This just in: Price increase 2009

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by II3rinII we just got our list. i know sharpeners are going up to $5 (wtf), mineralize skinfinish natural will be $26, and satinfinish will be $27 or $28 (i forget). i only skimmed the list so i cant remember if anything that just went up, went up again or if its just the remaining items that did not increase the last time. sorry ladies =(

satinfinish is already $28.

 

[blindpassion]

ohh MAC.
you're going to loose business because of the price increases.

Im already buying more MUFE, the price isn't much different anymore - gah.

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by OfficerJenny If it's only the products that weren't raised earlier this year, what's the big deal? Every company raises their prices, some even do it twice a year. At least MAC separates it and does some products early, and others later. Now if they were increasing things they already increased, I would be pissed.

The big deal is...You know some of us have Champagne taste on a Beer budget!!

 

[FiestyFemme]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 The big deal is...You know some of us have Champagne taste on a Beer budget!!

LOL, Tish! Ain't that the truth!

 

[MACForME]

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Originally Posted by ohnna-lee Is this due to the economy or other factors? I still think they should make their product tamper evident, they must be losing a bundle with all the returns . And MAC pro needs to be reworked so that there isn't so much of a discount given to those who are undeserving. I am tired of hearing smug girls on forums talk about how easy it is to cheat the system.

I am increasingly angered over that myself.. I even find it MORE annoying when they brag on how they sell the stuff..

I'm sure there are many Pro card holders here (besides myself) that really need that card in order to buy the products that clients expect us to have..

Now a price increase, which eventually we'll have to charge our clients a bit more too.. ughhh

 

[Shaquille]

dang!! I'm wondering if they will increase it in Canada too

thankfully my addiction has decreased. And instead of buying from MAC I will just get them from specktra

 

[LilyD0m]

Geez...! That's not funny!

 

[shadowaddict]

Well, thanks for the heads up. I guess I'll go ahead and buy a couple of sharpeners as back-ups. Between my daughter and myself these are easily lost or dropped and stepped on. I'd rather pay $7 for two now than $5 when I need one later. Not knowing how much brushes will go up I will probably go on and buy the two or three reg size that I've been putting off buying and beat the increase. I have pretty much all the reg size brushes I want except for these few. And on the brushes that increase could add up a bit.

 

[doll.face]

This stinks. I've already had to slow down on buying myself pretty much anything since I'm trying to save for more important things. The price increase will just slow me down even more. Eh, what can you do.

 

[KeshieShimmer]

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Originally Posted by darkwater_soul That may be so, but that's the flat cost of manufacturing. You have to pay for the materials to be shipped to you, the cost of shipping to stores, cost of advertising, making promotional materials (like the California Dream lippie that NO ONE PAID FOR) the stores to be open, all bills that go with the plants and stores to operate and be open, leases for all the...

Yeah but this was only available to one state, give them the price hike!

This sucks, but I've been calming down on MAC anyways, I really can't remember the last time I visited a counter. I'll probably still buy a few things though.

 

[cuddle x bear]

oh man.. i spend enough money there as it is. my boyfriend isn't going to be too happy either.

 

[user79]

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Originally Posted by Face2Mac You know, the more I think about it, how can Ben Nye make eyes for 6-7 dollars that have the same or better quality than MAC what because they don't have stores. Whatever.

Have no stores, don't spend much at all on marketing and advertising, don't put out new collections that need R&D, don't work with celebrities to endorse their products, don't spend loads on gimmicky or special packaging, don't have special events, don't have as many employees, etc.

Frankly, I love the philosophy of Ben Nye. Good, no-nonsense professional products without all the fuss.

 

[HeatherAnn]

I hope pigments don't cross the $20 mark!

 

[ladyJ]

We should go on strike and not buy MAC for a month. If we all do that, then they will lose too much business and bring the prices back down. lolz!

This sucks....

 

[blindpassion]

yeah I bought two dazzleglass and one msf when red she said came out.. and the total was 81.36 including tax.

over 80 dollars for three items.
I cant afford that!

 

[MelodyAngel]

I will just have to get extremely choosy on what I buy. It really sucks. I'm sure their profit margin is already huge.

 

[moonlit]

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Originally Posted by spacegirl2007 too bad my salary is staying the same, though!

exactly what I thought

 

[Princesa Livia]

oh no!!!!

I really hope this wont happen in Europe.. that means I'll be buying my permanent items before then. What will become of my money with Hello Kitty??! and all the other great collections coming up next year.. Guess I'll just have to cut down on MAC money, and that's gonna be difficult

 

[Shadowy Lady]

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Originally Posted by blindpassion yeah I bought two dazzleglass and one msf when red she said came out.. and the total was 81.36 including tax. over 80 dollars for three items. I cant afford that!

I know what you mean. Actually one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to MAC is the fact that they are a Canadian brand yet us MAC is priced much higher here in Canada than it is in the US

Like already we're paying more than $20 for pigments, about $30 for MSF and don't get me started on dazzleglasses!! So I cannot imagine what it will be after the price increase

I already have a decent collection anyway, so I won't be buying much more MAC stuff. I already bought a lot less near end of year so it's a good start. Also, I've discovered other quality but cheap brands like NYX, Ben Nye...so yeah, that's were my money will be spent!

 

[blindpassion]

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Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady I know what you mean. Actually one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to MAC is the fact that they are a Canadian brand yet us MAC is priced much higher here in Canada than it is in the US Like already we're paying more than $20 for pigments, about $30 for MSF and don't get me started on dazzleglasses!! So I cannot imagine what it will be after the price increase I already have a decent collection anyway, so I won't be buying much more MAC stuff. I already bought a lot less near end of year so it's a good start. Also, I've discovered other quality but cheap brands like NYX, Ben Nye...so yeah, that's were my money will be spent!

Totally agree. I haven't been to the MAC store in over a month.
Its too expensive and I cant be going all the time only to be tempted by products I cant afford.

I've noticed over the past few months I have drastically cut down on my MAC purchases.