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Post by scrapaddict702 on Aug 25, 2017 21:24:53 GMT
I think she could have avoided a lot of this by communicating it a lot better. Ugh. Yes. She said a newsletter was coming (I'll be a little upset if there is a subscriber coupon code included in it) around the time the sale was meant to go live. But it would have made more sense to have sent that out this morning so people knew what was going on. I missed a lot of sleep not wanting to miss this sale. But given that her business is closing, I can understand why she hasn't been as on top of things the past few months. After 4 years loving her products, I find it hard to be upset. I did email her asking if she could do a shipping refund if I placed a second order and just combine them since she's now offering a flat rate, though. I don't expect to hear back for a while considering she's still working behind the scenes on stuff. I had hoped the extra paper would go on sale so I could pick some up, but that hasn't ever been marked down before (I figured if it would at any time, it would be now).
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heartistic
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Post by heartistic on Aug 25, 2017 21:27:01 GMT
Ooo, let me know when she responds back re: shipping so I can do the same if she says yes.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Aug 25, 2017 21:27:22 GMT
That's possibly why she told me 4pm. Sorry!! Meh, it's okay. I got the kits I wanted. This way, I make sure they don't sell out before I get a chance to buy That's why I posted here. There were less than 20 of the 2 kits I really wanted (I got 2 of one of them because it was divine) and I didn't want to miss out. When it comes to something I have a vested interest in, I tend to figure out trends. For instance, her sales usually go live before the start time she declares...I've always assumed it's because she has to update the prices and items manually (Elle's Studio's store is the same way) and I've also stumbled upon sales from GB by happenstance the day before they were announced...so I'm sure she thinks I'm a pain in the ass anyway.
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purplebee
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Post by purplebee on Aug 25, 2017 22:25:45 GMT
I can't see my cart at all... is that just me or is that the case for everyone? I couldn't find my cart either (using a tablet) but I went to the info button in the top right corner, clicked on faq, typed cart in the search line at the top left and it took me to my cart. I was about to give up. Good luck!
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Aug 25, 2017 22:35:54 GMT
Just checked the mail after getting my son from school. The August Life Pages kit is so much nicer in person. Online, all you see is the orange. This might be the first kit EVER with a floral I don't think is gross because there isn't a drop of pink in it. I'm a little (a lot, really) bummed that they stopped now because their Autumnal kits are ALWAYS my favorites and that would have started with September's kit. This one, because of the reds and oranges, might actually be usable for some fall pages. I'm definitely considering a second order for a duplicate of this kit, the July TN kit I didn't get the first time and doubles of at least 2 of the 3 most recent main kits. I'm just blown away and even more saddened given how much I love the kit. After how pink May's was, I shied away from joining again...now I'm wishing I had...not that my one sub for 3 months would have changed things. I just would have felt better about it.
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Post by Skellinton on Aug 25, 2017 23:16:27 GMT
Well, I just got the email, it appears everything that is going to be up is up. I ordered both of the new grab bags, I love both papers from them and I am glad to be getting extras. I willl use the December papers for my DD this year. I have plenty of stash to fill out any gaps!
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Aug 25, 2017 23:26:02 GMT
Well, I just got the email, it appears everything that is going to be up is up. I ordered both of the new grab bags, I love both papers from them and I am glad to be getting extras. I willl use the December papers for my DD this year. I have plenty of stash to fill out any gaps! The December box is tempting, but I have the kit from 2015...my DD box is busting at the seams even with me having already finished the one year it was meant for, lol. I'm tempted to place a second order that will be close in total to my first (and honestly, not getting a refund on the extra shipping isn't a huge deterrent for me) because it'll be my last chance and I truly loved the last few months of kits. I feel like I should order 2 of everything (except the TN stuff...I usually mix that in as an add-on for the main LP kit if/when I picked it up during a sale or received something like it as an freebie for referrals) because I won't be able to get my hands on it ever again. But at the same time, that's a lot of money to spend all at once. AND as I was typing this...she just sent me an email saying she would handle the shipping issue.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 23:56:51 GMT
So those of you who subbed right after the announcement, does it not bother you that a)everyone got access to the sale even if they didn't sub and b) the August kits are all on sale?
I think that would bother me. I mean there's not much you can do about it but this is probably one of the reasons the site is closing. That's bad business.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Aug 26, 2017 0:10:42 GMT
So those of you who subbed right after the announcement, does it not bother you that a)everyone got access to the sale even if they didn't sub and b) the August kits are all on sale? I think that would bother me. I mean there's not much you can do about it but this is probably one of the reasons the site is closing. That's bad business. Not really. I would have only been upset if there was a subscriber coupon code and didn't get to use it on my first order. I'm fine with supporting her a bit more and given how iffy I felt about the August kit, I'm glad that I got to see it first and know that I liked it it enough to buy an extra. I'd rather have buyer's remorse than feel like I didn't buy enough...lol.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Aug 26, 2017 0:26:21 GMT
So, I decided to use some of the money my Grandma left for more kits...it's worth it to me because it's my last chance to get GB's products. I have 13 kits coming my way. Doubles of all of the mains, doubles of all of the PL (except August because I have one in my hands) and then 1 each of June and July's TN kits. August had too much pink for me to know if I'd like it and I couldn't find any haul videos to know the paper dimensions. I am not sure I'm going to love July's PL kit as much as June's because the photo editing wasn't the best on the preview (and again, I can't find any unboxing videos) but I took the risk.
