RiRi Hearts MAC Summer Collection (June 18, 2013)
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elegant-one
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Exactly...me too.
cindypltnm81
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I most certainly agree!Ummmm...not to single anyone specific out, and please no flames, but why is it okay for certain folks here to order like 6+ of each color lipstick? How is that fair to all those that always seem to miss out on these limited edition items? I mean, I get that some are CP's and some are BU's or whatever but MAC can't tell the difference between those people and ebay folks ordering to resell at outrageous prices. Which is why I can appreciate that they at least tried to limit items this release in an attempt to make things more fair. Granted they did a terrible job of it, and a lot of customers have the right to be angry, but I do understand what they were trying to do. Just my thoughts, not trying to start any debates. It all just feels a bit hypocritical sometimes.hboy:
leahrenae
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.... for real.
saying I don't understand the necessity of buying multiple of the same product is not the equivalent to saying don't do it.
all of you are right... you purchase what you want.
but.. this is also a reason why MAC places quantity limits.
and it's not an accident that limited quantity is an issue with MAC, in fact, it's not much of an issue to them as it is a business move.
again.. I think many of us forget that MAC is still a business, a business of beauty, but a BUSINESS first.
in spite of this whole debacle, people will still continue to purchase
saying I don't understand the necessity of buying multiple of the same product is not the equivalent to saying don't do it.
all of you are right... you purchase what you want.
but.. this is also a reason why MAC places quantity limits.
and it's not an accident that limited quantity is an issue with MAC, in fact, it's not much of an issue to them as it is a business move.
again.. I think many of us forget that MAC is still a business, a business of beauty, but a BUSINESS first.
in spite of this whole debacle, people will still continue to purchase
luvlydee
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Lmaooo i would whack the person also. I saw the video and she was in the middle of singing and the fan would not let go of her arm. Like what can u really do at the point?? Lmao She always shows up late apparently. When i went to her concert i almost fell asleep waiting for that heaux lmao
TheEverydayDiva
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I have to say I feel this way too...I very rarely buy backups, but when I do, it's usually one 1 extra, not 4 or 5. On the other hand, for those who love a specific product in a LE collection, the frustration of something not being available regularly is highly understandable also. It's a tough situation for MAC lovers to be in.Ummmm...not to single anyone specific out, and please no flames, but why is it okay for certain folks here to order like 6+ of each color lipstick? How is that fair to all those that always seem to miss out on these limited edition items? I mean, I get that some are CP's and some are BU's or whatever but MAC can't tell the difference between those people and ebay folks ordering to resell at outrageous prices. Which is why I can appreciate that they at least tried to limit items this release in an attempt to make things more fair. Granted they did a terrible job of it, and a lot of customers have the right to be angry, but I do understand what they were trying to do.
Just my thoughts, not trying to start any debates. It all just feels a bit hypocritical sometimes.
Honestly, and call me crazy if you'd like, I think MAC should change their launch model to something like this...when launching an LE collection, they should not have a limited amount of stock available, but a limited amount of TIME to order stock. For example, a collection launches and customers have a 2 week timeframe to order an item. Once orders start coming in and are processed, start shipping them immediately, and if the first batch of stock happens to run out, allow back order to be available until the timeframe is up for the collection. Saves us from the dreaded SOLD OUT notice on the page and allows everyone to have a chance at ordering what they want without planning their day around a launch schedule, frantic that stock will sell out within a mere hour.
Feel free to critique my idea, I just think something like this would be better for everyone...customers get their product and MAC makes more money in the end.
lustnmakeup
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Buy your BU all you want and as many as you want! Its your money and if someone else misses out, oh well. Tough cookies!
brittbby
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My sentiments exactly.
KMQE716
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The only people I know who have said that they ordered more than 3 ordered them To help other people. If that's what they are doing to help other people then so be it. But in a situation where you going into a sale Blind and not aware of how you will or will not like a lipstick, sometimes I can see why people will do that bc if they end up making it a HG for them then how will they do that with how this process has gone? For me to think that the person who bought 8 Is why I don't get one or anyone is absurd. But I do disagree with people buying just to eBay but really what else can you do?Ummmm...not to single anyone specific out, and please no flames, but why is it okay for certain folks here to order like 6+ of each color lipstick? How is that fair to all those that always seem to miss out on these limited edition items? I mean, I get that some are CP's and some are BU's or whatever but MAC can't tell the difference between those people and ebay folks ordering to resell at outrageous prices. Which is why I can appreciate that they at least tried to limit items this release in an attempt to make things more fair. Granted they did a terrible job of it, and a lot of customers have the right to be angry, but I do understand what they were trying to do. Just my thoughts, not trying to start any debates. It all just feels a bit hypocritical sometimes.
