Bespoke Post

Bespoke Post delivers monthly themed boxes packed with premium goods for the modern man. Each "Box of Awesome" contains $70+ worth of curated products around a central theme - from barware and grooming to outdoor gear and home essentials. Preview your box before it ships and swap, skip, or keep based on your preferences.

Bespoke Post has been elevating the subscription box game since 2011 with their “Box of Awesome” concept - a fundamentally different approach that eliminates the gambling element common to subscription boxes. Rather than receiving surprise items you might not want, Bespoke Post shows you exactly what’s coming and lets you decide: keep it, swap for a different theme, or skip entirely with no charge. This preview-and-choose model appeals particularly to men (the primary target audience) who value control and quality over surprise curation.

Each monthly box centers around a specific theme - barware, grooming, outdoor gear, coffee equipment, home essentials - containing 3-5 premium products worth $70+ retail for $49. The focus is quality goods from small-batch makers and artisan brands you won’t find at Target or Amazon. Bespoke Post positions itself as a discovery platform for men who appreciate craftsmanship but don’t have time to hunt down emerging brands themselves.

With a 4.6 Trustpilot rating (254 reviews), A+ BBB rating with accreditation, plus 15 years in business, Bespoke Post has established credibility in the competitive men’s lifestyle subscription market. The preview system, flexible skipping, and members-only shop create ongoing value beyond individual boxes.

Pricing Plans

Plan	Price	Shipping	Total	Best For
Monthly Subscription	$49/box	Free	$49	Flexible month-to-month membership
Member Shop Purchases	Varies	$5.95+	Varies	Additional products between boxes

Subscription Details:

• No long-term commitment required - cancel anytime
• Free shipping on all subscription boxes within the US
• Preview box before shipping and decide to keep, swap, or skip
• Unlimited skips allowed - no penalties for skipping months
• Access to members-only shop with exclusive product pricing
• International shipping available with additional fees

Value Proposition: Every box contains $70+ retail value of products for $49 - a genuine 30%+ discount if the curated items align with your interests. However, perceived value depends heavily on whether you’d actually purchase those specific products. A $40 cocktail kit you’ll use regularly justifies the subscription; a $40 cocktail kit that sits unused doesn’t, regardless of retail value.

What’s Included

Each Bespoke Post “Box of Awesome” delivery contains thoughtfully curated items around a central lifestyle theme:

3-5 Premium Products: Unlike boxes with cheap filler items to pad quantity, Bespoke Post focuses on fewer, higher-quality products. Boxes typically include:

• One “hero” item worth $25-40 (cocktail shaker set, grooming kit, camping tool, coffee equipment)
• 2-4 complementary products that enhance the hero item or round out the theme
• Mix of full-size products and premium samples from artisan brands

Small-Batch and Artisan Focus: Products come from quality-focused makers you likely haven’t heard of - small distilleries, craft roasters, independent designers, specialty manufacturers. This discovery element differentiates Bespoke Post from generic retail shopping. You’re not getting mass-market items available everywhere; you’re finding curated brands with stories and craftsmanship.

Product Information Cards: Each box includes detailed cards explaining:

• What each product is and how to use it
• The brand story and why Bespoke Post selected this maker
• Suggestions for getting the most from your items
• Recipes, techniques, or how-to guides when applicable (cocktail recipes for bar boxes, brewing guides for coffee boxes, etc.)

Themed Packaging: Boxes arrive with cohesive presentation - the packaging, products, and information cards align with the month’s theme, creating an unboxing experience rather than just receiving shipped goods.

Popular Box Themes:

• Weekender: Travel dopp kit, grooming essentials, portable accessories for trips
• Refresh: Skincare products, beard care, grooming tools for daily maintenance
• Aged: Whiskey stones, barware, cocktail accessories, spirits guides
• Roast: Coffee beans, brewing equipment, mugs, tasting notes
• Campsite: Outdoor gear, camping tools, survival accessories, adventure essentials
• Carve: Knife sets, cutting boards, kitchen tools, cooking accessories
• Cozy: Home comfort items, loungewear, relaxation products, seasonal essentials

Themes rotate monthly with seasonal variations - summer emphasizes outdoor/travel themes, winter focuses on home comfort and cold-weather gear.

How It Works

Bespoke Post’s subscription cycle prioritizes member control and flexibility:

1. Sign Up and Build Your Profile: Create your Bespoke Post account and complete the lifestyle preferences quiz. Questions cover:

• Interests (outdoor activities, cooking, grooming, entertaining, etc.)
• Style preferences (modern vs. classic, minimal vs. bold)
• Living situation (apartment vs. house, urban vs. rural)
• Budget comfort level and spending priorities
• Categories to avoid or emphasize

Your profile helps Bespoke Post assign monthly boxes, but you’re not locked into algorithmic selections - you’ll preview and choose every month.

2. Monthly Box Assignment (Around the 1st): At the start of each month, Bespoke Post assigns you a box based on your profile. You receive an email announcing your assigned box with full details about what’s included and why it matches your interests.

