MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card
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Randy Rose
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Pro Signup In Store?
So I had a lovely evening at the St. Louis Mac store today and was talking with one of the girls about signing up for a new Pro Card (I'm already a Pro member, but as a performer, and I'd like to upgrade to Makeup Artist since I've started doing freelance artistry). I hate the drama of waiting for a month or more to hear back, and she said she thought, but wasn't sure, that they can do membership and approval right at the Pro Stores. Does anybody know if this is true? I'm going to the NYC Pro Store in a week and this would be a hell of a lot easier than sending in all my stuff and keeping my fingers crossed, especially since I know some people have had problems getting approval as a makeup artist (I have business cards and a portfolio, but haven't done print work and I work with individuals, so I don't have any contracts with companies to show as proof of my position) and I feel like I'd do better in person.
Anyone know if this is accurate or not?
So I had a lovely evening at the St. Louis Mac store today and was talking with one of the girls about signing up for a new Pro Card (I'm already a Pro member, but as a performer, and I'd like to upgrade to Makeup Artist since I've started doing freelance artistry). I hate the drama of waiting for a month or more to hear back, and she said she thought, but wasn't sure, that they can do membership and approval right at the Pro Stores. Does anybody know if this is true? I'm going to the NYC Pro Store in a week and this would be a hell of a lot easier than sending in all my stuff and keeping my fingers crossed, especially since I know some people have had problems getting approval as a makeup artist (I have business cards and a portfolio, but haven't done print work and I work with individuals, so I don't have any contracts with companies to show as proof of my position) and I feel like I'd do better in person.
Anyone know if this is accurate or not?
SerenityRaine
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Re: Pro Signup In Store?
I was goin to do my membership (@ the Pro store) while I was in LA for a make up course and I was goin to sign up for it there but I hadn't gotten my certificate back. Anyways, I still would've had to wait for them to send it to me - no instant card in store. However, this girl in my class said that you might be able to fax them the requirements to get it faster... Maybe try calling them before you go?
I was goin to do my membership (@ the Pro store) while I was in LA for a make up course and I was goin to sign up for it there but I hadn't gotten my certificate back. Anyways, I still would've had to wait for them to send it to me - no instant card in store. However, this girl in my class said that you might be able to fax them the requirements to get it faster... Maybe try calling them before you go?
ledonatella
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Re: Pro Signup In Store?
Last time I went to a MAC store for a Pro Class, they were signing people up right then and giving them the discount that evening. You just had to wait in the mail for your card.
Last time I went to a MAC store for a Pro Class, they were signing people up right then and giving them the discount that evening. You just had to wait in the mail for your card.
MisStarrlight
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Re: Pro Signup In Store?
Some stores can sign you up right there, but unfortunately as of the last time I checked (a bit less than a year ago), none of the NYC stores did.
Some stores can sign you up right there, but unfortunately as of the last time I checked (a bit less than a year ago), none of the NYC stores did.
MsCuppyCakes
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Re: Pro Signup In Store?
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I'm going to the IMATS show this weekend in Pasadena Ca. What do you need to provide? I have my business cards. TIA
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Originally Posted by ledonatella
Last time I went to a MAC store for a Pro Class, they were signing people up right then and giving them the discount that evening. You just had to wait in the mail for your card. |
I'm going to the IMATS show this weekend in Pasadena Ca. What do you need to provide? I have my business cards. TIA
Randy Rose
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Hey, ya'll -
I e-mailed Janice, an Assistant Manager for the Mac Pro program, and she confirmed that, yes, you can sign up at a Pro Store and receive your discount that day.
Looks like I'll be getting my membership in a week! Whee!
I e-mailed Janice, an Assistant Manager for the Mac Pro program, and she confirmed that, yes, you can sign up at a Pro Store and receive your discount that day.
Looks like I'll be getting my membership in a week! Whee!
iamheartcore
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I got mine right away with just providing my business card and certificate indicating I am a certified Make Up Artist. Easy as pie.
MsCuppyCakes
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NaturalSister19
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See this...
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| Originally Posted by MsCuppyCakes
Check this thread: http://www.specktra.net/showthread.p...light=Pro+Card |
See this...
MsCuppyCakes
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Who can get a MAC PRO Membership card?
