iheartcolor
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I feel like my head is going to explode! Too many choices, too many decisions!
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Who else thinks MAC is being a tad ridiculous?
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Karen_B
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I do feel overwhelmed at times. Very often I've felt like I have no time to enjoy one collection that I've been looking forward to, before the next one is out.
And yes, I know I am not forced to buy anything, that's not what I am saying. But this is marketing, it's supposed to affect the consumers. It would be strange if didn't affect me.
And yes, I know I am not forced to buy anything, that's not what I am saying. But this is marketing, it's supposed to affect the consumers. It would be strange if didn't affect me.
Calico
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Where is FAFI?
Originally Posted by AudreyNicole
Ok, here is my take on the whole thing... Look at 2007 - From May til August there were 12 collections. Hybrid Theory: May Moon Bathe: May Sunstrip: May Tendertones: May C-Shock: June Novel Twist: July Rushmetal: July Flashtronic: July Painterly: August In 3D: August Smoke Signals: August Blue Storm: August Now for 2008. 14 collections. Naughty Nauticals: May Dazzleglass: May Skinsheen: May Neo Sci-Fi: May Solar Field: May Future Earth: May Tendertones: May Summer Trend Bags: May Cool Heat: June Colour Forms: July New View: July Sonic Chic: July Starflash: August Overrich: August/September This year there are only 2 more collections. Personally, I don't count the summer bags as a "collection". You could group the MSF duos and MSF blushes into one collection really. It's not too unlike last year. I think everyone is felling so overwhelmed (myself included) because instead of learning about these collections every few weeks, we have been given into on all of them in the last 48 hours. Normally, we hear about 1-2 at a time and we gush over them for a few weeks, and then info on 1-2 more collections is leaked. I do agree that it is alot, but I think alot of it is because it is so much so fast. I personally like to know what is coming, and I don't mind learning about it early. I can budget and be more choosy. Just my 2 cents! 
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Where is FAFI?
tigerli17
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I do feel overwhelmed but I think its just too much information in one go because Spectra just gets ALL the info all at once so theres too much to look at and take in at times. I didn't log on for a few days and then when I came back it was TONS of new stuff. I felt like I'd been away for weeks. But I'd rather get all the info in beforehand than later, I like to work out my budget and see what I can skip on because theres something similar or better coming out in a couple of months.
I agree though, MAC are going a *bit* nuts and seem to be really rushing out this stuff. There's no time to sit back and play with things! And it seems more than a coincidence thats its bringing out ALL this cool stuff I want when I'm now supposed to be saving for a massive holiday next year
It's like the company knows and are purposely tempting me back to the dark side!!!
I agree though, MAC are going a *bit* nuts and seem to be really rushing out this stuff. There's no time to sit back and play with things! And it seems more than a coincidence thats its bringing out ALL this cool stuff I want when I'm now supposed to be saving for a massive holiday next year
Winthrop44
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Fafi came out in February. The original poster was talking about collections scheduled for May thru Aug in 2007 vs 2008.
| Originally Posted by Calico
Where is FAFI? |
Fafi came out in February. The original poster was talking about collections scheduled for May thru Aug in 2007 vs 2008.
Susanne
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Thanks, Audrey,
As I said earlier I survived last year and got everything I wanted - I also will this year
It just seems to be sooo much if you see it all in just two days
But you shouldn't forget that it is in the time interval of several months.
| Originally Posted by AudreyNicole
Ok, here is my take on the whole thing... This year there are only 2 more collections. Personally, I don't count the summer bags as a "collection". You could group the MSF duos and MSF blushes into one collection really. It's not too unlike last year. I think everyone is felling so overwhelmed (myself included) because instead of learning about these collections every few weeks, we have been given into on all of them in the last 48 hours. Normally, we hear about 1-2 at a time and we gush over them for a few weeks, and then info on 1-2 more collections is leaked. I do agree that it is alot, but I think alot of it is because it is so much so fast. I personally like to know what is coming, and I don't mind learning about it early. I can budget and be more choosy. Just my 2 cents!
