I tried the PAPERGANG monthly stationery subscription box for 3 months

[@Haffina]

The Weird Al reference was everything! Albuquerque!

[@ErinSmith]

You’re the only one who’s got it so far Jen! You’re my people 😍

[@dewdropsonaleaf]

Love the Zelda treasure chest opening music for the second box haha!! ✨ Binge watching your unboxings right now as im making some art for my cousin brother!! 💖

[@GirlGeekLovesStampin]

I hope you still do this because I just found you and subscribed today :) - LOVE the idea of a subscription box! 😍

[@ErinSmith]

I have a fair few subscription reviews hanging out in their very own playlist! The last one I did was very expensive so it’s been a little while, I had to recover financially 😅 but I hope to try more subscriptions soon!

[@IsadoraOliveiraFranco]

the 3rd one seems to be the favourite amongst the commenters but I have to say that the 1st one is gorgeous! the portability theme is such a cool idea, and, as I'm not into greeting cards, I would get the most use out of the items in that one 😊😊

[@ErinSmith]

It is gorgeous - and such a thoughtful collection!

[@christinesmith3991]

These three boxes are actually pretty good. Sadly by the time I was looking for a new stationery subscription in January 2023, I wouldn't even consider Papergang after watching a few unboxings made it clear they went downhill pretty swiftly; they stopped their subscription service in October 2023

[@ErinSmith]

That’s really sad to learn. I’ll have to update the description to mention they don’t run anymore, thanks for letting me know 💕

[@hillarybigham5872]

I think the third one is my favorite. Not really the usual type of thing I’d go for, but it was cute and I feel the most useful out of the 3.

[@tempest510]

Goodness... The third one is stunning. 😳💖😅 I use a preprinted planner for a workout log... Usually a Hobonichi Weeks-style, but I would make an exception for the beautiful planner.

[@ErinSmith]

That’s such a good idea!

[@veirelaaa]

Wow, this is lovely, I really liked the plant themed one but all of the stuff is so cute and beautiful!❤

[@ErinSmith]

I love how different they all are!

[@teddybeeandme]

Without a doubt the third one is my favourite! I would have liked to see some of the birds from the box on the stationery inside but that's only a minor complaint.

[@ErinSmith]

I agree on the birds! They are so lovely!

[@kellyilean]

I fully stopped watching the video to scroll the comments for Weird Al mentions.

[@ErinSmith]

I can’t even tell you how happy that makes me 🤣

[@antzieisme]

Great review Erin!

[@ErinSmith]

Thanks Antonella!

[@belindaburns201]

This is great, I have been considering this box, thank you! What was the shipping time like to Aus?

[@ErinSmith]

The first two both took about two weeks from the date shipped to the date they arrived. My July box was shipped on July 28 (because I ordered it late in the month) and arrived on August 11. The August box was shipped on the 3rd and arrived on the 16th. The September box was delayed a bit because of a staff strike at at the port while shipping, but it was shipped on the 20th of September and arrived on October 13.

[@hesterboon8181]

I liked the first box the best, that is the one i would get the most use outoff

[@ErinSmith]

Can never have too many pens and pencils!

[@lisaleone2296]

Since you asked.... of those 3 boxes, I wouldn't have picked any of them if I had the chance. Subscription boxes can be so hit and miss. One thing I've noticed over the years, they tend to be a great place for companies to dump items in styles/colors that aren't big sellers and convince you you're discovering new things. I can't name any one thing in the three boxes I would keep and use. I also don't think the items are worth the subscription price. You could get a planner or grower's journal like those at a discount store for a few dollars. They're nothing special.

[@ErinSmith]

That’s so fair Lisa - to be honest, from a business perspective using a subscription box service to reallocate stock that isn’t moving is pretty smart. I don’t think Papergang specifically are doing a great deal of that since they have a different artist thematically design items for each box, but I also haven’t found I’ve reached for or even kept quite a few of the items in this video.

[@jacquelinescrimgeour8831]

What exactly is bullet journaling?

[@ErinSmith]

bulletjournal.com 🥰

[@tash1506]

Was that an Alberquerque reference?? LOL

[@ErinSmith]

I’ve been waiting over a year for someone to get that reference! 🥰

[@tash1506]

@@ErinSmith I legitimately quote that song on the regular XD 'Hey, you've got weasles on your face' hahaha

[@tamay101]

What is a bullet journal?

[@ErinSmith]

That is such a huge question - I think the best way to answer it is to link you here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullet_journal

[@carolinaazevedo2088]

a little expensive for my currency but they are lovely boxes

[@papuknots8146]

I liked the first one, the portable themed! 😊 I also really like these stationery box videos for window shopping 😄 Living in EU it’s nowadays sooo expensive to order anything outside EU because you have to pay customs and taxes for everything 😞

[@ErinSmith]

I love that I can help you window shop!

[@Kittyheavenwith21cats]

They don't have subscriptions unfortunately but they still have boxes Atleast

[@ErinSmith]

Yes they stopped the subscriptions a few months ago sadly!

[@clubkitten]

Biodome!

[@ErinSmith]

I’ve actually never seen it 😅 but Weird Al mentions it in a song!

[@clubkitten]

@@ErinSmith you should definitely watch it!!!