tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412377811691586372.post4203897902700620906..comments2023-10-24T11:21:35.262-04:00Comments on Outside the Box: Sudsy Box Review: April 2015Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511329696925369359noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412377811691586372.post-9267101585575103262015-04-27T16:36:29.895-04:002015-04-27T16:36:29.895-04:00Thank you for the explanation. I HATE when blogger...Thank you for the explanation. I HATE when bloggers get higher quality / value items - that's dishonest, "bait & switch" and I appreciate that you wouldn't support that type of company.<br /><br />I do sometimes like when bloggers get an early box but only if that box is still available... b/c it helps me decide if I want to spend my money on it. :) Some boxes / price-points I like to be surprised, but for others I prefer to know what I'm getting before buying.<br /><br />Thank you again for your wonderful blog, your honesty, and for blogging "the wrong way"!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08390342225281366890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412377811691586372.post-24488661823335696452015-04-27T15:06:24.375-04:002015-04-27T15:06:24.375-04:00I did hear that and may buy some soaps from them d...I did hear that and may buy some soaps from them directly, because I do love the product. <br /><br />As far as marketing, I am just not a fan of the idea that bloggers are somehow better than people or should be treated differently than paying customers. I don't support companies who send different quality items to bloggers, send them early, etc., because as a blogger, it's on me to represent what customers should expect from spending their money. If I spend the money and my product is not released at the same time as the one released to bloggers, I feel that is a clear statement that some people are more valuable to the company and with my limited income, I will not 1. personally continue to send it to such companies and 2. hide my reasons for not continuing.<br /><br />There are bloggers who do this for income, but neither of us does that. We simply maintain this site for our own sake. While I have no issue with people offering free boxes for review, and in fact, I have sent plenty of my own products to customers free for review, for me, the customer MUST take precedence over bloggers or any kind of promotion. That's just a personal ethics standpoint, but I am honest about why I canceled my sub. <br /><br />We've been told we were blogging "the wrong way" as we don't prioritize free reviews or affiliate marketing or income generation, but this is a personal blog for us and it was just our way to keep track of things for ourselves and share a different perspective. And honestly, even Crafty wouldn't likely care as much as I do, but I have very strong standards for myself and for products I buy. Like I said, it's personal, but I also feel it's important to be transparent about my own reviews. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14511329696925369359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412377811691586372.post-57887004104474848432015-04-27T14:50:47.059-04:002015-04-27T14:50:47.059-04:00I don't think I completely understand why this...I don't think I completely understand why this "marketing tactic" bothers you so much? I never really thought of it as marketing or in a negative way, but I can be naive... :)<br /><br />Not sure if you heard but Sudsy has decided not to do subscription boxes anymore - just going to focus on their main business - so that just further confirms for me that they weren't trying to do anything negative or sneaky or not customer friendly by sending early boxes.<br /><br />As a matter of fact, I just found out about Sudsy a month ago but really didn't want a bi-monthly box of scents and items chosen for me so I placed my first order a few weeks ago for a products that I wanted to try. I spent about $25 including shipping and they threw in 2 great little bonus items in my order! I was so surprised and appreciative... great customer experience for me!<br /><br />Just wanted to add my 2 cents, thank you. (P.S. I love this blog and check it almost every day!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08390342225281366890noreply@blogger.com