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Thanks, Audrey,
It just seems to be sooo much if you see it all in just two days
chamichams
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Why hatin'? Just practice self control and you'll be good. I don't buy LE stuff unless I totally can't live without it.
Deirdre
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I've hit saturation. I bought a couple of the cremesheens, but I barely glanced at Suite Array. The one set I wanted was close enough to a couple regular collection shadows, that I was able to just blow it off. I finally picked up Coquette, instead, which I've wanted for over a year.
I think Ungaro's shadows look similar enough to the Raquel Amazon Eyes, that I'm going to give it a pass. I have the purples from Starflash and Heatherette, and that was the most interesting eyeshadow to me from Ungaro - so... And Manish is so not me - too bright by half.
So, the next thing that interests me is Dame Edna, and the Chill collection. And even the Chill collection just looks so much like some other stuff I've bought from previous collections (is it just me, or does the photo look identical to French Grey?) - that I'm doubting I'll buy any of that, even. I haven't seen Dame Edna yet, so, we'll see.
I might want the cool eye palette from the holiday collection. We. shall. see.
So, I think I may even be oversaturated enough to lose interest until 2009. But maybe that's just me being fed up. I am a little done with all the releases in the past couple years (like, since Barbie, it's been a long line of constant releases).
I think Ungaro's shadows look similar enough to the Raquel Amazon Eyes, that I'm going to give it a pass. I have the purples from Starflash and Heatherette, and that was the most interesting eyeshadow to me from Ungaro - so... And Manish is so not me - too bright by half.
So, the next thing that interests me is Dame Edna, and the Chill collection. And even the Chill collection just looks so much like some other stuff I've bought from previous collections (is it just me, or does the photo look identical to French Grey?) - that I'm doubting I'll buy any of that, even. I haven't seen Dame Edna yet, so, we'll see.
I might want the cool eye palette from the holiday collection. We. shall. see.
So, I think I may even be oversaturated enough to lose interest until 2009. But maybe that's just me being fed up. I am a little done with all the releases in the past couple years (like, since Barbie, it's been a long line of constant releases).
Mi$s.MOneyHOney
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I think it's almost better that theres tons of collections out in just a month. That way ur forced to be smart and really think about what u need or don't need and u have a good # of choices to find something new and hot.
aleksis210
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so true
| Originally Posted by tigerli17
I do feel overwhelmed but I think its just too much information in one go because Spectra just gets ALL the info all at once so theres too much to look at and take in at times. I didn't log on for a few days and then when I came back it was TONS of new stuff. I felt like I'd been away for weeks. But I'd rather get all the info in beforehand than later, I like to work out my budget and see what I can skip on because theres something similar or better coming out in a couple of months. I agree though, MAC are going a *bit* nuts and seem to be really rushing out this stuff. There's no time to sit back and play with things! And it seems more than a coincidence thats its bringing out ALL this cool stuff I want when I'm now supposed to be saving for a massive holiday next year
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so true
LatinaRose
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I often feel overwhelmed. I'm easily excited over new stuff, but when it comes out so often, who can afford it?? I try to choose items I think I will actually use and not buy stuff just b/c I think it will look pretty in my makeup collection. It does help to be able to pare down my purchases way far in advance, but I still find it stressful. I want it all!!!!
kimmy
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i would rather they release less collections, but better collections. alot of things in the collections that are now coming out can easily be duped by permanent mac products or products from other cosmetic lines.
however, i'm sure mac corporate knows that there's a certain collectability factor, so they're probably just taking advantage of that and who can really blame them?
however, i'm sure mac corporate knows that there's a certain collectability factor, so they're probably just taking advantage of that and who can really blame them?
l1onqueen
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It used to bother me, I would pout over not being able to get everything. But now I am so over it. I won't be getting anything from Suite Array or the holiday collections! I skipped Starflash, CoC, Overrich, and lustre twins altogether. What kills me is that these constant collections are full of repromotes.
