Hero Arts Mystery Box – Worth It or Not?

Watch my quick unboxing video here.

I’m a sucker for Mystery Boxes, so when I scrolled upon Hero Arts’ post on Instagram, I immediately jumped in and got one. I mean, who can resist the thrill of not knowing what you’ll get — especially when they promise over $170 worth of products for just $50?

But beyond the excitement, there’s another reason I’ve been ordering from different craft stores lately: I’m lowkey studying how different companies ship internationally, specifically to Saudi Arabia. It’s part curiosity, part logistics strategy. Will it be delivered to my doorstep? Or will I have to go through the post office? Are there surprise taxes? Is it cheaper overall compared to bringing stuff back from Manila (plus extra baggage fees)? Let’s just call it “research,” shall we?

Shipping Timeline

Order Date: May 20
Email asking about details of my shipping address received: May 30
Confirmation from Hero Arts: May 31
DHL Notification: June 3
Delivery Day (today!): June 5 – but with a SAR 45.38 tax bill (around $12)

Hero Arts shipped via DHL, which is a plus for speed and tracking, but international shipping isn’t cheap. The Mystery Box was $50.00, shipping was $21.70, and with taxes added in, I paid close to $84 overall.

So… was it worth it?

Honestly? It’s just okay.

I did get my money’s worth in terms of product value. But personally, for the amount I paid — and maybe just a little more — I would’ve been happier picking and choosing exactly what I wanted.

Here's a close up of my Mystery Box loot:

If you take out the taxes and shipping, this box would’ve been a much better deal. So while I don’t regret it (Mystery Boxes are still fun), I probably won’t be getting another one soon. Lesson learned — and now onto the next shop to “study.” 😉

If you want to try your luck and grab your own Mystery Box, you can buy it here.

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