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[equiworks]

I B2M'ed 12 containers last week, she just counted them, didn't even take them out of the bag. She also forgot to charge me for one of my eyeshadows I bought :S , so I got 3 freebies... I don't understand the no LE containers... I bought a lipstick from the VV collection, and the box has B2M on the flap..

 

[p3chiu]

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Originally Posted by equiworks I B2M'ed 12 containers last week, she just counted them, didn't even take them out of the bag. She also forgot to charge me for one of my eyeshadows I bought :S , so I got 3 freebies... I don't understand the no LE containers... I bought a lipstick from the VV collection, and the box has B2M on the flap..

I'm going to hold onto my box juuuust in case. at least it's a nice box that says "B2M"

 

[StarrySim]

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Originally Posted by p3chiu Hi StarrySim, which MAC stores do you go to return depots?? I don't want to risk trying to take my depots and then have it "confiscated." I would think that would be the case if you tried to return depots. There was one time that i did not have depots and i went to the Eaton Centre store. The SA checked out all my goods to make sure they were not tampered with. Thanks for your help

I've returned depots to Eaton Centre (freestanding store and the Bay counter), and the store at Bay & Bloor. No problems at all, they usually don't even look to count, or just quickly count. I always have them in a little ziploc bag, and they never take them out. It's always been obvious that they're mostly depots.

I agree, LE packaging stuff CAN be returned. I just returned depots from Style Warriors and Lure. I have no idea why they said that in the email. If you want to be safe with something that may be on the fence, then keep the box, that's a good idea. It has B2M written right on the top flap.

 

[GlamQueen21]

I B2M'd for two lipsticks Thursday and my MAC store doesn't even bother couting them since I always tell them how many empties there are in the bag.

 

[RenaSunflash]

Quick question - is there any chance that the MAC counters will let me choose a free lipglass instead of a lipstick? I don't live anywhere near a MAC store, and I'm allergic to MAC lipsticks. Or, does the lip conditioner in a tube count as a lipstick? I've never tried it, but at least there's some chance I won't have a reaction to it whereas I know I can't use their lipsticks.

 

[erine1881]

Quick question - is there any chance that the MAC counters will let me choose a free lipglass instead of a lipstick? I don't live anywhere near a MAC store, and I'm allergic to MAC lipsticks. Or, does the lip conditioner in a tube count as a lipstick? I've never tried it, but at least there's some chance I won't have a reaction to it whereas I know I can't use their lipsticks.

no, you won't be able to choose a lipglass instead. counters can only offer a lipstick, but yes, the lip treatment does count as a lipstick.

 

[glittergoddess27]

Just a thought and I do point this out every time I work,.. cases that the lashes come in are B2M and the empty wipes bags are also B2M at all the stores/counters here in Indy. Most people forget about those. And as far as the holiday mini pigment empties,.. yes mostly it does depend on the MA or store manager. We also take depots but NOT the foil pans that do not have the original magnets and proper name stickers on the back.

 

[Rinstar]

Can I B2M my (sadly) empty tube of VAE? That's technically LE.

 

[GlamQueen21]

^Yes, your empty VAE tube does count for B2M.

 

[MzFit]

Did they just changed the policy recently? I haven't B2M in a while but tonight I wanted to pick up a Plushglass so I brought in 6 containers well they told me no now it is only lipglass, lipstick and eyeshadows. The last time I did a big B2M was style black and the MAC let me B2M for the style black MES that was the best.

Boo MAC so not impressed I am trying to limit my makeup purchases. Also as others have posted about the LE packaging that is stupid why not let you B2M it is suppose to be a reycle program why wouldnt they use LE packing in the recycling process? It would be really cool if they did a green colection with packing made from all the LE packing they get in B2M.

 

[GlamQueen21]

Has anyone heard this? When I went to my MAC store on New Year's Day and I planned to B2M for Something New, Neon Orange and Style Curve and they told me that they no longer let you B2M for any tinted lipglass, eyeshadow and lipstick in regular packaging from LE collections.

 

[MACATTAK]

Yes, it's been this way for awhile now. It's only permanent lipglass, lipstick, and eyeshadow. No more MES, Plushglass, Dazzleglass, etc.

Quote: Has anyone heard this? When I went to my MAC store on New Year's Day and I planned to B2M for Something New, Neon Orange and Style Curve and they told me that they no longer let you B2M for any tinted lipglass, eyeshadow and lipstick in regular packaging from LE collections.

You can only B2M for permanent items now.

 

[StarrySim]

You can still B2M for LE lipstick, lipglass and regular eyeshadow, as long as it's in the regular packaging.

 

[MACATTAK]

You can still B2M for LE lipstick, lipglass and regular eyeshadow, as long as it's in the regular packaging.

I guess it varies from location to location (just like what they will accept as a B2M), but my store says only permanent items.

 

[StarrySim]

I guess it varies from location to location (just like what they will accept as a B2M), but my store says only permanent items.

Not really. The rules are spelled out in their "book." I don't know what this is called, it's like a big white binder of information. They checked it when I was B2M-ing for cremesheen glasses - it wasn't allowed anymore according to the book, but they allowed it for me anyway because a girl on MAC chat told me it would be ok and I had a printout. But anyway, if they refuse to let you B2M for LE items, ask them to check the rules in the book. Someone a few posts above posted a scan of the page (or a few pages back - it was in the summer).

 

[StarrySim]

Just bringing this post back up

 

[MACaddict1234]

this has probably been asked a thousand times before but has the product still got to be in its original packaging, like has a lipstick got to be in the lipstick box you buy it in?

thank you for the help!

 

[StarrySim]

No, the cardboard box and any plastic inserts (like the MSF dome covers) don't need to be included.

this has probably been asked a thousand times before but has the product still got to be in its original packaging, like has a lipstick got to be in the lipstick box you buy it in?

thank you for the help!

 

[keetuh]

Does the pan for the eyeshadow have to be included?

 

[j0j0ruca]

Do the bottles (foundation) have to be cleaned out?