Subscription based deals are getting pretty popular even for guys. 12 Society puts an extra touch with celebrity power, guys we might actually like. Here’s a quick review of the very first box from 12 Society
12 Society is a Lifestyle subscription which brings cool items selected by sports/entertainment celebrity picked themselves.
The box looks simple and sleek. Big bold branding right on top of the box made sure to let people know where it was coming from.
As soon as you open the box, you are greeted with this. It starts with a welcome message and rest covered with each celebrity’s photo and their choice of product.
As you remove the black paper, the goodies pop out.
And here they are.
1. Blake Griffin – “Griffin Technology (no relation) iPhone cover : comes with two iPhone cases (1 black, 1 white) and a stand.
too bad I don’t own an iPhone, which I stated clearly in their ‘preference setting’ page. I told them I own an Android phone.
2. Nasir Jones aka Nas – The Rumba VanDam Go : this is a watch and a NFC data storage.
You can put your credit card information and things. Perfect if you are jogging or going to gym.
They sent me a small size. There’s no way I will be able to wear this around and not lose blood circulation to my hand. I really like the product, I just wish it fit.
3. Kevin Love – Tapatio (yes the hot sauce)
on the booklet it says “I like it on tacos, pizza, and sandwiches – on pretty much everything. I take a bottle with me everywhere I go, even on road trips during the season”
you gotta be kidding me. I just bought a bottle for 99 cents.
4. Nick Cannon – American Crew Shave Cream and Post Shave Lotion
Finally something I can use! Shave cream is 150mL and Post Shave Lotion is 125mL
5. Tim Lincecum (I dont know this guy at all) – InCase Reflex headphones ($80 at Amazon.com)
This is probably the best deal out of the whole box. I can see other products selling for less than $10, but this one is definitely worth more than $39 monthly subscription fee.
Very cool style and fits well over my ears. I haven’t checked the quality, but online reviews are pretty good. I kind of like the Olive Green color too.
6. Michael Strahan – the Mangroomer
not much to explain. it’s a simple nose/ear hair trimmer.
7. $20 credit to Uber.com
another useless item for me. It’s a private taxi service in San Francisco. I might just give this to my friend up in SF.
Final thought,
Well, you get a good deal. just on that headphone only, you get 50% off deal.
I will have to think hard if I want to keep the box or return it (you can’t return just one item, must return whole box. no exchange either)
Even if I return this box, I don’t think I will unsubscribe. I will just wait for a good box that fits me well.
BTW if you return, you get your money back. oh and it’s FREE to return.
If you are interested in signing up, please use this link 🙂
http://12so.co/4WdCz
Rob Baldwin (@Rbeezie1)
Jun 29, 2012 @ 05:05:37
Great review!!!! I have been waiting since I signed up to get a peek inside “the box”. Your review was better than expected with pics and breakdown of each item. Good work sir, and much appreciated!!
enomooshiki
Jun 29, 2012 @ 08:58:47
You’re welcome Rob. Glad you like it.
Vince
Jun 29, 2012 @ 07:23:34
I got my box yesterday and was pretty dissapointed in it. I felt the same way as you with the iPhone case, as I also have an Android phone. The Tapatio sauce? Give me a break! The shaving cream, I use an electric shaver. I have no need for the headphones or watch. The mangroomer, I have several of those in boxes all over the house that I never use.
I am going through the process right now to return this box, not sure if I will keep my subscription going or not. Leaning to the side of cancelling it.
enomooshiki
Jun 29, 2012 @ 08:58:16
I ended up selling/giving away those iPhone cases. Also sold the man groomer to my co-worker for $5 ($11 at amazon).
Most likely, I will be selling or gifting these items.
I thought really hard about Tapatio. Why? Why put a 99 cents bottle of hot sauce in a supposedly up-class box?
Then I realized,
1. Tapatio is really good hot sauce (it is my favorite after all)
2. Some people might not know about this lovely hot sauce. For those who don’t, this could be a cool item to ‘discover’
I thought about returning the box, but I am not. The headphone is great!
Rob
Jun 29, 2012 @ 15:17:38
I am still waiting for my box, and enjoyed your review. I was a bit disappointed 12society has started posting pictures of people’s boxes before so many people received theirs yet. It certainly took away the suspense. I wonder if this box everyone got the same thing. Every pic or review I have sen lists the same exact products. From here on in I wonder if they will actually follow the information we provided (shirt size, what kind of phone do we have etc) for a custom box. I don’t have an iphone, would not be able to wear a small sized anything, and live no where near San Fran, so I might also be considering return this box.
enomooshiki
Jul 02, 2012 @ 09:24:19
Hey Rob, glad you enjoyed it.
I believe everyone is getting the same box for the first one. And I hope, (and for everyone), they will start implementing personal information to make future boxes more customized.
Personally, I’ve sold the iPhone case. Give away one of the other iPhone case. I am probably going to sell the watch thing too.
I am saving shaving products for ‘gift’.
Rob
Jul 02, 2012 @ 12:09:36
I have been holding out some hope to get on of the the gold boxes. From what I have seen they include a Nintendo Wii and some autographs. Thanks!
Rob
Jul 03, 2012 @ 08:20:39
Just got it. Received the same package as you down to the size small watch!Lets hope next month is better,
Jake
Jul 01, 2012 @ 00:45:25
Great review on the 12society box. I was also disappointed in the fact that these boxes are all the same for everyone. I am hoping it is because it is the first month and they got things running late. The watch thing is kind of funny because everyone that I have seen make a post has received a size small and it doesnt fit them. I happen to have small wrists and may fit in a small yet I received a size large. Definitely a cool watch but to big. If anyone is interested in trading let me know.
enomooshiki
Jul 02, 2012 @ 09:25:47
Hey Jake,
haha I guess no one won in sizing department.
Maybe you and I can swap the band.
Danny
Jul 03, 2012 @ 17:48:59
I have a size large, red rumba if someone would like to trade for their small or medium rumba.
Gavin
Jul 04, 2012 @ 13:27:49
Hey Danny, where do you live? Lets switch I got a small
Bzy220
Sep 21, 2012 @ 06:35:00
I dont see any more recent comments here so i thought I would post mine. After 2 boxes I have put mine on “hold”. My first box had another man groomer, energy sheets and some cheap glasses. It also had some nice headphones. The third box was worse. I understand you get what you pay for. But I have made the choice that if i’m going to buy cheap stuff it will be stuff that i will use or want.
The boxes really look like they went into Marshalls or an outlet mall and picked up random stuff. then created a “story” behind the items.
Celebrity iPhone Cases
Oct 09, 2012 @ 08:50:33
Thanks for your post! I made sure to give it a like! It doesn’t seem that men are very worried aboutcelebrity iphone cases. Instead they just want something simple that looks good. That should be easy with as many designer and stylish choices are out there now.
Sun Lakes
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