Right, calling overpriced items a scam is not understanding marketing. Most people who buy these goods have onboard credit they need to spend or maybe they just want to buy something. I personally, like buy Rayban sunglass in port for $10.00,
No chance for HC- they always sell out with a waiting list. If your scooter is within the guidelines it will work. We have a scooter that beaks down for storage if necessary but thankfully it fits without any problem. The Spirit the housekeeping manager stopped by and told us we could leave it in the hall but we didn't.
Sometimes people ask questions because they want to start a conversation. Maybe they were wondering how many 500-calorie drinks make the Cheers program worth it.
I am sure Carnival will say it is up to your bank and the bank will say it is up to Carnival. We have a similar problem years ago, it took a couple of weeks to resolve it.