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lah_knee
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Re: B2M might cost you more than you think...
people shouldnt buy certain things just to recycle. if you put it that way, why spend x amount of dollars for 6 items just to get a free 14 dollar lipstick o__O
the point of this program is to RECYCLE. when youre done with the products instead of just tossing the valuable plastic or glass, recycle it and get something in return as a thank you
people shouldnt buy certain things just to recycle. if you put it that way, why spend x amount of dollars for 6 items just to get a free 14 dollar lipstick o__O
the point of this program is to RECYCLE. when youre done with the products instead of just tossing the valuable plastic or glass, recycle it and get something in return as a thank you
Jacq-i
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Re: B2M might cost you more than you think...
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I agree.
I think it was nice of dmenchi to point out though, for those on tighter budgets that aren't fond of math. *points to self*
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Originally Posted by lah_knee
people shouldnt buy certain things just to recycle. if you put it that way, why spend x amount of dollars for 6 items just to get a free 14 dollar lipstick o__O the point of this program is to RECYCLE. when youre done with the products instead of just tossing the valuable plastic or glass, recycle it and get something in return as a thank you
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I agree.
I think it was nice of dmenchi to point out though, for those on tighter budgets that aren't fond of math. *points to self*
missgingerlee
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Re: B2M might cost you more than you think...
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I totally agree.
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| Originally Posted by lah_knee
people shouldnt buy certain things just to recycle. if you put it that way, why spend x amount of dollars for 6 items just to get a free 14 dollar lipstick o__O the point of this program is to RECYCLE. when youre done with the products instead of just tossing the valuable plastic or glass, recycle it and get something in return as a thank you
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I totally agree.
soleil1109
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NEW B2M Rule???
I went into the free-standing MAC store today in Fashion Valley (San Diego) with 36 empties and they gave me back the containers of blush that I had depotted. They said that they were no longer accepting containers of blush and/or eyeshadow WITHOUT the pan IN it! Anyone heard anything about this? She told me I could bring back the containers once I used up all the blush and had the pans with them.
What a rip! What difference does it make whether it has the pan or not? Point is, I bought the stuff and I'm bringing the containers back to recycle them.
So my question is, is this happening just at this particular store, or is this a new rule?
I went into the free-standing MAC store today in Fashion Valley (San Diego) with 36 empties and they gave me back the containers of blush that I had depotted. They said that they were no longer accepting containers of blush and/or eyeshadow WITHOUT the pan IN it! Anyone heard anything about this? She told me I could bring back the containers once I used up all the blush and had the pans with them.
What a rip! What difference does it make whether it has the pan or not? Point is, I bought the stuff and I'm bringing the containers back to recycle them.
So my question is, is this happening just at this particular store, or is this a new rule?
kradge79
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Re: NEW B2M Rule???
I was told this when I brought back e/s containers for B2M, at both the freestanding MAC @ International in Tampa and the Nordstrom counter. They said it was because people will try to bring in the pans for B2M as well. I say then just tell them metal pans are not accepted. I wrote MAC about it, and they sent me a free lipstick, but I still have containers that aren't being recycled.
I was told this when I brought back e/s containers for B2M, at both the freestanding MAC @ International in Tampa and the Nordstrom counter. They said it was because people will try to bring in the pans for B2M as well. I say then just tell them metal pans are not accepted. I wrote MAC about it, and they sent me a free lipstick, but I still have containers that aren't being recycled.
BlahWah
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Re: NEW B2M Rule???
Wow, that bites! I've never been refused so far - but that may be cuz the girls at my closest counter know that I'm buying at a higher rate than I'm using. =P I hope that isn't a strict rule tho, and just a very responsible MA. I understand why they'd say that, but it's pretty easy to tell which are pro pans and which aren't if someone tries to b2m the depotted pans.