To qualify for the program, you must submit the application with $35 (US, other contries may vary in price), a copy of your photo ID, and two forms of proof of your industry profession that have your name and the profession listed (like a composite card, business card, cosmetology diploma and/or license, contract, program, etc.). The full list of documents is on the application. You can mail all of this to MAC or drop it off at a freestanding store for them to mail in. A few weeks later, you should hear back. When in doubt, contact MAC.
| Originally Posted by ladynpink
I want to know if there is anyone who is a photographer that has tried to applied for a macpro card. I am a photographer who does makeup for photo shoots too. would I apply to the critieria and what items do i need to send in? thanks |
Who can get a MAC PRO Membership card?
To qualify for the program, you must submit the application with $35 (US, other contries may vary in price), a copy of your photo ID, and two forms of proof of your industry profession that have your name and the profession listed (like a composite card, business card, cosmetology diploma and/or license, contract, program, etc.). The full list of documents is on the application. You can mail all of this to MAC or drop it off at a freestanding store for them to mail in. A few weeks later, you should hear back. When in doubt, contact MAC.
mslips
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Ok, I have a few questions...
I have a business card made by my graphic designer sister will that work?
I am an avon/mark rep and i work at ulta as a beauty consultant...will any of those qualify me?
I'm so desparate for this card it would mean A WHOLE LOT to me.
So where can you use this mac pro card only mac pro stores/macpro.com? or mac freestanding stores and the maccosmetics site too? no counters?
I have a business card made by my graphic designer sister will that work?
I am an avon/mark rep and i work at ulta as a beauty consultant...will any of those qualify me?
I'm so desparate for this card it would mean A WHOLE LOT to me.
So where can you use this mac pro card only mac pro stores/macpro.com? or mac freestanding stores and the maccosmetics site too? no counters?
erine1881
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it sounds to me like you would qualify. go to macpro.com and download an application. it will tell you all the information that you would need to send to get the card.
you would get your discount at macpro.com, the 800 #, pro stores, and freestanding stores. you wouldn't get a discount at maccosmetics.com or at counters.
| Originally Posted by mslips
Ok, I have a few questions... I have a business card made by my graphic designer sister will that work? I am an avon/mark rep and i work at ulta as a beauty consultant...will any of those qualify me? I'm so desparate for this card it would mean A WHOLE LOT to me. So where can you use this mac pro card only mac pro stores/macpro.com? or mac freestanding stores and the maccosmetics site too? no counters? |
it sounds to me like you would qualify. go to macpro.com and download an application. it will tell you all the information that you would need to send to get the card.
you would get your discount at macpro.com, the 800 #, pro stores, and freestanding stores. you wouldn't get a discount at maccosmetics.com or at counters.
MiCHiE
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I think you need 2 pieces of professional criteria, so you can use a business card and a formal letter of recommendation (I think) from Ulta, but they seem to have gotten stricter. Business cards are not hard to produce and I think they know that.
| Originally Posted by mslips
Ok, I have a few questions... I have a business card made by my graphic designer sister will that work? I am an avon/mark rep and i work at ulta as a beauty consultant...will any of those qualify me? I'm so desparate for this card it would mean A WHOLE LOT to me. So where can you use this mac pro card only mac pro stores/macpro.com? or mac freestanding stores and the maccosmetics site too? no counters? |
I think you need 2 pieces of professional criteria, so you can use a business card and a formal letter of recommendation (I think) from Ulta, but they seem to have gotten stricter. Business cards are not hard to produce and I think they know that.
erine1881
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this is what you need:
A copy of photo identification and two pieces of professional criteria must be included with the application and membership fee. Examples of professional identification:
Composite Card
Business Card with name and specific profession
Editorial Page with name credit
Union Card
Head Shot & Résumé
Professional Licence
Diploma/Certificate
Publication Masthead
Program/Press Materials w/name
Contract on production company letterhead
Crew/Call list on prod. co. letterhead
Professional letter of reference of employment
Business Card with name and specific profession
Editorial Page with name credit
Union Card
Head Shot & Résumé
Professional Licence
Diploma/Certificate
Publication Masthead
Program/Press Materials w/name
Contract on production company letterhead
Crew/Call list on prod. co. letterhead
Professional letter of reference of employment
Required identification must be current, indicate your name and specific profession. All identification will be destroyed after processing and will not be returned to you.
and a $35 us/$45 cdn annual fee
and a $35 us/$45 cdn annual fee
