Zuca for Mac Pro rolling traincase

[MUALindsay]

Re: Zuca for Mac - NOW WITH PICS WOO HOO!

It says it meets FFA Regulations, but the size listed doesn't (45" total)... can anyone confirm it does or doesn't fit in an overhead bin of an airplane?

Thanks!

 

[Jade M]

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Originally Posted by lainz unfortunately, there is no Pro or Staff discount on this bad boy since its not manufactured by MAC. Broke my heart.

Are we certain that there is no pro or staff discount on this?

We don't have it here yet in Australia, however my RT seems to think it should be applicable, and that the whole not made by MAC thing isn't a legitimate reason, as the previous cases weren't made BY MAC either LOL.

I'm asking because I was about to get a friend that lives in NY to buy one at retail price and bring with them here when they visit soon - but i'd be really annoyed if I paid full price when I could have gotten staff discount on it etc.

(I'm betting that it will still be cheaper at the full price in the US than what it will be here in Aus even with discount).

 

[Caracoco]

I got pro discount on mine, no problem.

 

[MUALindsay]

So the UK gets Pro discount but the US doesn't?

 

[AshleyTatton]

I just ordered one of these and should be getting it in about a week so I'll take pictures when I have my stuff in it.

 

[MUALindsay]

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Originally Posted by AshleyTatton I just ordered one of these and should be getting it in about a week so I'll take pictures when I have my stuff in it.

Did you get a discount?

 

[AshleyTatton]

No but I asked the girl because she was talking me into applying for a pro account (don't have enough proper documentation) and she said that the Zuca was one of the few things not discountable. This is in Canada too. I did end up applying for pro with a business card and resume, so we'll see how that goes too.

 

[bellydancer]

Now that I saw these pics I want to get one.

 

[AshleyTatton]

So.. I got mine today. I didn't realize how absolutely tiny it is! Shorter than my knee when I'm standing. You'd be practically squating to sit on that. I don't think my collection would fit at all and I don't want to take the bags out of their protective bags incase I return it.. So tiny for so much money! Hmm. If I end up trying it out I'll post my pics.

Edit: I didn't open any of the packaging I couldn't close without disturbing it and returned it about a week later. Not only was it too small but it didn't have enough organization for me. Only 4 different sections? I need about 8!

 

[Piarpreet]

Can anybody tell me if this fits on the overhead compartment of a plane? would they allow me to carry on???

 

[paparazziboy]

no the mac one is not faa approved!! the mac zuca is the zuca sport bag with the pro artist bags in it that is all with the mac logo on it. i called zuca to find out exactly what the difference was. the one for makeup artist is the pro artist bag. done and done

Can anybody tell me if this fits on the overhead compartment of a plane? would they allow me to carry on???

 

[Piarpreet]

oh damn.... the linear capacity is only 45 and the MAC one is 47.5 damn.... Maybe I cn still use it cos they never actually test it.

 

[Mac-Guy]

oh damn.... the linear capacity is only 45 and the MAC one is 47.5 damn.... Maybe I cn still use it cos they never actually test it.

It really depends on the airlines. The overhead spaces in Lufthansa and/or Air Canada are big enough to accommodate it. If you fly other airlines, such as AA, United, or Iberia, most likely it won't fit and the flight attendants will have to check it in for you when they see it won't fit. Having said that, you can always check it in yourself and get the protective sleeve that you can buy as an accessory.

In any case, the Pro traincase it probably the easier option for traveling.

 

[Piarpreet]

The sleeve is included. Maybe id stick some cardboard in it lol.... and take it into the airport and make them air hostesses put it in the end.

 

[Mac-Guy]

Did you order it? Seriously, go for the 50 buck zebra one if you just use it for traveling.

 

[Piarpreet]

oh no.... the zebra was 50 bucs for the bag ONLY then frame is 110! then bags are 4x15=60... add up.... And I know its considerably cheaper but oh hun its soooooo tacky. I could do leopard but zebra NEVER!

 

[Mac-Guy]

oh no.... the zebra was 50 bucs for the bag ONLY then frame is 110! then bags are 4x15=60... add up.... And I know its considerably cheaper but oh hun its soooooo tacky. I could do leopard but zebra NEVER!

LOL



Re the bags: I think that is the biggest flaw of the Zuca. As the bags have no compartments at all, it's very difficult to store stuff and/or travel with it. I really wish there were more dividers that help not only with organization, but more importantly, that stuff does'nt roll around in the bag. It's the best way to make MES and MSF crack.

 

[paparazziboy]

i have never had any problems with my zuca i have the pro artist. nothing has ever cracked on me *knocks on wood* its all about how you pack it. im a real working makeup artist that is what i do for a living. it works fine if u under stand how to depot things make pallets its ideal for the real working artist. if u dont have a ton of makeup or do makeup for a living why spend the money. invest in the smaller cases that will be more cost defective. with most air lines its like MAC GUY said if they see it doesnt fit it gets checked. you can see the people loading the plane they trow things it won't be safe!! i have head people say they had it put in the pilots cabin but im sure that was a one time thing. trust me a ton of stuff fits in the zuca its just like playing tetris u just have to know how to pack it.

 

[Piarpreet]

What do you do for a living?

i have never had any problems with my zuca i have the pro artist. nothing has ever cracked on me *knocks on wood* its all about how you pack it. im a real working makeup artist that is what i do for a living. it works fine if u under stand how to depot things make pallets its ideal for the real working artist. if u dont have a ton of makeup or do makeup for a living why spend the money. invest in the smaller cases that will be more cost defective. with most air lines its like MAC GUY said if they see it doesnt fit it gets checked. you can see the people loading the plane they trow things it won't be safe!! i have head people say they had it put in the pilots cabin but im sure that was a one time thing. trust me a ton of stuff fits in the zuca its just like playing tetris u just have to know how to pack it.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I'm sure Piarpreet is smart enough to pack a Zuca. At least, this is what I hope as she is graduating from college soon (yeah!).

However, mineralize products are very prone to break during transport and the absence of dividers makes it harder to secure them. After all, it is "just" a baked product that is very fragile in nature no matter how carefully you pack.

As the MAC Zuca will not fit all airplanes, there is a big chance that she will need to check her bag. Given the size of her mineralize collection, it would be a shame if any of them would break.