3. Preview Window Opens (5-6 Days): This is where Bespoke Post differs from typical subscriptions. You have a 5-6 day window to:

• Keep your assigned box - Do nothing and the box ships automatically
• Swap for a different box - Browse other available themes and switch to one that appeals more this month
• Skip the month - Click “Skip This Month” with no charge and no penalty; your subscription continues next month

The preview system means you never receive unwanted items. If none of the month’s box themes interest you, skip without consequence.

4. Selection Deadline Passes: If you keep or swap your box, Bespoke Post processes your selection. If you skip, you’re not charged and receive nothing. Skipping is unlimited - some members skip 6-8 months per year and only receive boxes when themes perfectly align with their needs.

5. Box Ships (Mid-Month): Boxes ship around mid-month, typically arriving within 5-10 business days for domestic orders. You receive tracking information via email. Packaging is sturdy to protect contents during shipping.

6. Unboxing and Use: When your Box of Awesome arrives, unpack and explore your curated items. The product information cards provide context, usage suggestions, and brand stories. Many members report that the educational component helps them appreciate and use products rather than leaving items unused.

7. Shop Members-Only Store: Between boxes, access Bespoke Post’s shop featuring past box items and exclusive member-only products at discounted pricing (typically 20-30% off retail). If you loved a previous month’s whiskey glasses but skipped that box, you can purchase through the shop.

8. Engage with Brand Community: Join the Bespoke Post community through social media and forums to share how you use products, see other members’ customizations, and get recommendations for upcoming box selections.

9. Manage Subscription Anytime: Through your account dashboard:

• Update preferences profile as interests change
• Review upcoming box sneak peeks
• Access full box history and reorder favorite items
• Change payment method
• Cancel subscription (no fees, no penalties, cancel anytime)

10. Gift Subscriptions: Purchase gift subscriptions for other men in your life. Gift recipients go through the same preview-and-choose process, ensuring they don’t receive unwanted items.

Who It’s For

Best For:

• Men Who Value Quality Over Quantity: Those who prefer one well-made item over five cheap alternatives, appreciating craftsmanship and durability in everyday goods
• Discovery Enthusiasts: People who enjoy finding new brands, small-batch makers, and artisan products they wouldn’t encounter through mainstream retail shopping
• Controlled Curation Seekers: Want expert curation to narrow overwhelming choices but need final say on what actually ships - the preview system provides this balance
• Home Bar Builders: Cocktail enthusiasts gradually building barware collections with themed accessories - whiskey stones, shakers, glassware, tools
• Grooming-Conscious Men: Those interested in quality skincare, beard care, and grooming products beyond basic drugstore options
• Gift Shoppers: People who struggle finding unique presents for men - Bespoke Post boxes make impressive gifts, and gift subscriptions continue giving monthly
• Outdoor/Camping Enthusiasts: Regular campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers building gear collections with quality tools and accessories
• Coffee and Spirits Aficionados: Those who take coffee brewing or cocktail mixing seriously and appreciate related equipment and accessories
• Professional Men on Budgets: Want to look polished and live well but can’t justify $200 on grooming products monthly - $49 provides curated variety
• Skip-Savvy Shoppers: Strategic members who skip 50-75% of months and only receive boxes when themes perfectly match current needs - the unlimited skip policy rewards selective curation

Not Ideal For:

• Women or Gender-Neutral Shoppers: While marketed “for men,” many boxes are actually gender-neutral (coffee, barware, home goods). However, grooming and style boxes skew traditionally masculine. Women seeking lifestyle boxes have many alternatives better suited to their preferences
• Those Outside Traditional Male Interests: If you’re not interested in whiskey, grooming, outdoor gear, or “man cave” aesthetics, most box themes won’t appeal - the curation focuses on stereotypical male lifestyle categories
• Budget-Restricted ($49/month = $588/year): At $49/box, even skipping 50% of months costs $294 annually - a discretionary luxury expense. Budget-conscious shoppers may prefer buying specific needed items directly
• Minimalists and Declutterers: Even selectively choosing boxes leads to accumulating 4-12 boxes yearly (12-36+ items). Those reducing possessions or living in small spaces struggle with ongoing goods accumulation
• Specific Item Shoppers: If you know exactly what brand and model of cocktail shaker you want, just buy it directly for potentially less than $49. Subscription curation adds value through discovery, not targeted purchasing
• Those Wanting Full Control: You choose from available monthly themes but can’t customize exact products within boxes - if the “Aged” whiskey box includes rocks you don’t want, you can’t remove them and keep other items
• Impatient or Impulsive: The preview-and-choose system requires checking emails, reviewing options, and making decisions within 5-6 days - those who ignore subscription emails may receive unwanted auto-selected boxes
• International Customers: While international shipping is available, added costs and longer delivery times reduce value compared to domestic members’ experience

The 4.6 Trustpilot rating (254 reviews) and A+ BBB rating with accreditation reflect strongly positive experiences. Satisfied members appreciate the preview flexibility, quality products, and small-brand discovery. Complaints typically cite specific boxes not matching expectations, occasional quality inconsistencies from small-batch makers, or accumulated items from too many consecutive boxes without skipping.

Bespoke Post works best for men (or anyone interested in traditionally masculine lifestyle products) who value the discovery process, appreciate being introduced to quality brands, and actively use the skip feature when themes don’t align - treating it as selective curation rather than automatic monthly purchasing.