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    APottsAPotts Posts: 2,448 Member
    edited October 2013
    Well, there was a bonus item (Msubi Hunter, which was exactly one of the items I wanted to avoid by not bying the build/buy boxes), I feel kinda cheated though since I thought the five items by themselves were supposed to be more than 300 sp worth? And I really thought you'd get bonus items with CAS items in them, this doesn't make sense at all to me.

    This is one thing that also confuses me. Though I am the opposite from you in that I did not want any CAS stuff, so I bought the Deco boxes, and still ended up with bonus items like a single hair or a single shirt. Mixing the two, while selling them as Deco boxes or CYS boxes was kind of crummy.

    On the other hand I am still pretty happy with Goodie boxes in general. However one thing I would love to know is:

    Has anyone received a world in their goodie boxes that was not Hidden Springs? I looked through the thread, and unless I missed something (which is possible) it seems that the only world that anyone has received is Hidden Springs. And everyone who has received Hidden Springs already owned it? :?:

    Someone please tell me I am wrong. Tell me you have gotten a world that was not Hidden Springs, or at least tell me that you got Hidden Springs but didn't already own it.

    I am very curious, since I am thinking about buying more goodie boxes later in the week, and I would like to dream that other worlds are indeed possible to get.
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    ChimarkChimark Posts: 2,166 Member
    edited October 2013
    APotts wrote:
    Well, there was a bonus item (Msubi Hunter, which was exactly one of the items I wanted to avoid by not bying the build/buy boxes), I feel kinda cheated though since I thought the five items by themselves were supposed to be more than 300 sp worth? And I really thought you'd get bonus items with CAS items in them, this doesn't make sense at all to me.

    This is one thing that also confuses me. Though I am the opposite from you in that I did not want any CAS stuff, so I bought the Deco boxes, and still ended up with bonus items like a single hair or a single shirt. Mixing the two, while selling them as Deco boxes or CYS boxes was kind of crummy.

    It's not really all that clear but it is in the Goodie Box FAQ
    You may also receive one or more bonus items from any category in The Sims 3 Store.

    So as you can see if you purchase a box from the CAS you WILL get items from CAS but your bonus can come from any category at all. And if you buy a deco box, you will get deco items not CAS items, but the BONUS item can come from any category.
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    jenjohnsjenjohns Posts: 60 Member
    edited October 2013
    I bought 2 home decor 3+1 (I was only gonna buy 1 then was pleased with what I got and had to get another lol)

    Got all the following:
    life's a beach swim
    grapes of nectary table lamp
    the 390 bike
    malleable mimic voodoo doll
    little rocketeer quantum sandbox
    bodice floor lamp
    bard's throne
    three strikes double bed
    to have and to hold with bow
    rustic loaf box
    grapes of nectary stove
    india inspired living mughal arch mirror
    three's a crowd ceiling light
    retro model t dining chair
    once upon a time cottage clock
    mystery box night stand i guess it is
    imperfect globular end table
    the black horse's song
    reed basket
    decorative curtains
    branch floor lamp
    luck of the draw
    noble end table
    tiki torch lamp
    midnight moon wall lamp
    rustic hanging basket
    spaders in sight desk
    final moments lounge from nothing atoll
    libri fo fibri marble bookcase
    lord vladimir's magic cauldron
    zirconium chandelier
    april 2013 compilation
    regal living kitchen set
    gothique relics
    storybook bedroom set
    fresh from the garden bouquet
    soul of spade guitar
    gothic glamour home office dinging chair
    cast iron skillet sculpture
    steampunk kitchen grease gear cleansing dishwasher
    chances look bright
    hour glass end table
    ritzy taste coffee table
    overhead shoppe cabinet
    cartsville
    gamma green thumb plant
    romantique floor mirror
    gothique painting
    gothic glamour home office nightmare chandelier
    cool core dining table
    crazy for cuckoo
    left from kismet wall blanket
    faire curtain
    nano novel wall bookshelf
    water wonderland bathtub
    faire end table
    lit floral lamp


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    joeythesimsfanjoeythesimsfan Posts: 849 New Member
    edited October 2013
    Bought a 7 pack of each.

