MAC for Marilyn

[ninalovesmakeup]

So, I had a lot of stuff going on in my life around the time of this collection. I missed the online release and decided I'd check it out in the store when it released. Bad move. I really wanted each of the lipsticks. Of course they were all gone. The MUA was like "we have some really wonderful red lipsticks that are permanent if you're interested" I just told her "No thanks, I probably already own all of those." Anyways, if any of you ladies have any lipsticks you're willing to sell or part with, please let me know. I rather not have to resort to ebay.

 

[Medgal07]

Still keeping my fingers crossed ill be able to get LG somewhere later. I called my local TN nordstroms and asked them to do a search for me... Since I've been saving my Nordstrom notes for this collection (guess ill be using them for the Glamour Daze collection) and she said that if she were able to find LG that most stores are not selling for other stores. But she said she couldn't find it. So who knows.

SO GLAD you were able to at least get two of the items you wanted!

 

[OhSoJaded]

So, I had a lot of stuff going on in my life around the time of this collection. I missed the online release and decided I'd check it out in the store when it released. Bad move. I really wanted each of the lipsticks. Of course they were all gone. The MUA was like "we have some really wonderful red lipsticks that are permanent if you're interested" I just told her "No thanks, I probably already own all of those." Anyways, if any of you ladies have any lipsticks you're willing to sell or part with, please let me know. I rather not have to resort to ebay.

I have a Charmed, I'm Sure on it's way to me that I am telling myself that I absolutely DO NOT NEED. Haha, it'll be here on Monday afternoon. PM me if you want it!

 

[zajiue]

I got an email this morning that my bloomingdales order was canceled.

 

[elkaknits]

Still searching for The Perfect Cheek blush ... if anyone has a spare they can sell me? or I have a BNIB Deeply Adored that I can use for a swap?

TPC was still in stock yesterday afternoon at my Macy's~~ have you considered asking them to check stock for you since you have had no problems ordering from Macy's before? I would go and pick up but my husband is with me and Ummm I spent a lot. Trying to figure out how to take advantage of the BP CPs the UK ladies are doing :C

 

[PeachTwist]

TPC was still in stock yesterday afternoon at my Macy's~~ have you considered asking them to check stock for you since you have had no problems ordering from Macy's before? I would go and pick up but my husband is with me and Ummm I spent a lot. Trying to figure out how to take advantage of the BP CPs the UK ladies are doing :C

I got her TPC If you're wanting a CP for the BP let me know.

 

[PeachTwist]

So, I had a lot of stuff going on in my life around the time of this collection. I missed the online release and decided I'd check it out in the store when it released. Bad move. I really wanted each of the lipsticks. Of course they were all gone. The MUA was like "we have some really wonderful red lipsticks that are permanent if you're interested" I just told her "No thanks, I probably already own all of those." Anyways, if any of you ladies have any lipsticks you're willing to sell or part with, please let me know. I rather not have to resort to ebay.

I called a counter here in the UK earlier and they had all the lipsticks, you'd have to pay UK prices and the horrible flat rate shipping from them to me but I'll CP for you if you like, let me know.

 

[elkaknits]

I got her TPC If you're wanting a CP for the BP let me know.

I saw you were ordering it for her after I posted :"> I will let you know about the BP? I need to talk to the husband. I was Team Everything on this collection {not the mascara, lip liners, eyeliner, brow and nail polishes but you know face stuffs} and I habitually order two l/s upon every release just in case I fall in love so have spent quite a bit. That with my Chanel order and Clarisonic request is having him look at me whenever I say oh btw look at this!

 

[PeachTwist]

I saw you were ordering it for her after I posted :"> I will let you know about the BP? I need to talk to the husband. I was Team Everything on this collection {not the mascara, lip liners, eyeliner, brow and nail polishes but you know face stuffs} and I habitually order two l/s upon every release just in case I fall in love so have spent quite a bit. That with my Chanel order and Clarisonic request is having him look at me whenever I say oh btw look at this!

Lol! No problem, just PM me if you want it!

 

[gracie90]

Oh dear... Turns out all my CPing gave Paypal the impression that I'd been hacked! I had to confirm that I'm myself and it's all sorted out now. Whoops

 

[PeachTwist]

Oh dear... Turns out all my CPing gave Paypal the impression that I'd been hacked! I had to confirm that I'm myself and it's all sorted out now. Whoops

LOL! Oh god! I hope I don't have that problem with them! Then again I think you've been doing more CP's than me so maybe it won't be too bad, lol!

