5 stars
Excitement…happiness…freakin’ awesomeness doesn’t nearly describe what I felt when I discovered our very own South African ‘The Book Case’. Seriously, you don’t understand! I’ve been a huge fan and follower of Owlcrate, Fairyloot, Litcube, YA Chronicles…you get the picture...right? Since many of us…droolers over those stunning book boxes…okay...let me continue…many of us can’t afford the high shipping costs and VAT that gets added to your total purchasing amount. Let me explain… Since we’re located wayyy down here at the bottom of the plain…earthly map wise…South Africa – when we add contents to our carts when purchasing internationally, shipping already spikes up to double the amount of what the actual product costs. When our package then gets shipped and arrives in South Africa, we receive that ‘phone call’ which then asks very nicely… “14% VAT please!” Depending on your parcel’s total amount you paid at checkout, that will then stipulate what amount of VAT you’ll end up paying. This is where it kind of bites you in the bum! You see, we’ve scrambled around, turned our couches upside down for that cent or two that might help. Rampaged through the drawers and checking your bank account every five minutes to see if money hasn’t magically appeared in your account! Finally, you manage to accumulate enough funds to buy that book box! But then shipping is added and VAT…you end up paying triple for that book box and ultimately…is it worth it? Can you afford it? Thus far, I couldn’t afford the monthly subscription payment of any of the overseas book boxes, because I’m a parent of two youngsters and two Alaskan Malamutes. When you enter family life, you kind of over-analyse and turn around every single cent spent. Finally, to come back to The Book Case. I love their name. It’s simple, straightforward though kind of sophisticated as well. Their website and ordering process. I do hope they’ll update their look in the future and I think an overall monthly update is required for new potential customers. When you click on their ‘past boxes’ tab, it takes you to February’s box…we’re at June. So, monthly updates are crucial. The ordering process is quick and simple. They constantly keep you up to date. They are active on their Facebook page and Instagram account. Again, constantly keeping up to date. Delivery time is freakin awesome!! You see, we live in an area which is categorized by courier companies as ‘rural’. Usually it takes a week or two longer for packages to arrive. Cities usually get their stuff the following day. Nonetheless, when I placed my very first order on the 26th of April 2017 (Mother’s Day box), it was delivered in record timing. The same has happened so far with our Father’s Day box and May themed box. Since this is an overall review of my opinion regarding The Book Case, monthly specific reviews will be posted as well. So, no particular box is currently being reviewed at this moment. Goodies thus far; we’ve really enjoyed receiving, opening and oogling each box. Mama would slowly open the box while taking photographs. Papa would gaze at each item and pack it perfectly for the next shot to be taken. Brother will ‘Aah and ooh’ while sister touches everything possible! Okay, it’s become a family ritual by now! And lastly, pricing… At R450 per box, shipping included, I’d say it’s very reasonably priced. Couriers alone cost +-R99. Subtract that from R450 and it leaves you at +-R350 per box. Contents include 3-5 bookish goodies which thus far has been fun to find within. It’s things I’d never really buy for myself due to life’s expenses. Now I find these goodies within this book box and it’s a nice treat for myself. The books included have been on my TBR pile and none I’ve owned. After all, it’s newly released highly anticipated books! The Book Case gets 5 stars from me. I really hope they’ll grow each month. I feel South Africa’s youth needs to be exposed to more reading than ever before. It’s crucial and I really hope parents across the country will discover The Book Case and subscribe. Many young adults participate in BookTube, reviewing via video feeds – their take on books they read etc. It’s exciting, creative and fun. I have to plant a seed really quick before I end this review… So far, my kiddos of 9 and 12-years-old have been drooling over these boxes. Yep, just like there Mama! Constantly with their droopy begging faces, they ask, “Is there a book box for us?” So…The Book Case…any possibility of supplying a junior book case in the near future?? Once again, Thank You The Book Case for being brave enough to bring bookish goodies to us and of course those books. Filling our minds with awe, excitement, laughter and joy. You can find The Book Case at www.thebcase.co.za
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