MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card

[Wontpayretail23]

Your pro card can be cut off as fast as it's activated trust me. I HAD a pro card and I was selling in the clearance bin here and some one called MAC on me and reported me. I tried to order during one of the new collections and I had to call because I couldn't log into MAC PRO online. When I called they said I was deactivated. I called Barbara who is the head of the MAC PRO memberships (1-877-553-5536) and she said someone called from Specktra and they knew all about me. Also she questioned the heck out of me about ebay too. She also told me I'd never be elgible for a MAC PRO membership ever again. Nice, huh? Moral of the story? Don't tell you have a pro card, not even here. Don't share, don't re-sell (even if it's discontinued, etc...thats against MAC rules) don't risk your discount.

 

[Alice]

Re: Didnt Get My Card.....

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Originally Posted by chucklie1 Im soo upset... i applied for the MAC Pro Membership with -business card -professional reference - 2 x head shots - certificate of training and i was refused. I was told i must have tear off sheets and a certificate for at least 6 months training which i did...but was still refused! From reading the forum i thought id have no probs of eligibility! I dont understand why!?

Did you try to resubmit? I was going to send my same info in this week, but now I'm not sure it's going to be enough. All I have is my business card and two letters of reference. One from a photographer I work with and one from a dancer/actress I work with. Hmmm...I really want that card!

 

[Envious]

Just had to post here, as I was so excited. I've been accepted for a the MACPro card!! I haven't gotten any official confirmation as of yet, but the charge to my credit card did show up today.

I sent in my business card, my resume, a link to my website and a proffessional letter of recommendation.

I can't wait til I get it, I'm seriously so excited. I was just visiting the website yesterday looking at all the things I need to buy and was going "Oh if only I had a Pro card.." and yeah. Wishes do come true, lol. Just had to share.

 

[MiCHiE]

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Originally Posted by Wontpayretail23 Moral of the story? Don't tell you have a pro card, not even here. Don't share, don't re-sell (even if it's discontinued, etc...thats against MAC rules) don't risk your discount.

Were you selling your purchases? They are adamantly against that. I would also suggest using your discount in the correct manner not only for your sake, but for others who are in the program. Everything you purchase in conjunction with the card is documented, so they can definitely figure it out. And, if posters see that you're in here desperately trying to get a Pro Card and you're selling stuff some weeks later, they can definitely put 2 and 2 together. Moral of the story? You're better off going to a CCO if you're looking to make long-term profits. That is, until they catch on....

 

[MissMarley]

I'm nervous...I'm submitting tomorrow- here's what I'm sending
My business card (which is simple, but has my makeup blog address as well)
My resume with everything i've done since 2004
Two contracts with brides- one that the wedding is coming up, one that I did last year
One letter of reference from a bride whose makeup I did

Do you think that will work??

 

[Alice]

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Originally Posted by MissMarley I'm nervous...I'm submitting tomorrow- here's what I'm sending My business card (which is simple, but has my makeup blog address as well) My resume with everything i've done since 2004 Two contracts with brides- one that the wedding is coming up, one that I did last year One letter of reference from a bride whose makeup I did Do you think that will work??

I think that would be plenty. Let me know how it goes. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

 

[dmenchi]

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Originally Posted by Wontpayretail23 Your pro card can be cut off as fast as it's activated trust me. I HAD a pro card and I was selling in the clearance bin here and some one called MAC on me and reported me. I tried to order during one of the new collections and I had to call because I couldn't log into MAC PRO online. When I called they said I was deactivated. I called Barbara who is the head of the MAC PRO memberships (1-877-553-5536) and she said someone called from Specktra and they knew all about me. Also she questioned the heck out of me about ebay too. She also told me I'd never be elgible for a MAC PRO membership ever again. Nice, huh? Moral of the story? Don't tell you have a pro card, not even here. Don't share, don't re-sell (even if it's discontinued, etc...thats against MAC rules) don't risk your discount.

