MAC's policy on samples? Getting samples at MAC?

[msgraveyard]

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Originally Posted by koolkatz I've only ever asked after I bought something. I've gotten whatever I asked for at my MAC counter in The Bay (Canadian dept store), but was turned down at the Pro store in Toronto =(

really? the MA at the pro store in toronto was so nice to me and my friend.. very generous with the samples too! he even gave me samples of pigments (basic red) .. but one of the reason maybe that its not eye-safe and he wanted me to try and see if it works on me first...
try yorkdale as well, one of the MA just gave me samples of cleansing oil (i bought liquidlast e/l) out of the blue d:

 

[Lalli]

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Originally Posted by as_cute_as_pie are samples available in the uk? ive never seen any at mac been given away

thats what i was thinking. i always spend loads and never get any free samples!

 

[dollbabybex]

im from cardiff and ive been given samples....
not lots, and only skin care.

 

[hyperRealGurl]

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Originally Posted by depecher They aren't telling you the truth. I've gone to my counter, a free standing and a pro store and all have given me samples. I think they may say this before they see that you spend money. I've spent so much at my counter, they give me samples even if I don't buy anything that trip.

So true... I know at my counter the girl was telling me that this lady was having probs finding the right shade of fnfd that they just started to make her smaples of all of them. I can see getting samples here and there i guess it depends on who u deal with at the counter.

 

[Chic 2k6]

Samples Question

I'm planning to go to MAC sometimes this summer and i wanna get some pigment samples, what do i need to do to get them? Do MAC charge for samples? How do you ask for them?

TIA!

 

[Shimmer]

I generally won't ask unless I plan on spending money, but you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[ruby_soho]

I've been told that they don't give out pigment samples because of all the Ebay selling, but I've still received pigment samples. It just generally helps if you know the MA, in my experience.

 

[Lalli]

^^yeh i agree, i always get given samples but then i tend to spend alot and the MA who usually serves me is really nice

 

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by ruby_soho I've been told that they don't give out pigment samples because of all the Ebay selling, but I've still received pigment samples. It just generally helps if you know the MA, in my experience.

I'd have to call BS on whichever MA told me that.

 

[as_cute_as_pie]

never got them but i think its just cheeky asking if you dont buy anything

 

[Cdjax]

Honestly, I think its hit or miss. It depends on the mood of the MA, how strict their policy is, how well the MA knows you, and if you are buying a lot.

 

[maxcat]

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Originally Posted by shimmer I'd have to call BS on whichever MA told me that.

It's not entirely bs - a full tester as many of you know can last you for ages. And they do wind up sold on ebay.
A tester is supposed to be just that - something to test - so I generally give 3-5 uses. Which in a pigment is a really tiny scoop... ...And that's what we're instructed to do.

So, if you're trying to escape buying the pigments, I'd advise you ask for one tester of pigment and one only - that's fine - and get another at a different counter... but if you're asking for the whole she shines collection essentially for free you'll have an understandably and incredibly angry artist on your hands.

 

[Shimmer]

Maxcat, agreed,

I was only calling BS on the not giving out pigment samples at all part.

 

[maxcat]

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Originally Posted by shimmer Maxcat, agreed, I was only calling BS on the not giving out pigment samples at all part.

Ah! Misunderstood. Sorry!!
Oh, yeah, we'll give them out! Just not in the full jar amounts some people want. 8)

 

[Shimmer]

lol right?
I was in the MAC store the other day and some chick was wanting samples...of every..stinking color...on the rack. ALL OF THEM!!!

 

[Eilinoir]

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Originally Posted by shimmer lol right? I was in the MAC store the other day and some chick was wanting samples...of every..stinking color...on the rack. ALL OF THEM!!!

What???

 

[Hikaru-chan]

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Originally Posted by Lalli ^^yeh i agree, i always get given samples but then i tend to spend alot and the MA who usually serves me is really nice

Which store do you normally shop at Selfridges, Harvey Nics or the freestanding store on Cannon Street?

Which of the MA's do you normally get served by?

I'm curious because I've noticed your from Birmingham too.

 

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by Eilinoir What???

I went to the MAC store, and one of the other customers was asking for samples of every pigment on the rack, regular and LE.

 

[MacVirgin]

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Originally Posted by shimmer I went to the MAC store, and one of the other customers was asking for samples of every pigment on the rack, regular and LE.

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!

 

[Shimmer]

yeah.
I was a bit taken aback.