!!SAM!! Posted September 22, 2013 #26 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I am sorry to disagree. I do not feel that, in this case, it is the fault of Carnival. Rather it is the fault of many of the passengers who for the sake of a cheap watch which will probably malfunction before the week is out begin to act like animals. It reminds me of the riots at Wal-Mart during the Christmas holidays. But then again they do call Carnival the, "...Walmart of the Cruise Industry." This is just another example of Carnival becoming the bargain basement of the Cruise Industry. Sorry this does not just happen on Carnival. Royal does this also with t-shirts, watches, etc. It was very entertaining to sit and watch everyone trying to grab whatever they wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch27088 Posted September 22, 2013 #27 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Why not send a message to John Heald, he will listen and probably get a message to the "beards" quicker than you can. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare stevenr597 Posted September 22, 2013 #28 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sorry. It is ALWAYS a business' responsibilty to maintain order. It is not the customers resonsibility to worry how others will react in a buying frenzy. Must disagree. If you have a problem with the Carnival ships complain at the Pursers Desk. It is the responsibility of the passengers to act like adults, not like a mob, especially over a cheap watch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted September 22, 2013 #29 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I find it interesting that you are complaining about a behavior that you and your wife were right in the middle of and then blaming the merchant. Sneaking a peek at merchandise that is covered? who does that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted September 22, 2013 #30 Share Posted September 22, 2013 My mother got caught in one of those "free for alls" on the Liberty in 2009, and I have seen it happen on other cruises too, so I knew better than even attempt to get in there. She is just 5 foot tall, and she said she felt panicky in the crush, but she got her watch! I don't think she will ever try that again though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 22, 2013 #31 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Why not send a message to John Heald, he will listen and probably get a message to the "beards" quicker than you can. Just a thought. If they wanted to change it they would have by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 22, 2013 #32 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Also fun to watch people at the gold by the inch sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted September 22, 2013 #33 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Didn't leave them at home never had in first place. Sent by magic That's more like it. Cuz while I can say I've never seen this on a cruise, I've seen it at sales on land. Just ignorant. It is up to individuals to behave like you have some home training. If you do, a watch sale won't cause you to go crazy. Nobody makes you act stupid and greedy. I love a sale more than anyone I know, but I refuse to become physical or violent behind any of them. I don't care where I am. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted September 22, 2013 #34 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Just off Liberty, fantastic cruise..more on that later. Witnessed a dangerous "bread riot" at one of the shops, totally initated by sales staff. Displays of inexpensive $20 watch sets were set out Friday morning, my wife looked them over that morning around 11:00 and tried to buy one. No, she was told, we will not sell them until 12:00 and be here at that time as we expect to sell out. Several other shoppers were told the same, no sales until noon. My wife went into the shop and there were more watches on tables covered with sheets, she peeked under the sheet and the sales guy ran over and told her no sales till noon. Back we go amd my wife is standing by a display table with many other shoppers, the guy pulls the sheet off and backs away.. Then the whole scene deteriorated into pushing, shoving, curses, threats and overall cheap behaviour. My wife had a box ripped out of her hand, kicked in the leg, stepped on and pushed into the table. if people weren't pushing from the other side of the table, they would have all gone down in a heap. One young guy was knocked over sideways. I had to wade in and help my wife escape. Totally Carnival's fault for creating this crazed attitude by putting the merchandise and refusing to sell it. Complained to Guest Services, spoke with the shop manager, he apologized, admitted it was bad system, but, it is designed to create sales tension. Told him how dangerous this was with all the glass display cases on the walls and floor, and the number of senior citizens at risk just trying to make a purchase. Hope Carnival can institute a better system, oh by the way, manager offered a free bottle of champagne, which we politely declined. Only bad experience on a great cruise. I've been on enough cruises that I now mostly avoid the shops. I didn't go into the shops on my B2B last year until the last sea day. I only went in there then to buy some candy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoos Posted September 22, 2013 #35 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I purchased a silver necklace "by the inch" on Carnival for my grandson one year and he wore it while taking a shower and it turned his neck a lovely shade of green. We now avoid those sales on the cruise ships at all costs and make sure I am nowhere near the shops where the jewelry sales are being held. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted September 22, 2013 #36 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Those watches are not even worth the $10, the sale price. If anyone has a layover in Atlanta and is interested, there is a store there which sells the same stuff that is sold on the Carnival ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted September 22, 2013 #37 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sorry this does not just happen on Carnival. Royal does this also with t-shirts, watches, etc. It was very entertaining to sit and watch everyone trying to grab whatever they wanted. Have you seen the lines for the liquor tastings?? All for a whiff of a taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greysea74 Posted September 22, 2013 #38 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Amazes me how many people go on a cruise but leave their brains at home. Not only on cruises. I work in the hospitality industry at a ocean resort town, its the same here. I have always said that they leave their brains and manners at home when they go on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangapong Posted September 22, 2013 #39 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Just off