 

[gracie90]

Quote:Originally Posted by PeachTwist


LOL!  Oh god!  I hope I don't have that problem with them!  Then again I think you've been doing more CP's than me so maybe it won't be too bad, lol!



Yeah, I CPed 9 BPs, and it said I had received a suspicious amount of money this year! I also sell on Etsy and eBay, so I think this tipped it over the edge haha

 

[makeupjunkyjess]

So like the girl above I have been a long time stalker of Spektra, but have never posted but I just had to share my Marilyn story too.

This may sound silly but I live in MN and never thought that for a second that everyone knew about this collection or were uber prepared for it. I figured if I went the day of launch I'd be fine. Nope! All of the lipsticks sold out in the morning and they had big ass lines of people. This may sound naiive but I was so shocked!! I called every MAC in MN and they were all sold out this morning. BOO. A MA @ Macys offered to do a search and send and get me one from the replenishment center, I was so excited! I had the items I want on order! I got an email at 10pm last night saying they were out of the lipsticks and couldn't fulfill my order. WTF?! If I placed an order and there was stock left at the time, why the hell aren't I getting it? Did they oversell or overpromise or fill other orders first? UGH It made me so mad that Macys would do that. I didn't cry or anything but i took my mad ass to ebay and overpayed for a Love Goddess. I hate supporting those people that screwed us over but I was desperate and saw no other option.

I am more mad that MAC created such a limited supply. That is freaking bogus. They new it would be a hit. I understand Limited Edition but when it is SOOO limited not everyone can get one, that is RUDE. I think they should at least restock it once. They would make so much MORE MONEY if they just let everyone buy a lipstick that wanted one! Imagine if they restocked it for a full 3 weeks then they ended the stock of it. I see no harm in doing it that way because at least then all of the customers would be happy. I think it is super cruddy of MAC to create these frenzies and then leave it at that with so many disgruntled customers. You would think they would WANT to sell more and make more money. It wouldn't taint the coolness of it. lol. The MAC customer service rep. said the only way they would restock a LE is if they had requests for it but I doubt that. They probably feel ecstatic they sold a collection so fast and so well. I love makeup but a freaking lipstick shouldn't be that rare or hard to get!! i mean jesus. They created this culture of greed with the people buying multiples just to sell them for profit on ebay. I read a post a few days ago comparing this to UD's Naked palette and how they were nice enough to restock til everyone was happy thus no one selling them on ebay.

I just think it is really unfair of MAC to create this frenzy and then barely stock it.

 

[PeachTwist]

So like the girl above I have been a long time stalker of Spektra, but have never posted but I just had to share my Marilyn story too.

This may sound silly but I live in MN and never thought that for a second that everyone knew about this collection or were uber prepared for it. I figured if I went the day of launch I'd be fine. Nope! All of the lipsticks sold out in the morning and they had big ass lines of people. This may sound naiive but I was so shocked!! I called every MAC in MN and they were all sold out this morning. BOO. A MA @ Macys offered to do a search and send and get me one from the replenishment center, I was so excited! I had the items I want on order! I got an email at 10pm last night saying they were out of the lipsticks and couldn't fulfill my order. WTF?! If I placed an order and there was stock left at the time, why the hell aren't I getting it? Did they oversell or overpromise or fill other orders first? UGH It made me so mad that Macys would do that. I didn't cry or anything but i took my mad ass to ebay and overpayed for a Love Goddess. I hate supporting those people that screwed us over but I was desperate and saw no other option.

I am more mad that MAC created such a limited supply. That is freaking bogus. They new it would be a hit. I understand Limited Edition but when it is SOOO limited not everyone can get one, that is RUDE. I think they should at least restock it once. They would make so much MORE MONEY if they just let everyone buy a lipstick that wanted one! Imagine if they restocked it for a full 3 weeks then they ended the stock of it. I see no harm in doing it that way because at least then all of the customers would be happy. I think it is super cruddy of MAC to create these frenzies and then leave it at that with so many disgruntled customers. You would think they would WANT to sell more and make more money. It wouldn't taint the coolness of it. lol. The MAC customer service rep. said the only way they would restock a LE is if they had requests for it but I doubt that. They probably feel ecstatic they sold a collection so fast and so well. I love makeup but a freaking lipstick shouldn't be that rare or hard to get!! i mean jesus. They created this culture of greed with the people buying multiples just to sell them for profit on ebay. I read a post a few days ago comparing this to UD's Naked palette and how they were nice enough to restock til everyone was happy thus no one selling them on ebay.

