Chanel Nail Polishes

Winthrop44

Winthrop44

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To become a swapper you just have to join and then follow the rules. Some people won't swap with those with less than 30 tokens but I'd be happy to help you in any way I can. PM me if you want to look into it. Also, did you already call Nordstrom, Neimans and Saks and ask them to do store searches for you? And if all else fails, Izzy's may get it in again:

http://www.izzysbeautyshoppe.com/chanel_vernis_nail_polish_527_new.html

She lists it as OOS but they really do get things in again even if they're OOS for a really long time. That's how I got my eyebrow pencil in a shade that's only sold in Asia anymore. It was OOS for 6 months to a year but she told me she'd eventually get it in again and she did.
 
elkaknits

elkaknits

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CartoonChic said:
That's a shame. I don't think I can swap since I'm not a current swapper.
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you can usually swap even if you don't have a lot of feedback. This is from somebody with only one swap after 6 yrs or so being registered but basically a review reader not a contributor. If it is only available overseas you may be able to do a CP for somebody. You will most likely have to send first and wait for it to arrive even if you can point to tons of feedback on other groups. I know I did have to do that and I have a good 16 yrs of feedback on knit swap, bpal, ebay etc
 
Winthrop44

Winthrop44

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Technically CPs are not allowed on MUA so unless you "know" someone you're writing to I wouldn't just write to a stranger and ask because they could report you & get you booted off there. Someone who just joined and did that would be viewed very suspiciously by the recipient imo, or could get ripped off themselves.
 
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CartoonChic

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elkaknits said:
you can usually swap even if you don't have a lot of feedback. This is from somebody with only one swap after 6 yrs or so being registered but basically a review reader not a contributor. If it is only available overseas you may be able to do a CP for somebody. You will most likely have to send first and wait for it to arrive even if you can point to tons of feedback on other groups. I know I did have to do that and I have a good 16 yrs of feedback on knit swap, bpal, ebay etc
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Thank you both! I haven't contacted any department stores yet. I'm not sure why I didn't think to do that since that's how I found my Dragon. I'll do that today, and will also contact Izzy's. If nothing pans out, then I'll follow up with Makeup Alley. Thanks again ladies!
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elkaknits

elkaknits

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Winthrop44 said:
Technically CPs are not allowed on MUA so unless you "know" someone you're writing to I wouldn't just write to a stranger and ask because they could report you & get you booted off there. Someone who just joined and did that would be viewed very suspiciously by the recipient imo, or could get ripped off themselves.
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ah see as a general non swapper I didn't know, I do know you cannot get a GC or offer $ but I didn't think that if somebody had something on their wishlist and I said hey I will send this to you it was bad.... I don't think I would say I will go buy you whatever you want but if they listed stuff on wishlist I knew I could get I would offer to swap them that stuff~~ is that wrong?

editing to add not trying to be difficult just curious actually since I honestly rarely swap
 
Winthrop44

Winthrop44

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They list rules in several different places, and here is where it mentions CPs:

http://www.makeupalley.com/faq/

[h=2]Q: What are the guidelines for what can and can't be posted in the swap section?[/h] A: Prescription items are not allowed on MakeupAlley swap board Listing prices (selling, retail, reference, etc.) is not allowed ANYWHERE on the swap board including the Item Title Line, Item Description and Notepad. Links to selling on Ebay or any affiliate programs are not allowed. Swapping burned CDs/DVDs is not allowed. The Swap Board is ONLY for posting Swap items (not Custom Purchases, Other Arrangements or any other notices). Violators may be removed/suspended without notice.

They do say elsewhere that people may come to various agreements privately:

http://www.makeupalley.com/content/content.asp/s=1/c=Swap_FAQ/


Can I post a gift card in the swap section or ask for a gift card in my wish list?No. The swap section is not intended for selling. Posting a gift card is equivalent to offering cash and asking for a gift card in your wish list or in a swap item is equivalent to asking for cash. The swap section is intended for swapping items, not buying them. We understand that in certain situations individuals might come to work out a different agreement privately, and we leave that between the two parties, however we ask that the posted swap items, notepads, and wish lists respect the guidelines and the intention of the MUA swap section.