    Noteworthy items include

    Tudor set and the mid century modern dining set.

    I got three items for date night which I already owned from humble bundle.

    I got every item I didn't own in Diva and Divo, and then also got the set as a bonus, but I would have owned every item in it if it counted the bought goodie box items before the bonus.

    I also got the Savvy Sellers Collection and the titanic toy machine.

    Not sure how I feel about this, on one hand its really excellent stuff to get and now I can play with that stuff without buying midnight hollow, on the other, I really think midnight hollow is beautiful and was planning to get it at some point and now I wont because ill feel like its not worth the cost given that I already have the premium content.
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    jeancabrerajeancabrera Posts: 150 Member
    edited October 2013
    Bought a 7 pack and got all the following:

    Bargain Lamp
    Woodland Cabinet
    Five o'clock Happy Hour
    Chester's Drawers
    Puzzle Stool
    Oceania Orb Lantern
    Trapezoid Floor Lamp
    No Frills Bike Rack
    Perfect Place Shelf
    Italian Starburst Mirror
    Infinite Flow Hot Tub
    Unquenchable Thirst Water Bucket Sculpture
    Treasure Box
    Ceiling Lamp
    Alchemy End Table
    Futureshock Loft- Teeth Tech 2.0
    Fully Non-functional Vent
    Murano Wooden Block Knife Stock
    Chieftain's Table
    On the Up and Up Ceiling Light
    Friendly Office Lamp
    Rocket Johnny's Retro Ride
    Alvar Vintage Designer Dishwasher
    "As Is" Art
    Woodrow's Woodworks Living Chair
    Eagle Feather Lamp
    Futureshock Loft- Moisture Minimization Station
    Do It Yourself Curtain
    Tiki Torch Lamp
    La Dauphine's Sofa
    Harvest Moon Drum Sculpture
    Grandmother's Cooktop
    Alvar Vintage Aqua Washbasin
    Hak 2 Skool Arcade Machine
    Zippy Sweater
    Eero Mid Century Countertop
    On the Level Bookshelf
    Market Piggy Sculpture
    Warbling Wind Chimes
    Hewnsman Dining Room Set
    Romanza Ceremony + Attire
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    PutowtinPutowtin Posts: 559 Member
    edited October 2013
    I got a cow.....
    :shock:

    And some other stuff, but a cow!
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    Fran98765Fran98765 Posts: 462 Member
    edited October 2013
    Moo!
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    HatboxHatbox Posts: 1,755 Member
    edited October 2013
    I purchased two three packs (and one single because I had the extra simpoints) here is what I received in total:

    CAS items:

    Pearl Draped Vintage
    Brassy Lassy Bob
    Pump Me
    Evening Gown with bow
    Urban Avenger Vintage
    Heart Sandals
    The Betty Blouse Vintage
    Le Cirque Nouveau- The Twirler
    Easy Going Top
    Slightly Sided
    PomPom Hat
    Victorian Shoes for men
    A Little Bit Fishy
    Rawk N Rebel Teen
    Show Stopping Style-Into The Vortex Dress
    Break Your Dark heart
    Flower and Lace Flirty Dress
    Running Through Fields
    Charming Choli
    Violet
    India Inspiration-Orissa Sunset Vest
    In Stride
    Goddess Contemporary Capris
    Wilderness Braid
    Spanish Moss Suit
    Teen lady Blaze
    The Progressive Style
    Summer Shell Vintage
    India Inspiration- Jeweled Adoration Maang Tikka
    Frayed Plumage