I just think it is really unfair of MAC to create this frenzy and then barely stock it.

Firstly, welcome to the forum!

Secondly - NEVER go to evilbay. Always come here first - there is always SOMEONE willing to swap, or sell or CP you something if they can get their hands on it for you. It may cost a little more but it'd be nothing compared to horrible evilbay prices!

I do completely agree with you though - you would think MAC would re-stock and take care of their customers. I received shitty CS from them during the wait for my items and I made a long ass complaint email, I'm not taking it sitting down.

 

[OhSoJaded]

Still catching up on the thread....OctoberViolet, I'm sorry you had to through all that shipping drama, but I'm happy that MAC is doing the right thing and re-sending your order. I definitely wouldn't go over to your neighbor's apartment alone but I WOULD at least leave a note on their door. I can understand if they didn't know where/how to reach you, but to wait that long without returning the box to UPS or you? SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADY. Hopefully it's a misunderstanding, but if not, I'd want them to KNOW that I was onto them, haha.

 

[PeachTwist]

Yeah, I CPed 9 BPs, and it said I had received a suspicious amount of money this year! I also sell on Etsy and eBay, so I think this tipped it over the edge haha

Lol that's hilarious.

Thus far I'm at 4 BP's, 1 PZ and 1 TPC. Still happy to get more too if they're needed, lmao.

 

[Slimmycakes]

OctoberViolet, you are very fortunate that MAC is replacing you order and I'm super pleased that this ordeal is going to work in your favor. But the fact that someone in your building has your package and never attempted to return it just doesn't sit right with me. Where's the decency? Especially if they opened it because that is illegal. I would look into getting building management involved. But I must agree with ChoosenOne, maybe you should contact UPS to let them know of the situation and how to proceed with your packages for future reference. I really hope we can get over this Marilyn craze soon with everyone on the forum getting what they really want. Even multiple BP backups.

 

[Medgal07]

Oh dear... Turns out all my CPing gave Paypal the impression that I'd been hacked! I had to confirm that I'm myself and it's all sorted out now. Whoops

That's a riot, but at least they checked.

 

[luckyme]

So like the girl above I have been a long time stalker of Spektra, but have never posted but I just had to share my Marilyn story too.

This may sound silly but I live in MN and never thought that for a second that everyone knew about this collection or were uber prepared for it. I figured if I went the day of launch I'd be fine. Nope! All of the lipsticks sold out in the morning and they had big ass lines of people. This may sound naiive but I was so shocked!! I called every MAC in MN and they were all sold out this morning. BOO. A MA @ Macys offered to do a search and send and get me one from the replenishment center, I was so excited! I had the items I want on order! I got an email at 10pm last night saying they were out of the lipsticks and couldn't fulfill my order. WTF?! If I placed an order and there was stock left at the time, why the hell aren't I getting it? Did they oversell or overpromise or fill other orders first? UGH It made me so mad that Macys would do that. I didn't cry or anything but i took my mad ass to ebay and overpayed for a Love Goddess. I hate supporting those people that screwed us over but I was desperate and saw no other option.

I am more mad that MAC created such a limited supply. That is freaking bogus. They new it would be a hit. I understand Limited Edition but when it is SOOO limited not everyone can get one, that is RUDE. I think they should at least restock it once. They would make so much MORE MONEY if they just let everyone buy a lipstick that wanted one! Imagine if they restocked it for a full 3 weeks then they ended the stock of it. I see no harm in doing it that way because at least then all of the customers would be happy. I think it is super cruddy of MAC to create these frenzies and then leave it at that with so many disgruntled customers. You would think they would WANT to sell more and make more money. It wouldn't taint the coolness of it. lol. The MAC customer service rep. said the only way they would restock a LE is if they had requests for it but I doubt that. They probably feel ecstatic they sold a collection so fast and so well. I love makeup but a freaking lipstick shouldn't be that rare or hard to get!! i mean jesus. They created this culture of greed with the people buying multiples just to sell them for profit on ebay. I read a post a few days ago comparing this to UD's Naked palette and how they were nice enough to restock til everyone was happy thus no one selling them on ebay.

I just think it is really unfair of MAC to create this frenzy and then barely stock it.

This reminds me of Christmas when they are releasing Cabbage Patch or Tickle Me Elmo's. The company's create the frenzy driving up the demand then they cant handle the supply (or dont want to keep up with supply).

 

[brooklyngirl]

Bloomingdales are notorious for canceling orders....I stopped messing around with them along time ago!