Chic 2k6
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hence why I havent bought MAC in a long time, last collection i bought from was the Democrat collection (i think that was called, the one with lipsticks and had names of captials like Barcelona, London etc..) anyways I only got one thing Barcelona Red.
Last time i bought MAC was, gosh, 2.5 months ago and thats to buy another MU remover. Just lost interest sadly *shrugs* but i still love using what ive got though
Last time i bought MAC was, gosh, 2.5 months ago and thats to buy another MU remover. Just lost interest sadly *shrugs* but i still love using what ive got though
nadiya
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I used to feel overwhelmed with trying to keep up but be honest, I think I'm now undergoing a case of MAC fatigue. I still love checking out new collections but I don't buy as much from collections as I used to. I decided to make myself a rule not to buy more than a couple of things from any one collection unless it was something really special, but recently I've found myself skipping several collections altogether anyway because I'm just not as interested anymore. Also in Australia I've noticed the collections don't seem to be selling as well as they were a few months ago, maybe it's just the counters that I'm visiting but I hope MAC realise they've gone too far, especially since people aren't spending like they used to.
I do think that bringing out so many collections is a shoddy way to treat loyal customers. People who love MAC collections want to enjoy checking out new collections and choosing all the things they want. But MAC have made it impossible for people to do that without going broke so in the end we skip the things we want and feel deprived, or buy them and feel guilty. It might be a good way to make large profits quickly, but I do think that it takes the fun out of buying make-up for longstanding customers who end up feeling like they've got to stay away from MAC or they actually go broke over make-up. I dunno, maybe MAC (or Estee Lauder) are only interested in making as much profit as quickly as possible but I do not think this is the way to build customer loyalty.
Whew, sorry for the long rant!
I do think that bringing out so many collections is a shoddy way to treat loyal customers. People who love MAC collections want to enjoy checking out new collections and choosing all the things they want. But MAC have made it impossible for people to do that without going broke so in the end we skip the things we want and feel deprived, or buy them and feel guilty. It might be a good way to make large profits quickly, but I do think that it takes the fun out of buying make-up for longstanding customers who end up feeling like they've got to stay away from MAC or they actually go broke over make-up. I dunno, maybe MAC (or Estee Lauder) are only interested in making as much profit as quickly as possible but I do not think this is the way to build customer loyalty.
Whew, sorry for the long rant!
l1onqueen
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mmm hmm, yep! It;s all yall's fault, I am an official fanatic!
| Originally Posted by TamEva Le Fay
I don't blame MAC.... ....I blame...Janice! Hee! Hee! Hee! 
I don't, really, think I was even half as nutty about makeup, never mind MAC, until I discovered this site, and all of you enablers! You do the math! For me it was simply a "Necessary Evil"! 
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mmm hmm, yep! It;s all yall's fault, I am an official fanatic!
sharkbytes
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It can be a bit overwhelming, but there are so many products that I *don't* like that get their own collection. For example, those Metal-X shadows are a big miss for me, so I skip that entire collection. Ditto with the Suite Array and Lustre Twins. On the other hand, I went berserk with Starflash and Cult of Cherry, so I suppose it evens out in the end.
..kels*
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it's hard to get excited about & stay on top of all of the new collections.. i'd rather get something from the perm line that i can repurchase.
there IS one thing that's been ticking me off about MAC though..
they discontinued shadesticks & now they're repromoting a few in Gold Fever. did they really need to take them away, only to dangle them in front of our faces again? only this time with a nice shiny "LE" tag?! seriously. give me a break. if you're going to d/c something - don't do it only to hype it up again.
there IS one thing that's been ticking me off about MAC though..
they discontinued shadesticks & now they're repromoting a few in Gold Fever. did they really need to take them away, only to dangle them in front of our faces again? only this time with a nice shiny "LE" tag?! seriously. give me a break. if you're going to d/c something - don't do it only to hype it up again.
