stickey_mouse Posted February 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I've read in a few recent posts/reviews that HAL's shops are getting a new vendor. When will the change take place, and will it be an immediate turnaround? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I can't remember who posted a picture of the shops being closed near the end of their cruise and stock being moved out. Sounds like it is starting to happen now. May take some time to happen on all the ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I've read in a few recent posts/reviews that HAL's shops are getting a new vendor. When will the change take place, and will it be an immediate turnaround? It's in progress but will take a bit of time until all fourteen ships are converted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted February 15, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted February 15, 2018 It's in progress but will take a bit of time until all fourteen ships are convertedHow much time will it take per ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 15, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 15, 2018 How much time will it take per ship? That, I can't tell you; depends on a lot of variables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonialinnkeeper Posted February 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Does anyone know what shops/vendor is taking over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted February 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I just got off the Oosterdam on February 11, and the shops were terrible! I wanted to spend some money, and there was nothing worth buying. Roz Sent from my SM-S820L using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2travel06 Posted February 15, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Just off the Veendam. They had the new vendor. Seemed to be little activity in the shops. We bought a couple things from the shop that was focused on the Cuba itinerary. None of the standard t-shirts for the other ports. No t-shirt sale by the lido pool. No $10 bargain sale. Ship-specific t-shirts were available. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted February 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I just got off the Oosterdam on February 11, and the shops were terrible! I wanted to spend some money, and there was nothing worth buying. Roz Sent from my SM-S820L using Forums mobile app Just send me the money and I will spend it for you on my next cruise! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted February 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2018 In my opinion, having ship specific logo items are something that I would be much more likely to buy than generic HAL stuff. Having destination identified items for my cruise would also tempt me to spend some dollars. And, what about post cards? Relatives and friends of mine still like to receive these even if I have have returned days/weeks before they arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted February 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2018 We never buy the souvenir items and dislike corporate branded merchandise. I had so much of it free during my working career that I am loathe to pay dime one for it. Even if they are perpetually 50 percent off. Having said that, DW still wears a high quality cover up that she purchased in a HAL shop years ago. We have not seen the same quality/price ratio on any garment on any cruise since. We would like the stores stock better product and fewer trinkets and trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Alphen Posted February 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2018 If only a new vendor would consider selling more Holland America memorabilia and I do not mean the usual magnets, pens and keychains, but (photo) books about history of HAL, prints and or books from the ships art (the ones by Stephen J. Card), ships models etc. I think they would sell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted February 17, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 17, 2018 if only a new vendor would consider selling more holland america memorabilia and i do not mean the usual magnets, pens and keychains, but (photo) books about history of hal, prints and or books from the ships art (the ones by stephen j. Card), ships models etc. I think they would sell! yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted February 17, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I fill bad for the staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted February 17, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 17, 2018 If only a new vendor would consider selling more Holland America memorabilia and I do not mean the usual magnets, pens and keychains, but (photo) books about history of HAL, prints and or books from the ships art (the ones by Stephen J. Card), ships models etc. I think they would sell! We agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 17, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 17, 2018 If only a new vendor would consider selling more Holland America memorabilia and I do not mean the usual magnets, pens and keychains, but (photo) books about history of HAL, prints and or books from the ships art (the ones by Stephen J. Card), ships models etc. I think they would sell! You and me both! At one time, we're talking 15+ years ago, you could buy a calendar with twelve of Capt. Card's awesome prints in the gift shops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 17, 2018 #17 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) I am a shopper and cruise atfer HAL rfuise, I have walked through the shops and there is nohingi n the shops I would give suitcase spactgo e. . The merchandise has been so boring, unappealing and not a thing to even look at for a very long time. Too late now, for me, as I am done b uying more stuff. I want to get rid of my 'stuf'f at this point, not load more into my house. Edited February 17, 2018 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted February 17, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Out of all the mass market cruise lines we have sailed, we found that the shops on NCL had by far the best offerings in clothing. Far superior to Princess, Celebrity, Carnival, RCI, or HAL. May not still be the case as vendors do change however this has been our experience. As for watches and/or jewelry we don't even bother looking. Prices are as good or better at home with far better follow up service from a local vendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boze9999 Posted February 17, 2018 #19 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I want to think I am at a resort and being presented with one of a kind purchases! Tempt me with unique items and I will buy all day long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted February 17, 2018 #20 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Agree completely. So much trashy junk in the stores on many cruise ships. And it is costly trash as well. After years of frequent travel, business and pleasure,, and a major downsize, we rarely bring home anything. Not that we have any room either. Not unusual for us to come home after two or three months of travel and have nothing to declare. Plus...we no longer need or want garage sale inventory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Alphen Posted February 17, 2018 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2018 You and me both! At one time, we're talking 15+ years ago, you could buy a calendar with twelve of Capt. Card's awesome prints in the gift shops I hope I will remember to make note of it when filling in the past cruise survey the next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 17, 2018 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2018 It has been years since we bought anything from the HAL shops (I am not counting the Bengay that DH needed on one cruise). He used to buy the t-shirts when they showed the itinerary that we were sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 17, 2018 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2018 You and me both! At one time, we're talking 15+ years ago, you could buy a calendar with twelve of Capt. Card's awesome prints in the gift shops I remember those! They were fabulous. And, yes I bought one. If they brought those back I bet they would be sold out in no time ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 17, 2018 #24 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I remember those! They were fabulous. And, yes I bought one. If they brought those back I bet they would be sold out in no time ;) Absoluely,,,,,,,,, people would want for themselves and as GREAT gifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted February 17, 2018 #25 Share Posted February 17, 2018 We wish they would sell reproductions of the old HAL advertising posters. Maybe a bit smaller, like an 11 x 13". Some of those ad posters were beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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