GENERAL FAQ: Cosmetic Company Outlets/Stores (CCO/CCS) - Page 4

darkbeauty27 · 09-06-2008, 11:55 PM #76 (**permalink**)

If you work for MAC or an Estee Lauder company do you get a discount at the CCO?

crystrill · 09-22-2008, 08:10 PM #77 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by darkbeauty27

If you work for MAC or an Estee Lauder company do you get a discount at the CCO?

I'm not sure. I work at a CCO and I know we get a discount at all EL counters and stores, but don't know if it's vice-versa as well.

MACForME · 09-23-2008, 11:00 AM #78 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by ndn-ista

Hey sorry, quick question- I live by Jersey City--to get some makeup from this store, you need to be affiliated with a participating company??? Like something in the makeup business? Or can anyone get stuff here? thanks.

The Estee Lauder Company Store in Jersey City is not the same..Its not an outlet center but a true Estee Company Store... You have to be an employee or affiliate to shop there. I know the difference as I go to the Estee Warehouse sale every year, and then and ONLY then, do I have access to the Estee Company Store..

The CCO's we talk about are are "outlets"... But the name of the stores found on sites like Outlet Bound.com etc is "Cosmetic Company Store". Its found in the outlet malls, like Tannersville, PA or Woodbury Commons in NY.

MACForME · 09-23-2008, 11:03 AM #79 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by darkbeauty27

If you work for MAC or an Estee Lauder company do you get a discount at the CCO?

Before everyone gets in an uproar... there needs to be clarification..

the discussion is talking about 2 totally different places..

Estee Lauder's COmpany Store is specifically for Estee employees and affiliates.. Its not open to the public unless you are invited..

The Cosmetic Company Store is a "name" of a store thats found in outlet centers. Like a NIKE outlet etc.. This IS open to the public and the prices are already discounted, you cannot use a MAC PRO card etc. It doesn't work there.. You'll find items from past collections, not really current. Some CCO's like in Tannersville PA have items from Hook/Lure and last years Holiday sets..

I hope this helps..

nursee81 · 09-23-2008, 11:14 AM #80 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by MACForME

Estee Lauder's COmpany Store is specifically for Estee employees and affiliates.. Its not open to the public unless you are invited..

how do yo get invited to the EL Store? is there one in s fla?

MACForME · 09-23-2008, 03:32 PM #81 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by nursee81

how do yo get invited to the EL Store? is there one in s fla?

Employees, like my moms friend, which is how i got there to begin with. Are allowed to bring friends and family during specific times. They have an "allotment" per month.. So you can't go bananas while you're there.

crystrill · 09-23-2008, 08:35 PM #82 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by MACForME

Employees, like my moms friend, which is how i got there to begin with. Are allowed to bring friends and family during specific times. They have an "allotment" per month.. So you can't go bananas while you're there.

Yup. Even at the CCO, we're only allowed to purchase a certain amount with our discount every 3 months.

MACForME · 09-24-2008, 10:22 AM #83 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by crystrill

Yup. Even at the CCO, we're only allowed to purchase a certain amount with our discount every 3 months.

I'm not 100% sure, but my moms friend told me she only has like 300$ a month allotment.. That INCLUDES anything I bought. So I really didn't go crazy.. and as MUCH as I was totallly grateful for her invite, I didn't find that much...

TISH1127 · 09-24-2008, 11:34 PM #84 (**permalink**)

Not sure if this has been Mentioned

The CCO in Allen, TX you can only purchase 3 like items per store visit. 3 lippies, 3 piggies...You can mix and match the colors but you can only buy 3 ea. (Not sure if this is the case at all of the CCO's) I always drag my husband along so he can buy more if I need more. However we cannot use the same credit card..He has to use a different card than I used or pay with cash. And yes, it is Exchange only for returns no money back.

crystrill · 09-25-2008, 01:04 AM #85 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by TISH1127

Not sure if this has been Mentioned

The CCO in Allen, TX you can only purchase 3 like items per store visit. 3 lippies, 3 piggies...You can mix and match the colors but you can only buy 3 ea. (Not sure if this is the case at all of the CCO's) I always drag my husband along so he can buy more if I need more. However we cannot use the same credit card..He has to use a different card than I used or pay with cash. And yes, it is Exchange only for returns no money back.

At the CCO I work at, it is... $300 maximum per purchase, 3 items per color. So you can buy 3 Electro lipsticks and 3 O lipsticks with no problem.

And you're correct, exchanges only.

You're also not allowed to resell anything you buy.

MACForME · 09-25-2008, 11:00 AM #86 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by crystrill

At the CCO I work at, it is... $300 maximum per purchase, 3 items per color. So you can buy 3 Electro lipsticks and 3 O lipsticks with no problem.

And you're correct, exchanges only.

You're also not allowed to resell anything you buy.

Yup- Both Woodbury Commons in NY and The Crossings in PA have limits.. and they are NO JOKE.. However.. I tried, at The Crossings to get 5 eyeshadows.. They would NOT let me.. they said the rule is THREE of an item, color does not matter.. 3 eyeshadow, 3 lipstick, no matter what the color.. Its so weird how the rules are different in each CCO.

My moms friend however, her LIMIT is 300$ per month to purchase items at the EL company store..

TISH1127 · 09-25-2008, 11:39 PM #87 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by crystrill

At the CCO I work at, it is... $300 maximum per purchase, 3 items per color. So you can buy 3 Electro lipsticks and 3 O lipsticks with no problem.

And you're correct, exchanges only.

You're also not allowed to resell anything you buy.

This may be a dumb question...But how would they or anyone know if you resold something? Or is that a rule you are stating for employees...Because Frankly, after I purchase it, it is mine to do whatever I please. But even still how would they know if you sold it to your neighbor, friend etc?

weB3now · 09-26-2008, 12:04 PM #88 (**permalink**)

Has anyone ever been to the CCO in Birch Run Outlet in Michigan? I'm wondering if it's worth driving two hours and spending the cash on gas to get there.

Anyone?