How Do You Cope When You Can't Buy?
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Cool Kitten
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most of the time i already have a similar color, and i'm able to recreate the look with what i already have. That's how i skipped the whole Lure collecton!
Thankfully, i haven't been tempted by pretty much anything other than 2 fluidlines from the recent collections.
Thankfully, i haven't been tempted by pretty much anything other than 2 fluidlines from the recent collections.
cno64
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I heard THAT! Sometimes, all that works for me is to stay completely away!
It's somehow pathetic to be 42 years old, and still working on your self-control.
To think that just five years ago, I'd heard of MAC, but had absolutely NO experience with it. I was strictly a drugstore woman. Now I practically drool on the floor, anticipating a new MAC collection!
| Originally Posted by Jaim Then I avoid MAC for a week or two. Haha. |
I heard THAT! Sometimes, all that works for me is to stay completely away!
It's somehow pathetic to be 42 years old, and still working on your self-control.
To think that just five years ago, I'd heard of MAC, but had absolutely NO experience with it. I was strictly a drugstore woman. Now I practically drool on the floor, anticipating a new MAC collection!
ohhhhhthehorror
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I know that someone somwhere will buy the product I want, try it once, hate it and then sell it here or somewhere else, haha. It never fails and puts my mind at ease.
| Originally Posted by cno64 How do you all cope when MAC releases a delicious new collection, but there is absolutely no room in your budget to allow you to buy anything? |
I know that someone somwhere will buy the product I want, try it once, hate it and then sell it here or somewhere else, haha. It never fails and puts my mind at ease.
coachkitten
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I usually almost get in a panic if I don't get anything for the first few days of the collection. I obsess over mac.com but then a few days pass and I can see what everyone really likes or doesn't like then I go from there. If there is something that gets sold out then I will break down & buy it on ebay or here. Most of the time once the collection passes I don't really think about it. But sometimes I REALLY kick myself for not getting anything!!
cno64
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That's a comforting thought, especially since I tend to favor the bolder lipcolors and neutral eyeshadows that not everyone else likes.
FOR EXAMPLE, I absolutely adore "Lovemate" lipstick, an LE that was introduced several months ago, and it's STILL not sold out online.
| Originally Posted by ohhhhhthehorror I know that someone somwhere will buy the product I want, try it once, hate it and then sell it here or somewhere else, haha. It never fails and puts my mind at ease. |
That's a comforting thought, especially since I tend to favor the bolder lipcolors and neutral eyeshadows that not everyone else likes.
FOR EXAMPLE, I absolutely adore "Lovemate" lipstick, an LE that was introduced several months ago, and it's STILL not sold out online.
I put money aside and never ever max my account. I would never do that. I realy dont understand the 'need' of maxing up a creditcard or whatever to buy make up. i have many other hobby's and wants/needs like *shoes
, bags, bling!!* :dancey:
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So i just kind of have a weekly budget for that sort of thing. And if i realy want something i compromise :conscience:
So i just kind of have a weekly budget for that sort of thing. And if i realy want something i compromise :conscience:
cno64
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My credit card requires payment in full each month. That's a good thing for me, because it forces me to rein myself in a bit. <Polishes halo.>
| Originally Posted by MacVirgin I put money aside and never ever max my account. I would never do that. I realy dont understand the 'need' of maxing up a creditcard or whatever to buy make up. |
My credit card requires payment in full each month. That's a good thing for me, because it forces me to rein myself in a bit. <Polishes halo.>
princess
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Cry and make a fuss.
Joking.
I will try and set aside some money for it, typically I only get one or two items (sometimes, none at all) from each collection, so I'm quite safe in that aspect. But if I really have no money when a new collection is released, I will avoid going to the counter until I have money for it.
Joking.
I will try and set aside some money for it, typically I only get one or two items (sometimes, none at all) from each collection, so I'm quite safe in that aspect. But if I really have no money when a new collection is released, I will avoid going to the counter until I have money for it.