    Build/Buy mode:
    Perfect Place Shelf
    Bridal Bouquet
    Playtime Rug
    Once Upon a Time Cottage- Woodsmen's Chair
    Up Against The Wall
    Let 'em Fly
    Portable Platter
    Delightful End Table
    Chef Jean's Choice Cabinet
    Woven Wicker Trunk
    Futureshock Loft- Forcefield of Dreams bed
    Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom- Angkor Wat Stone Carving Replica
    Fresh From The Garden Bouquet
    Sweet Serenity Lily Pad
    Gothique Candle Stool
    Edwardian Expressions Kitchen- Lush Bloom Lily Vase
    Galileo's Observer
    Longevity Wall Hanging
    Luminescent Glow Ceiling Light
    Land Locked Bookshelf
    Lantern of Morocco
    Lazy Sim Sofa Sectional
    Perfect Privacy Screen
    Feathered Table Sculpture
    Home Team Jersey Rack
    Reflections By Candlelight
    Pearlescent Candle
    Open Gears Wall Clock
    Murano Modern Classic Bread Box
    Romantique Chaise
    Once Upon a Time Cottage- Gathering Wood Sculpture
    Gothic Glamour Living Room- Botanophobic's Nemeis Sculpture
    Gothique Cushion and Pearls
    Mid-Century Modern Bedroom- Bedside Cabinet-ish end table
    Screen of Secrets
    Secret Sonny
    Bamboo Shelf of Balance
    Coffee with Pedro
    Nano Novel Bookshelf
    All Mine Till The End Table
    Le Cirque Esprit- Mystic's Table Shade

    Bonus Items:
    Auto Noms Automatic Pet Feeding Station
    The Sims Classic- Welcome Back to Three Lakes set
    Island Villa
    Country Livin'
    Rocket Johnny's Retro Ride
    Musubi Hunter
    Micro Grotto Hot Tub
    Storybook Bedroom set
    Le Cirque Esprit- Happiest Dunk Tank Hot Tub
    Le Cirque Nouveau- Mistress of Ceremonies

    Overall I was satisfied with my goodie boxes and I was especially excited to finally get my hands on the chicken coop, I will likely buy more.
    The automatic pet feeder has inspired me to give more of my Sims pets.
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    ChimarkChimark Posts: 2,166 Member
    edited October 2013
    Putowtin wrote:
    I got a cow.....
    :shock:

    And some other stuff, but a cow!

    Don't have a cow man :D
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    BambooEaterrrBambooEaterrr Posts: 2,831 Member
    edited October 2013
    Ah I see, thanks for explaining guys! I should've read the FAQ a little more carefully :lol:
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    blueberry1004blueberry1004 Posts: 108
    edited October 2013
    I wasn't planning on getting any of the goodie boxes, but after reading through every post here, I couldn't resist, and decided to try it out.

    I bought the 3+1 set of the Home Decor.

    To be completely honest, every single thing I got in the goodie boxes are items I would never purchase myself. But I am hoping that with these items, I can change up how I play Sims a bit so I step out of my comfort zone / habits of play.

    Here is everything I got!

    Vineyard Villa Furnishings (Bonus)
    Fifth Avenue Fashions (Bonus)
    Le Cirque Espirit - Happiest Dunk Tank Hot Tub (Bonus)
    Le Cirque Nouveau - Mistress of Ceremonies (Bonus)

    Head of the Table
    Grandmother's Cooktop
    Hoisted Terra Vineyard Case
    Suits a Party
    Lord and Lady Living Room Chair
    Steampunk Kitchen - Burnished Bright Bulb Floor Lamp
    Three Strikes Double Bed
    Buccaneer's Barstool
    The 390
    Party Banner
    Fridge of Daring
    Lazy Angler's Rocking Chair
    Pearlescent Candle
    Refined and Vine'd Stereo
    Harvest Moon Drum Sculpture
    Banana Bulb
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    Ra345Ra345 Posts: 3,941 Member
    edited October 2013
    Those of you who "contacted EA" - how did you contact them? I'm doing a live chat and they are refusing to do anything about my duplicate items that were not bonus items.
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    kettleladykettlelady Posts: 303 New Member
    edited October 2013
    Maybe you should try calling them? You have to find help section and there's something like a button "I still need help" and there should be a number.
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    blueberry1004blueberry1004 Posts: 108
    edited October 2013
    So, I decided I might as well try out the CAS goodie boxes too (I decided to use the money I was supposed to spend on mani/pedis with a few friends on Simpoints :lol: I'm sure they'll understand...).

