{"id":112346,"date":"2020-11-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-15T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/are-subscription-boxes-worth-your-money-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2020-11-15T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-11-15T08:00:00","slug":"are-subscription-boxes-worth-your-money-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-subscription-boxes-worth-your-money-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Are Subscription Boxes Worth Your Money? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3292fa1677e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3292fa1677e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-subscription-boxes-worth-your-money-review-geek\/#What_Is_a_Subscription_Box\" >What Is a Subscription Box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-subscription-boxes-worth-your-money-review-geek\/#The_Risks_of_a_Subscription_Box\" >The Risks of a Subscription Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-subscription-boxes-worth-your-money-review-geek\/#The_Rewards_of_a_Subscription_Box\" >The Rewards of a Subscription Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-subscription-boxes-worth-your-money-review-geek\/#The_Verdict_Are_Subscription_Boxes_Worth_Your_Money\" >The Verdict: Are Subscription Boxes Worth Your Money?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Are Sub<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>ion Boxes Worth Your Money? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_60143\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60143 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/b72069154ee16bd946f5942748a08150\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x776b3842.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.OAqD-9X7IP.jpg\" alt=\"Person unwrapping a gift tied up with a red ribbon\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/woman-packaging-christmas-gift-posting-tying-510763483\" data-credittext=\"stockfour\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/woman-packaging-christmas-gift-posting-tying-510763483\">stockfour\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These days, there are subscription boxes for pretty much anything you can think of, from gear for fishermen to dog snacks, but they can be quite costly. Plus, it\u2019s always a gamble whether or not you\u2019ll like what\u2019s inside. So it raises the question: are subscription boxes even worth paying for to begin with?<\/p>\n<p>We dove in and explored what exactly a subscription box is, what their myriad pros and cons are, and whether subscription boxes of any variety\u2014and at any price point\u2014are worth forking over your hard-earned money for. See what we uncovered.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Subscription_Box\"><\/span>What Is a Subscription Box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60144\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60144 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/9829464210afb180a27f43967d7bdf97\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xf3ff8285.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.2kqTzj6CgB.jpg\" alt=\"Digital tablet and makeup subscription boxes on pink table\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/digital-tablet-makeup-subscription-boxes-on-1461089099\" data-credittext=\"mdbildes\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/digital-tablet-makeup-subscription-boxes-on-1461089099\">mdbildes\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A subscription box delivers all kinds of goods on a regular basis. It\u2019s like a magazine subscription, but instead of glossy paper, you get boxes of cool stuff. As we mentioned above, they can span all kinds of interests, like food and drink, pets, beauty, clothing; and hobbies like books, vinyl, plants, art, and video <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s. There are even niche boxes out there for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F74580422%2Fmoss-of-the-month-club-12-months-of-moss&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">moss<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffood52.com%2Fshop%2Fproducts%2F4407-olympia-provisions-pickle-of-the-month-club&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">pickles<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffood52.com%2Fshop%2Fproducts%2F2996-seasonal-wreath-subscription&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">seasonal wreaths<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffood52.com%2Fshop%2Fproducts%2F4076-grass-fed-cultured-cream-butter-subscription&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">grass-fed butter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, you\u2019ll look up a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> product category, like clothing subscription services. From there, you can peruse the specific options within it. Clothing subscription boxes, for example, have general options that appeal to most people as well as more niche options, say, for vintage menswear, patterned socks, or designer clothing rentals, so you can find something that fits your personal style.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, subscription boxes are offered directly from a single company, while others contain carefully curated picks from several companies at once. It\u2019s typical for these services to offer two or three plan options, which usually end up encompassing a variety of tastes or hitting each low and high price points, to appeal to as many people as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Most boxes offer a range of delivery frequency options for you to choose from as well. The default is usually monthly delivery, but depending on the box, you might also see options for delivery as often as every week, or as spaced out as once a quarter or season. The boxes are also widely available to ship as gifts, which makes them perfect for both birthday and holiday shopping ideas.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Risks_of_a_Subscription_Box\"><\/span>The Risks of a Subscription Box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60145\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60145 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/c1baa63fa6c0c5feff2cabc8066c5659\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x1152c55c.