GlobeIn May 2020 Box Theme Spoiler + Coupon

I have had to stop for a while due to COVID related financial reasons. I miss getting the boxes, but reading this reminds how I don’t miss the squabbling.

Liz I think you need to start adding a disclaimer to posts about this box constantly selling out and not being available.

So…I’ve subbed to this box since 2015 and have had to skip at least the past six months if not longer because the new box is no longer available when it opens for me to choose. I’ve bought many things in the shop, too, over the years: market baskets plural, pottery, glassware, stemware, gifts… so yeah I’m salty and no I’m not renewing after I can finally get ANY of the coveted boxes

For the person who said they have been a subscriber for 3 whole months and have been able to get their choice: so you realize how smug you sound? Good for you (sincerely), but just like the others who commented, I also sincerely don’t like the insinuation we are liars.

I have subscribed since January, and I’ve had no problem getting on and getting the box I want. This past month, the boxes weren’t sold out in the beginning, but there was an issue with getting the items in stock because of COVID-19. I’m not sure what people don’t understand on the instructions that GlobeIn sends about how things work. They do lay it all out for you. Also, I am month-to-month so don’t get first dibs on anything, and the months before COVID-19, the featured boxes were all available for a couple days, at least, of add-ons opening, so some of these comments don’t seem to ring 100% true.

Just my 2 cents.

I haven’t been able to get the monthly themed box either, for months, despite setting an alarm to choose first thing each month. Annual subscribers should AUTOMATICALLY receive each month’s box unless they opt out and choose another, not the other way around. What’s the point of buying an annual subscription, when you still have to fight for the monthly box. Very unhappy customers, GlobeIn. Do you hear us?!?

I won’t even go into all the problems I have had over the past months with GlobeIn. Their boxes have been better the past three-four months but I don’t know anybody who got them. At the beginning I thought there was only one box until I received an email saying I would get a “Surprise” box. I really wanted the egg cup and hammer/spoon so I immediately got on line and had “a hissy fit”. I got the box but the egg cup was broken. They were going to give me a credit of $12.00. Never received and saw they had shown in their shop the box for $60 along with the Llama box (which they were out of the first day of sign up). The egg cup box is no longer on the web site but they have some egg cups in reserve and checking to see if I can get one. If not, I am going to notify my charge card company and whatever agency is responsible for monitoring these types of companies. As badly as I want the egg cup, it is more about honesty and fair business practices.

To those confused about GlobeIn … I agree and I will share my experience for anybody who is curious.

I subbed for the llama planter box too. I was tempted by the discount (available with a 3-month sub only), so I subbed for 3 months. The first month, I was able to choose the box with the llama planter, but I also had made sure to stay up until midnight so I could pick the box as soon as choices opened. So far so good; the box came with everything packed well, and I was hoping the next month would have a good theme too OR at least have leftover garden boxes to purchase (because I wanted all four of the garden themed boxes!).

Well, the second month came and I didn’t like any of the new coffee/tea themed boxes, PLUS none of the garden boxes were available, so I had two choices: Instead of a box, opt to get credits to use in their store, or pick another “bestseller” box that was available. I decided to go with the Feast box because it had the most items, including a really pretty table runner that I wanted. I decided not to go with the store credit option because I’d already browsed through the store a few times and think their stuff is SUPER pricey! I know it’s supporting fair trade artists … supposedly … but at this point I wanted to just get my sub over with and not worry about racking up credits and then not be able to find anything I liked to spend them on.

This past month was my last month, and I again was up at midnight to choose the box I wanted. Even MINUTES after midnight, one of the boxes was already sold out! Fortunately the one I wanted was still available, but it was shocking to me that one was unavailable already. I am still waiting to receive the box, but I’ve already cancelled my renewal so I’m glad to be done with GlobeIn. Some of their products are nice, but overall I don’t think their stuff is THAT unique (which is supposed to be part of their appeal), and stuff sells out way too quickly. I also hate that there are four new boxes each month that fit with the new theme, but spoilers are only announced for one main box. However, sometimes you can see an ad on FB or IG that is showing all the upcoming boxes, which is how I was able to thoughtfully choose a box this last month. Also, their photos announcing the new theme/spoilers usually shows items from all the boxes (but not necessarily all the items), so you can kind of get a hint from those.

TL;DR – GlobeIn is confusing and not worth the money OR the hassle of choosing a box at midnight. I regret subbing for 3 months and am glad my experience is over!

I too have heard that you usually don’t get to pick the leader item. I wanted that wicker tote and scarf so badly but didn’t place an order cause I knew I wouldn’t get that one.

That description really doesn’t seem to match the items pictured…. I do like the hanging basket, though. I have a tiny kitchen with no counter space and can use all the vertical storage I can get.

I admit to still being a confused about how GlobeIn works. I’ve been tempted to sub before, but it seems a lot of first-time subscribers don’t actually get the spoilers pictured? I know a lot of folks subbed to get that llama planter in February and then didn’t have the option to choose that particular box. I’m wary of a bait and switch.

According to the spoilers online, The prep box will include the fruit hanger, the colander, cutting board and one of those ceramic strawberry baskets.

Confused. If it’s about the bedroom and the home office, like the text claims, then why a picture of the kitchen? And I hope it’s not that ugly hanging thing that the pineapple is in.