    Got the 3+1 set, and this is what I got!

    Easy-going Top (Bonus)
    The Alex (Bonus)
    Viva Las Vegas Living (Bonus)
    Rocket Johnny's Retro Ride (Bonus)
    Musubi Hunter (Bonus)

    India Inspiration - Traditional Summer Sari
    Splendidly Strapless
    Way-out and Wild
    Jammin' Jammers
    Urban Avenger Vintage
    Happily Ever After-Hero's Journey Outfit
    Peek-a-Boo Bathing Suit
    Mischief Baker
    She Put the Lime in the Coconut Top
    Sun Dress with Necklace
    Mature Linen Leafs Shirt
    Vest Jacket with T-Shirt
    Pantucket Pat Moccasins
    Le Cirque Nouveau - The Twirler
    Le Cirque Nouveau - Petite Auguste Slippers
    Show Stopping Style - Backdraft Jacket
    Little Gentleman
    Secure Sneakers
    Farmer's Overalls
    Glam **** Hairstyle
    Liberated Spikes

    I am generally pretty happy with these items! Some of them, I would never consider getting, and some of them, I had wanted but decided not to spend the Simpoints on them. The Viva Las Vegas Living was a very nice bonus.

    Edit: Glam S*hag Hairstyle.
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    Ra345Ra345 Posts: 3,941 Member
    edited October 2013
    kettlelady wrote:
    Maybe you should try calling them? You have to find help section and there's something like a button "I still need help" and there should be a number.

    Thanks, I don't actually have a phone though :lol: Has anyone had it fixed via Live Chat that I can reference? Or were you emailing/calling a specific line?
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    HatboxHatbox Posts: 1,755 Member
    edited October 2013
    I love the goodie boxes, if EA left them up all the time I swear that I would be flat broke. :mrgreen: Lol!

    Before this last round of goodie boxes I had already owned one hairstyle, the clown painting and the chocolate fountain from the Le Cirque Celebration set and today I received two more dresses and a hot tub from the set, I looked at the Le Cirque Celebration page and was surprised to see that I could download the rest of the set for free thanks to CYS. :shock:

    I also received the Three Lakes set in a goodie box (before that I had downloaded the cowplant springy toy because it was a weekend freebie) I was also surprised to see that I could buy the cowplant arcade game and the cowplant for 95 Simpoints (not free but almost!)
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    MrsRunyonMrsRunyon Posts: 71 New Member
    edited October 2013
    I was able to get a 2000 simpoints credit for my duplicate Hidden Springs. I first did a live chat. They gave me a reference number. Then I did the have a rep call me option. I was on the phone on hold for approximatly 1 hour, but for the 2000 simpoints it was well worth it. I spoke to 3 reps (including the live chat). All 3 were very nice and understanding and willing to work with me.
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    SimGuru_SassySimGuru_Sassy Posts: 7
    edited October 2013
    Hi Simmers,

    We have reviewed the issue with customers receiving Hidden Springs in Goodie Box when they already own it and have resolved the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. For the customers who have reported a claim with Customer Service in this thread, please be patient as we work with the Customer Service team to handle refunds on your Goodie Box purchases.

    Thank you for your continued support!

    -Store Team
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    LemonpawzLemonpawz Posts: 919 Member
    edited October 2013
    I'm glad this is getting resolved but it's not really fair to get 300 points back at box cost when other customers with this problem were able to swap out with other worlds :? A little disappointed that this is happening consistently with customer service. We all paid the same amount for our boxes and should get the same resolutions.
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    anettesbanettesb Posts: 39,168 Member
    edited October 2013
    Lemonpawz wrote:
    I'm glad this is getting resolved but it's not really fair to get 300 points back at box cost when other customers with this problem were able to swap out with other worlds :? A little disappointed that this is happening consistently with customer service. We all paid the same amount for our boxes and should get the same resolutions.


    very true

    this is problems that often happen... EA really need to make a standard... either 1 or the other....

    this goes for other cases aswelll.

