MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card

[Tat2dbeauty07]

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Originally Posted by Ihearmakeup33 I don't know if anyone knows this, but if you order more than $150.00 on the Mac Pro website, you get free shipping and they don't charge any taxes....Needless to say I will be doing most of my shopping online to save money on taxes cause in my state taxes are set at 9%

the free shipping limit is 5 times a year I knew about that didnt know about the taxes.

 

[Tat2dbeauty07]

I agree I believe you have to be a student to get the student kit it would be nice if they opened that up to makeup artists becuse some makeup artists with the pro card are new to mac products and want to try a wide variety of their products so I think it would be something suitable to be available for makeup artists as well cause I know I would love to have one of the student kits it would beat me having to buy all them eyeshadows some I already have but you always need back ups for work and the varity of foundation is awesome outside of being an artist I could not live without the face and body foundation its my favorite its so light and what I use on a daily basis and I love sharing it with the clients I work with.

 

[Ihearmakeup33]

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Originally Posted by purplerinne I think the school you go to has something to do with getting a mac student kit...i believe there is a list online

I know the taxes are different in each state, I just thought it was strange because I just placed an order for 200.00 dollars and didn't get charged any taxes...go figure

 

[Ihearmakeup33]

What comes in the Pro Student Kit?

 

[Junkie]

I freelance, but have a business card saying I'm a freelance MUA and I also have an editorial page from a fashion shoot I did for a magazine - with my name in the side margin.

Will those do?

I don't have a licence and haven't gone to school yet. Those are my only 2 pieces that I have available at the moment. Everything is through friends, family and mutual friends. Nothing involves contracts or companies.

I might be able to get a reference letter from the people who arranged the photoshoot and needed the MUAS and Hairstylists - but I'm not 100% - and it would be on their letterhead from their GM.

 

[Tat2dbeauty07]

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Originally Posted by Junkie I freelance, but have a business card saying I'm a freelance MUA and I also have an editorial page from a fashion shoot I did for a magazine - with my name in the side margin. Will those do? I don't have a licence and haven't gone to school yet. Those are my only 2 pieces that I have available at the moment. Everything is through friends, family and mutual friends. Nothing involves contracts or companies. I might be able to get a reference letter from the people who arranged the photoshoot and needed the MUAS and Hairstylists - but I'm not 100% - and it would be on their letterhead from their GM.

That should work I sent in my business car, flyer, my contract on business letterheard. 2 letters of refferance from clients on their own personal letterhead.

 

[dnelson]

Just got confirmation my application was accepted! Should get my card in a few weeks! whoo-hoo!!!! **does the happy dance**

 

[BeautyByLele]

I called today to check on the status of my application. The gentlemen told me it could take anywhere from 4-6 weeks to process. He told me to call back in about a week to see if I was in the system. So basically nothings new.. LOL

 

[pixie*72]

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Originally Posted by dnelson Just got confirmation my application was accepted! Should get my card in a few weeks! whoo-hoo!!!! **does the happy dance**

Congrats! I'm still waiting!

 

[Melxo]

Random question:

Just started my make up artist class (not a MAC Pro school) but my teacher wrote out student cards for us ( intercosmetics is attached to our school ) so we can get discounts at the store.. She also said that they are registered with MAC and if I was to take that sheet to a MAC store (not a MAC stand but the actual store) I'd get 40% off.

Im really confused because were not listed as a MAC Pro school.

Also having a MAC Pro card can you buy any MAC kits as a whole? Or do you need to buy all the bushes and stuff seperatly?

Any ideas? Sorry I always have so many questions I wish I was going to a MAC Pro school.

Thanks guys!

 

[Tat2dbeauty07]

MAC students only get 20 percent off and can purchase kits, Makeup Artists get 40 percent some people said they couldnt order the kits some could I was able to add the brush set to my bag this morning its 200.00 no additional discount.

 

[Melxo]

I know that Students only get 20%..
I was just REALLY confused when my teacher said Id get 40%.

Im applying for my MAC Pro card after my course... I guess.

Im just trying to figure out why she said what she did getting my hopes up lol.

Like I said she told me they are registered with MAC.. Yet they aren't listing on macpro.com.

Le sigh, Im just impatient and I want the best for my girls faces.

 

[mssally]

As a students you get 20% off MAC Pro but the student kit you purchase is 40% off. Maybe that's what your teacher meant?

 

[Melxo]

Thanks ladies for all your help!

Im just as confused as I have made all of you.

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Originally Posted by mssally As a students you get 20% off MAC Pro but the student kit you purchase is 40% off. Maybe that's what your teacher meant?

Im going to ask her if I can purchase a student kit from MAC. The course I have enrolled in has its own kit however she did say if I brought my enrollment sheet to a MAC store that I'd get 40% off. Maybe that's what she was talking about.. I hope!! I really really want a student kit. I wish my school was listed as a MACPro school.

 

[BeautyByLele]

UPDATE ~~~~ Okay, it has been approx a month sent I sent my application off to Canada office. I sent in my business card, my contract, (the one I give to clients) ALSO it is on my company letterhead) & I sent in a client reference/recommendation letter on their company letterhead.

I did a follow-up approx two weeks ago and I was told it would take at least a month before the app was processed.

I then called again yesterday and I was told my application was "being processed".

I checked my bank statement today and I saw the charge for $35 from MAC on my statement. I am assuming I got the card b/cuz I dont think they would have charged my card if I was going to be denied.

So imma wait until I get the card in the mail b4 I do the happy dance.. lol

 

[Tat2dbeauty07]

If they charged you. you got it

 

[SurfStar16]

First of all. Thank you to everyone on this forum! =) I applied for the Pro Card on Sunday March 7 and saw the charge on my card yesterday which was Wednesday March 10. yay! All I sent was a copy of my business card and a letter of reference which I had to type up myself because my client isn't too good with computers. In the letter all I stated was that she hired me to do her makeup for a photoshoot for her website and that I was professional and hygenic and that she highly recomends me to be a part of their program to further my education. I made it on Microsoft word in one of their letter templates and entered her buisness name and address in the letter head. Then just had her sign it.

Yay! Now I have to play the waiting game and hope it comes in before I leave to Japan so I can buy some makeup! Does anyone know if the discount works in the Mac store in Tokyo??

 

[mern]

Wow~! Congrats that was super fast! Did you fax it?

 

[miss.wright187]

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Originally Posted by BeautyByLele UPDATE ~~~~ Okay, it has been approx a month sent I sent my application off to Canada office. I sent in my business card, my contract, (the one I give to clients) ALSO it is on my company letterhead) & I sent in a client reference/recommendation letter on their company letterhead. I did a follow-up approx two weeks ago and I was told it would take at least a month before the app was processed. I then called again yesterday and I was told my application was "being processed". I checked my bank statement today and I saw the charge for $35 from MAC on my statement. I am assuming I got the card b/cuz I dont think they would have charged my card if I was going to be denied. So imma wait until I get the card in the mail b4 I do the happy dance.. lol

I noticed your earlier posts and we sent ours off at the same time. This morning i noticed the 35 bucks missing with mac beside it. I was confused because I had just purchased the new give me liberty of London collection. Then hubby said it was a application fee!!!!! I am sooooo excited! Congrats to you getting your card hun!!!!

But YES!! we got our PRO cards yippie!

 

[BeautyByLele]

But YES!! we got our PRO cards yippie!

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YEAH YEAH !!!!!!