In my experience some people are open to such things and some are not, and I have read about people getting reported who proposed OA to someone who was not receptive to that.

To get back on topic...has anybody here gotten Sky Line? I keep going back and forth on what I think of it.
 
Icecaramellatte

Icecaramellatte

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I'm confused by the limited edition status as well. I was sure Peridot and Graphite were limited edition but they have been on the site forever as well as Mimosa.
 
cheburaha

cheburaha

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Icecaramellatte said:
I'm confused by the limited edition status as well. I was sure Peridot and Graphite were limited edition but they have been on the site forever as well as Mimosa.
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Peridot is not LE in Canada, it is still available at all counters (at least in my vicinity). There is a vast difference in what is LE for the US market and for Canada, not mentioning other countries. For instance, in Russia, they have more colours available, something not even listed on Chanel.com for the US. And it's not only about nail polishes, I noticed that they also have more Rouge Cocos, for instance. Did not check the rest of the makeup. They also have some interesting products in fragrances section which I never saw in Canada.
 
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CartoonChic

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I got Vendetta and Orange Fizz this weekend. Both are very beautiful shades, and I can't stop starring at my swatch of Vendetta. I think those were the last two on my immediate list to get. The problem is that I swatched Frenzy and Vertigo just for giggles. I'm surprised by how much I like them. I typically don't go for nail colors like these. They make me feel grown up.
 
Winthrop44

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CartoonChic

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Winthrop44 said:
I managed to track down a Kaleidoscope at a Saks last week and just received it. I couldn't believe it. It is amaaazing!! In my research I also ran across a great dupe. If anyone is interested here's the dupe:


http://www.scrangie.com/2009/11/chanel-dupe-and-vacation.html


http://karlasugar.net/2010/10/look-at-my-nails-bb-couture-blind-love/

These are the best swatches I could find of the real thing:

http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2008/06/chanel-fall-2008-gold-fiction-company.html
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I just googled that color. It's very pretty.
 
Miss QQ

Miss QQ

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Winthrop44 said:
I managed to track down a Kaleidoscope at a Saks last week and just received it. I couldn't believe it. It is amaaazing!! In my research I also ran across a great dupe. If anyone is interested here's the dupe:


http://www.scrangie.com/2009/11/chanel-dupe-and-vacation.html


http://karlasugar.net/2010/10/look-at-my-nails-bb-couture-blind-love/

These are the best swatches I could find of the real thing:

http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2008/06/chanel-fall-2008-gold-fiction-company.html
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Enjoy the np! It is also one of the nps I kick myself for passing.
 
Icecaramellatte

Icecaramellatte

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Winthrop44 said:
I managed to track down a Kaleidoscope at a Saks last week and just received it. I couldn't believe it. It is amaaazing!! In my research I also ran across a great dupe. If anyone is interested here's the dupe:


http://www.scrangie.com/2009/11/chanel-dupe-and-vacation.html


http://karlasugar.net/2010/10/look-at-my-nails-bb-couture-blind-love/

These are the best swatches I could find of the real thing:

http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2008/06/chanel-fall-2008-gold-fiction-company.html
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What a great find!
 
bis

bis

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Winthrop44 said:
I managed to track down a Kaleidoscope at a Saks last week and just received it. I couldn't believe it.  It is amaaazing!!  In my research I also ran across a great dupe. If anyone is interested here's the dupe: http://www.scrangie.com/2009/11/chanel-dupe-and-vacation.html http://karlasugar.net/2010/10/look-at-my-nails-bb-couture-blind-love/ These are the best swatches I could find of the real thing: http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2008/06/chanel-fall-2008-gold-fiction-company.html
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Wow, lucky you, what a great find. I would have guessed that all Kaleidoscopes are gone by now. Did you already try it out?
 
Scintillantes

Scintillantes

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I am a huge fan of Chanel polishes (as you can probably tell from my profile pic)

I am desperate to get my hands on Taboo, does anyone know when it will finally be available in the UK?

Thanks in advance
 
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