Subscription Box :: Sticker Swaps :: December 2016

Last updated on 27 December 2024

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If you were anything like me, then stickers were one the ‘in’ things in primary school. Everyone had a sticker book, and we would spend our breaks swapping stickers, checking out new ones, smelling the scratch-n-sniffs, touching the fuzzy ones. It was a huge trend, and you know what? It’s a trend that I’m kind bummed when out the window after a while.

I still have my sticker book someone, stuck together with tape because I used it so much, and all the stickers in it bring back so many memories. It’s funny how that happens, isn’t it?

While I’m no longer an 8 year, giving my friend a castle sticker for a unicorn sticker (I got the better end of that deal), I still love stickers and actually use them a lot for things like cards and the occasional scrap-booking endeavours.

A little while ago I was approached by Sticker Swaps, asking if I’d like to review their subscription box. Obviously, I said yes, because, well stickers.

They sent me the December 2016 envelope, and here’s what was in it:

As the FAQs on their site say, “Each month we hand select a MINIMUM of 5 high quality featured stickers – as well as a stack of random “lucky dip” stickers from our HUGE collection!” It’s really is a random selection of stickers, no obvious theme or idea. The ones that are in the official-looking pocket within the envelope are all a similar style, though, so they’re automatically more attractive. I really like the style, and the colours.

I do really like the Christmas troll, too, and everyone needs a cat sticker in their life.

Price

Like most subscription boxes, there are levels of cost. For the StickerSwaps box, you can subscribe to a Month to Month payment at US $9.99, a 3-month prepay at US $27.99 or a 6-month prepay at US $53.99. You can see more on their pricing page.

Shipping

Shipping is free worldwide, which is fantastic.

Overall Thoughts

This is a neat subscription box, especially if you love stickers, or have family members or kids that love stickers. It’s a pretty random collection of stickers, which is kinda cool.

If feel like the price is a little high for what it is. $10 USD currently is just under $14 NZD, and while the stickers are very cool, I don’t think I will personally be signing up for a monthly plan. However! If you’re in England (where the StickerSwap team are based) then it’s just under £8 for the box.

If you know a sticker fanatic, then this is a fun box and would be a great present.

Have you ever subscribed to a sticker box? 

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Disclaimer: Thank you to StickerSwaps, who provided me with a free copy of their December edition in exchange for a review.

Update in 2022: They seem to have closed up their business.