Cool Kitten
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i totally agree!!! I don't understand how people can go in debt for make-up!
| Originally Posted by MacVirgin I put money aside and never ever max my account. I would never do that. I realy dont understand the 'need' of maxing up a creditcard or whatever to buy make up. |
i totally agree!!! I don't understand how people can go in debt for make-up!
sweetemotion002
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My counter isn't very active, and the one in my boyfriend's town (we live 2 1/2 hours apart) is only slightly more active... I mean, my counter still had a couple things from Sweetie Cake at the end of June. So it's not usually a problem, I can get the money within a couple months. If there's something from a collection that I HAVE to have RIGHT away, I'll buy just one thing and that keeps me happy... for awhile, at least. 
cinnamongurlee
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i ususally just go without and don't read posts/boards so that i don't totally jones.
otherwise, i pull out my credit card and wait till the next paycheque. there IS something beautiful about instant gratification
otherwise, i pull out my credit card and wait till the next paycheque. there IS something beautiful about instant gratification
DaizyDeath
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im saving my money right now for the holiday collections i just keep money in my bank account so that i dont spend it beacuse if i cant see it then its kind of like i dont have it hahaha
MAC_Pixie04
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I ask my boyfriend...hehe
And when that fails (cuz it does, 95% of the time)...
I either find a way to earn the money from my mom, save the money, or create colors similar to what's being released. Also, sometimes just opening my traincase and going "If you buy that stuff where the f**k are you gonna put it?"
And when that fails (cuz it does, 95% of the time)...
I either find a way to earn the money from my mom, save the money, or create colors similar to what's being released. Also, sometimes just opening my traincase and going "If you buy that stuff where the f**k are you gonna put it?"
I tell myself that it'll show up at the CCO. 95% of the items have been there and I was able to save money. So, my patience was rewarded.
Or, after the hype has died down, I end up buying the item from someone for dirt cheap because they hate the way the hyped-up product looked on them.
Or, after the hype has died down, I end up buying the item from someone for dirt cheap because they hate the way the hyped-up product looked on them.
cno64
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I've hated to ask, but I'm going to:
What is a CCO?
| Originally Posted by shygirl I tell myself that it'll show up at the CCO. 95% of the items have been there and I was able to save money. So, my patience was rewarded. Or, after the hype has died down, I end up buying the item from someone for dirt cheap because they hate the way the hyped-up product looked on them. |
I've hated to ask, but I'm going to:
What is a CCO?
Indigowaters
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That's what I did. I haven't started buying MAC until this summer. The last thing I got at MAC before this summer was the Diana Eyes quad 2 (I think) which came out last year (I think). I still haven't used it alot. I've made more recent purchases but I've had to cut back. So I'll save some money for these upcoming collections.
| Originally Posted by shygirl I tell myself that it'll show up at the CCO. 95% of the items have been there and I was able to save money. So, my patience was rewarded. Or, after the hype has died down, I end up buying the item from someone for dirt cheap because they hate the way the hyped-up product looked on them. |
That's what I did. I haven't started buying MAC until this summer. The last thing I got at MAC before this summer was the Diana Eyes quad 2 (I think) which came out last year (I think). I still haven't used it alot. I've made more recent purchases but I've had to cut back. So I'll save some money for these upcoming collections.
GalleyGirl
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Seriously...to look good in the unemployment line?
But really it amazes me how much I buy and how little I use - my Well Plumed quad is still untouched, as are all the lippies and glosses I got from the Untamed collection several weeks ago. I've only used my AMuse shadows a few times - the only things from the past collections that I consistantly use every day are the MSFs.
| Originally Posted by Cool Kitten i totally agree!!! I don't understand how people can go in debt for make-up! |
Seriously...to look good in the unemployment line?
But really it amazes me how much I buy and how little I use - my Well Plumed quad is still untouched, as are all the lippies and glosses I got from the Untamed collection several weeks ago. I've only used my AMuse shadows a few times - the only things from the past collections that I consistantly use every day are the MSFs.
electrostars
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If i can't afford it, I can wait. I have a really slow moving counter.
Like, I just picked up the last jar of pinked mauve pigment from sweetie cake at my counter last night. I got it as a back up.
Like, I just picked up the last jar of pinked mauve pigment from sweetie cake at my counter last night. I got it as a back up.