Wow, that bites! I've never been refused so far - but that may be cuz the girls at my closest counter know that I'm buying at a higher rate than I'm using. =P I hope that isn't a strict rule tho, and just a very responsible MA. I understand why they'd say that, but it's pretty easy to tell which are pro pans and which aren't if someone tries to b2m the depotted pans.
soleil1109
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Exactly! I mean, the pro pans have the magnet with the color label on the bottom of it anyway. I'm super frustrated with this and I hope this was just her and not a set rule.
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| Originally Posted by kradge79
I was told this when I brought back e/s containers for B2M, at both the freestanding MAC @ International in Tampa and the Nordstrom counter. They said it was because people will try to bring in the pans for B2M as well. I say then just tell them metal pans are not accepted. I wrote MAC about it, and they sent me a free lipstick, but I still have containers that aren't being recycled. |
Exactly! I mean, the pro pans have the magnet with the color label on the bottom of it anyway. I'm super frustrated with this and I hope this was just her and not a set rule.
GreekChick
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Well, it's like bringing back half a product....Like a Studio Fix without the lid for example. It's 6 whole containers. MAC is doing this because you can easily count ONE product as 2 containers ( blush container AND the pan (that you have depotted)).This doesn't count as 2 but one empty container.
One day you bring back the empty container, and the next day the pan, which is basically like stealing from the company.
MAC wants to at least know you used the product up or , if not, you're bringing the entire thing for the B2M and not using 2 containers that you bought for the price of one.
Seems logical to me.
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| Originally Posted by soleil1109
I went into the free-standing MAC store today in Fashion Valley (San Diego) with 36 empties and they gave me back the containers of blush that I had depotted. They said that they were no longer accepting containers of blush and/or eyeshadow WITHOUT the pan IN it! Anyone heard anything about this? She told me I could bring back the containers once I used up all the blush and had the pans with them. What a rip! What difference does it make whether it has the pan or not? Point is, I bought the stuff and I'm bringing the containers back to recycle them. So my question is, is this happening just at this particular store, or is this a new rule? |
Well, it's like bringing back half a product....Like a Studio Fix without the lid for example. It's 6 whole containers. MAC is doing this because you can easily count ONE product as 2 containers ( blush container AND the pan (that you have depotted)).This doesn't count as 2 but one empty container.
One day you bring back the empty container, and the next day the pan, which is basically like stealing from the company.
MAC wants to at least know you used the product up or , if not, you're bringing the entire thing for the B2M and not using 2 containers that you bought for the price of one.
Seems logical to me.
AudreyNicole
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I know the freestanding store doesn't take them without the pans, but I never have a problem at Nordstoms. Dillards at Brandon Mall require the pans though. I hate that it's different everywhere
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| Originally Posted by kradge79
I was told this when I brought back e/s containers for B2M, at both the freestanding MAC @ International in Tampa and the Nordstrom counter. They said it was because people will try to bring in the pans for B2M as well. I say then just tell them metal pans are not accepted. I wrote MAC about it, and they sent me a free lipstick, but I still have containers that aren't being recycled. |
I know the freestanding store doesn't take them without the pans, but I never have a problem at Nordstoms. Dillards at Brandon Mall require the pans though. I hate that it's different everywhere
AudreyNicole
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Re: B2M might cost you more than you think...
The only shadows that I buy in pot form are the LE ones. Everything else I get in pan form. But I wanted to point out that you have to take into account the cost of a palette, too.
The only shadows that I buy in pot form are the LE ones. Everything else I get in pan form. But I wanted to point out that you have to take into account the cost of a palette, too.
BlahWah
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I see the point for this, but I think it's still pretty easy to differentiate a pro pan for b2m and a depotted one. They can take the pots, even without the pans, but refuse the pans unless they have the smaller sticker and round magnet like the pro ones do. For myself, I mainly buy LE items and I'd prefer to have them in a pan - with 60 shadows and limited space it's a bit hard to keep track. To toss the pots would be missing the point of the program! I'd buy the pro pan version if they made them available. I can't see why we should be denied b2m'ing our pots without the pans if it's easy to deny the depotted pans instead.
I'm not complaining, especially since just having this program is great, but just stating something which doesn't quite make sense to me.
