Personality-filled brand ban.do offered $25 mystery grab bags as a part of their warehouse sale! ban.do is known for their joy-inducing stationery, drinkware, travel accessories, etc., and this delivery is jam-packed with 7 items worth over $80.
This is a review of the ban.do Goody Bag for $25 (an $80 value). This box is no longer available for purchase.
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About this Mystery Box
The Box: ban.do Goody Bag
The Cost: $25 (an $80 value)
The Products: “Calling all fans of good deals and/or good surprises! This Goody Bag is filled with a mystery assortment of stationery, drinkware, travel accessories, and more. It’s got at least 7 items inside and is worth $80 in total, but you’re getting it for waaaay less. You’ll also get strong feelings of excitement and anticipation at no extra charge.”
Ships to: The US
ban.do Goody Bag February 2020 Review
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Encouragement Greeting Card Set - Retail Value $12
I am one of those people whose eyes light up at the sight of the mailman (I have a feeling we all have that in common!). I am such a huge snail-mail enthusiast, and I love sending and receiving cards the most. I have a vast collection of blank cards at the ready, and this collection of various cards for various occasions fits perfectly into my collection. I love the very plain yet stylized aesthetic ban.do is known for, and they really do have a way with words.
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Get it Together Pencil Cup - Retail Value $12
Everyone needs a friendly, googly-eyed pencil cup! I like how his emotions vary depending on the angle he's placed. There is adequate storage of writing utensils for the average desk; however, my colorful pen collection is far too large, and I can't choose favorites. Luckily, I have a lot of makeup brushes that need an easily accessible home. This cup is also a great space saver since it can fit flat against the wall, and the rubber stoppers on the bottom keep it from moving around.
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Getaway Luggage Tag - Retail Value $10 (currently on sale for $4)
Luggage tags are great when you remember to use them. I have several from different subscription boxes, and I always forget where I've put them. Unfortunately, I have never been to Paris, so this tag makes me feel like a phony; I will be gifting this to my sister who was just in Paris last week. This tag is made of leatherette detailed with gold hardware and doesn't have a cheap feel to it like some faux leather does; I am sure it will last for many trips to come.
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Float On Drink Floaties - Similar found here for $12, currently on sale for $4.80
These drink holders put me in a dream state thinking of my last beach vacation, drinking daiquiris at the pool and listening to the Yacht Rock station. Reality hits, and it is below freezing and there is a light dusting of snow on the ground. These seem similar to the floats we had in the past, which were pretty decent and didn't spill too much of your drink into the pool. I will have to tuck these away for our next getaway, but I am really looking forward to seeing them in action. I linked a pair of drink floaties above from ban.do: same concept with an even cuter design.
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Write On Pencil Set Paradiso Greetings - Retail Value $10 (currently on sale for $4)
This pack of no. 2 pencils is so pretty! There are four designs and ten already sharpened pencils. I love writing utensils, but I have to be honest, I haven't reached for a pencil, let alone owned a pencil in years. Maybe this set will help me turn over a new leaf, and go back to my pencil writing and mistake erasing roots.
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Hot Stuff Thermal Mug in Bellini - Retail Value $15 (currently on sale for $6)
This thermal cup has a 16 oz capacity, a spill-proof lid and it will keep your beverage steaming with its insulated double-wall structure. Did I mention how cute this peachy floral design is? I have a cup hoarding situation, and I am always looking for new ones to add to my collection. Although this is hand wash only, I will likely load this into the top rack of my dishwasher anyway. This cup is made of infused acrylic and the cup is PVC hard plastic; the cup and lid are both BPA-, lead-, and phthalate-free.
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Carryall Duo - Similar found here for $10
I was so happy to receive this nylon pouch duo! I have a travel makeup bag that matches the navy floral print, so this set is a great find for me. I also can never have enough of the smaller pouches, which are perfect for pens, makeup brushes, eyeliners, etc. The carabiner that connects the two bags is not too strong, but it will do the trick if you don't plan on keeping anything too heavy in either pouch.
The Verdict: I am really satisfied with this $25 goody bag! Most of the items I received were a surprise to me, although there were a few things I expected, such as the greeting cards and the thermal cup. I wasn't surprised that most of the items were on clearance on their website, since this was, after all, a part of their warehouse sale; I still think I got a lot of product for the cost of this bag ($30, including $5 shipping [not including sales tax, since that will vary]). The overall value using retail and sale pricing comes to $52.80, but if I were to calculate using just the retail value, they hit their claim with an $81 value.
To Wrap Up:
Can you get this box if you order today? Unfortunately, these goody bags are sold out.
Value Breakdown: I calculated a value of $81 using retail and estimated prices of the items. Since this box cost $30 ($25 + $5 shipping), that means you are paying approximately the following per item:
- Greeting cards: $4.44
- Thermal Mug: $5.55
- Nylon pouches: $3.70
- Pencil Cup: $4.44
- Luggage tag: $3.70
- Pencils: $3.70
- Drink Floaties: $4.44
Alternatively, this box costs $25 + $5 shipping, which means that each of the 7 items in the box has an average cost of $4.29.
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