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It's true! The only tough thing about buying from Sephora now is choosing what to buy! Other than that, everything is a breeze, thanks to Globe Gcash American Express Virtual Card! All you need is a little patience. After all, your goodies are crossing continents for you! But really, this is one of the easiest purchase ever!

Let me show you my timeline. I took down dates and compared it to when I use to ask my aunt to buy stuff for and send it through a courier service that ships here in the Philippines and boy am I glad I don't have to bother them anymore.
To answer a popular question, My Shopping Box delivered my package at home! I didn't have to pick it up! I wasn't home when the package arrived. I just came home and there it was! A big Sephora box waiting for me!

And for those of you wondering, I paid about Php1,300.00++ for the package. It was automatically debited from my GCASH once I clicked the authorised shipment (did this November 27, 2012). I can't believe how fast My Shopping Box was at moving my shipment along once it reached them. I just hope that they keep up the good work because I plan on buying an iPad Mini next year. :)

If you don't have money on your Gcash wallet, MSB keeps your package for free for about 5 days. After that, a minimal charge will be given for every day you keep your package  with them.

A lot of my friends wondered how come MSB charged me double the weight of my actual Sephora purchase. I plan on emailing MSB about this and if they provide an explanation for this. But honestly, I wasn't that bothered with it. Since I used to pay for the same amount and much more from my former courier and the box were much smaller!

But my friends' concern were valid since we plan on doing a group purchase and we want to know how we can divide the shipping cost.




Overall, it was a great experience. I didn't ran into any problems. Everything is just with a click of a button. Globe Gcash really has outdone itself with the new GCash  American Express Virtual Card. As long as we save money, we can splurge! On almost anything!

If you have other questions, let me know via comment box below. Will answer them right away.

Of course, for the much awaited part! The giveaway! I hope you were as patient as I was!! :)




Winners must contact me via e-mail (shensaddiction(at)gmail(dot)com) within 30 days from date of this post. Failure to contact me and collect the prize within 30 days means forfeiture of prizes and Globe will again draw winners. Winners must pick up prize at Bonifacio Global City, lunch time or after office hours.




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I just realized that we're lucky when it comes to getting what we want. In my day, we dealt with sellers we're unsure of, paid for unreasonable shipping prices, lost packages at the post office and we had to borrow credit cards from others!

Now, they are the things of the past! Sharing with you guys, some of the best online hubs I've tried for the past year that worked, hassle-free and made me so excited to shop online.

TheMall.ph

Operated by the girls and gents of Summit, all those fashionable things you see in magazines are now easily spotted at TheMall.ph! And they quickly bring to directly to the store or seller. They even have this app that allows you to mix and match items and include them on your wishlist.

What I like: They cater to local online shops which directs be immediately. It's a smorgasbord of items that allows me to choose by inspiration without having to through all the albums of the shops. TheMall.ph acts like a stylist/beauty consultant for girls who are clueless about the products.

What I don't: Some online shops don't answer immediately.

Facebook

Well, the tagging can get pretty annoying. But honestly, it helps sometimes. Been looking for a Casio watch, Marc Jacobs tote or just a new shade of lipstick? The shops come to you! Inquiring for value, shipping, etc. has never been easy. And most of the time, mode of payment is easy (bank transfer/deposit, gcash, paypal). And the mot beautiful thing about it is that you don't have to jump from one browser page to another another (except when browsing through albums).

What I like: It's pretty accessible since I'm on facebook 80% of the time. Everything is there and I get to share what I want to purchase to my friends and get some advise if I should go for it or not.

What I don't: Tagging and posting on my wall about products I'm not interested about.

Zalora.ph

It's amazing how Zalora has grown and the efforts they've put in to their fashionable e-commerce site have paid off. They have amazing items, has free delivery and easy steps in paying. I just love that whenevr I put in hours upon hours of choosing which item to buy, paying isn't difficult! They accept ALL kinds of payment! From Cash on delivery to credit card, they accept it. It just makes eeryeverything so easy.

