MAC Alluring Aquatic Collection (May 22, 2014)

Dolly Snow

Dolly Snow

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beautycool said:
Ps I saved 18.00 pounds I think by getting them from the states dirt cheaper than uk obviously I know I have to pay shipping to uk But I would have to pay that out anyways Being I have more items at her house x So I think there be two parcels coming :)
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my bestie lives in the uk and shes always telling me how much cheaper things are here than there lol I agree. I went to MAC when I visited her and I walked out lol so expensive! At least you saved some money!
 
Mac-Guy

Mac-Guy

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Dolly Snow said:
my bestie lives in the uk and shes always telling me how much cheaper things are here than there lol I agree. I went to MAC when I visited her and I walked out lol so expensive! At least you saved some money!
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The grass is always greener on the other side.
 
queenblenda

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i blacked out and looks like in a act of pure rage i just bought 2 Lorelei 1 black line and 1 water deities oops!
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kyrana

kyrana

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Dolly Snow said:
my bestie lives in the uk and shes always telling me how much cheaper things are here than there lol I agree. I went to MAC when I visited her and I walked out lol so expensive! At least you saved some money!
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The only exception I have found to that rule is Lush UK. I use their henna on my hair, as well as a few body products. If I am wise and keep the weight within their restrictions, I save quite a bit of money compared to the US site. I live 100 miles from everywhere, so I order most everything off the internet anyway - doesn't matter to me where it comes from!
 
Mac-Guy

Mac-Guy

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Dolly Snow said:
That's how the saying goes! I always say the grass is greener right where I stand lol well my grandmother always said that lol
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That's a nice saying. We can all learn from your grandma.

It is really easy to see just the green on the other side, but neglect the negative sides that come along with the green as well as not seeing the green where you stand. Just take Germany vs. the US as an example: MAC is more expensive in Germany, but everybody has access to healthcare by law (even if you are unemployed)* and tertiary education is free, even at top notch elite institutions. On the other side, MAC is cheaper (+ tax. A lot of Europeans forget that tax still needs to be added to the price), but healthcare is not available to everybody and going to a 1st tier university is going to cost you 50 grant in tuition per year.

Having lived all over the world, in my experience, there are always ups and downs to every city or country. In the end, it all pans out. I might end up pay for more x, but I have less access to y. Or get z for less, but something else stinks. It is important to keep everything in perspective.

* Germany is often cited as having the best healthcare system of the world, yet Germans often take it for granted. The same goes for social / welfare benefits.
 
singer82

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Was going to stalk Dillards but sleepy from last night's stalking. And of course it hit right after I fell asleep so I missed out. Think I might be getting sick. So I should probably go to bed. Should I set my alarm to 5 am to see if it's up on Dillards?
 
Mac-Guy

Mac-Guy

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singer82 said:
Was going to stalk Dillards but sleepy from last night's stalking. And of course it hit right after I fell asleep so I missed out. Think I might be getting sick. So I should probably go to bed. Should I set my alarm to 5 am to see if it's up on Dillards?
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Go to sleep, but set an early alarm. I doubt that the Dillards launch will be as crazy as MAC, Macy & Co, but you still should place your order in a timely manner.
 
Madie

Madie

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Mac-Guy said:
That's a nice saying. We can all learn from your grandma.

It is really easy to see just the green on the other side, but neglect the negative sides that come along with the green as well as not seeing the green where you stand. Just take Germany vs. the US as an example: MAC is more expensive in Germany, but everybody has access to healthcare by law (even if you are unemployed)* and tertiary education is free, even at top notch elite institutions. On the other side, MAC is cheaper (+ tax. A lot of Europeans forget that tax still needs to be added to the price), but healthcare is not available to everybody and going to a 1st tier university is going to cost you 50 grant in tuition per year.

Having lived all over the world, in my experience, there are always ups and downs to every city or country. In the end, it all pans out. I might end up pay for more x, but I have less access to y. Or get z for less, but something else stinks. It is important to keep everything in perspective.

* Germany is often cited as having the best healthcare system of the world, yet Germans often take it for granted. The same goes for social / welfare benefits.
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Very wise words. I also agree that people tend to forget how lucky they are to be able to take things for granted and focus more on what they feel they lack.
 
neshie

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Got my shipping confirmation for my the bronzer i ordered this morning.. Now if I could just manage to get my hands on Delphic.. darn stupid evil budget and evil budgety husband lol
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Dolly Snow

Dolly Snow

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Mac-Guy said:
That's a nice saying. We can all learn from your grandma. It is really easy to see just the green on the other side, but neglect the negative sides that come along with the green as well as not seeing the green where you stand. Just take Germany vs. the US as an example: MAC is more expensive in Germany, but everybody has access to healthcare by law (even if you are unemployed)* and tertiary education is free, even at top notch elite institutions. On the other side, MAC is cheaper (+ tax. A lot of Europeans forget that tax still needs to be added to the price), but healthcare is not available to everybody and going to a 1st tier university is going to cost you 50 grant in tuition per year. Having lived all over the world, in my experience, there are always ups and downs to every city or country. In the end, it all pans out. I might end up pay for more x, but I have less access to y. Or get z for less, but something else stinks. It is important to keep everything in perspective. * Germany is often cited as having the best healthcare system of the world, yet Germans often take it for granted. The same goes for social / welfare benefits.
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That is so very true! There will always be pros and cons. That is how life is for everyone! You are very wise [@]Mac-Guy[/@]
 
Mac-Guy

Mac-Guy

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Madie said:
Very wise words. I also agree that people tend to forget how lucky they are to be able to take things for granted and focus more on what they feel they lack.


Quote: Originally Posted by Dolly Snow


That is so very true! There will always be pros and cons. That is how life is for everyone! You are very wise @Mac-Guy
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Thanks guys. You make me feel like this. LOL
 
SydVicious

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Mac-Guy said:
That's a nice saying. We can all learn from your grandma.

It is really easy to see just the green on the other side, but neglect the negative sides that come along with the green as well as not seeing the green where you stand. Just take Germany vs. the US as an example: MAC is more expensive in Germany, but everybody has access to healthcare by law (even if you are unemployed)* and tertiary education is free, even at top notch elite institutions. On the other side, MAC is cheaper (+ tax. A lot of Europeans forget that tax still needs to be added to the price), but healthcare is not available to everybody and going to a 1st tier university is going to cost you 50 grant in tuition per year.

Having lived all over the world, in my experience, there are always ups and downs to every city or country. In the end, it all pans out. I might end up pay for more x, but I have less access to y. Or get z for less, but something else stinks. It is important to keep everything in perspective.

* Germany is often cited as having the best healthcare system of the world, yet Germans often take it for granted. The same goes for social / welfare benefits.
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MAC in Germany is expensive to Americans who are used to American Dollars, but I think if you earn and live on Euros then it's not as bad. You pay €19 with tax already added in, but I would be really paying $26. But I think you are right. The tax rate is around 19% here but the public programs benefit everyone in a good way. The one thing I pitty the Europeans for is the price on oil based products. Gas and oil for your vehicle is incredibly expensive because unlike the US they don't refine their own oil here. My car usually takes about $45 to fill up but when I have to fill up with local prices it's well over $120. If Europeans could fill up their cars for €33 (the equivalent of $45) they would be ecstatic! I on the other hand will be happy to not have to pay €99 for an oil change once I get back to the states.
 
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