Bought my sister a $40 candle set and she hated the smell

Last month I got her this three-pack from a shop in Denver that said 'earthy vanilla and pine.' She texted me a photo of them sitting in her bathroom closet, said they smell like burnt plastic. Has anyone else had luck with subscription boxes for fussy family members?

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taylorlewis1d ago

Bought my sister a $40 candle set and she hated the smell" - I mean, honestly, is that really the end of the world? She didn't like some scented wax, not like you bought her a timeshare. I've gotten my mom so many subscription boxes over the years and she just stacks them in her basement unopened. Maybe just get her a gift card next time and let her be the one to return it.

ninabutler1d ago

Isn't it a bit harsh to say she should just get a gift card? A $40 candle set shows you put thought into it, tried to pick something nice based on what you know about her. Getting a gift card feels like giving up, like you don't care enough to try.