Lables- A Bit Peeved

[chirpy007]

The only luggage labels l can get are those that l have printed off myself, l then have to staple these to my luggage...whilst in the grand scheme of things not a massive problem but very irrating. As lm flying in from the UK and have two nights in NY first they cant be attached to my case and l need to bring a stapler to fix them on.

 

When did Princess stop sending lables ?

[Toto2Kansas]

Princess stopped sending luggage tags quite some time ago (maybe two or three years). All you have to do is to cover them with clear packing tape, punch a hole through them, and attach them with a zip tie when you need to put them on. Very simple, and less frustrating then carrying a stapler with you. ;)

[Pia1913]

The only luggage labels l can get are those that l have printed off myself, l then have to staple these to my luggage...whilst in the grand scheme of things not a massive problem but very irrating. As lm flying in from the UK and have two nights in NY first they cant be attached to my case and l need to bring a stapler to fix them on.

 

When did Princess stop sending lables ?

 

This procedure was started in the Fall of 2009 and if you need to staple (or see Toto's response), just ask to borrow one at your hotel.

[cb at sea]

Just get some from the porters at the dock! They have plenty and it only takes a minute or two!

[seamist]

The only luggage labels l can get are those that l have printed off myself, l then have to staple these to my luggage...whilst in the grand scheme of things not a massive problem but very irrating. As lm flying in from the UK and have two nights in NY first they cant be attached to my case and l need to bring a stapler to fix them on.

 

When did Princess stop sending lables ?

 

DH just printed ours off on heavy cardstock paper, and plans to fold in half and laminate, then punch a hole at one end. All we need to do is just tie them on. Most office supply stores that I know of will laminate things for you. Sounds a whole lot easier than messing with a stapler.

[GeeDunk]

As lm flying in from the UK and have two nights in NY first they can't be attached to my case and l need to bring a stapler to fix them on.

 

Borrow a stapler from the Front Desk at your Hotel.

[Toddy709]

Slide them into a vertical badge holder and attach with a zip tie.

No muss, no fuss, and they're reusable!

 

http://www.staples.com/Avery-Vinyl-Badge-Holder-Vertical-4-x-3/product_491455

[scranger]

Google "cruise line luggage tag holders" and you'll find several products that may help.

[Pam in CA]

Slide them into a vertical badge holder and attach with a zip tie.

No muss, no fuss, and they're reusable!

 

http://www.staples.com/Avery-Vinyl-Badge-Holder-Vertical-4-x-3/product_491455

 

Google "cruise line luggage tag holders" and you'll find several products that may help.

Take a deep breath and relax. You can also use clear packing tape over them to make them water-proof and sturdier; punch a hole and use a twist-tie you can get from pretty much any storage bag box to secure when you get to the hotel.

 

I've used the paper tags many times on both Princess and HAL since they were introduced and never had a problem. As a matter of fact, I think luggage handling has greatly improved since the name and cabin # is clear and readible. When people handwrote their names and cabin #'s on tags, I often wondered how they thought they'd ever get their luggage. The scribbles were attrocious. It must have been a nightmare for the handlers.

[Josy1953]

I have used double sided tape instead of staples in the past to avoid carrying a stapler. I see that you are from the UK and Wilkinsons sell small rolls of double sided tape for about 50p

[Beej29]

We print them, go to Kinkos and laminate them, punch a whole in each one and put on with a tie from Home Depot that has to be cut off. Really isn't a big deal and they stay great.

[spyro1952]

Take a deep breath and relax. You can also use clear packing tape over them to make them water-proof and sturdier; punch a hole and use a twist-tie you can get from pretty much any storage bag box to secure when you get to the hotel.

 

I've used the paper tags many times on both Princess and HAL since they were introduced and never had a problem. As a matter of fact, I think luggage handling has greatly improved since the name and cabin # is clear and readible. When people handwrote their names and cabin #'s on tags, I often wondered how they thought they'd ever get their luggage. The scribbles were attrocious. It must have been a nightmare for the handlers.