Best of all, items arrives on time and secuyred in a chic Zalora box.

What I like: Convenience and easy-navigation of the site. I type what I like and it shows specfically what I asked for. Payment is super fast and shipping doesn't cost much or it's often FREE! Oh! You can browse by size and color which helps with eliminating wanting something that you can't have.

What I don't: Stocks are limited which can get frustrating. I wish they would just immediately pull it down. LOL.

Multiply.com

Ever since Multiply revamped their site and made it a legit e-commerce, shopping there has been a breeze. If the shop is a legit partner, you can just keep on clicking buy me and at the end, no matter how many different shops you buy from, paying them only takes one time and one click. Best of all, you can pay them via credit card. Something I know a lot of has been wishing for a year or two ago.

What I like: They have the widest range of products that allows me to window shop for hours. I am quite sentimental about multiply since I first created my online shop there. Also, you can get Charm, Digital Traincase, Stuff in Style and Makeupholics there!

What I don't: Shipping can accumulate and cost a lot especially when you shop from different online stores.

Sephora.com

I'm not kidding! Finally, we now have the option to buy from international websites. Thanks to Globe Gcash America Express Virtual Card.

What I like: ALL THE PRODUCTS!! They practically have every brand I love! And Samples! They are generous with samples. :)

What I don't: Nothing!! I love Sephora. Thanks to Globe Gcash American Express Virtual Card, I get to shop at the most popular beauty online store in the world!

it's amazing how convenient things are now. Can you imagine how difficult our lives wouldm be and how little  we can accomplish if not for the advancement in technologies? Although physical/actual window shopping is still a top for me.



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If you've never tried shopping at Sephora, well now's your chance!


With Globe Gcash American Express® Virtual Card, online shopping in the Philippines just reached new heights. Gone are the days that we're limited to buy anything we want. Seriously, now we can have it all! :)






As a veritable beauty addict, my love affair for cosmetics and skincare have always been a top most priority. I still remember shopping at wee hours of the night online shopping when i first got my credit card.

But it wasn't always see. I ran through some problems.

  • Some shops didn't accept our local credit cards
  • Some shops wouldn't ship here
  • Shipping via known couriers were expensive
  • Some of the things I bought got lost (or stolen in transit)
  • Post office charges too much tax!

But GREAT things come to those who patiently waits!! I can now shop from Sephora, Beauty.com,Target, Amazon and all!!! All thanks to Globe Gcash American Express Virtual Card®. Thank God I've been a GCASH member since it started and that I'm a Globe Postpaid Subscriber  It made made this experience a whole lot easier. Let me share you my story!

I just finally got myself the Makeup Forever Flash Color Case and a new Urban Decay Naked Palette 1! :)





And look what I got for you!! EXCITING!!



But before I tell you how you can win these goodies, I'll tell you first how I was able to buy them!

*You need to be a Globe GCASH subscriber before you can apply/sign-up for GCASH American Express Virtual Card.

Step 1: Log on to https://www.gcashonline.net/gcashamex/ and sign up!
They've got one month fretrial so grab that chance now!

Step 2: Go to Globe Business Canter for your KYC requirement.

The only physical thing you would do is go to a Globe business center for their Know Your Customer requirement (This is important and you can't skip this!). They just have to meet you and know you're an actual person and you're good to go. Postpaid subscribers have it easy since they can just confirm their account by calling the Globe hotline. So if I were you, you're already at Globe, enroll for a postpaid account, too!

Oh! And don't forget to load up your GCASH wallet. :)

Once you've signed up, you'll receive a Globe Gcash American Express® Virtual Card Wallet that will contain all the details you need to shop. It will have your new AMEX Card number, card Expiry Date, US Address, US telephone number, My Shopping Box Login name and password.




Wonder where you'll find the security code? 


You can find that typing *143#:
Press 8 for GCASH

Press 5 for GCASH AMERICAN EXPRESS® VIRTUAL CARD
Press 2 for Request/Change Security Code

You'll receive a notification that will contain your security code -->

If you're on iPhone or Android, just download the Globe GCASH App. :)
You can change you security anytime to avoid card fraud. how cool is that?

