mimi

I really like the bracelets. The calendar is unique, but I’m overwhelmed with calendars/planners these days. The nail polish is just okay. All in all, I like this box 🙂

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