MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card

[macaholic13]

Ok, so I read this whole post yesterday.

I'm still going to try to see if I can fax it in, It not snail mail here I come.. Like alot of people on here, I want to do what you guys think..

I'll be sending in.

ID
App
Business Card
Letter from a Bridal Shop who hired me to do the make up for one of the leading Bridal shows.
And
Blank contract.

What do you guys think?? Do I even stand a chance?? I sure hope so..
Thanks Ladies

 

[lynpink]

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Originally Posted by kariii sooo when the charge comes out, it means you're approved?!?! I sent my app in the mail on 9/7 and the charge just came out today (9/25). I hope i get it soon

Sure does! It took approx. 2 weeks to receive the actual card after I was charged. I live in SoCal =)

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Originally Posted by macaholic13 Ok, so I read this whole post yesterday. I'm still going to try to see if I can fax it in, It not snail mail here I come.. Like alot of people on here, I want to do what you guys think.. I'll be sending in. ID App Business Card Letter from a Bridal Shop who hired me to do the make up for one of the leading Bridal shows. And Blank contract. What do you guys think?? Do I even stand a chance?? I sure hope so.. Thanks Ladies

That definitely should be enough. I just faxed in my App, Bcard & a blank contract and was approved so I think you're good!

If you're still in doubt, you can definitely contact MAC and ask.

 

[Lizzie]

So, ok I have a stupid question. Should the contract be blank or filled out with the client's personal info blacked out?

 

[christinatron]

I got my card in the mail today guys!

My husband handed me the mail and was like "Don't get too excited now" and of course I saw it and was sooooo happy! I'm so excited to go shopping now! lol

 

[bebe_tc]

Concern about MacPro Membership!!!

Hello everyone i was wondering about the macpro membership, how hard is to get the card and if anyone here have one, I was wondering also about the professional identification that they require to approve me, because I just got my diploma but I was actually thinking about what else I can give them so they can approve me, I have business cards does that help any advise help help!!!

:???

 

[erine1881]

Re: Concern about MacPro Membership!!!

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Originally Posted by bebe_tc Hello everyone i was wondering about the macpro membership, how hard is to get the card and if anyone here have one, I was wondering also about the professional identification that they require to approve me, because I just got my diploma but I was actually thinking about what else I can give them so they can approve me, I have business cards does that help any advise help help!!! :???

http://www.macpro.com/pdfs/macpro_application_pro.pdf

 

[exoticarbcqen]

for those of you who sent your applications from California, which method did you use? priority mail? how long did it take for it to show delivered on the USPS site?

 

[manthanoelle]

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Originally Posted by exoticarbcqen for those of you who sent your applications from California, which method did you use? priority mail? how long did it take for it to show delivered on the USPS site?

This is a bit OT, but the USPS website does not update their tracking very well.


They claim it's updated nightly, but every package I had sent out through USPS, mayyyybe showed one or two stops that the package made. And it would take days for it to show up, not nightly like it says it would. Most of the time they don't show it as delivered. Your best bet it to call USPS customer service hotline and ask them. That's usually been much more helpful for me when working with them.

 

[exoticarbcqen]

^ thanks!

I was charged the $35 today from MAC...so you know what that means!!! Im a pro card holder! woohoo!!

FINALLY, I can get my freakin card!

again, I sent in:

bridal contract
bussiness card
letter of interest
1 letter of rec from client
1 letter of rec from previous employer
20 photos of my work

 

[christinatron]

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Originally Posted by Lizzie So, ok I have a stupid question. Should the contract be blank or filled out with the client's personal info blacked out?

I think it's okay to send a blank contract. I sent one in that was filled out but just blacked out some things.

 

[carandru]

Man, why does it take so long to get in the system? It's be a little over 4 weeks and I'm still not in, sigh. Lol, I'm not in a rush to get the card (ok, maybe a little, he he) but I would definitely like to know if you have my application. I would like to know that some random person doesn't have my private info, cc #, and a copy of my driver's license.

 

[MACForME]

Re: Concern about MacPro Membership!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bebe_tc Hello everyone i was wondering about the macpro membership, how hard is to get the card and if anyone here have one, I was wondering also about the professional identification that they require to approve me, because I just got my diploma but I was actually thinking about what else I can give them so they can approve me, I have business cards does that help any advise help help!!! :???

Hi Bebe..

Your best bet, it to check out the MACPRO application and follow their directions to the letter. They are specific about what they require. I *believe* they ask you for two items off the list. I sent in as many items on that list as I had. Just so they knew, I wasn't "faking". One of my friends works for MAC and she told me (don't know if this is true everywhere) that some people come into the store and present really poor "computer made" items to try to get that card.. Imagine that! I personally think thats a crappy thing to do. But, people apparently will try anything..

 

[exoticarbcqen]

^ I AGREE. I have heard of people using crappy quality bussiness cards that they made at home, MAC definitely needs to stick their ground and make sure the right people are getting the cards.


Also, does anyone have an email of a rep in the pro dept who will give me my acct # via email? my card is taking forever and a year to come in the mail and I have not gotten my MAC intro email yet. But, they told me the card was sent last week!

 

[ExquizitDiva]

You can just email thru the MAC Pro website. Make sure to use the email address you put on the app. I gave my name, address, email, and last 4 of the credit card used for the fee.

 

[carandru]

5 weeks and still not in the system. What is going on? Can I get some notification of something? Even if I was denied, I would like to know that you have my packet....

Come on, come on, come on.... I was hoping to get my halloween supplies w/ the discount. O well, I may have to use my macy's employee discount instead.

 

[doll.face]

I am thinking of attending the Lia Schorr basic makeup application class to better my skills. I do freelance work every now and then and am now looking to make it a full time career.

Would my Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skincare Training, Inc., Certificate and my business card (done by a pro, not at home) be enough? I can include a few reference letters from my previous clients that can be contacted. I'm just afraid this won't be enough and I certainly don't want to be rejected!

I've never really taken any photos of my work as I always just considered it something fun, you know? It wasn't up until a few months ago when I realized I'd love to take this to the next level. The only photos I really have are photos of the person at their event. I don't think sending those in would help. For example, I did makeup for a girls sweet 16 and junior prom. I have some photos from that but it also doesn't clearly show her makeup.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[Hemons]

Does anyone know if the spending limitations listed on the first page of this thread are still current? Looks like they were posted on this thread in 2005. I just received my PRO card today (Yipee!!!) and nothing came with it explaining the spending limitations. I also couldn't find anything about them on the PRO website. Does any one know? Thanks.

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by Hemons Does anyone know if the spending limitations listed on the first page of this thread are still current? Looks like they were posted on this thread in 2005. I just received my PRO card today (Yipee!!!) and nothing came with it explaining the spending limitations. I also couldn't find anything about them on the PRO website. Does any one know? Thanks.

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[Hemons]

Thanks ernie1881. I guess I wasn't so good at navigating the PRO website yet. I appreciate your help. I think the spending limitations are pretty generous actually. Thanks so much!!!

 

[macmeup]

can you buy with mac gift card on mac pro site?? or pro store ?? do they charge you tax when you use mac gift card ??