FranknBeans Posted March 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Rec'd today two leather bound atlas books. What are you to do with these, use them as fire starter. Wow is that the best NCL can do. Edited March 3, 2016 by FranknBeans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swells1 Posted March 3, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2016 What would be a better gift? Would you prefer added amenities? If so, what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted March 3, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Top Tears indeed. Boohoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdzkatz Posted March 3, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) A free meal in a specialty would be more appreciated than the garbage they give you for milestone gifts. It would be hard to find more insulting garbage to give to your most loyal customers. Do they not know it is a complete joke? A complete restructure of the latitudes program could keep you chasing the next tier. Once you hit platinum there is no incentive to chase points. Milestone gifts that you need to be on a cruise to redeem is a win for both the cruise line and the guest. They should be able to step it up from picture frames and a cheap atlas to a number of things like free meals, photos, beverages & upgrades. I think it would take at least a first grade education to be able to devise something more creative than their current milestone "thank you" (more like slap in the face) gifts. Edited March 3, 2016 by kdzkatz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvsnana Posted March 3, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 3, 2016 A free meal in a specialty would be more appreciated than the garbage they give you for milestone gifts. It would be hard to find more insulting garbage to give to your most loyal customers. Do they not know it is a complete joke? A complete restructure of the latitudes program could keep you chasing the next tier. Once you hit platinum there is no incentive to chase points. Milestone gifts that you need to be on a cruise to redeem is a win for both the cruise line and the guest. They should be able to step it up from picture frames and a cheap atlas to a number of things like free meals, photos, beverages & upgrades. I think it would take at least a first grade education to be able to devise something more creative than their current milestone "thank you" (more like slap in the face) gifts. I agree. On our last cruise in January, the Platinum dinner perk has been reduced to dinners only in Le Bistro and La Cucina with restrictions on what you can even order. My atlas is sitting in a drawer :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVoltage#9 Posted March 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 3, 2016 top tears indeed. Boohoo. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted March 3, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Rec'd today two leather bound atlas books. What are you to do with these, use them as fire starter. Wow is that the best NCL can do. I find they're better used to look up places in the world. The leather doesn't burn so well. I guess NCL could simply NOT give you an extra gift.... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimusprime82 Posted March 3, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Got any pics of the gift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted March 3, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 3, 2016 A free meal in a specialty would be more appreciated than the garbage they give you for milestone gifts. It would be hard to find more insulting garbage to give to your most loyal customers. Do they not know it is a complete joke? ...to a number of things like free meals, photos, beverages & upgrades. . I just packed mine, to be able to map where we are in the fjords. Photos? Beverages? no thanks. Don't need 'em, and already have 'em. Free internet, would be okay. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted March 3, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 3, 2016 They get even better. The atlas at 250, a 3x5 picture frame at 500, a crystal bowl at 700, can't wait to see what 1000 points gets me next. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsegrl Posted March 3, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 3, 2016 How about just some unrestricted stateroom credit for each milestone. They could make it a little fancier by sending you a card announcement that you redeem on a future cruise at guest services or something. Think that would work for everyone and at every level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted March 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 3, 2016 An Atlas; I could cry!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranknBeans Posted March 3, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted March 3, 2016 A free meal in a specialty would be more appreciated than the garbage they give you for milestone gifts. It would be hard to find more insulting garbage to give to your most loyal customers. Do they not know it is a complete joke? A complete restructure of the latitudes program could keep you chasing the next tier. Once you hit platinum there is no incentive to chase points. Milestone gifts that you need to be on a cruise to redeem is a win for both the cruise line and the guest. They should be able to step it up from picture frames and a cheap atlas to a number of things like free meals, photos, beverages & upgrades. I think it would take at least a first grade education to be able to devise something more creative than their current milestone "thank you" (more like slap in the face) gifts. I totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdzkatz Posted March 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I just packed mine, to be able to map where we are in the fjords. Photos? Beverages? no thanks. Don't need 