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Ow_n5VaA8a.jpg\" alt=\"Courier showing damaged box\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/male-courier-showing-damaged-box-cheap-1218121051\" data-credittext=\"Motortion Films\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/male-courier-showing-damaged-box-cheap-1218121051\">Motortion Films\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The most obvious risk you take in signing up for a subscription box is ultimately not liking whatever\u2019s in it. Although you\u2019re able to control the category and type of box you get, you won\u2019t know what\u2019s in it until it\u2019s paid for and shipped to your doorstep. And paying for stuff you don\u2019t want or like just isn\u2019t fun at the end of the day.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also the possibility you\u2019ll only like one or two things in the box and be left with a bunch of other stuff you don\u2019t really care about. There\u2019s also a chance everything in the box will be total junk, not even worth five bucks, let alone whatever you paid. That\u2019s just not a good value, and nobody needs unwanted junk lying around their house.<\/p>\n<p>Items in your subscription box could also arrive broken or damaged or in the wrong size, so you\u2019ll need to factor in the quality of the company\u2019s customer service\u00a0and their policy for returns and exchanges. Every site makes it easy to sign up for their box, but if it\u2019s also tough to find the FAQs, talk to a support representative, or initiate a return, it\u2019s probably a red flag. The best subscription boxes also give you the option to pause the service for a month, when you need a break, or to cancel it for any reason.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend taking a moment to browse the website of any box you\u2019re considering before signing up. This way, you\u2019ll be in the know about everything that\u2019s included, and you can ensure that customer support features are easy to access and that past customers have been satisfied with what they received in their boxes. You can also watch various unboxings on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> or look at related hashtags on Instagram to get a better idea of what was in past boxes.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rewards_of_a_Subscription_Box\"><\/span>The Rewards of a Subscription Box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60146\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60146 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/c167a73b462cdbfd1d127525ad238ee4\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x262a58db.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.r7ZgjeW7UR.jpg\" alt=\"Excited person happy about the gift they just opened\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/excited-african-man-customer-receive-good-1455947369\" data-credittext=\"fizkes\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/excited-african-man-customer-receive-good-1455947369\">fizkes\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Enough with the doom and gloom\u2014let\u2019s focus on the good things subscription boxes can bring! Even if you were the one who signed up for the dang box, the element of surprise is still there as you don\u2019t know exactly what you\u2019ll be receiving. Who can say no to a dopamine rush?<\/p>\n<p>Subscription boxes are an outstanding way to try something new and to learn about products you might otherwise have never discovered (and hopefully come to love). No matter how clever or knowledgeable you are, there is always something out there you still haven\u2019t discovered. What\u2019s more exciting than that?<\/p>\n<p>Some subscription boxes will have you take a short quiz before you sign up. This allows the service to learn what you like and don\u2019t like, which allows them to tailor what they send to you. When items are handpicked and curated by experts, it\u2019s often a better value to you specifically. Plus it makes you feel special, and what\u2019s not to like about that?<\/p>\n<p>One of the most exciting features of subscription boxes is the potential to give you something absolutely amazing for an incredible deal. These boxes have the ability to bring unique items to your doorstep and\u00a0offer big savings. You could end up receiving something in a box that ends up costing you less than it would have if you\u2019d bought it separately. Who doesn\u2019t love a good deal?<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the box, it could be convenience that you get delivered to your doorstep each week or month, rather than something quirky and exciting. Meal kit subscription boxes, for example, save you time (and sanity). It\u2019s one fewer thing to stress about, and it means you won\u2019t have to leave the house or take time off work to go shopping for food and household supplies. Though you might end up spending a little more on a meal box than if you cooked food from scratch, the time you\u2019ll save on cooking and planning meals is worth the difference. And frankly, that\u2019s exactly what we all need this year, especially with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html\">COVID-19<\/a> still at large.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Verdict_Are_Subscription_Boxes_Worth_Your_Money\"><\/span>The Verdict: Are Subscription Boxes Worth Your Money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What makes a subscription box a good deal is the value it provides you. Regardless of how much it costs or what\u2019s inside, it needs to be worth your money <i>and<\/i> make you happy. The contents of the box should also provide value to your life, giving you something you actually like and will use on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p>Whether or not these boxes are worth it depends on a few other factors as well, like your budget and expectations. After all, subscription boxes are kind of a gamble, like going to a casino. You know what\u2019s at stake and what you could win, but you also know you could lose. And it\u2019s not something you need to or should spend your money on; but rather it\u2019s a luxury and a fun way to spend a little disposable money.<\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019ve been scrimping and saving your money to afford a subscription box, there\u2019s more at stake for you. A box that delivers goods you actually like is worthwhile in this situation, but a box that misses the mark will be a horrible deal, no matter how you spin it.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you just want to try new things, yes, subscription boxes are worth it. 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