B2M - Read before posting questions about Back to MAC.

[PerfectMistake]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

I have not done it yet, I am saving all of my empites for when I go to the MAC Pro in Dallas and getting eyeshadows or something instead of lipstick. My sister has done B2M a couple times and it takes maybe 2 weeks, all in all?

 

[Winthrop44]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

I have done it that way every time. Never had any problems at all. Two weeks sounds about right to me too.

 

[juli]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

and doing it online will qualify for free l/s only?

 

[eco]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

try the mac live chat forum-

I have read in a few different places that at counters and online, it is lipstick only. The only locations where you can receive a lipglass/lustreglass/eyeshadow would be Freestanding Stores and Pro stores. I was told (at a PRO store) that the reason for this is that pro and FS stores have access to a computer database, and you can only get the e/s, l/g if you are registered in their system.

to me, it doesn't make any sense that you couldn't get the e/s from doing b2m by mail, since they must have access to that database?! weird weird weird!

 

[saniyairshad]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

Hmmmmmmmm didnt know u could do B2M online???

 

[eco]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

whoops! I meant by mail, what was I thinking? I'm sorry!

 

[d_flawless]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

doesn't it defeat the purpose of getting a free l/s if you have to pay to ship your empties?

 

[astronaut]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

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Originally Posted by d_flawless doesn't it defeat the purpose of getting a free l/s if you have to pay to ship your empties?

Shipping isn't that expensive. Not more than the amount of l/s you get at least.

And wait... you can do B2M and get something else?? What? Am I missing something? I always thought you can only get a l/s! Fill me in someone!

 

[tinkerbelle]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

I usually do it online anyway, because our MAC counters can't make up their mind whether they will or won't do B2M. LOL

 

[Winthrop44]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

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Originally Posted by juli and doing it online will qualify for free l/s only?

That's correct.

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Originally Posted by d_flawless doesn't it defeat the purpose of getting a free l/s if you have to pay to ship your empties?

No, I generally pay under $1 postage and reuse envelopes I have around anyway.

 

[jenii]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

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Originally Posted by tinkerbelle I usually do it online anyway, because our MAC counters can't make up their mind whether they will or won't do B2M. LOL

Ugh, god I HATE that. If I take my empties to the counter, whether or not I actually get something out of it literally depends on who is working that day. Because some MAs just don't feel like doing it, or don't want to or something, so they just make excuses and I'm like "whatever, I'll save them until someone else is working."

 

[shabdebaz]

Re: BACK 2 MAC online????

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Originally Posted by tinkerbelle I usually do it online anyway, because our MAC counters can't make up their mind whether they will or won't do B2M. LOL

That's really unbelievable. B2M is printed on most of the MAC packaging. I can't imagine why a counter wouldn't take the empties. The recycling program is something MAC is known for and takes pride in. I think you should complain to customer service.

 

[MiCHiE]

Re: problem with Back 2 Mac

Here's a thought:

With everyone stressing about to pan or not to pan when doing Back2MAC, do you think it would be out of the ordinary to tell the MA that you've taken your pans out and reused them for pigment pressing, etc...? That just crossed my mind when I depotted my Naked Lunch. Do you think it would fly if the MA happened to say something about the pan, for those who have experienced it?

 

[ChynaSkye]

Re: problem with Back 2 Mac

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Originally Posted by ♥MiCHiE♥ Here's a thought: With everyone stressing about to pan or not to pan when doing Back2MAC, do you think it would be out of the ordinary to tell the MA that you've taken your pans out and reused them for pigment pressing, etc...? That just crossed my mind when I depotted my Naked Lunch. Do you think it would fly if the MA happened to say something about the pan, for those who have experienced it?

great thought but it shouldn't matter where ever you go. at our counter and by direction of our trainers, we take them either way. in my personal opinion, i know that a big chunk of our customers are mac addicts and that they depot on a regular basis. when it comes down to it too... potted shadows cost more so why would an artist give anyone a hard time?

 

[IcesUltraGlam7]

Re: problem with Back 2 Mac

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Originally Posted by XjennaX Kinda off her topic, but i was told that you could only get free lipsticks. Can you also get eyeshadows?

Our MAC does the Lipsticks,L/G and eyeshadows The MA said that b2m will get you any eyeshadow in the store Even Barbie if your store still has them.Ours doesn't.

 

[sofver]

Highest Amount Of Back 2 Mac At One Time?

What is the highest amount of empties that you have evr brought to mac for freebies?

I recently ( we'll more like 2 months ago) brough 76 pieces of MAC empties.

When I brought it to the store in boston, they almost were going to deny me, because they though " I had to much at one time.."

Empties: Lipglass,lipgelee, lipstick, and pigments.

I put it together from my mom, my sister and mua!

What about you?

 

[amoona]

Re: Highest Amount Of Back 2 Mac At One Time?

The most I've ever brought is 2 at a time. Bringing in too many at once is kinda a no-no.

 

[mzreyes]

Re: Highest Amount Of Back 2 Mac At One Time?

Why is there a limit?

 

[sofver]

Re: Highest Amount Of Back 2 Mac At One Time?

Don't they want us to recycle? I mean they use the bottles over and we get glosses or lipsticks....why is bringing a lot a no-no?

 

[amoona]

Re: Highest Amount Of Back 2 Mac At One Time?

There's not a set limit or anything but I've heard of people being turned away when they come in with way too many empties at one time. I don't know if there's an "official" reason or anything but think about it like this ... if the counter is busy and there's only 2 or 3 people on the floor and you come in with 100 empties and I have to sit and count them all to verify and then have you fill out x amount of times your info the B2M folder and then I have to go get all your lippies while the other employee is alone.

I'm sure if the location was dead they wouldn't mind as much but it's just a bit time consuming if you bring in a lot like the 76 pieces sofver brought.