Mac now selling in Target Australia
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princess sarah
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I did a post today on my blog from updates from Mac and Target Management, I feel that Mac has made it clear enough to those that they are not behind the sale of these products in Target stores. Target have released a statement saying these products are purchased from overseas but dont have authorization to sell with the Mac Logo.
In other words, its a crook of shit and I wont be purchasing these and also advising my friends, family and clients against it.
http://starlingbright.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/update-mac-cosmetics-being-sold-at.html
In other words, its a crook of shit and I wont be purchasing these and also advising my friends, family and clients against it.
http://starlingbright.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/update-mac-cosmetics-being-sold-at.html
Mac-Guy
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Personally, my issue is not that benefits won't go to MAC. If these products are authentic, and I believe they are from what I can tell, then MAC has made a profit. I would be more concerned with the brand image, i.e. loosing the exclusivity of a brand that is sold at MAC stores/counters rather than distributed next to drug store brands in a supermarket. If there is an overstock - and it sounds like these are older products - it would be wiser to sell them at a CCO. It's just my opinion...
Do you know if this is just a one time sales or is MAC now permanently sold at Target? Anyways, I think MAC will sell well at Target if it is priced right.
PS: I think I would slightly freak out to see MAC sold at my local Target in the US.
Do you know if this is just a one time sales or is MAC now permanently sold at Target? Anyways, I think MAC will sell well at Target if it is priced right.
PS: I think I would slightly freak out to see MAC sold at my local Target in the US.
princess sarah
Well-known member
Personally, my issue is not that benefits won't go to MAC. If these products are authentic, and I believe they are from what I can tell, then MAC has made a profit. I would be more concerned with the brand image, i.e. loosing the exclusivity of a brand that is sold at MAC stores/counters rather than distributed next to drug store brands in a supermarket. If there is an overstock - and it sounds like these are older products - it would be wiser to sell them at a CCO. It's just my opinion...
Do you know if this is just a one time sales or is MAC now permanently sold at Target? Anyways, I think MAC will sell well at Target if it is priced right.
PS: I think I would slightly freak out to see MAC sold at my local Target in the US.
Sugar & Spice
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This honestly doesn't surprise me at all. I don't buy MAC anymore because its just not what it use to be. MAC doesn't loose profit wise by their products being in Target so I doubt they care especially with the products being sold at regular price and not discounted. It does greatly diminish the brand however for me and a lot of others that happened a long time ago.
Mac-Guy
Well-known member
It's the first step towards becoming a drugstore brand. LOL
princess sarah
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Well interesting when I checked last it wasnt on the Target website, and the shelves were completely empty of the products aside from a few lip liners and eye liners which were obviously fakes
interesting to see if it is restocked
interesting to see if it is restocked
jetjet
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Target's response: Hi Everyone, Target believes the MAC product supplied to Target was sourced lawfully by a domestic supplier from a legitimate MAC wholesaler overseas. Sourcing genuine product in this way, a process known as parallel importing, is not illegal in Australia and can result in significant savings for our customers. As a result, we can offer customers MAC products for 40% less than other Australian retailers. Target is aware of the allegations raised regarding the authenticity of the MAC products sold in our stores and is currently investigating, including further testing of the products by our supplier. Before going on sale in our stores and online, the product was tested by our supplier, who provided assurance it was genuine. However as a gesture of good faith and to act responsibly on behalf of customers, Target removed the MAC products from our shelves and online store until further testing is complete. As this matter is now the subject of legal proceedings, it would be inappropriate to comment further, however Target assures customers that it prides itself on the quality and value of its products and always seeks to find ways to bring customers a wider range at great prices.
princess sarah
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Yep just saw that today and posted it to my blog page, we got one over here in WA today
http://www.watoday.com.au/business/...or-selling-fake-cosmetics-20120907-25iq2.html
http://www.watoday.com.au/business/...or-selling-fake-cosmetics-20120907-25iq2.html
amakeuplover
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I feel like it should've costed them more than a million you know? It could of done so much damage to the MAC brand if people hadn't try a product from them before and didn't know any different.