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| Originally Posted by GreekChick
Well, it's like bringing back half a product....Like a Studio Fix without the lid for example. It's 6 whole containers. MAC is doing this because you can easily count ONE product as 2 containers ( blush container AND the pan (that you have depotted)).This doesn't count as 2 but one empty container. One day you bring back the empty container, and the next day the pan, which is basically like stealing from the company. MAC wants to at least know you used the product up or , if not, you're bringing the entire thing for the B2M and not using 2 containers that you bought for the price of one. Seems logical to me. |
I see the point for this, but I think it's still pretty easy to differentiate a pro pan for b2m and a depotted one. They can take the pots, even without the pans, but refuse the pans unless they have the smaller sticker and round magnet like the pro ones do. For myself, I mainly buy LE items and I'd prefer to have them in a pan - with 60 shadows and limited space it's a bit hard to keep track. To toss the pots would be missing the point of the program! I'd buy the pro pan version if they made them available. I can't see why we should be denied b2m'ing our pots without the pans if it's easy to deny the depotted pans instead.
I'm not complaining, especially since just having this program is great, but just stating something which doesn't quite make sense to me.
BlahWah
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Re: B2M might cost you more than you think...
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I always think about this when I'm pressed for time to depot! Palette + 1/2 hr to depot + arm feeling sore (I use a drill) or just frikkin' pay a bit more for the lipstick? I always end up depotting tho, cuz I hate sifting through the LE pots...*sigh*
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| Originally Posted by AudreyNicole
The only shadows that I buy in pot form are the LE ones. Everything else I get in pan form. But I wanted to point out that you have to take into account the cost of a palette, too. |
I always think about this when I'm pressed for time to depot! Palette + 1/2 hr to depot + arm feeling sore (I use a drill) or just frikkin' pay a bit more for the lipstick? I always end up depotting tho, cuz I hate sifting through the LE pots...*sigh*
iamgrape1119
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can gratis count as B2M?
I have lots of empies, but most of them are gratis, so I was just wondering if they have a rule of no b2m if it's gratis.
I have lots of empies, but most of them are gratis, so I was just wondering if they have a rule of no b2m if it's gratis.
brokenplaything
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Re: can gratis count as B2M?
no it can not, nor can it be given away.
one of the many reasons why they mark the gratis now.
i knew a girl who worked at mac and she gave her empties to a friend to recycle for her and she was let go. it is a big deal...and why would you want to recieve anything considering it costs like 4 bucks for a lipstick/shadow/gloss?
no it can not, nor can it be given away.
one of the many reasons why they mark the gratis now.
i knew a girl who worked at mac and she gave her empties to a friend to recycle for her and she was let go. it is a big deal...and why would you want to recieve anything considering it costs like 4 bucks for a lipstick/shadow/gloss?
iamgrape1119
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Re: can gratis count as B2M?
b/c i have SO MANY! i have like 20 just laying around, so why not get a free l/s w/ the empties? well, I didn't know that the gratis can't B2M, so thank you for tell me!
b/c i have SO MANY! i have like 20 just laying around, so why not get a free l/s w/ the empties? well, I didn't know that the gratis can't B2M, so thank you for tell me!
astronaut
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Re: can gratis count as B2M?
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I WISH it cost only $4 for a shadow, gloss, or lipstick!
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| Originally Posted by brokenplaything
no it can not, nor can it be given away. why would you want to recieve anything considering it costs like 4 bucks for a lipstick/shadow/gloss? |
I WISH it cost only $4 for a shadow, gloss, or lipstick!
VeronikaJ
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As an employee, you are not entitled to the Back to MAC program free product. You should definitely know that, too. Just take them in and recycle at your location- you don't always need a reward for doing something good for the earth.
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| Originally Posted by iamgrape1119
I have lots of empies, but most of them are gratis, so I was just wondering if they have a rule of no b2m if it's gratis. |
As an employee, you are not entitled to the Back to MAC program free product. You should definitely know that, too. Just take them in and recycle at your location- you don't always need a reward for doing something good for the earth.