I'm sorry to hear that, but by applying for the card you must agree not to resell and make profit. Quite frankly, to hear you tell your story makes me mad, because a company is generous enough to support make-up artists and then get backstabed by selfish acts. In reality profitdriven behaviour like this makes it for make-up artists /or people with a real need harder to get approved. Besides that Mac has such a generous return policy , that there shouldn't be a need for selling items. I'm personally feel that this is betrayal and if one can't value the contract they signed, they might not be worth to be part of the community. Sorry i don't mean to sound harsh...

 

[dmenchi]

And i truly don't believe in price gauging for LE items either. Yetserday a girl wanted 75$ for a MSF. that's just a joke...please ladies, let's not cave to rediculus people llike that!!!

 

[MissMarley]

I have a charge for $35 even on my debit card! Neither husband or I have made a purchase for $35 even lately....so keep your fingers crossed for me that I got approved!! I'm so excited! And this is going to come right in time, I got contracted to do makeup for a theater company this summer, and I'm going to need a lot of new stuff- I'm quickly running out of foundations, and I really want to try some new techniques...

 

[soleil1109]

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Originally Posted by dmenchi I'm sorry to hear that, but by applying for the card you must agree not to resell and make profit. Quite frankly, to hear you tell your story makes me mad, because a company is generous enough to support make-up artists and then get backstabed by selfish acts. In reality profitdriven behaviour like this makes it for make-up artists /or people with a real need harder to get approved. Besides that Mac has such a generous return policy , that there shouldn't be a need for selling items. I'm personally feel that this is betrayal and if one can't value the contract they signed, they might not be worth to be part of the community. Sorry i don't mean to sound harsh...

Here, here! I totally agree!

 

[Alice]

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Originally Posted by MissMarley I have a charge for $35 even on my debit card! Neither husband or I have made a purchase for $35 even lately....so keep your fingers crossed for me that I got approved!!

Did you get it?? Did you get it??

 

[MissMarley]

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Originally Posted by Alice Did you get it?? Did you get it??

Yep!

 

[ChrisChick]

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Originally Posted by Sikfrmthemirror Hello ladies. Im new. Names Jess. Im applying for my macpro card. im faxing it in tomorrow and im sending in my buisness card, a resume, a photo of my work with my name on it (that is not professional, just a home made photoprint out of a model I did make up for). and im wondering cause i start Make Up Designory in June. I have my course already and my schedule, would they take that as a cry for help, it is on their list of schools, it gives me a 10% discount off my tuition. so i kinda need it. is that enough?

Probably not for the tuition discount...if you already have a schedule and are enrolled I'm guessing you paid it in cash or took out a loan already...so since you weren't a member at time of enrollment I highly doubt you'll get the tuition discount...they won't postdate it (or whatever the term is).

 

[Alice]

I just got my PRO Card in the mail!! I am so excited! I had to share my excitement with those that understand!

Yippeeeeee!!!!!!

I sent my information on May 1 and didn't hear anything so I resent it on 5/9 the charge showed up on my card on 5/12 and I got it today. 5/17. Super fast turn around time. Now I'm off to shop! I have a photo shoot Saturday so this is perfect timing!

 

[Jacq-i]

Congratulations! I sent my stuff in on Tuesday...

 

[Alice]

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Originally Posted by Jacq-i Congratulations! I sent my stuff in on Tuesday...

Good luck Chica!

 

[Jacq-i]

Thank you!

 

[missgingerlee]

My Pro Card really is a little piece of heaven. My boyfriend thinks I'm nuts because I get really happy over the discount. I'm so glad ya'll understand the happiness that comes along with the Pro Card!

 

[Jacq-i]

Still waiting... It'd really help since I have freelance makeup jobs booked!

I'm checking my online credit card account every couple of hours.

 

[Jacq-i]

YAY!! I got it!! Well, I haven't got my actual card yet but I've been charged!!