Fathom Quarterly Subscription Box Review #TRV01

Boy, am I glad I cancelled this box.

With international shipping to Europe, this box would have been $130.00.

I still do not understand, why this box shipped internationally, given that two of the most expensive items (adapter, photobook) cannot be used outside of the US.

I used to have eight Quarterly subs, now down to one bc of thoughless curation. Wonder if Quarterly will still be around for long.

I ended up dropping the box before it charged. I don’t feel one way or another about the box. Everything is useful, but I have similar items except for the adapter.

I was disappointed in this box, but I’m not sure if I would have returned if quarterly still offered free returns. My favorite item is the adapter. The dubs area going to sell on eBay. I have tons of skincare, but if Liz thinks it’s good, then it’s worth a try. I’m planning to do the photo book when I get around to it.

I make a photo book after every trip and I love having all my photos nicely laid out in a book to show people!

I agree with the others–I think this is a great box if you are just getting into traveling overseas. I have very similar items already. At that price, I am really glad I skipped it.

As a frequent traveler (I fly out of the country at least once a year and domestically once a month), I was initially excited to get this box but I canceled right before I would have been charged since I was having second thoughts. I’m glad I opted out. It’s a lovely box with excellent curation but I really don’t need any of the items and would have felt like I wasted money since the value is just about even with the shipping cost. I suppose I wouldn’t be the ideal person for this box but it is fantastic for a beginner traveler. The only thing I would have loved is that 4-in-one adapter since I am in need of one like that, but I just bought it on Amazon for $25 with free Prime shipping so I’m happy with saving the $83 and extra stuff I don’t need.

I enjoyed your review! I get excited every time I see a travel themed box. I have never bought Quarterly box and I didn’t get this one after seeing the spoiler. I like the Baggu and the travel adopter. I will consider buying this adopter. I might get large Baggu for packing shoes. Hitha’s box had Hudson+Bleecker shoe bag that retails for $64! I wouldn’t pay that much. Plus Baggu’s large size is almost the same size and it is collapsible when you only have one pair or flats versus H+B is more structured. This small size will be good for cosmetics/toiletries or packing electronics/cords.

Liz, PLEASE post when you get another spoiler for Travel Noire… I am still undecided to get the box or not. Do you know when they ship?

I think it was well curated… for beginner travelers. I had hoped as a travel box it would have something more unique vs. just things I have already purchased or accumulated over the years. At least they will be items that are extras or easy to pass along. Unfortunately, since the value wasn’t there for me, I am trying to decide if it is worth it to stick with the sub for one more box in an attempt to get something new and fun. Hopefully spoilers will help me decide!

I signed up for this box as soon as it was offered, but decided to drop it when Quarterly made all of their shipping and money back changes. Now that I see what was in it and the overall value I can’t say that I am torn up about my decision to cancel it. I suppose I would have been fine with it had I decided to keep it, but I don’t feel like I missed out.