Release dates for Germany

[cutemiauw]

Hmm.. I have no idea with the Pieper website. Never ordered there, either. Maybe their site isn't authorized by your bank?
So far I'm satisfied with douglas.de. The code I'm using for the 10% discount is JSR876. They said it's only valid until 4th of July.

I'm kind of making a vow of not buying things unless I'm running out of something... but I guess it's hopeless since I'm always lurking in Specktra

 

[Naynadine]

Hmm.. I have no idea with the Pieper website. Never ordered there, either. Maybe their site isn't authorized by your bank?
So far I'm satisfied with douglas.de. The code I'm using for the 10% discount is JSR876. They said it's only valid until 4th of July.

I'm kind of making a vow of not buying things unless I'm running out of something... but I guess it's hopeless since I'm always lurking in Specktra

Hm, don't know. Sparkasse is a very common bank I guess, don't see why it shouldn't work. But I'm not too bothered, I'm always satisfied with Douglas and their CS too.

Yeah, Specktra is definitely the wrong place to be if you plan to not buy new makeup

edit: found a code for a free miniature Lolita Lempicka perfume for all orders from 39 Euro, use code LLF354. Still works.
and 5 Euro discount: 195DEDN, should work till June 30th.

 

[Mac-Guy]

If I can find Douglas vouchers before Semi Precious, I'll post them here.

What are Douglas vouchers? Are they like coupon codes?

 

[Anneri]

Yes, they are. They are normally floating around the web. There are two kinds: one for extra goodies and one for 10% off your purchase.

 

[Mac-Guy]

Thanks, I have to watch out for them when I visit Germany.

 

[Ejka]

Ladies, I need some help. I'll be in Munich on 12 July and I saw that the FF and SP release date is 11. Is the LE craze (items selling out within hours) still going strong in Germany? If so, which Munich counter has the largest stock? TIA.

 

[Naynadine]

Ladies, I need some help. I'll be in Munich on 12 July and I saw that the FF and SP release date is 11. Is the LE craze (items selling out within hours) still going strong in Germany? If so, which Munich counter has the largest stock? TIA.

The LE run is definitely crazy. There's a good chance that some things will be sold out the first day, I don't know about stock though, but I believe it can vary from counter to counter.

 

[Mac-Guy]

Ladies, I need some help. I'll be in Munich on 12 July and I saw that the FF and SP release date is 11. Is the LE craze (items selling out within hours) still going strong in Germany? If so, which Munich counter has the largest stock? TIA.

.... and Gentlemen ;-)

IMO, Oberpollinger has usually more stock than Ludwig Beck, but this might be because a lot of tourists sneaks into LW while they are waiting for the "Glockenspiel." There isn't any f/s store in Munich, or at least that I know of - unless that has changed. Happy hunting.

 

[Anneri]

Okay girls, has anyone connections to or lives in Munich? I'll desperately need a room/appartment from the beginning of august for 6 months!

 

[Chester]

I'm sorry but I'm of no luck in your search for accomodation in Munich, Anneri. But GOOD LUCK with whatever you do there!!

Ok, last things I heard are that FF will release on July 1st in (Pro?) stores, but not on Douglas counters. And online also in the first week of July. But if it is stores only and not Douglas, then maybe online it's also MAC exclusive and not on the Douglas site? Also the last few collections were so late on the MAC website, I do not trust the release dates for that site.
But since a lot of people got different information, who knows when and where it will really launch. I'll just wait and see, if stuff isn't sold out by the time I see it online, I'll order Ever Hip and Alpha Girl (maybe even only Ever Hip), and that's it. My excitement has died down almost completely.

On Monday I asked at my local Douglas counter and the MAC staff member told me Fashion Flower is an A-List collection and only MAC stores will get it. She also told me release date is July 11 - like you already said, ladies.

Way to go, MAC.

I know I won't drive to Frankfurt - 1 hour to, 1 hour back for 15€ travel expenses - just to check out this collection. I'm glad I arranged a swap before I knew about this, will get Groundcover e/s and that's it. If the other things are meant to be then I'll try to swap for them.

