MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card

[caramel_kisses]

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Originally Posted by lovelyweapon I've done makeup on a million and one friends but truly have no professional experience. Is there still any hope for me? lol.

I have a day job that is totally unrelated to makeup, and I don't "own my own business" in the real sense of the world (my tax returns list my real profession, not MA). I'm self taught, totally learn everything I know on my own through research or trial and error.

But I've done makeup for people and had some cards/ads printed. And I submitted what I had with the mindset of "if I get it I get it, if not...oh well".

 

[ladynpink]

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Originally Posted by caramel_kisses I have a day job that is totally unrelated to makeup, and I don't "own my own business" in the real sense of the world (my tax returns list my real profession, not MA). I'm self taught, totally learn everything I know on my own through research or trial and error. But I've done makeup for people and had some cards/ads printed. And I submitted what I had with the mindset of "if I get it I get it, if not...oh well".

so you sent it in already? have you heard back?

 

[lovelyweapon]

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Originally Posted by caramel_kisses I have a day job that is totally unrelated to makeup, and I don't "own my own business" in the real sense of the world (my tax returns list my real profession, not MA). I'm self taught, totally learn everything I know on my own through research or trial and error. But I've done makeup for people and had some cards/ads printed. And I submitted what I had with the mindset of "if I get it I get it, if not...oh well".

Thanks. That's a very positive way of looking at it. Good luck and I hope you get accepted

. I don't really think I would be able to fabricate any card since I'm terrible at being a delinquent but was wondering what my options would be since I'm an avid MAC consumer. I spend like $100 a paycheck when my bills are low! lol This would have been a great opportunity for me.

 

[caramel_kisses]

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Originally Posted by ladynpink so you sent it in already? have you heard back?

I was charged last week, but I haven't gotten the card yet. I'm hoping it'll be here before this coming Friday because I want to go shopping badly.

I faxed it on Friday and was charged Monday or Tuesday. I sent my promotional information along with a reference letter.

 

[Ciara]

OMG!!! my card was just charged. Im getting the MAC Pro Card!!!!
Yayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!


Girlies... this is the new faxed # ... 1-866-829-7743.

I sent it on 2/13 and my card was charged today. Not bad at all.
I sent a Employment Referrence Letter and a Business Card.

Woooo hoooo Im soooo excited!!!

 

[AtomicMishaps]

OK, here's my deal....

I'm a freelance makeup artist, as in I've been hired to do makeup for different clients and occasion's. For example, my Aunt in California called me last spring and asked if I would fly out there and do makeup for about 10 special needs teenagers for their prom, including my cousin (her daughter). My aunt paid for me to fly out, and I was paid by the parents of these girls. I've also done makeup for collage photographers, hired for parties, weddings and other events. I've basically been freelancing for the past 5 to 6 years.

I do have business cards and I could easily write a Summary / resume of what I've done, and get references from clients, but I have no certificate or licence. Do you think I'll be able to get a Pro card? It would help me a lot, and save me money instead of having to check the CCO's all the time and spending the money I do make freelancing on full price MAC products.

Also, If I do get a pro card, I don't have a pro store near me, but I would get a discount at MACPro online, correct?

Thanks

 

[basoo]

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Originally Posted by Ciara OMG!!! my card was just charged. Im getting the MAC Pro Card!!!! Yayyyyyyyyyyy!!!! Girlies... this is the new faxed # ... 1-866-829-7743. I sent it on 2/13 and my card was charged today. Not bad at all. I sent a Employment Referrence Letter and a Business Card. Woooo hoooo Im soooo excited!!!

congratulation

.

 

[lovelyweapon]

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Originally Posted by AtomicMishaps OK, here's my deal.... I'm a freelance makeup artist, as in I've been hired to do makeup for different clients and occasion's. For example, my Aunt in California called me last spring and asked if I would fly out there and do makeup for about 10 special needs teenagers for their prom, including my cousin (her daughter). My aunt paid for me to fly out, and I was paid by the parents of these girls. I've also done makeup for collage photographers, hired for parties, weddings and other events. I've basically been freelancing for the past 5 to 6 years. I do have business cards and I could easily write a Summary / resume of what I've done, and get references from clients, but I have no certificate or licence. Do you think I'll be able to get a Pro card? It would help me a lot, and save me money instead of having to check the CCO's all the time and spending the money I do make freelancing on full price MAC products. Also, If I do get a pro card, I don't have a pro store near me, but I would get a discount at MACPro online, correct? Thanks

Yes, you probably could with a resume, or a professional recommendation letter from the company that hired you. You don't need a certificate or license at all! Sending in a business card could also help you out. If I were you, I'd send in everything just in case

HTH

 

[chellyx]