    I think the fair thing to do would to let every one that got this problem swap for an other world/set... not give the points but simply manually make the swap on the account..... ad a random not ownded set or a world to all with this problem (I know it can't be the same... but..)

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    Dragonrose69Dragonrose69 Posts: 748 Member
    edited October 2013
    I bought 3 of the 1500 sim point packages yesterday, all house decor items.

    I was sorely behind in store purchased items so I am pleased with what I received. In just 12 bonus items, I received items that were worth triple the points I spent on the boxes.

    Some of the bonus items I received:
    Island villa set
    hibiscus trio
    April 2012 compilation
    March 2013 compilation
    auto-noms auto pet feeder
    2 hot tubs
    rim rocking basketball hoop
    mid century modern bedroom set
    old town starter kit
    storybook bathroom set
    regal living room set

    Regular items were lamps, chairs, beds, etc. I did get a few pieces of clothing and a couple of men's hairs as bonus items as well, but nothing really great there. I don't think I got too much that duplicated things I already had, perhaps some of the set stuff.

    No worlds for me, but I did very well in any case, in my opinion at least.

    If I didn't feel the need to curtail my spending I'd happily get more goodie boxes.
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    blueberry1004blueberry1004 Posts: 108
    edited October 2013
    Some of the bonus items I received:
    Island villa set
    hibiscus trio
    April 2012 compilation
    March 2013 compilation

    Wow!!! Those compilations are amazing bonuses!! :D
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    Jimboola11Jimboola11 Posts: 1,850 Member
    edited October 2013
    A single 300pts box just to see....
    (couldn't resist)

    Tiki coffee table
    Williams sconce
    Slab o'Wood Barstool
    Oceana Orb lantern (ceiling light)
    Aces High Bookcase
    Variegated Ceramic Vase
    Le Cirque Esprit (bonus Item - Hot Tub)

    Not great but not awful. Not sure how much they would have cost as they now just show as 'download' and there is nothing there that would be a mainstay of my games. Not even close. I guess the hot-tub makes it decent value but it really is a gaudy looking thing (!!!).

    No worlds, no premium item stuff that others had reported getting.
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    ChimarkChimark Posts: 2,166 Member
    edited October 2013
    Jimboola11 wrote:
    Not sure how much they would have cost as they now just show as 'download'...

    FYI:

    Just log out of your account and you will be able to see the original prices of items if you look them up.
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    CogitotoroCogitotoro Posts: 1,401 Member
    edited October 2013
    If you think you'll always get at least something nice and valuable as a bonus in these goodie boxes, especially if you get multiples, think again. I got the 3+1 CAS boxes today, and here were my four bonuses:

    The Alex - a 100 simpoint short men's hairstyle, because I needed another short men's hairstyle (not)

    Knitted beanie - a 100 simpoint men's beanie, because I needed another men's knitted hat (really not)

    Temaki bar - a 125 simpoint bar, because I needed another bar (really really not)

    Scene in Four Parts - a 100 simpoint painting I've always thought an unattractive **** brown mess

    That's it.

    I know I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up for a world, since the only one reported on here (despite a world being the bonus example shown on the goodie box page) is people getting Hidden Springs who already had it. Most people on here have gotten at least one decent set, or something worth more than 125 simpoints as at least one of their bonuses, though. Well, not me this time. I thought the payoff for risking getting a bunch of things you didn't choose to buy in the Store was at least getting a lot of simPoints' worth of stuff, or at least something expensive and cool. I'm not feeling the payoff. Blehhh.
    Cogitotoro, aka Ashley
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