You've searched and you wonder why you're being charged more than the store prices? Well read on and find out why.

So, let's say you saw a color in a MAC counter/store and fell in love with it. You glance at it and look at it feel its lovely velvety texture. Then you think, "I already have two blues at home, why do I need another one?" And you think, "Gee, I'm sure I'll find it again next time I come around here." Little did you realize that Limited Edition meant that you would never quite see that same exact color again for a very long time - or ever again.

Now you're on a frantic search for that beautiful color you fell in love with on eBay and then what you see is not that pleasing. You see the colors but the prices aren't that same price you were told at the store.

It turns out that you have been searching for the most rarest and most searched for color in MAC's line of eye shadows, "Parrot".

This color sells for around $30-$40 on eBay. Now tell me isn't that a little bit overpriced?

Let's break it down.

The cost of the product would cost about $14.
Plus tax you can add another $.80.
Add handling fees like calling up MAC stores to locate a product and travel - gas money is expensive, bringing to the post office.
Add listing fee for eBay is about $2
Add Final Value Fee of about 10%
Add PayPal Fee of another 10%
Plus the Shipping and shipping supplies.
This adds up to about $25 JUST for COST of item.
Because this is such a rare item you betcha it isn't going to be at cost price.

The fact that this color no longer is made, makes it a good example for supply and demand. The public wants something, it'll cost a little more. Kind of like Diamonds. They're rocks for Heaven's sake, but why do they cost so much? because they are rare and only the finest in quality make it. Just like MAC.

The company is known for it amazing colors and artistry expertise. It's like buying a Fendi Bag instead of a tote from Target.

So the next time you feel a MAC product is overpriced on eBay and it's Limited Edition, Go figure....