I just went to the MAC store (that is cosmetics, not computers) at Towson Town Center. Not only did I spend more in makeup/skin products then I have in all of my almost nine years of marriage (I am typically pretty "low maintenence" when it comes to make-up), I was also lucky enough to make a new friend- Jesse, the MAC Makeup consultant who helped me choose my colors and products.
Anyway, like I said, I sat with the consultant for quite a while and he helped me with everything from moisturizer to blush to eye shadow to the lip gloss I am wearing over the lipstick he gave me (I was very frugal and didn't buy the lip liner because I have something like that one at home). I would have felt bad that he was spending so much time with me, but there were a ton of consultants/sales people in the store and whenever new customers walked in they didn't have to wait to be helped.
Did I need to tip the guy? I sort of assumed that the cost of the makeup (which was NOT cheap) included the service that came with it. Sort of like when you shop at Nordstrom. Thoughts?
Posted by peninah at January 18, 2007 02:22 PM | TrackBackI have never tipped make up consultants. Isn't the consultation included? Dept store make up (especially MAC) is pretty expensive not to include all that help & attention.
Posted by: Sara K at January 18, 2007 02:49 PMthey usually get commission on their sales so you helped him by "spending more in makeup/skin products than in almost 9 years of marriage combined". they are supposed to sit and consult with you - that's their job - and to try to sell u as many products that "YOU NEED" as they can. hope you feel beautiful! YOu already are to me! And dont worry - you DO NOT need to tip him.
Posted by: vomessing at January 18, 2007 05:31 PMI would def. not tip them either.
Posted by: Erica at January 20, 2007 07:16 PMI always wondered that too, but after dropping all that money, there is really NO need.
Posted by: Elise at January 20, 2007 10:38 PM