Viva Glam products on eBay

[DaizyDeath]

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Originally Posted by cno64 In my not-so-humble opinion, that's gross.

ugh i just read this
and thats makes me wanna throw up
stealing is bad on its own but stealing from a charity
thats like one of the worst things you can do.

 

[caffn8me]

Well, I've just been to the Pro store in London today and came back with Viva Glam V lipglass (to replace one I lost on my birthday) and Viva Glam VI lipglass and lipstick too. That's £32 or about $60 for AIDS research which I'm very happy about. Definitely a "feel good" purchase.

 

[PigmentJunkie]

There is a seller on eBay with a current listing who has them in the cellophane wrap (stolen) - and the title of the auction leads you to believe you're getting all of them (pack of 3). However, in the details of the listing - she is charging $35.99 + shipping for ONE! I just sent her a not so nice message.

I know we can't post eBay links... but the auction # is: 110027256707

1 - Stealing
2 - Price Gouging
3 - Misleading ad
4 - Stealing!

 

[ms.marymac]

WHAT? I am going to ask that person if they are donating the money to the AIDS fund.

BTW, last week I bought VG I & VI lipstick, and VI lipglass...

Edited to add that I sent him/her a message, politely asking if the money made from his/her VG products went to the MAC AIDS fund. A few hours later, the particular item I inquired about was removed! The $35 Vg is also gone.

 

[stars926]

I agree.. people should definetly buy the VGVI's at the store. It's benefiting charity, it doesn't make sense to buy it off ebay!

 

[themandy]

I just bought my first Viva Glam product last week. It feels good to make a donation to a worthy cause and get a free lipgloss!

 

[redambition]

wonderful post. vg is a charitable cause. it's sickening that people want to profit off it.

 

[txt_eva]

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Originally Posted by DaizyDeath ugh i just read this and thats makes me wanna throw up stealing is bad on its own but stealing from a charity thats like one of the worst things you can do.

you do realise that those stealing it from MAC are probaly those delivering it etc and have NO IDEA where the money goes- i'm not justify stealing on any level, but those stealing it probaly don't even know where the money goes to

 

[carolyn1]

discount

do employees get the discount on vg?

 

[caffn8me]

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Originally Posted by carolyn1 do employees get the discount on vg?

No, employees must pay the full retail price of all Viva Glam products.

 

[flowerhead]

Viva glam is a sham. It costs Estee Lauder $1 to make the lipstick, yet you buy it for $14. It's not MAC that makes the donations, it's you.

 

[caffn8me]

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Originally Posted by flowerhead Viva glam is a sham. It costs Estee Lauder $1 to make the lipstick, yet you buy it for $14. It's not MAC that makes the donations, it's you.

I'm not entirely sure how something that has raised over $60 million for AIDS research can be called a sham. If it costs Estée Lauder just $1 to make Viva Glam lipsticks then it costs them $1 to make their other lipsticks too. When you buy their other lipsticks the $13 difference goes to Estée Lauder. When you buy Viva Glam they choose to forfeit (lose) this amount so I can't see it as a sham this way either. When did you last dig your hands into your pocket and give as much as $13 (£6.85) to any charity?

 

[flowerhead]

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Originally Posted by caffn8me I'm not entirely sure how something that has raised over $60 million for AIDS research can be called a sham. If it costs Estée Lauder just $1 to make Viva Glam lipsticks then it costs them $1 to make their other lipsticks too. When you buy their other lipsticks the $13 difference goes to Estée Lauder. When you buy Viva Glam they choose to forfeit (lose) this amount so I can't see it as a sham this way either. When did you last dig your hands into your pocket and give as much as $13 (£6.85) to any charity?

Oopsy...didn't mean to thank!
Well I sponsored my friend £20 for a run, for breast cancer research last week.

 

[caffn8me]

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Originally Posted by flowerhead Oopsy...didn't mean to thank! Well I sponsored my friend £20 for a run, for breast cancer research last week.

That's great! Well done.