shontay07108
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I don't even get mad at Ebay buyers. I mean, they were online just like me at a particular time to get the products. I think the prices they charge are insane and even more insane that people are willing to pay, but that's the hustle. No, it's not a good look, but this is what Mac does and they don't care. They know they have a limited supply, they're usually coy about when it's being released anyway. No matter what time Mac releases the collection it's going to be a bad time for a large number of people. I can't imagine sitting around a computer waiting for a Nars or Urban Decay online release. It just doesn't happen. You just happen to notice when something new is on the website. The rush was fun for awhile, but it slowly starts to irritate.
lustnmakeup
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I've missed out on LE products before. As much as I wanted it, it wasn't a big deal to me. I've also bought backups before as well. Like someone else said thats MAC's fault for not making enough stock and items selling out within 20-30 minutes of a release. They do it on purpose anyway, because if you can restock the very next week you can just have that stock ready at the time of release.
luvlydee
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Aww thats nice! I rarely back something up but when i do its something that i know i cant find anywhere else lol. (Like riri woo) i only got 2 but i might have to make a trip to times square to get more. That has become my #1 red. If i do get more without being sure if i like it its because the hype is too big and i dont want my friends missing out because theyre not like me and check to see whats coming out and on top of makeup releases like that. So when they mention it to me like omg theres a lipstick that came out 2 weeks ago and i aint know and i be like i got u! Better they pay retail price from me or inflated prices on ebay. Cuz lets be real if u dont get as many as u want the ebayers will and then everyone will be assed out cuz we all gotta pay inflated prices instead of trying to swap or buy it from each other lol
Richelle83
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As a business MAC is on the wrong side of the track with all of this tomfoolery.
yakusoku
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so my lippie order tracking number finally updated and has been picked up by UPS!
I was worried it would be cancelled because i did order BUs through the "illegal" link about 5 mins before the "legal" release. because the site was running slow I think it was processed a few minutes after 12pm.
but my single blush order tracking number has yet to update but hopefully by the end of the day it will! I ended up ordering it about 2 hours later when i woke up. Since I'm in Hawaii the release time was 6am and after i ordered the lippies i went back to sleep lol
I was worried it would be cancelled because i did order BUs through the "illegal" link about 5 mins before the "legal" release. because the site was running slow I think it was processed a few minutes after 12pm.
but my single blush order tracking number has yet to update but hopefully by the end of the day it will! I ended up ordering it about 2 hours later when i woke up. Since I'm in Hawaii the release time was 6am and after i ordered the lippies i went back to sleep lol
lovelylan
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This is a great idea. I think that would save everyone the wasted time & stress. You should go to MAC about this!!!I have to say I feel this way too...I very rarely buy backups, but when I do, it's usually one 1 extra, not 4 or 5. On the other hand, for those who love a specific product in a LE collection, the frustration of something not being available regularly is highly understandable also. It's a tough situation for MAC lovers to be in.
Honestly, and call me crazy if you'd like, I think MAC should change their launch model to something like this...when launching an LE collection, they should not have a limited amount of stock available, but a limited amount of TIME to order stock. For example, a collection launches and customers have a 2 week timeframe to order an item. Once orders start coming in and are processed, start shipping them immediately, and if the first batch of stock happens to run out, allow back order to be available until the timeframe is up for the collection. Saves us from the dreaded SOLD OUT notice on the page and allows everyone to have a chance at ordering what they want without planning their day around a launch schedule, frantic that stock will sell out within a mere hour.
Feel free to critique my idea, I just think something like this would be better for everyone...customers get their product and MAC makes more money in the end.
elegant-one
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Backups are good M'Kay
I'm on team "spend your money how you want to." Sorry but if I'm up all night stalking the MAC site for a collection while you're sleeping nice and cozy I deserve to buy as much as I want and I really do not give one single care that you missed out. That's your fault. Everyone has their own reasons for buying multiples, and they don't have to explain themselves to anyone except maybe their hubby if they happened to use his card to buy them lol
Lipstickdiva420
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really? I went there a couple of weeks ago and they told me they didn't have anymore.
