MAC Items Being Discontinued in 2013 Discussion
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lovelyeyes21
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aww i kinda liked samoa silk
erine1881
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I know, right!?aww i kinda liked samoa silk
Pinkdollface
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I quickly grabbed Pink Bronze and Winkle before they were gone. Already had Samoa Silk, Brown Down and Goldenrod. Goldenrod I actually don't use much, but I'm sad to see the other two go. I don't think I need BU's but still. From the pigments I had Antique Green and Golden Lemon already. I might still need Chocolate Brown, but I don't need BU's of pigments. They last for so long!
Medgal07
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Whew...so glad I ordered Pink Bronze. It's due to arrive today.Pink bronze is all gone
Medgal07
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Brilliant marketing & sales strategyThe good-bye section really seems to boost sales
I'm sure that most stores will have those d/c shades in stock. After that, we'll probably find them at CCO's. I would not worry too much about d/c items unless it is your HG product.
Mac-Guy
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It works every year. LOLBrilliant marketing & sales strategy. It works...I jumped (rather,leapt) right on that train.
sss215
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so true, some stores keep DC'd items around for a while. Spring Bean and Shock o late are still on counters.The good-bye section really seems to boost sales
Medgal07
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Just got my Pink Bronze pigment in the mail. Sitting here savoring the moment.
Medgal07
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Thank you erine1881
fabulousmoolah
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I can't believe golden lemon is on the chopping block. What could they possibly replace it with?
MckinneyMini
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That is why they discontinue it
. They know people will run out and buy a bunch in fear that it won't come back . Think about it, when you buy an eyeshadow it lasts you years and you only buy it once, but if they discontinue it then they can get people to buy 2, 3, or even 4 eyeshadows that they normally wouldn't have run out of or bought. Its a great marketing strategy. They basically get people to
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People also get excited about collecting "rare" items and pay a pretty penny, but then they eventually bring back the color and that eyeshadow you thought was so rare is now worth no more than any of the other eyeshadows. A great example of this is Guacamole. That eyeshadow was going for so much money a year ago and now they brought it back and everyone who paid a pretty penny for it is sitting there with an eyeshadow worth $15 that they may have paid $50 or more for
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Its all just marketing.
People also get excited about collecting "rare" items and pay a pretty penny, but then they eventually bring back the color and that eyeshadow you thought was so rare is now worth no more than any of the other eyeshadows. A great example of this is Guacamole. That eyeshadow was going for so much money a year ago and now they brought it back and everyone who paid a pretty penny for it is sitting there with an eyeshadow worth $15 that they may have paid $50 or more for
Its all just marketing.
sss215
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It's good marketing and people tend to grab their favs, but eventually, buyers will get hip to the fact that there are tons of similar colors by other brands out there that will suffice. MAC is no longer the only pro brand with every color under the sun and a pro discount. I say grab 1 of your faves and shop around. There has got to be an alternative color out there. MUFE and Inglot are offering some great alternatives with great color payoffs. I am over the discontinuing of color products. Constant limited edition colors have prepared me for the worse I guess.That is why they discontinue it
Mac-Guy
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Unfortunately, the very light shades (NW5-10) and the very dark shades (NW50-55) are usually the first ones to go in foundations and powders. If this is your HG foundation, you might want to stock up (depending on how often you use foundation). Luckily, a lot of these shades will end up at CCO's and stay there for a while.I can't even imagine how pissed people will be to find out the a lot of the darker shades are being d/c. nw50 studio sculpt?
