The M Den's ProudBox - is it worth the money?
I was thinking about treating myself to a ProudBox subscription for this football season. Has anyone here either gotten it or given one as a gift? What are the items like? Is it worth $50 (with shipping) a month? Or would I be better off either saving my money or just going and picking out a few things on my own?
August 26th, 2019 at 4:25 PM ^
You're better off saving your money. It's nice, but I wouldn't pay $50 a month for what they give you. (My wife got it for me last year for my birthday). Just buy what you want.
The items will include stuff from Zingerman's, little posters (which I didn't want), household stuff (like a coffee mug which I do use a lot), clothes (hats, socks, t-shirts), that kind of thing.
August 26th, 2019 at 4:37 PM ^
I've looked at it a few times. Love the concept. Most of the stuff sux.
August 26th, 2019 at 4:40 PM ^
I guess it depends how much $50 is to you, or how much Michigan gear you buy, but I'd say probably not. I had it for a while but my wife started to get annoyed at the amount of Michigan stuff that was everywhere so I cancelled it because I have to do what she says. You'll also get a bunch of stuff that is kind of stupid.
August 26th, 2019 at 4:51 PM ^
Sounds like loss leader product showcase being marketed monthly by high profile A2 retailers.
August 26th, 2019 at 6:03 PM ^
because I have to do what she says.
Love the brutal honesty...
August 26th, 2019 at 4:56 PM ^
I would defer making a decision until WD has had a chance to weigh in.
August 26th, 2019 at 4:58 PM ^
The idea is cool, but save your money and pick out stuff that you actually want to. I forgot to cancel the subscription for this year and received the box a week ago. It included a cookie from Zingerman's, a card game (Michigan trivia) and a Wolverine inspired t-shirt from the Mitten State.
August 26th, 2019 at 5:06 PM ^
My wife got this for me, so I didn't know the price. At $50/month it's probably not exactly a steal, but it's got some cool shirts and random other items. Last year I got a nice charcuterie board (not that we ever have charcuterie), a metal water bottle, and some other decent stuff that I don't really need, but is nice to have.
Side note, they come in nice maize and blue boxes that can be turned inside-out and reused. The kids seem to like those to store things.
August 26th, 2019 at 6:07 PM ^
You *really* want to know what's in the box?
August 26th, 2019 at 5:13 PM ^
Probably not.
And neither is a subscription to "The Athletic".
August 26th, 2019 at 5:30 PM ^
Save the $50 a month and buy yourself a good bottle of scotch instead. Or bourbon if that's your drink.
August 26th, 2019 at 5:42 PM ^
For the losses
August 26th, 2019 at 5:47 PM ^
Better yet .... use the $50 to get a regular gift box of whiskey / scotch / gin / whatever your flavor
August 26th, 2019 at 6:10 PM ^
Are you a member? That looks awesome!
August 26th, 2019 at 5:48 PM ^
better spent on a pornhub premium membership
August 26th, 2019 at 6:09 PM ^
...and contributing to their scholarship fund in the process.
August 26th, 2019 at 5:59 PM ^
$50 a month? For random stuff? That sounds like a nightmare
August 26th, 2019 at 9:32 PM ^
Hmmm, seems like the idea might be better than the execution. I was thinking it might be fun and a bit of a pick-me-up to get a "surprise" package once a month, and Lord knows I could use a bit of cheering up right now due to health issues. But I think I can probably find something more fun with the money. Thanks for the input, everyone.