Please Ask All Pro Card and Pro Discount Questions Here

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by Sabrunka

Alright so question.. I just graduated my Esthetics course in November and I'm working at a spa now.. I'm going to send in my MACpro application for the card.. I got my photo ID scanned, my diploma scanned.. and I didn't have a second piece of proof, so I scanned my transcripts... Do you think they'd end up accepting that? Being an esthetician, we don't have as much "proof" or cards or stuff as make-up artists.

for your second proof scan your license or certificate or whatever its called up there. but you'll only qualify as an esthetician and get the 30% off. you won't get it as a makeup artist.

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Originally Posted by sierrao

if my mom gets the pro card can i still bring it in and get the discount?

nope. she's the only one that can use it and the only one that can pay for the makeup. if you use it she'll lose the card and the discount.

[X4biddenxLustX]

A question similar to this has probably asked many times before...

But I've always done a ton of my friends and other people's makeup for special events such as dances or a big night out. I want to continue doing it cause it's soo much fun and I probably can start doing freelance work a lot more later on. I'm also going to most likely getting a position as a beauty adviser at a store. I was wondering if I'd be eligible for the MAC Pro membership?

[fairylite100]

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Originally Posted by CedriCCentriC

No discount on limited editions?

I was at the Brussels (Belgium) store today and the SA told me that since a few weeks they weren't allowed to give the Pro Discount on limited edition products anymore. Now, I know there is no discount on Christmas palettes and sets or department store exclusives; but I find it very strange that this also applies to the looks/color stories.

Is this new rule international or only specific for Belgium?

I usually buy more products from the permanent line anyway, yet I think I'm really missing out here.

MAC Belgium also doesn't participate in the Back-to-MAC program.

Can anyone confirm that this is the case with the discount? I though it was only special packaging that doesn't get the discount but is it also anything that is limited edition from a color story?

[PinkFish]

Can you order through macpro.com if you live in the UK? Or are you limited to Pro stores and mail order? TIA!

[Blushbaby]

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Originally Posted by PinkFish

Can you order through macpro.com if you live in the UK? Or are you limited to Pro stores and mail order? TIA!

No you can't. Phone and stores only, which is so ridiculous. MAC really needs to start making their rules universal, it would put an end to so much confusion!

[Miss Virtue]

Does anyone know if it's possible to order through the US Pro mail order line if you do not live in the US nor have an US bank account, but still have it delivered within the US?

[aish]

Latest update from me:

I applied for the pro membership 4 weeks ago and today I saw the charge on my credit card bill. I am so happy and can't wait for the card.

I do freelance makeup and sent in my business card and two client contracts.
I called in 3 weeks after I sent my application and I was told my application was received and is being processed.
She also told me that it looks good and that I should have my card in two weeks. Today I saw the charge on my online bill.

Thank u MAC Team, and u make makeup business so much for fun.
I can't wait to purchase new items and use them on my clients.

[Cyanide.Candy]

Hey guys,

I'm a bit lost and bewildered when it comes to the Pro Card.. If and when you get one can you use it to get a discount off all products from the regular line such as permanent lipsticks, foundations, Charged Waters, Fix+, regular pigments etc... or is it *only* off of pro only lines?

Also, can you use it to get a discount on stuff like MSF's?

How about LE collections? Stuff like Hello Kitty etc...? Or what about something that's LE but is in regular packaging and not in limited edition packaging like Heatherette etc...?

Sorry about all the questions!

[abbyquack]

Hey my lovely pro cardholders, I have a burning question for you! I contacted a photographer that I've done some make up for her shoots, and she was happy to give me a letter of employment reference, saying she has hired me for multiple photoshoots, and if they want any more info, to let her know. It's a really nice letter, but it's not on any professional letterhead, just a blank paper. I should have asked for something more specific but I figured she was doing me a favor in the first place so I didn't want to be too picky. I am also thinking of asking my makeup course teacher to also give me a letter, but I am impatient and want to fax it in today or tomorrow (i'm going to the pro store in vegas in 3 weeks and hope if i'm lucky it can get processed quickly), whereas my teacher may take a week to get something from her, at least! I have my business card and this letter from the photog, do you think that will be sufficient? Or should I wait the week and get my teacher's letter also?

