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I thought you may be interested in seeing this. I'm going to a MAC Pro store next week and inquire about receiving the PPID card. I don't know why I haven't done this sooner, I never sent my application in. Anyway, here's the qualifications. A ppid card refers to a special identification and discount card issued by mac to professionals and persons working in certain industries ... the most commonly known is the mac pro ppid (mac pro preferred professional industry discount card) and the other card is the mac ipid (mac industry preferred industry discount card) ... the ppid card requires an annual fee of $35 while the ipid is free ... the professional preferred program is open to persons who are professionals in industries promoting the art of makeup (i.e. makeup artists, actors, dancers, models, persons with cosmetology licenses, etc.) ... the industry preferred program is open to persons who work in the beauty, fashion and entertainment industries supporting the art of makeup (i.e. beauty and fashion press, p.r. and publicity fields, agents, fashion designers, photographers, directors, and producers) ... aside from a myraid of benefits (collection previews, classes, events, etc.) id card holders also receive a special discount on purchases ... mac makup artists receive 60%, non-mac makeup artists receive 40%, other ppid card holders 30%, and industry preferred 20% ... to obtain a mac preferred id card, you must apply and fill out the appropriate form (either pp or ip), and attach two forms of identification, plus proof of eligibility (all of which are listed on the form) ... since the discount is higher on the ppid card, a membership fee of $35 is access each year ... the industry preferred card is free, but must also be renewed annually ... once you have completed the appropriate form, attached the proper copies, and enclosed your fee (if applicable) ... the package should be submitted to mac (by mail or fax) ... it generally takes 6 weeks to process