My experience: It was so easy to sign up! I thought I was going to have a hard time but within the day, I was able to register and got my virtual wallet via e-mail. I didn't waste time at all and immoderately browsed Sephora.com.

Step 3: Shop and pay with your Globe GCASH American Express® Virtual Wallet!





My experience: II visited Sephora.com, logged on to my account, chose the items I've always wanted to get for myself (and for my readers!), typed in the details needed using my Globe GCASH American Express® Virtual Card, then clicked PAY! That's it! So convenient and doesn't take so much of my time. All I got to do know is wait for my items to reach My Shopping Box US Address! :)



Step 4: Ship and pay for your products to arrive at your Philippine address!






My Shopping Box will tell you right away once your order's been shipped and you'll just have to choose how you want it to get to you, AIR or SEA. Choose Air if you want your products to arrive faster, SEA if you want it cheaper (but these can take a month). Pay also using your American Express account! :)

You can either choose sea or air. If you're not in hurry, you can xhoose sea. But i recommend air only because it's faster. Expensive, yes. But at least, you'll get your items almost immediately.



That's it! You're done! Globe GCASH American Express Virtual Card Wallet will definitely come in handy this BLACK FRIDAY SALE when US Stores go CRAZY!! :) You can now justify getting that

Here are some of the stores that have successfully accepted

FASHION
Urbanoutfitters.com, Nordstrom.com, Zappos.com,  Oldnavy.com, Gap.com, Bananarepublic.com, Toms.com, Journeys.com, Piperlime.com, Athleta.com, Payless.com, Tiffany.com

BEAUTY
Sephora.com, Strawberrynet.com, Beauty.com, Narscosmetics.com

DEPARTMENT STORE
Target.com, Kohls.com, Kmart.com

GADGETS
Apple.com, Amazon.com, Bestbuy.com, Sony.com, Samsung.com, Newegg.com, Radioshack.com, iTunes (both US and Philippines)

MISC
Agoda.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Gymboree.com, Finishline.com (sports)

I still can't believe that I was able to shop at Sephora! I thought I'd forever rely on relatives to get me products that I want, when I want it. We all work very hard for a living, once in awhile, we want to reward ourselves for a job well done... or simply just because we really want something. It's makeup for me and it could be many million other things for you. The bottom line is, it's now all possible!

I can now buy the lens I've always wanted for my camera, I can now contemplate on saving up for an airbrush machine and I can get Urban Decay Products as soon as it comes out! How great is that? :)

I am just in awe at this point and I'm still reeling! And thanks to Globe GCASH, I can also share this wonderful experience with you guys! They've asked me to purchase some items that I think my readers would love and of course, I did just that!




What's the first thing you're going to buy with the new Globe GCASH American Express Virtual Card?



To Join:
  1. You must be a GLOBE Subscriber/user (with valid number)
    • Answer the questions  What's the first thing you're going to buy with the new Globe GCASH American Express Virtual Card? Type them at the comment section below.
    • Include Name and valid E-mail!
    • Links to the social media requirement below
  2. Share your answer via Facebook, include link to this blogpost! Follow and Tag http://facebook.com/shensaddictionpage.
    • Example: "I can finally buy an iPad with the new Globe GCASH American Express Virtual Card!" (link to this blog post)"
  3. Tweet your answer, follow and tag me (@shensaddition), hashtag #globeamex and bitly link to this post!
    • Example: "I can buy an iPad! Thanks to #GcashAmex! Read all about it @shensaddiction's blog (link to blog)."
  4. For Philippine residents only.
  5. Winners must be willing to meet-up to claim the prize. Winners outside Manila will shoulder shipping fee.
  6. Contest ends on November 29, 2012, 11:59pm


There will be two winners, 
Winner of Clarisonic Mia worth $119!
Winner of Urban Decay Naked Palette 1 worth $50
Best answers (2) wins!




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