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I was planning to skip Wittlebee this month, but never actually did anything about it, so I ended up getting a box. In case you don’t know, Wittlebee is a kids clothing club. Each month, you receive 6 items (3 picked by Wittlebee and 3 picked by you from their online Showroom) for $39.99, plus shipping. Back in the day, when they first started, you received 8 items and free shipping, but those days are long gone.
As always, I love the Wittlebee box. You know what I don’t love though? This picture. Like my arm shadow in it? Me either!
I knew what my 3 Showroom Selections were, but I was anxious to see what Wittlebee picked for me. You just never know, which makes it fun. Luckily, I didn’t see anything overly crazy, so I was pleased. Wittlebee doesn’t send an information card since everyone’s box is different I guess, but I wouldn’t mind if they included some sort of sheet with retail prices? Regardless, here is what I received:
~Wittlebee Handlebar Mustache Tee (My Pick) (~$10): I wanted to avoid Wittlebee branded items this month, but this was too cute to pass up. I wasn’t super thrilled with my showroom options for 12-18 months, so I had to browse around a lot in the different sizes to get some items I was okay with. This is a 4T, so it’s going to be a few years before WB can wear it.
~Navy Angry Birds T-Shirt (My Pick) ($19.99): While I would never pay $19.99 for an Angry Birds t-shirt (L might, but I would pay maybe $5), that’s what they appear to be going for. There were LOTS of Angry Birds shirts in the Showroom this month. Lots. I got one in L’s size since I know he’ll like love it.
~Kicky Pants Bamboo Ruffle Onesie (My Pick) ($19.95): Listen, I have no explanation on this one. Yes, I realize that I don’t have a little girl. Nor am I pregnant with a little girl. Or pregnant at all for that matter. Like I said, pickings were slim. But I had to pick something and this was adorable. I figure it will make a nice gift!
~Threadless Octopus Pirate T-Shirt (Wittlebee Pick) ($10.99): I think this is the 3rd time I have gotten a Threadless graphic t-shirt from Wittlebee. Don’t get me wrong, they are okay, but I am getting tired of getting them. Let’s mix it up a little you now?? And like last month, this one has the tag cut out of it (but has a Threadless tag attached), but has Wittlebee & Threadless branding stamped on the inside. Not sure what’s up with that, but it’s worth a mention.
~Kate Quinn Organics Blue Argyle Henley and Pants Set (Wittlebee Pick) (~$35): I can’t find this exact set online (I hate when that happens), but I got a KQO set last time and valued it at $35, so I am sticking with that. The tags on this say “The Littlest Sparrow”, but it’s clearly a Kate Quinn item (the sticker on one of the tags even identifies it as Kate Quinn). I don’t know if the The Littlest Sparrow used to be an offshoot of KQ or what, but I can’t find ANY details on it online which is driving me batty. As for the outfit itself, it’s growing on me. I think WB is going to have to rock the pants backwards though. The pockets are suppose to go in the front. I think not.
All totaled, I came up with a value of $95.93 for my May Wittlebee box. A few of the items were estimates since I couldn’t find the exact pieces online. I wasn’t overly thrilled with my showroom selections and really wish we could STOP with the Wittlebee branded items. The concept is “brand name” items I and just don’t think the Wittlebee branded stuff counts you know? Still, I do have to say, they have improved their shipping delays from prior months. I was billed on 5/7, my box shipped on 5/13 and it arrived on 5/18. Not too bad this month.
Did you get a Wittlebee box this month? What’d you think? I’ve love to see what items you got so send me a picture! If you want to subscribe or just want to learn more, click here. And don’t forget to use code “save50” to save 50% off your first box!
I got an email last week saying they cancelled my account. Then I got this email clarifying why they cancelled my account:
Hi,
First off, we would like to clear up any confusion due to yesterday’s cancellations. The system was supposed to cancel your orders due to lack of inventory and not your subscription. Unfortunately at the moment we do not have enough merchandise to fulfill your order. We would like to give you the option to reactivate your account, please email support@wittlebee.com to reactivate your account or if you have any other questions. Please note that we will have to keep your account paused for the time being, however you will be able to participate in Instagram and one-off sales through our site.
I’m curious if this happened to anyone else? I don’t have an “order” with them, just my subscription which I received last week. I’m kinda all set with them. I agree with you on the Wittlebee branded clothes, I’m not a big fan and haven’t been thrilled with what they’re sending me at all (sometimes they don’t even send the right size.) I think I’ll keep my $40 something dollars and just order from Children’s Place or the Gap and know what I’m getting and WHEN I’m getting it!
I had cancelled my account in April. I agree with Jackie, the first few boxes were good, but then I just kept getting the same or similar products. The showroom didn’t help, like you I had to pick off sizes or something random to get. Seeing your box this month made me glad I cancelled. I would be upset if I got an Angry Birds shirt that I could buy at WalMart. That’s not worth the money.
I joined a wittlebee swap group on Facebook just to see what others were getting since I was so disappointed and some of the goings on at that company floored me (so did the fact that the women in the group seem to have nothing better to do than go after them all day…I even saw talk of lawsuits while I was lurking on there) I cancelled after my first month when I got a tshirt with a hole in it where they had cut out the tag, and a Kate Quinn outfit that was made with one leg longer than the other and one sleeve longer than the other and they wanted to credit me $5. A company with no contact phone number is a little shady if you ask me though.
I cancelled a couple months ago but I just got my first Sweet Pea Box and really liked it. I only did the 4 item box to try but I might do a bigger one next month. I think its so hard for these companies to come up with really cute stuff for boys. The girl stuff always seems so cute but I know there is boy stuff out there they just have to look.
I used to be a big fan of Wittlebee in the beginning when you could really choose the styles and the color selection. The last few months I have received he exact same outfits almost. It would be nice if they kept track of what they sent. I feel the personalization has been removed so I am skipping this month and possibly cancelling my subscription. I do better on my own. But will try Sweet Pea.
Was a huge fan Wittlebee, now I am on the verge of cancelling.
I have had so many issues with their customer service.
I also received notifications that their inventory was low. I also received a request from their CS department to suspend their account bc they were doing a poor job of keeping up with requests.
I have been billed twice this month with no box or explanation.
Sent CS 5 emails, never received a response back.
I tried to be a loyal customer through their growing pains, but now not so sure.
I tried to cancel my Wittlebee subscription and they sent a box anyway, I have sent them several e-mails without a response, and was wondering Nicole if you ever heard from their Customer Service? I am so fed up right now!