Just bought my CCL stocks!!

[WeBeGone]

[quote name='FLACRUISER99'] Also you can cash out the OBC's for cash at the casino for a cost of 3%.[/quote]

And to get around the 3%, just sit at a slot machine, open a "bank", transfer $$ from your on board account into the "bank", cash out the bank. No 3% paid. I usually give ourselves $1000 OBC (which I charge to a credit card to get air miles), then we use this method to get daily spending money. That way we don't have to carry a large amount of cash.

The 3% applies only at the casino cashier when you take a cash advance against a credit card.

[bhopal21]

[quote name='WeBeGone']And to get around the 3%, just sit at a slot machine, open a "bank", transfer $$ from your on board account into the "bank", cash out the bank. No 3% paid.

The 3% applies only at the casino cashier when you take a cash advance against a credit card.[/quote]

I agree, just take a seat at a slot machine and the directions are on a card right in front of you, no fee, takes less than a minute and you can get $1500 per day.

Mike:)

[JanetAlice]

Actually the 3% applies to your onboard account as well if you are using it for the casino. In the past you couldn't charge it to your room, now you can but you will pay 3%.

[bhopal21]

[quote name='JanetAlice']Actually the 3% applies to your onboard account as well if you are using it for the casino. In the past you couldn't charge it to your room, now you can but you will pay 3%.[/quote]

Sorry but this is not true.

I have my statement in front of me for last week and there are NO FEES when you set up a slot account and advance money from your shipboard account.

The only time you will pay the fee is if you enter the casino and walk up to the cashier's window and ask for money on your cruise card.

It has been this way for several years now.

Mike:)

[DMRick]

[quote name='shepp'] The OBCs (which have to be used on marked-up goods and services, not on you'll-pay-em-anyway gratuities or turned into cash at the casino) do not make CCL a can't lose proposition..[/quote]

We've used our obc from other lines for our gratuities and I've been told I'll be able to use them on this line. We'll be getting back $250 from our initial investment in December, and we are looking at another cruise in the spring. It won't take long at that rate to get back our investment. I wish our other stocks were returning as good an investment.

[WeBeGone]

[quote name='JanetAlice']Actually the 3% applies to your onboard account as well if you are using it for the casino. In the past you couldn't charge it to your room, now you can but you will pay 3%.[/quote]

Not true. No 3% charge for money taken out via a slot machine.

[janina]

It is almost at it's 52 week low right now, but the way the market is going south...it might get cheaper yet.

[calgaryhockeyplayer]

Hey Guys,

Great to see a bunch of savy cruisers on here!
I have a few questions maybe you can assist me - it would be greatly appreciated.

1. If my wife and I both bought 100 share EACH does that mean we can each have the OBC. We are on a 22 day cruise on Sept. 11 so does that mean we can have $500 in OBC?

2. After buying the shares, how do you prove to Princess / Carnival Corporation you have the shares, what is involved in registering for the credit?

3. How long does it take to register for the credit, we are lacing on Sept 11. which is about 14 days from now. Is that enough time? I would buy the shares on Monday, see them in my account 3 days after that for settlement so I could have a statement printed by say Sept 4th?

Your advice and counsel is appreciated!

[FLACRUISER99]

[quote name='calgaryhockeyplayer']Hey Guys,

Great to see a bunch of savy cruisers on here!
I have a few questions maybe you can assist me - it would be greatly appreciated.

1. If my wife and I both bought 100 share EACH does that mean we can each have the OBC. We are on a 22 day cruise on Sept. 11 so does that mean we can have $500 in OBC?[COLOR="Red"]No 1 Obc per Cabin[/COLOR]

2. After buying the shares, how do you prove to Princess / Carnival Corporation you have the shares, what is involved in registering for the credit? [COLOR="Red"]See link below[/COLOR]

3. How long does it take to register for the credit, we are lacing on Sept 11. which is about 14 days from now. Is that enough time? I would buy the shares on Monday, see them in my account 3 days after that for settlement so I could have a statement printed by say Sept 4th?[COLOR="Red"]24 hours[/COLOR]

Your advice and counsel is appreciated![/quote]Just read this thread.(all posts)[URL="http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9NDIyNzh8Q2hpbGRJRD0tMXxUeXBlPTM=&t=1"]http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9NDIyNzh8Q2hpbGRJRD0tMXxUeXBlPTM=&t=1[/URL]

[WeBeGone]

[quote name='calgaryhockeyplayer']Hey Guys,

Great to see a bunch of savy cruisers on here!
I have a few questions maybe you can assist me - it would be greatly appreciated.

1. If my wife and I both bought 100 share EACH does that mean we can each have the OBC. We are on a 22 day cruise on Sept. 11 so does that mean we can have $500 in OBC? [COLOR=red][B]NO, only one OBC.[/B][/COLOR]

2. After buying the shares, how do you prove to Princess / Carnival Corporation you have the shares, what is involved in registering for the credit?
[COLOR=red][B]FAX proof of ownership to :[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR=red][B]Liz McDaniel[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR=red][B]661-753-0180[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR=red][B]Include your name, booking code, ship and sail date. Also your email so she can confirm your OBC.[/B][/COLOR]

3. How long does it take to register for the credit, we are lacing on Sept 11. which is about 14 days from now. Is that enough time? I would buy the shares on Monday, see them in my account 3 days after that for settlement so I could have a statement printed by say Sept 4th?quote]
[COLOR=red][B]Should be.[/B][/COLOR]
[B][COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=#ff0000]Here's all you need to know:[/COLOR][/B]

[URL]http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9NDIyNzh8Q2hpbGRJRD0tMXxUeXBlPTM=&t=1[/URL]

[paul929207]

[quote name='calgaryhockeyplayer']Hey Guys,

Great to see a bunch of savy cruisers on here!
I have a few questions maybe you can assist me - it would be greatly appreciated.