If somewhere down the line they end up having a warehouse box with the last 3 month's of kits, even with me getting 2 of each, I can almost guarantee you that I'd buy it, too. If not for the lack of sneaks, there is a good chance that I would have subbed in June.
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Post by auroraborealis on Aug 26, 2017 1:13:29 GMT
I wish I could figure out what I would do with those life planner kits or other things they have available. I just don't have a vision for what they have left. Some of the old sold-out full scrapbooking kits I would be super excited for, but I don't think those have been available for some time. I wanna go shopping!
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Post by ellewood on Aug 26, 2017 2:28:21 GMT
I bought 8 kits- a mix of life pages, scrapbook, and travelers notebook- once I could find a link to my cart. It was $90 + $9 shipping. Not too bad! I am drowning in products and need to be better organized but this felt like last chance...
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lemonella
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Post by lemonella on Aug 26, 2017 2:37:42 GMT
So those of you who subbed right after the announcement, does it not bother you that a)everyone got access to the sale even if they didn't sub and b) the August kits are all on sale? I think that would bother me. I mean there's not much you can do about it but this is probably one of the reasons the site is closing. That's bad business. Yes. So I was one of those who subbed after the announcement because I didn't want to miss out on the sale, and yes it bothers me that everyone got access, plus all the kits are marked down! SaveSave
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wandergirl
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Post by wandergirl on Aug 26, 2017 3:23:27 GMT
Oh wow. Shipping is kind of insane for internationals I tried adding two SB kits and one 2x3 stamp in my cart for a total of $32 and shipping is $31.59
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oaksong
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Post by oaksong on Aug 26, 2017 3:29:07 GMT
Sad to see it go, even though I'm not a subscriber. I've ordered things here and there in the past, but I don't recall getting any promotional emails about releases. The recent kits were really nice, and I might have picked up a few if the company was on my radar a little better.
I had my cart ready to go in case the sale came up, but I'm traveling and just now checked in. Some things were already sold out, but I got lots of cute stamps and embellishments with TN and planner kits.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 26, 2017 3:38:40 GMT
Oh wow. Shipping is kind of insane for internationals I tried adding two SB kits and one 2x3 stamp in my cart for a total of $32 and shipping is $31.59 Yikes. Glad I passed!
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Post by roberta on Aug 26, 2017 5:16:34 GMT
Have fun shopping, subbers! Hope you find what you want or need. Tagging roberta who might still have Internet access at the mo'. Thank you!
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Aug 26, 2017 6:22:40 GMT
So those of you who subbed right after the announcement, does it not bother you that a)everyone got access to the sale even if they didn't sub and b) the August kits are all on sale? I think that would bother me. I mean there's not much you can do about it but this is probably one of the reasons the site is closing. That's bad business. Yes, it bothers me that everyone has access to the sale. I thought subbers would have exclusive access first, esp. considering subbers paid full price for many/most of the kits during their first offering. It doesn't really bother me that August is on sale, other than the fact I overpaid to get what I thought would be subber-only access to the sale. But whatever. It's only $15 extra bucks.
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Aug 26, 2017 6:29:27 GMT
I was really tempted by the grab bag and dec box, but I already have a lot of the dec embellishments from previous purchase and a grab bag I bought from someone on fb. I really thought about not getting anything since I have so much stuff and don't need more, but fomo got the best of me and I picked up the 3 July kits (already have June and some kits from other months). May was too pink and I already have the august LP kit. I talked myself out of a few of the other kits.
Like everyone else - sad to see it go. The recent kits have been so good!
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Post by scrappinheather on Aug 26, 2017 6:57:48 GMT
I bought June, July, and august scrapbook and life pages kits. Glad I stopped subbing and got them on sale. They will work Great with my warehouse box
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Post by gigi333 on Aug 26, 2017 7:05:17 GMT
International shipping is too much for me
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Post by ellewood on Aug 28, 2017 23:43:11 GMT
Has anyone's order shipped? They must be swamped.
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Aug 29, 2017 0:10:13 GMT
Not mine yet...
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Post by needtime2scrap on Aug 29, 2017 14:30:59 GMT
mine either! I just grabbed a couple of LP kits and a TN kit to keep shipping down.
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Aug 29, 2017 14:41:24 GMT
I just checked my orders and they all say 'Processing'.
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Post by caspad on Aug 29, 2017 14:57:51 GMT
I bought the December box, the July TN kit and the May 2x3 stamp. Between the warehouse box, the ABM sale and the GB December box, I can make a bunch of kits to raffle off at our charity crop in the fall.
The TN kit and the stamp are for me. ;)
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Post by peachiceteas on Aug 29, 2017 15:59:47 GMT
The international shipping is extortionate compared to other kit clubs. I'll pass.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Aug 29, 2017 16:10:59 GMT
I'm a little bummed. I know I ended up placing another order, but since my primary order was at the very start, you'd think that if she went in order of orders placed that many of us, myself included, would have received shipping notices already.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Aug 29, 2017 18:24:27 GMT
My order now says completed...I suspect I'll receive tracking soon.
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Aug 30, 2017 10:27:01 GMT
I received tracking for my orders this morning.
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