This just in: Price increase 2009

[radarlove]

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Originally Posted by cetati Ladies, please let's just let us all remember that in these times of economic difficulty, we need to ALL be a little more careful with our money, live within our means, and help out those in need. Make up should NOT be a priority of where our money is going. Maintaining what little balance we have in the economy is more important. :X

But also remember, in the grand scheme of things, makeup is a pretty reasonable thing to indulge in, especially during hard times. Buying an entire collection? Sure, maybe not such a great idea. But a MAC eyeshadow or lipstick costs ~$14-17, and is also fun, lasts for a while, makes you feel a bit better, and is something to enjoy. Its a nice way to treat yourself that isn't terribly expensive. Better than going out and blowing cash on a $500 purse, or a pair of shoes, or a new car, etc.

That's the way I see it anyway. And I'm pretty sure others do too - see the Lipstick index (Lipstick index - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

 

[Jayded_Dreams]

There are lots of ways to cut corners and save a little bit here & there for the upcoming MAC collections. One thing that I do is I bring my lunch to work everyday instead of eating out. I end up saving an extra 20 dollars a week by doing this.

 

[Asphyxia]

This is not good, but I'm not surprised. I think I'm done after the Hello Kitty Collection and after that I'll just buy what I need (powder, foundation, etc).

 

[EmilyIsElectric]

Does anyone know if the price increase is happening in England too?
Because our prices have just gone down because of the VAT reduction (woo, go gordon!)... it'd suck if they went up.

 

[Dayjoy]

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Originally Posted by SMMY For the me the issue with MAC is when it raises its product prices in more subtle ways, such as introducing a new product that has substantially less product than similar products. I guess they are hoping that their customer base can't do simple math and figure out how they've more than doubled the price on a product via quantity reduction and that we won't notice, because of new packaging, new product etc. Dazzleglass is a great example. Is it a great product? Sure, but look at the following price breakdown: Mac lipglass - $2.92 per gram Chanel glossimer - $4.64 per gram Dazzleglass - $8.59 per gram So to get the same amount of Dazzleglass product as in one Chanel glossimer, you'd be paying $46.29 for it, which is a bit absurd to me, at least. That's what fries my britches. I have a Chanel glossimer in Sideral, which the same type of product as dazzleglass, ultra-sparkly and shiny, but at a much better price point than the MAC dazzleglass. And to be honest, I like it much better than the dazzleglasses, as its not as sticky and doesn't have any noticeable chemical odor to it, like dazzleglass. So guess which product I'm going to buy?

This is a sneaky trick companies do that I hate! I just bought Fix+ from a CCO and got the old packaging which was a 150ml bottle (and for $12-yay!). I went on the website to compare and realized that the new bottles are only 100ml. I'm pretty sure that when the bottle changed the price didn't drop. There is 50% less product! A .50-1.50 increase doesn't bother me AS MUCH, but the SNEAKY PRICE INCREASES are what we should get angry over.

 

[Blushbaby]

I better get my ass to the PRO store before Thursday!!

 

[capmorlovesmac]

I just called my local store. They don't know how much yet but.. they will increase the prices here too.

 

[shelavou]

That REALLLY sucks.

 

[nursee81]

Does anyone know what the new prices will be?

 

[VitaBellaMakeup]

this sucks. .50 wont bother me too much but 1.50 really will!

 

[Nadeshda]

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac I just called my local store. They don't know how much yet but.. they will increase the prices here too.

Oh no!!! I hope that's not true for all Europe! Prices here in Portugal are ridiculously high when compared to the average standard of living. It's true that makeup is not a necessity, but it's pretty messed up that our prices are so jacked up and they keep increasing them... oh well, time to hit the Clearance bin!

 

[midnightlouise]

*sigh* Not like it wasn't expected, and at least it will force me to be more particular, but still.... rats.

 

[Vanilla_Mint]

I asked a MA at my counter and she wasn't aware of any increase.... does that mean the increase will hit freestanding stores first and then counters?

 

[LatinaRose]

^^I doubt it, she's probably just an uninformed MA. Definitely plenty of them!!

 

[dreamer246]

0.50-1.50 increase in US$ will mean a much greater increase in the prices for my home currency.

This really sucks because I only started collecting MAC not too long ago. I guess I'll just have to limit my spending and think twice before making a purchase. Takes the fun out of makeup shopping, if you ask me.

 

[Blushbaby]

I just called my local store (Harlem) and was told that they're not sure if the prices are definately going up on Jan 1st but they will be going up.

ETA: Just called the Pro Store and was told they're def going up on Jan 1st - about 60% of the products will go up between $1-$2 and there'll be another increase on July 1st too.

I need to go to the Pro Store tomorrow - the exchange rate to the pound is shit enough as it is without another $2 being added per item!

 

[hello_kitty]

Oh snap!

*resists urge to go into NYC to the pro store to go crazy before the increase tomorrow*

 

[Blushbaby]

I don;t think prices have gone up yet. My friend did a MAC Pro order for me yesterday and the prices were the same.

 

[candicenoelle]

Went in on the 1st at my local MAC and the prices where still the same! =) YAY!

 

[hello_kitty]

Yesterday I got two palettes, and the prices on those were the same, yay!