cruisintwinsmom Posted June 9, 2015 #51 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I just contacted our TA. Her response was that for every $100 of GC that I use, she would deduct $25 of the OBC that the Agency was giving us :( (FYI - We were booking with TA as they were offering us $225 free OBC). This does not make sense to me. When I have used a TA that gave OBC, the OBC reduced only if the price of the cruise dropped because their commission was based on the price of the cruise - sailing on Celebrity or RCCL, not Carnival. How does the TA's commission drop if you are using GC? Maybe I'm missing something, but I would be a bit disappointed if this happened to me. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessnabmw Posted June 9, 2015 #52 Share Posted June 9, 2015 This does not make sense to me. When I have used a TA that gave OBC, the OBC reduced only if the price of the cruise dropped because their commission was based on the price of the cruise - sailing on Celebrity or RCCL, not Carnival. How does the TA's commission drop if you are using GC? Maybe I'm missing something, but I would be a bit disappointed if this happened to me. :o I agree completely. We haven't booked yet with the TA... And we're really surprised with their "policy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted June 9, 2015 #53 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I just contacted our TA. Her response was that for every $100 of GC that I use, she would deduct $25 of the OBC that the Agency was giving us :( (FYI - We were booking with TA as they were offering us $225 free OBC). So... Just asking - If I were to buy say $2000 of GCs. Can I just pay for my cruise with my MasterCard (earns 2% anyways), then take the GC's with me, load up at Casino and cash out? Would that work? Oh that's just awful, and I'm surprised she can get away with this!! That is a total and complete rip-off! I would run from any TA doing that! To answer your question, yes you can use the gift cards to load on your S&S. I'm not sure about cashing out. I've heard mixed responses in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy_C Posted June 9, 2015 #54 Share Posted June 9, 2015 This does not make sense to me. When I have used a TA that gave OBC, the OBC reduced only if the price of the cruise dropped because their commission was based on the price of the cruise - sailing on Celebrity or RCCL, not Carnival. How does the TA's commission drop if you are using GC? Maybe I'm missing something, but I would be a bit disappointed if this happened to me. :o I'm a TA and can tell you that when someone pays with a gift card, it does not decrease the TA's commission at all. The TA deducting the OBC makes absolutely no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessnabmw Posted June 9, 2015 #55 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I'm a TA and can tell you that when someone pays with a gift card, it does not decrease the TA's commission at all. The TA deducting the OBC makes absolutely no sense. Maybe I can book with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquarianne11 Posted June 9, 2015 #56 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Hi everyone! Any updates about this sale? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessnabmw Posted June 10, 2015 #57 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hi everyone! Any updates about this sale? Thanks! Waiting too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camper49 Posted June 11, 2015 #58 Share Posted June 11, 2015 How do you buy gift cards through AARP? Go to AARP site...create an account....then click on Rewards for Good. Works just like Verizon. I have gotten some from Verizon but have not yet been able to snag any from AARP...always says sold out or not showing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauty1492 Posted June 11, 2015 #59 Share Posted June 11, 2015 funny I have been able to order 3 times from AARP --shut out every time on Verizon-go figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessnabmw Posted June 11, 2015 #60 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Any news on GC's for Father's Day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triciasrv Posted June 12, 2015 #61 Share Posted June 12, 2015 We took advantage of the GC sale during Black Friday weekend last year. Lost of people talked about the Father's Day sale at that time. In hopes of finding the sale this next week, I was doing some creative financing to make sure that my Carnival MC has room for me to purchase GCs to use for expenses on our July Alaska cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH711 Posted June 12, 2015 #62 Share Posted June 12, 2015 If they run it again this year, I hope they give you the extra 10% off when using the Carnival credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted June 12, 2015 #63 Share Posted June 12, 2015 That would be sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'CashFam Posted June 13, 2015 #64 Share Posted June 13, 2015 How often does Verizon offer Carnival gc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessnabmw Posted June 14, 2015 #65 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Any news if this promo will run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted June 15, 2015 #66 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Any news if this promo will run? Thinking they are not going to do it this year. This is the Monday before Fathers day and still nothing.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadmoney Posted June 15, 2015 #67 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'll be checking a number of times during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanDeeDee Posted June 15, 2015 #68 Share Posted June 15, 2015 You would think Carnival would have some type of promo for its customers, considering how other cruise lines offer free beverage packages, free gratuities, OBC, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted June 15, 2015 #69 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I was 99% sure they wouldn't do it again this year. It was TOOOOO popular last year. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsurewhatmynameshouldbe Posted June 15, 2015 #70 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Is the Black Friday deal consistant from year to year or does the offer change each year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted June 15, 2015 #71 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I was 99% sure they wouldn't do it again this year. It was TOOOOO popular last year. ;) I agree. Plus gift cards in general are way more popular this year since last year and there are ways to get them discounted year round. No real need for them to push gift cards anymore. They may do the Black Friday thing but I wouldn't count on that either. Sent from my SCH-I435 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessnabmw Posted June 15, 2015 #72 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Posted on John's FB page. He said he would check and get back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDcruiser66 Posted June 16, 2015 #73 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Just got an email. Princess is offering a $25 gift card when you purchase $500. Dads & Grads promotion. Haven't gotten an email from Carnival yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted June 16, 2015 #74 Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) Just got an email. Princess is offering a $25 gift card when you purchase $500. Dads & Grads promotion. Haven't gotten an email from Carnival yet. I received the same thing from Princess. Not that good of a deal...5% if you get $500 but if you get more, you still only get $25. Then again 5% is better than nothing. Nothing from Carnival. Guess I will keep getting them on AARP and saving 10%. Edited June 16, 2015 by ready2cruzagain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessnabmw Posted June 16, 2015 #75 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I received the same thing from Princess. Not that good of a deal...5% if you get $500 but if you get more, you still only get $25. Then again 5% is better than nothing. Nothing from Carnival. Guess I will keep getting them on AARP and saving 10%. Can Canadians buy these from AARP? I am ready to buy $3000 worth if I can get 10% off.. Any help or guidance would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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