 

Pam's idea is the really good and cost is minimal. Think how much packing tape you can buy for 3 or 4 bucks and just grab some extra twist ties when you buy your veggies at the local market. Prepare your tags prior to leaving home and then just attach them the am you leave your hotel. You can always use the stapler in the business room of your hotel if you want extra hold.

[MandD]

Just fold in in thirds as instructed, cover both sides with sellotape (sticky tape) and take with you. I use 1-1/2 inch wide packing tape. When you get to your hotel in New York, borrow a stapler from the concierge or front desk. You will be surprised, as I was, at how sturdy they are.

Take a deep breath and have a great cruise.

[itzmered]

I never bring a stapler with me, we just ask at the desk at the hotel when we check out for a stapler and put them on then prior to heading to the pier

[chirpy007]

Thanks eveyone, fab ideas..............l think ill go with the laminated tags :D

[Sunny AZ Girl]

I had to do this for the first time on my Carnival cruise last year. This year NCL provided tags. For the Carnival Cruise I covered them with clear packing tape and I purchased one of those bright colored tiny staplers you can get in the school supply section of Wal Mart for about $2. I guess I'll just carry it along with me again. Oh well, I do like getting the nice printed luggage tags with my cruise documents.......Oh that's right. I don't get those in the mail anymore, either (sigh).

[DrivesLikeMario]

I've tried laminating the tags and they were so stiff and bulky, that it was a pain to deal with in my carry-on.

 

Now I just bring a cheap roll of Scotch tape. It's good enough and easy to throw away when I'm done with it.

[cruisemom42]

We print them, go to Kinkos and laminate them, punch a whole in each one and put on with a tie from Home Depot that has to be cut off. Really isn't a big deal and they stay great.

 

Of course it isn't a BIG deal, but considering that it was previously a matter of receiving them, filling them out, and then attaching them, and now I must make two separate trips (to get them laminated at Kinkos, to buy twist-ties at Home Depot), in order to do the same task, I think it's okay to be a bit unhappy that they changed it. :o

[Shogun]

Hi There,

 

As we often have a couple of flights, bus trip, and a night in a hotel and another bus ride to the ship,

 

we went with laminate and cable tie,

 

pity that border folks took ties of me not allowed to bring them in

 

but I can buy them once in the country.

 

yours Shogun

[DebInTN]

I take a roll of packing tape and use it to laminate the label and tape the end of the label - no need for twist ties. I usually end up sharing my tape and method with at least a couple of people.

[love2cruisegal]

Of course it isn't a BIG deal, but considering that it was previously a matter of receiving them, filling them out, and then attaching them, and now I must make two separate trips (to get them laminated at Kinkos, to buy twist-ties at Home Depot), in order to do the same task, I think it's okay to be a bit unhappy that they changed it. :o

 

As others have said, just relax and have a great cruise. As Pam indicated, there's no need to laminate at Kinkos, just use the packing tape and a tie from home or store and it works great. Used this method earlier in the year and it worked great. No extra cost involved and was very sturdy and easy for the handlers to read.

[Alwaysundecided]

I have never done anything else except print them out, and affix them on my luggage with a piece of regular tape holding them together. Minimal trouble, never any problems.

[robgvic]

I usually hole punch them and then attach as I leave the hotel with the ties from a grocery store. It has always worded well

[seamwoman]

We print out the labels and wait until the day of the cruise to attach them to our luggage with a very small stapler that takes no room to bring! No big deal. Karen

[sarge98]

The only luggage labels l can get are those that l have printed off myself, l then have to staple these to my luggage...whilst in the grand scheme of things not a massive problem but very irrating. As lm flying in from the UK and have two nights in NY first they cant be attached to my case and l need to bring a stapler to fix them on.

 

When did Princess stop sending lables ?

Just ask the hotle clerk for a stapler when you need one. Thats what we did in San Juan PR, no problem.