MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card

[static_universe]

I just got back from the MAC counter and the MA said that I should look into getting a pro card. It's fairly obvious that I'm not in make up or acting or modeling (I'm a math major actually) and I'm in no way qualified. She acted like you just have to pay the $35 and you're in. It just sounds like she was very very confused, right?

 

[f!erce]

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Originally Posted by static_universe I just got back from the MAC counter and the MA said that I should look into getting a pro card. It's fairly obvious that I'm not in make up or acting or modeling (I'm a math major actually) and I'm in no way qualified. She acted like you just have to pay the $35 and you're in. It just sounds like she was very very confused, right?

Do you regularly frequent that particular counter? If so, maybe she thought you were an artist based on the amount of purchases.

 

[jamie89]

I am 19, a college sophomore and a musical theatre major (bachelor of fine arts in progress). I have done shows at my school as well as community theatre, and plan to pursue a career in performing. Having a Pro card would be an incredible blessing, not only because of the fact that I am a makeup junkie, but because of the amount of makeup I purchase solely for the stage. I was wondering, what would I submit to try to obtain a card? A headshow and resume? Would I even be eligible? Thanks my lovely ladies and gents.

 

[NotteRequiem]

Kind of like jamie89, I'm nearly finishing up a degree in voice performance with a concentration in Opera performance... Seeing as I perform regularly, having a PRO card would be soooo nice... I think I might apply.

Lol, yes, you did read it right. I sing Opera. XD

 

[static_universe]

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Originally Posted by f!erce Do you regularly frequent that particular counter? If so, maybe she thought you were an artist based on the amount of purchases.

I don't know, not really. Maybe this means that I do buy too much MAC.

 

[trammie]

So I've been checking my bank to see if the charge went from since last week, and finally today it showed up! =D I'm ecstatic and thought I'd share with you girls who understand the feeling! hehe =)

 

[Ciani]

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[supercelestine]

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Originally Posted by Ciani So I just got my MAC card in the mail and I am trying to create my account the Pro site and it keeps saying "Important Message The membership information that you entered is not valid. Please check your information and try logging in again. If you continue to experience difficulty logging in to the site, please contact us at [email protected]." Does anyone know why it would be doing this? I've entered in the # on the card several times and tried my name typed different ways and it still won't take it I was so wanting to order some stuff right away from the new collections

Make sure that you are ONLY entering your LAST name when you log in..hth.

 

[Ciani]

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[MissSilvestris]

I have all my materials for the PPID ready to go! Should I fax it to them and how long until I know if I was approved? Also, would I need a coversheet before sending my app, rec letter, business card, and a client contract? Thank you!

 

[supercelestine]

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Originally Posted by Ciani I entered only the last name and it still wasn't working .

*scratches head*

 

[supercelestine]

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Originally Posted by MissSilvestris I have all my materials for the PPID ready to go! Should I fax it to them and how long until I know if I was approved? Also, would I need a coversheet before sending my app, rec letter, business card, and a client contract? Thank you!

Hello MissSilvestris: Congratulations on getting your package all together and complete! I really hope you get it!

As far as the coversheet goes and the way that I understand it, MAC isn't accepting faxes anymore. I am pretty sure, so before you do call the 800 number and verify.

No sense in delaying getting your card!

 

[PrettyDolledUp]

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Originally Posted by Ciani So I just got my MAC card in the mail and I am trying to create my account the Pro site and it keeps saying "Important Message The membership information that you entered is not valid. Please check your information and try logging in again. If you continue to experience difficulty logging in to the site, please contact us at [email protected]." Does anyone know why it would be doing this? I've entered in the # on the card several times and tried my name typed different ways and it still won't take it I was so wanting to order some stuff right away from the new collections

I had the same problem too! I emailed macpro and their advice was to clear the cookies on my computer. After doing that, it was working just fine.

 

[Ciani]

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[PrettyDolledUp]

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Originally Posted by Ciani Thanks so much!!! That worked and I'm now scaring my fiance (even after discount) by showing him the 40+ items on my "save for later" list on the MAC Pro Site that I'm going to buy for my birthday next month ontop of a small order I'm sending now for things I want to stock up on for up coming occasions lol.

you're welcome!! lol, i'm the same way! i have all the stuff that i want to order on the "save for later" list also! and i talk to my husband about how much it would be with the discount and how much it would be without, and he's so clueless about what i'm saying! hahaha! yesterday was officially the first time i was able to use my MAC PRO at a MAC store...I definitely LOVE the 40% discount! it really helps! i had to stock up on some stuff, since i have a wedding to do this coming weekend.

 

[nursee81]

well i sent my paper work in today.they wouldnt accept it faxed. the post office said that it would take about 10 day or so for them to get the mail, has anyone expierenced that time frame. i;m in florida but really why would it take so long? anyone in florida recently sent in their paper work? if so how long did it take?

 

[trammie]

Maybe if you try priority mail? It's a couple dollars extra but it gets there a lot faster. I'm not sure why it would take so long though. I'm from Michigan so it was very fast.

On another note, I have WAYYYY to much in my shopping bag already! =D Soooo excited!!!!

 

[nursee81]

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Originally Posted by trammie Maybe if you try priority mail? It's a couple dollars extra but it gets there a lot faster. I'm not sure why it would take so long though. I'm from Michigan so it was very fast. On another note, I have WAYYYY to much in my shopping bag already! =D Soooo excited!!!!

too late now and plus he told me it was going to be $27 for it to be sent priority, i guess i'll just wait. hope fully it wont talk that long.

 

[trammie]

$27??? Wow I didn't even spend that much for sending packages, that's odd! Oh well, its well worth the wait =) Good luck to you!

 

[skyyy]

Does anyone know if there is a spending limit on the MAC Pro card? I looked everywhere on the site and can't find the answer.
When I received my card, the paper that comes with it doesn't mention spending limit.