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Originally Posted by AtomicMishaps OK, here's my deal.... I'm a freelance makeup artist, as in I've been hired to do makeup for different clients and occasion's. For example, my Aunt in California called me last spring and asked if I would fly out there and do makeup for about 10 special needs teenagers for their prom, including my cousin (her daughter). My aunt paid for me to fly out, and I was paid by the parents of these girls. I've also done makeup for collage photographers, hired for parties, weddings and other events. I've basically been freelancing for the past 5 to 6 years. I do have business cards and I could easily write a Summary / resume of what I've done, and get references from clients, but I have no certificate or licence. Do you think I'll be able to get a Pro card? It would help me a lot, and save me money instead of having to check the CCO's all the time and spending the money I do make freelancing on full price MAC products. Also, If I do get a pro card, I don't have a pro store near me, but I would get a discount at MACPro online, correct? Thanks

i was in a similar situation when i applied for mine. i sent a business card, and 2 letters of reference (saying i was hired for x event, and they were satisfied) from past clients, and was approved

so maybe ask some clients for reference letters so you can get your card

 

[Ciara]

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Originally Posted by basoo congratulation .

Thanks!!! i got my card in the mail today....pretty quick.

 

[aalore]

Wow Ciara that was pretty fast! Enjoy your card!

 

[geekim]

i faxed out my app today and called to see if they received. she said the fee would be processed next week! so i was like i'm approved??? and she's like yes you are! we'll send your card out next week or the week after! SWEET!!!!!!

 

[AtomicMishaps]

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Originally Posted by chellyx i was in a similar situation when i applied for mine. i sent a business card, and 2 letters of reference (saying i was hired for x event, and they were satisfied) from past clients, and was approved so maybe ask some clients for reference letters so you can get your card

Thanks, I've asked some clients if they would write some letters and they all are sending them.

I have a question for those who Faxed the aplication....what all did you fax? I'm guessing you photocopied your drivers license and sent copies of everything else along with the application, but did you send a cover letter as well?

Also, what is the fax number? Thanks

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Also, for those who had their clients write letters, were they typed or hand written and what did they say? My current client is planning on writing a letter for me, but she asked me if it was better if it was hand written. Also, should she include her adress and phone number?
Thanks

 

[sparklingmuse]

does anyone know if they can use regular mac promo codes on the regular site for free shipping on the pro site? for example the 'fafi' free shipping label or the one u get when you do live chats? i know pro memebers get free shippping when they spend $150. but can u get it with those codes as well?

 

[basoo]

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Originally Posted by Ciara Thanks!!! i got my card in the mail today....pretty quick.

mine was very quick too, i was approved on Monday and i got the card on Friday , it was really easy and quick .

 

[MiCHiE]

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Originally Posted by sparklingmuse does anyone know if they can use regular mac promo codes on the regular site for free shipping on the pro site? for example the 'fafi' free shipping label or the one u get when you do live chats? i know pro memebers get free shippping when they spend $150. but can u get it with those codes as well?

Not that I know of. MAC PRO usually sends their own seperate promos via your email on file.

 

[ZoeFerret]

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Originally Posted by sparklingmuse does anyone know if they can use regular mac promo codes on the regular site for free shipping on the pro site? for example the 'fafi' free shipping label or the one u get when you do live chats? i know pro memebers get free shippping when they spend $150. but can u get it with those codes as well?

I am almost 100% sure that the promo codes don't work on the pro site

, I mean they are already giving pro members a discount.

 

[aalore]

To anyone that has recently applied for a pro card and is patiently waiting. I sent fax in on the evening of Feb 14th and I checked my account today and saw the charge! So be patient it takes a while for some of us!

 

[LadyLaundale]

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Originally Posted by sparklingmuse does anyone know if they can use regular mac promo codes on the regular site for free shipping on the pro site? for example the 'fafi' free shipping label or the one u get when you do live chats? i know pro memebers get free shippping when they spend $150. but can u get it with those codes as well?

No, you absolutely cannot use the free shipping codes. Those are only for the regular MAC sites and not for macPro. Pro occasionally issues free shipping codes via email, but I only remember getting 1 in the last year or so and that was when all the holiday stuff was launched. I assumed it was because we couldn't use our discount on any of the holiday items.

 

[sparklingmuse]

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Originally Posted by LadyLaundale No, you absolutely cannot use the free shipping codes. Those are only for the regular MAC sites and not for macPro. Pro occasionally issues free shipping codes via email, but I only remember getting 1 in the last year or so and that was when all the holiday stuff was launched. I assumed it was because we couldn't use our discount on any of the holiday items.

hey guys, thanks for the input and such a quick reply!

im subscribed to the regular website so i always recieve the free shipping codes and had no idea if you could use them on the pro site.