Next big maybe on my list are the mineral blushes and skinfinishes from Semi-Precious. I'd like to get one but have to check them out in person first.

Chester

 

[cutemiauw]

^^ I'm so not going to go all the way to MAC Pro store on a Monday morning just to get a spring collection lipstick (only interested in Ever Hip)

. It doesn't take me as much time as you would, Chester, but still....

I think I'll take a MAC break this month. So far I'm only interested in the brushes for the next collections

 

[Ejka]

^^ I'm so not going to go all the way to MAC Pro store on a Monday morning just to get a spring collection lipstick (only interested in Ever Hip)

. It doesn't take me as much time as you would, Chester, but still....

I think I'll take a MAC break this month. So far I'm only interested in the brushes for the next collections

I've been on a spontaneous MAC break for a couple of months now - the last thing I bought was the Pink cult blush (was that in March???). I believe I've purchased about 5 items from all the 2011 LE collections combined! In addition, I'm pretty ambivalent towards all upcoming collections. I'm not sure whether I'm just too busy to constantly follow new releases, or the products really aren't as top-notch and unique as they were

. It's probably also harder to find something special once you've accumulated a significant makeup stash. Perhaps I'm the 'problem' - my taste and preferences have definitely changed and I find myself drawn to other brands. Ah well, c'est la vie.

 

[Naynadine]

On Monday I asked at my local Douglas counter and the MAC staff member told me Fashion Flower is an A-List collection and only MAC stores will get it. She also told me release date is July 11 - like you already said, ladies.
Way to go, MAC.

I know I won't drive to Frankfurt - 1 hour to, 1 hour back for 15€ travel expenses - just to check out this collection. I'm glad I arranged a swap before I knew about this, will get Groundcover e/s and that's it. If the other things are meant to be then I'll try to swap for them.

Next big maybe on my list are the mineral blushes and skinfinishes from Semi-Precious. I'd like to get one but have to check them out in person first.

Chester

That's good to know. That means it also won't be online on the Douglas site, I guess. I'm not happy about that, if it will only be available on the MAC site, it will be so difficult to get what I want. I don't know why, but with the last couple of collections, stuff was already shown as sold out even if it was just being launched. Like minutes later, or some colours were missing completely.
But I like FF much more than SP, I could skip SP if I had too, but if I don't get the FF things I want, I'd be really disappointed. Ebay would be the last option then.

 

[Mac-Guy]

Do collections usually go live on the German MAC site on the same day as the in-store collection launch? I might want to grab another Summer Shower (or two) if I can get my hands on it.

 

[cutemiauw]

^^ No, the German MAC site gets the collection up at random times

. Confusing, really.

 

[Mac-Guy]

That's so strange. One might think that MAC would coordinate this better... I'll keep my eyes open.

 

[Chester]

@Naynadin:
I'm sorry for you hun! I keeps my fingers crossed that you get all you want.


@Mac-Guy:
Yeah, it's really no fun. :-|

I'm making wild assumptions here! but it feels like MAC Germany got a management make-over and the new ones in charge don't know how to handle it all.

 

[Anneri]

Hm, after Naynadine's problems with Pieper I've some with parfumdreams. I'm so cross right now! I tried to order there for the first time and you've to register. I tried to, but the site wouldn't let me - I filled out the form twice, but always when I clicked 'progress' everything was wiped blank.
So, so annoyed!!! Tomorrow I'll call Customer service and hopefully they'll be able to help. I wanted to order there because the Diorskin Nude foundation is 7 euros cheaper there than at Douglas!

Ah, the thwarted joys of internet shopping.

 

[Naynadine]

Anneri - sorry for your trouble with PD, maybe that site has some tech issues. I made an account there some time ago and had no problems. Did you call customer service?

So excited for tomorrow for the releases! Douglas online will have FF too, I'm so relieved. Hopefully they'll launch the collections early in the morning, if it's after 10 or 11 am, stuff usually sells out faster. I really hope it's not that crazy this time, like Champale or Venomous Villains where things sold out in a second. I have too many things to put in my cart

 

[Mac-Guy]

What do you think will sell out first? SP or FF?