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by Cyanide.Candy

Hey guys,

I'm a bit lost and bewildered when it comes to the Pro Card.. If and when you get one can you use it to get a discount off all products from the regular line such as permanent lipsticks, foundations, Charged Waters, Fix+, regular pigments etc... or is it *only* off of pro only lines?

Also, can you use it to get a discount on stuff like MSF's?

How about LE collections? Stuff like Hello Kitty etc...? Or what about something that's LE but is in regular packaging and not in limited edition packaging like Heatherette etc...?

Sorry about all the questions!

you can get discounts on all products except for the "super special" packaging, such as HK. there's usually one of these collections each year. you also can not get the discount on the holiday sets. everything else you can.

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Originally Posted by abbyquack

Hey my lovely pro cardholders, I have a burning question for you! I contacted a photographer that I've done some make up for her shoots, and she was happy to give me a letter of employment reference, saying she has hired me for multiple photoshoots, and if they want any more info, to let her know. It's a really nice letter, but it's not on any professional letterhead, just a blank paper. I should have asked for something more specific but I figured she was doing me a favor in the first place so I didn't want to be too picky. I am also thinking of asking my makeup course teacher to also give me a letter, but I am impatient and want to fax it in today or tomorrow (i'm going to the pro store in vegas in 3 weeks and hope if i'm lucky it can get processed quickly), whereas my teacher may take a week to get something from her, at least! I have my business card and this letter from the photog, do you think that will be sufficient? Or should I wait the week and get my teacher's letter also?

the letter from the photog has to be on letterhead. as for the makeup teacher, did you work for her or just attend a class. if you just attended a class, that won't count for any professional work experience, only personal enrichment, so this wouldn't be accepted.

does that help?

good luck hun.

[abbyquack]

i just attended the class, but the mac pro app says you can have a certificate/diploma, so why not a letter stating that certifies that I passed? Well thanks for your help!

[erine1881]

The certificate/diploma is for the proof of graduation for a profession. Before I became a mac employee I was gonna send in an app for esthetics with my diploma. Some professions, depending on the state, receive a certificate instead of a diploma.

Why don't you give them a call or shoot em an email to see if that applys to classes as well, and not just profession-wise? Couldn't hurt

[inconspicuous]

Okay so... I've got a small question for you.

I live in the UK and just received confirmation that my app for my Pro card has been accepted and processed, and I'll get the card in the next couple of weeks.

Reading this, I now know that we UK folk can't order direct from the website, we have to go in-store or order over the phone. But my question is, when we do mail-order is it from like HQ or say, the Pro store in London? I ask because I wasn't sure if like LE items are sold on the US/Canada or UK release dates? I'm assuming it's all UK based, since I *am* in the UK but I wanted to clarify that part.

Thanks for your help! xx

[painted00eyes]

Is the $35 a yearly fee or one time?

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by painted00eyes

Is the $35 a yearly fee or one time?

annual.

[erine1881]

i just wanted to share the good news with other mac artists.

we got a memo today saying that we (all full and part-time employees, excluding nordstrom employees) (northa america only) can now purchase off macpro.com with our employee discount!

and they've changed our limits!

still $200/day at stores.
$400/day at macpro.com
$500/day at pro stores.

yippie! no more having to wait when the #800 is closed on weekends or holidays!

[gennigma]

yay! just got my mac pro card in today! but why did i get an overdraft from the bank and it was $11 sending it my mac pro application through usps. so instead of the card being $35.. it was technically like $81, hopefully its worth it!

[CaramelBeauty0]

Okay.. so I have read ALL 12 pages of this thread and the many pages in the other MAC Pro card thread and I don't believe this question has been asked/answered!

I am not a MUA, but I do model. I have read the application and I know that models qualify for the 30% MAC Pro card, HOWEVER, I do not have a comp card. In fact, I don't know what my 2nd piece of proof would be.

