MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card
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amyzon
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GAAAAAAAAAH You guys I got a response from MAC today about my PRO card... I wasn't really thinking about it, and apparently, they tried to charge my PayPal card, which I hadn't been paying attention to..... So I opened up the letter expecting it to say you don't meet criteria yadayada... and DOH, instead it says you weren't checking your balance dummy! I can't wait to call customer service on Monday and see if they'll charge my card over the phone! I'm so excited!
iaisha26
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!! Happy Shopping...
Originally Posted by amyzon
GAAAAAAAAAH You guys I got a response from MAC today about my PRO card... I wasn't really thinking about it, and apparently, they tried to charge my PayPal card, which I hadn't been paying attention to..... So I opened up the letter expecting it to say you don't meet criteria yadayada... and DOH, instead it says you weren't checking your balance dummy! I can't wait to call customer service on Monday and see if they'll charge my card over the phone! I'm so excited! |
Congratulations!!!!!!!!! Happy Shopping...
amyzon
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Ladies... the charge has come out of my PayPal card... I am going to have my ProCard soon! I honestly didn't think I would qualify with my status as a freelancer so I have to say, don't be scard to apply! The girls at my MAC store kept encouraging me to so I finally did. I sent in my standard blank contract and my business card and was accepted.
lynpink
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Congrats on getting accepted! You will definitely enjoy the card...I just recently went nuts at the Pro store in Vegas...heehee
| Originally Posted by amyzon
Ladies... the charge has come out of my PayPal card... I am going to have my ProCard soon! I honestly didn't think I would qualify with my status as a freelancer so I have to say, apply! I sent in my standard blank contract and my business card and was accepted.
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Congrats on getting accepted! You will definitely enjoy the card...I just recently went nuts at the Pro store in Vegas...heehee
amyzon
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Oh boy I bet you did!! Haha! I can't wait for my first trip PERIOD, and since I'm half an hour from NYC I'm dying for my first trip the Pro store lol. My boyfriend I'm sure is dreading it.
| Originally Posted by lynpink
Congrats on getting accepted! You will definitely enjoy the card...I just recently went nuts at the Pro store in Vegas...heehee |
Oh boy I bet you did!! Haha! I can't wait for my first trip PERIOD, and since I'm half an hour from NYC I'm dying for my first trip the Pro store lol. My boyfriend I'm sure is dreading it.
meg_curls
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I've been debating applying for a Pro card for a couple of months now because I've been offering my services to high schools in the area for their musicals. I do it for free because it is not in the budget for them to pay for a makeup artist and I get the chance to practice working faster and more precise on my character makeup skills. A Pro card is almost necessary because the price of products for these events is going up and i would hate to charge a kit fee as I move into more bridal and higher up theatre work.
So, would letters of recommendation from the DIRECTORS of these musicals be accepted. I know letters from clients are not, but I was hired for the service and provided it, just without pay.
I also plan to submit my business card and contract. TIA
So, would letters of recommendation from the DIRECTORS of these musicals be accepted. I know letters from clients are not, but I was hired for the service and provided it, just without pay.
I also plan to submit my business card and contract. TIA
madeinglamour
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I'm thinking about applying for a pro membership but don't know if I have enough stuff to apply with.. I do stage makeup for plays and musicals in my school/area and I work at a haunted house doing special effects make up(but often use my mac products sometimes) I can provide an ID, program(s) crediting me as MUA for theatre, a payroll from my haunted house, and I can ask my boss/directors for letters of recommendation.... I can also make a business card that doesn't look cheaply made.
Do you guys think this is enough??
Do you guys think this is enough??
meg_curls
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yeah, you are in the same boat as I am. Only I don't have a program crediting me because they forgot and put me under tech instead
so the directors said they would write me a letter in exchange
I'm sure it would be enough. You at least have more than me, with your payroll
| Originally Posted by madeinglamour
I'm thinking about applying for a pro membership but don't know if I have enough stuff to apply with.. I do stage makeup for plays and musicals in my school/area and I work at a haunted house doing special effects make up(but often use my mac products sometimes) I can provide an ID, program(s) crediting me as MUA for theatre, a payroll from my haunted house, and I can ask my boss/directors for letters of recommendation.... I can also make a business card that doesn't look cheaply made. Do you guys think this is enough?? |
yeah, you are in the same boat as I am. Only I don't have a program crediting me because they forgot and put me under tech instead
I'm sure it would be enough. You at least have more than me, with your payroll
Kryssie
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To Meg_Curls...you should have absolutely no problems getting accepted because I sent in the same exact documents 3 weeks ago and they accepted it and charged my card this afternoon. (Whoo hoo...Im totalllyyyy excited!!!!
) I'm doing the makeup for my little brother's highschool production in 2 weeks and i had the director write me a letter of rec. clearly stating that i was the makeup artist in charge and i also sent in 2 of my business cards with my ID....so don't worry.. i don't think you'll have any problems at all.
OMG...I just realized its in 2 weeks and the card is on its way...i hope it makes it here on time b'cuz it's a cast of 35 ppl and i onlee have one person to help me...i need supplies!!!
--The onlee addiction I'm proud of!!
OMG...I just realized its in 2 weeks and the card is on its way...i hope it makes it here on time b'cuz it's a cast of 35 ppl and i onlee have one person to help me...i need supplies!!!
piggytron
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I had asked about sending in before and after pictures and MAC pro said they'd accept them if they had professional credits on them so your upcoming photo shoot should count.
| Originally Posted by ash10spro
well, i got rejected.. I'm kinda bummed, but they encouraged me to resubmit. I sent in my business card, a blank client contract and 2 letters of recc. from two of my former clients. My letters of reccomendation from 2 clients were rejected, however i am doing makeup for an upcoming photo shoot with a photographer and i was wondering.... can we send in a professional photograph with name credit and profession? i want to send in a copy of one that i think best showcases my talent, but the website says "editorial page with name credit".. must it be in a magazine, or simply just a print? please help! thanks =) |
I had asked about sending in before and after pictures and MAC pro said they'd accept them if they had professional credits on them so your upcoming photo shoot should count.
amyzon
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ROFL So..... I'm at work... And I get an email from my boyfriend, subject: Check me out... And viola!