1. If my wife and I both bought 100 share EACH does that mean we can each have the OBC. We are on a 22 day cruise on Sept. 11 so does that mean we can have $500 in OBC?

2. After buying the shares, how do you prove to Princess / Carnival Corporation you have the shares, what is involved in registering for the credit?

3. How long does it take to register for the credit, we are lacing on Sept 11. which is about 14 days from now. Is that enough time? I would buy the shares on Monday, see them in my account 3 days after that for settlement so I could have a statement printed by say Sept 4th?

Your advice and counsel is appreciated![/QUOTE]
You can also email the request to Liza McDaniel attaching the trade confirmation. You should be able to download it from the site for your brokerage account. Her email is:

[email]shareholderbenefit@princesscruises.com[/email]

[catergirl]

i tried that fax # for my new stocks and then emailed her to ask for confirmation. she sid she didnt get it, her fax # 661 753 0151:)

[RKMJDJ]

I faxed Liza a couple of weeks ago our proof of stock ownership (quarterly statement), our invoice from our T/A showing paid in full and the booking number to 661-753-0151. If your are having a problem with that number you can call her direct at 661-753-0305. Within a day the shareholder benefit was on our account! I'm not certain but I think the shareholder benefit is per cabin not per person.

[BlueCat1105]

I hate to be so dumb about this stuff, but I've never bought stock outside of my employer 401A plan... Do any of you use eTrade? Also, one more silly question and I'll quit. If DH and I buy 100 shares, we get one OBC for the $100 (or applicable amoung for the length of the cruise), yes? But if we went on our own on a cruise, would we get that amount as well?

[paul929207]

You do not have to use Etrade, but you will need to open a brokerage account to buy the stock. Etrade is one that you could use.

As long as you own 100 shares, you are eligible for one shareholder OBC for the cabin. The amount depends on the length of the cruise.

[calgaryhockeyplayer]

Thank you all for the great advice!

[caribill]

[quote name='BlueCat1105']I hate to be so dumb about this stuff, but I've never bought stock outside of my employer 401A plan... Do any of you use eTrade? [COLOR=red]I suggest INGDirect Sharebuilder. Simple to open an account and use. No montthly fees. No inactivity fees. [/COLOR]

Also, one more silly question and I'll quit. If DH and I buy 100 shares, we get one OBC for the $100 (or applicable amoung for the length of the cruise), yes? [COLOR=red]Yes, if you are in the same cabin, just one OBC for stock ownership.[/COLOR]

But if we went on our own on a cruise, would we get that amount as well? [COLOR=red]Yes[/COLOR][/quote]

See above in red

[mytime53]

Some years back I did a lot of daytrading for a couple of years. Then I lost my nerve and quit. I still own 2 of the stocks, so today while hubby and I were discussing whether or not to buy 100 shares of CCL, I got out all the brokerage papers and in there were my notes on the stocks I was watching. I was surprised to see that I had CCL on my short list of possible next buys before I quit. Now, if I had bought it (and I would have if I had known about the shareholder OBC), I would have gotten most of my money back in OBC, still own my stock, and could sell it now at a slight gain. But I'd have no reason to sell now, so could just keep on "earning" from it.
And Shepp, although we are "cheap" and/or "wise" with our expenditures on board (we don't buy the pictures, don't drink at the bars, don't use spa services, don't eat at specialty restaurants, don't gamble), we buy a coffee card, a few bottles of wine at dinner in the course of a week, and occasionally take a ship-sponsored excursion. It's certainly not difficult to spend $100 in 7 days. So since this is money we would spend anyway, I would consider it a "real" rate of return.

[zukecruiser]

It's a good deal with the stock price coming down in the last week. Appreciate all the previous comments.

[Coral]

[quote name='BlueCat1105']I hate to be so dumb about this stuff, but I've never bought stock outside of my employer 401A plan... Do any of you use eTrade? Also, one more silly question and I'll quit. If DH and I buy 100 shares, we get one OBC for the $100 (or applicable amoung for the length of the cruise), yes? But if we went on our own on a cruise, would we get that amount as well?[/QUOTE]

I have used etrade to buy stock and it has been very simple.

[BlueCat1105]

[quote name='caribill']See above in red[/quote]

Thanks for the answers!

[nanatink]

Can you combine stock obc and fcc's?

[karatemom2]

[quote name='nanatink']Can you combine stock obc and fcc's?[/quote]

Yes you can have both.

[jam82]

For those of you who have owned stock for a while: How long have you been receiving OBC's as a benefit?

When I went to the Shareholder Benefit page, I see that the offer expires in July. Based on past experience, do they update this to continue the benefit, or will the program end in July?

[lv2cruiseanywhere]

We have received the "Shareholder Benefit" OBC for the last several years. In fact,, several times each year. They renew the benefit each year (so far).

It's a great perk! And tax-free too.