I know the possibilities: resume, card, tear sheets, reference letters, etc... I do have many different tear sheets from a mag that I was in. If I provide them a few tear sheets from the same mag and a business card (just lists name, types of modeling I do, and contact info) would that be enough? I do not have a comp card or elaborate resume for my modeling - so that's not an option.

Also, does the date of the tear sheet matter? The site says it has to be 'recent'.. how far back is "recent"? (late 2007??)

[Blushbaby]

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Originally Posted by Miss Virtue

Does anyone know if it's possible to order through the US Pro mail order line if you do not live in the US nor have an US bank account, but still have it delivered within the US?

Not sure, I'll call and ask later for you.

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Originally Posted by inconspicuous

Okay so... I've got a small question for you.

I live in the UK and just received confirmation that my app for my Pro card has been accepted and processed, and I'll get the card in the next couple of weeks.

Reading this, I now know that we UK folk can't order direct from the website, we have to go in-store or order over the phone. But my question is, when we do mail-order is it from like HQ or say, the Pro store in London? I ask because I wasn't sure if like LE items are sold on the US/Canada or UK release dates? I'm assuming it's all UK based, since I *am* in the UK but I wanted to clarify that part.

Thanks for your help! xx

Your order comes from UK stock, all here in the UK, which is why it'll arrive in approx 3 days instead of a week and a half!

[Portia73]

Hello
Ive been working as a freelance makeup and henna artist for years, I've never had cards, its always been advertised by word of mouth. I'm not trained as such but I seem to be pretty popular in the asian bridal circles. I've used all sorts of products but not much Mac. Now I was thinking of advertising properly, with business cards and some flyers maybe. Now I wonder if that will be enough for the 2 ids required for a pro card. Also I wasn't planning on putting my full name on my business card, just Bridal Makeup and Henna by Portia. will that be enough or does my card have to have my full name and address which im hesitant to put on.

Has anybody else had this problem?

Please advice
thanks in advance

[FemmeFatale]

Hi, quick question, (Erine, if you are on here, since you are very knowledgable about this stuff) I am the head buyer and merchandiser at a fashion company in nyc. I also do all the styling for our photoshoots. I know Fashion stylists get the 30% off, and I have all forms of identitfication, and a letter of reference on my companys letterhead, but who needs to sign it? The president of the company? The President?

Or should I call and ask this question?

[FemmeFatale]

I have it on my resume as well, but i doubt that means anything, because anyone could type up a resume!

[MACForME]

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Originally Posted by FemmeFatale

I have it on my resume as well, but i doubt that means anything, because anyone could type up a resume!

This is the first time I've ever seen this type of question.. and honestly, I think that if you review the MAC Pro application and see if you have the items they are asking for. If you do, then send it in..I'd get your direct supervisor to sign the letter or an HR person (if you can). Make a copy of your employee ID as well as the other ID you have (drivers license etc). Send in as much as you can from their list.

They might question why you work for XYZ but are applying for the pro card you know?

[FemmeFatale]

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Originally Posted by MACForME

This is the first time I've ever seen this type of question.. and honestly, I think that if you review the MAC Pro application and see if you have the items they are asking for. If you do, then send it in..I'd get your direct supervisor to sign the letter or an HR person (if you can). Make a copy of your employee ID as well as the other ID you have (drivers license etc). Send in as much as you can from their list.

They might question why you work for XYZ but are applying for the pro card you know?

Thanks!!! Leave it to me to ask the questions that no one has ever heard of

I will get my direct supervisor and HR Director to sign, I have business cards, ID etc

We actually have a girl who does freelance makeup on the side- not professionally so she doesn't have a kit, and I pick out all the makeup and the company buys it so it really is used for photo shoots and what not.

[LaBruja760]

Ok I have a question hopefully someone can help cause im in a quick jam. I have my cosmetology license but I really dont use it. I do make up for weddings but never had any need for cards because Its only in the close knit community I live in all Portuguese and Italian weddings. If I made a letter head on the computer with my DBA and copied my license and sent it in would it work?