I'm official people!
Mixed emotions much?! Haha, what a cute goofball! My boyfriend is rockin out to my Pro card, wtf?! He knew how much I was anticipating this and he said he had to SHOW me, he knew it wasn't enough just to TELL me! I can't wait for my first trip to MAC, and it will likely be this evening! WOOHOO!
Mixed emotions much?! Haha, what a cute goofball! My boyfriend is rockin out to my Pro card, wtf?! He knew how much I was anticipating this and he said he had to SHOW me, he knew it wasn't enough just to TELL me! I can't wait for my first trip to MAC, and it will likely be this evening! WOOHOO!
dominicana90
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Sorr to ask this stupid question. what would be a "professional credit"? I have several photos from a photoshoot how would I put "credit" on that?
| Originally Posted by piggytron
I had asked about sending in before and after pictures and MAC pro said they'd accept them if they had professional credits on them so your upcoming photo shoot should count. |
Sorr to ask this stupid question. what would be a "professional credit"? I have several photos from a photoshoot how would I put "credit" on that?
manthanoelle
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I haaaaaaaaaave amazing news.
I got confirmation yestarday from the all knowing Janice that my card will be sent out on Tuesday.
For various reasons I contacted her last week and asked if I could fax my application in. She was completely okay with it. (I do NOT suggest faxing in your application unless you have approval to do so)
Monday I faxed in a copy of my contract, it was NOT a blank contract. I had approval from the client to fax it in with her information/service selection but I blocked out her address and contact information. I also faxed in a copy of my buisness card. Along with the other requirements (application, copy of ID). And yestarday morning I woke up to this email:
"Hi Samantha,
Yes, I received your fax earlier this week.
Your application will be sent for processing today/tomorrow and your new PRO card will go out in the mail for you on Tuesday.
Many thanks,
Janice Candolini
Assistant Manager, MAC PRO Membership"
I know I have seen the answers to these questions before but now when I need them most I can not find them in this thread.
I am blessssssssssssssed to have a PRO store close to me (San Francisco), and I somehow was given a saturday off of work next week. So I'd like to go by the PRO store, I am wondering though if it is possible for them to look up my account there? Since I don't think I will have the card by next saturday.
And, how should I go about setting up my online account before the card gets here? I've read before other people have had their accounts set up before receiving their card and I am being super anxious about wanting to log in and see the PRO only services.
I got confirmation yestarday from the all knowing Janice that my card will be sent out on Tuesday.
For various reasons I contacted her last week and asked if I could fax my application in. She was completely okay with it. (I do NOT suggest faxing in your application unless you have approval to do so)
Monday I faxed in a copy of my contract, it was NOT a blank contract. I had approval from the client to fax it in with her information/service selection but I blocked out her address and contact information. I also faxed in a copy of my buisness card. Along with the other requirements (application, copy of ID). And yestarday morning I woke up to this email:
"Hi Samantha,
Yes, I received your fax earlier this week.
Your application will be sent for processing today/tomorrow and your new PRO card will go out in the mail for you on Tuesday.
Many thanks,
Janice Candolini
Assistant Manager, MAC PRO Membership"
I know I have seen the answers to these questions before but now when I need them most I can not find them in this thread.
I am blessssssssssssssed to have a PRO store close to me (San Francisco), and I somehow was given a saturday off of work next week. So I'd like to go by the PRO store, I am wondering though if it is possible for them to look up my account there? Since I don't think I will have the card by next saturday.
And, how should I go about setting up my online account before the card gets here? I've read before other people have had their accounts set up before receiving their card and I am being super anxious about wanting to log in and see the PRO only services.
MACForME
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When i was approved, I recvd an email from MACPRO with my membership number so i was able to go into MACPRO that way. Congratulations by the way!
| Originally Posted by manthanoelle
I haaaaaaaaaave amazing news. I am blessssssssssssssed to have a PRO store close to me (San Francisco), and I somehow was given a saturday off of work next week. So I'd like to go by the PRO store, I am wondering though if it is possible for them to look up my account there? Since I don't think I will have the card by next saturday. And, how should I go about setting up my online account before the card gets here? I've read before other people have had their accounts set up before receiving their card and I am being super anxious about wanting to log in and see the PRO only services. |
When i was approved, I recvd an email from MACPRO with my membership number so i was able to go into MACPRO that way. Congratulations by the way!
piggytron
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It's not a stupid question. I'm actually not sure of the answer. If they're your photographs you would put your mark on them I guess?
| Originally Posted by dominicana90
Sorr to ask this stupid question. what would be a "professional credit"? I have several photos from a photoshoot how would I put "credit" on that? |
It's not a stupid question. I'm actually not sure of the answer. If they're your photographs you would put your mark on them I guess?
erine1881
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i think the "credit" would be pre-printed on the picture with the shoot location, photog's name, stylist's name, and makeup artist's name, with your name being on there as one of the aboves.
i think that's what they mean.
| Originally Posted by dominicana90
Sorr to ask this stupid question. what would be a "professional credit"? I have several photos from a photoshoot how would I put "credit" on that? |
i think the "credit" would be pre-printed on the picture with the shoot location, photog's name, stylist's name, and makeup artist's name, with your name being on there as one of the aboves.
i think that's what they mean.