Liberty, fantastic cruise..more on that later. Witnessed a dangerous "bread riot" at one of the shops, totally initated by sales staff. Displays of inexpensive $20 watch sets were set out Friday morning, my wife looked them over that morning around 11:00 and tried to buy one. No, she was told, we will not sell them until 12:00 and be here at that time as we expect to sell out. Several other shoppers were told the same, no sales until noon. My wife went into the shop and there were more watches on tables covered with sheets, she peeked under the sheet and the sales guy ran over and told her no sales till noon. Back we go amd my wife is standing by a display table with many other shoppers, the guy pulls the sheet off and backs away.. Then the whole scene deteriorated into pushing, shoving, curses, threats and overall cheap behaviour. My wife had a box ripped out of her hand, kicked in the leg, stepped on and pushed into the table. if people weren't pushing from the other side of the table, they would have all gone down in a heap. One young guy was knocked over sideways. I had to wade in and help my wife escape. Totally Carnival's fault for creating this crazed attitude by putting the merchandise and refusing to sell it. Complained to Guest Services, spoke with the shop manager, he apologized, admitted it was bad system, but, it is designed to create sales tension. Told him how dangerous this was with all the glass display cases on the walls and floor, and the number of senior citizens at risk just trying to make a purchase. Hope Carnival can institute a better system, oh by the way, manager offered a free bottle of champagne, which we politely declined. Only bad experience on a great cruise. I wouldn't have declined the champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunkie103 Posted September 22, 2013 #40 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Foolishly bought one of these a few years for my DD.....it broke the first time she wore it. :rolleyes: Certainly not worth fighting over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNseekingheat Posted September 22, 2013 #41 Share Posted September 22, 2013 This sales tactic will only stop when someone is injured and sues Carnival for negligence. I feel the same way. Carnival should be ashamed of themselves. I am so disappointed in Carnival for actions such as this. If someone gets hurt, which it will happen, Carnival should be held accountable. I seen this happen with (Pandora style) charm bracelets they were gearing up to sell. This chaos was exactly what they were gearing up to create. They displayed about 20 in a window, the date of the sale was posted and "limited quantities."... meanwhile.. on the day of the sale, there were at least 2 full size party tables, with at least three levels of boxed charm bracelets on each table. PLUS, more were coming out as a sale went on. I went back later, after all the hype (believe me, it was pretty crazy scene) and guess what??? They STILL HAD LOTS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 22, 2013 #42 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Have you seen the lines for the liquor tastings?? All for a whiff of a taste. At least that is civilized. We have gone on those as very often they do have a one night sale on Sherridans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy83 Posted September 22, 2013 #43 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Not Carnival's fault at all. I seriously can't believe how stupid people are- and then come here to blame Carnival for their own idiotic choices?? Gheez. :rolleyes: There's a reason the watches (or whatever product) is on sale, IT'S CHEAP. Same people fall for 'black Friday' sales for off-brand junk TV's fighting in WalMart parking lots. Retail is a smart business! Take advantage of small minded people. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandij Posted September 22, 2013 #44 Share Posted September 22, 2013 you can find the same sale at home, just look around. they even have whole stores of the 10.00 items they make a big deal out of, although they are great if you need a last minute shawl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4Cruisers Posted September 22, 2013 #45 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'm glad to see some people are being rational and seeing the behavior of the customers as the real issue. Negligence would be the scuffles that would ensue if the ship arrived to home port after a cruise, they put out the gangway and said "Ok everyone off" without any staging or queue's. There are too many people out there that want to complain and sue when things don't go their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripjerry95 Posted September 22, 2013 #46 Share Posted September 22, 2013 That is crazy! What people will do for a bargain! Send from device_name using Cruise Critic your_app_name App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoos Posted September 22, 2013 #47 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I work for a large retailer (no, not Wally World) and on Black Friday when we open the doors...the workers stand behind pillars and counters to avoid the stampeding crowd that are pushing, falling, crying, and shoving. Should this retailer be held accountable if someone gets trampled and gets hurt? Come on, people, these "sales" will be going on all year long at different stores, look around, do your homework. Of course, the retailers are going to advertise these sales but that doesn't mean we have to throw common sense out the window. The workers just stand back and laugh because people are so gullible and play right into the retailer's hands. So, keep on believing the hype, keeps me employed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted September 22, 2013 #48 Share Posted September 22, 2013 At least that is civilized. We have gone on those as very often they do have a one night sale on Sherridans We are going to be bringing home Sheridan's on our next cruise. We are finally driving instead of flying. We will be coming home with some good stuff this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted September 22, 2013 #49 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I wouldn't have declined the champagne. The champagne they give for freebies and prizes, etc. tastes like gasoline. Not that I've tasted gasoline :o but I imagine that is how it would taste. DH won as a prize one time. We couldn't drink more than a taste. Gross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted September 22, 2013 #50 Share Posted September 22, 2013 The price listed on these cheap quality watches is ridiculous! I foolishly bought one for a gift and the band broke the first day my MIL wore it! They are cheap $10 watches dressed up to look like more. Carnival's sale tactic is a dangerous one. Beware people and stay safe! Right. It's not like they are fighting over genuine Rolex. They are fighting each other to pay $20 for a $10 watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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