'em, and already have 'em. Free internet, would be okay. . Are you saying you would rather have the garbage they give you now instead of a cheap bottle of wine? I very rarely drink and I would rather have the wine. Also, those are just examples. I almost think a free meal at an inclusive restaurant is less offensive than the jokes they currently send. Think of the money they would save on shipping if the milestone reward was something given while on a cruise. It is scary that alleged educated people are still using their current system of milestone rewards. In an earlier post I mentioned a first grade education could figure this out....I think I need to lower that to a pre school level education at most could figure out how to better reward the most valued customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted March 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Got any pics of the gift?You can bid on this one: NCL Latitudes VIP Traveler's Atlas. Think of the money they would save on shipping if the milestone reward was something given while on a cruise. You're right, they should e-mail you a voucher to print out and redeem on board for… a leather-bound atlas. :D Edited March 3, 2016 by hawkeyetlse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted March 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Are you saying you would rather have the garbage they give you now instead of a cheap bottle of wine? I very rarely drink and I would rather have the wine. Also, those are just examples. I almost think a free meal at an inclusive restaurant is less offensive than the jokes they currently send. Think of the money they would save on shipping if the milestone reward was something given while on a cruise. It is scary that alleged educated people are still using their current system of milestone rewards. In an earlier post I mentioned a first grade education could figure this out....I think I need to lower that to a pre school level education at most could figure out how to better reward the most valued customers. Absolutely. I had 7 bottles of crap wine to give away on my last cruise. And I bought 10 other bottles. A credit toward wine...sure. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssaito1 Posted March 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Glad to know what I have to look forward to ;) That is a shame they don't provide higher quality/more useful gifts. I agree with everyone who suggested they should make something of higher value/quality that you redeem on board your next cruise Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkaratsu Posted March 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Looking at the benefits for being a Platinum Latitudes member, other than getting those lovely atlases, the laundry and the free ship tour, aren't the perks for someone who books in the Haven equal (or perhaps even better) than a Platinum member? (I am assuming that when booking in the Haven, one will get the dining, beverage and Internet packages.) Plus things like preferred theater seating and exclusive embarkation lounge (that are not available to the Platinum member?...) Doesn't really seem fair to the long-time NCL cruisers but I guess it is what it is... RK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victress2007 Posted March 3, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 3, 2016 The journey is the reward. - Taoist Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotaford Posted March 3, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 3, 2016 We threw ours away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted March 4, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 4, 2016 NCL bought thousands of those gifts at a warehouse clearance sale and won't be changing the rewards until they run out of stock. Who needs an outdated atlas in this day and age? A cheap picture frame? I shouldn't complain because they are free, but are also a bit insulting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranknBeans Posted March 4, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted March 4, 2016 NCL bought thousands of those gifts at a warehouse clearance sale and won't be changing the rewards until they run out of stock. Who needs an outdated atlas in this day and age? A cheap picture frame? I shouldn't complain because they are free, but are also a bit insulting. It's not just a bit insulting its just plain insulting period. In the day and age of internet, gps, smart phones ety there is no need for garbage maps in a book that you need a magnifying glass to see anything. Hey NCL here's thought, how about an ereader, if you bought them in bulk the cost probably pick them up for $25 a piece. At least a $100 value and USEFUL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted March 4, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 4, 2016 It's not just a bit insulting its just plain insulting period. In the day and age of internet, gps, smart phones ety there is no need for garbage maps in a book that you need a magnifying glass to see anything. Hey NCL here's thought, how about an ereader, if you bought them in bulk the cost probably pick them up for $25 a piece. At least a $100 value and USEFUL. How many gadgets do I need to read a book. I have an Ipad, Kindle and my smart phone. An ereader would not be useful for a lot of folks and they would feel the same as you feel toward the atlas. This just points out that not everyone will be happy with what the gift is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruis247g Posted March 4, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I'm grateful for the Platinum perks, which really do provide an incentive for us to look at NCL early in our planning process. If additional perks for a higher level were added, I would favor OBC. When you're a number of cruises above the threshold for the highest loyalty level on another line we sail fairly often, they give a small OBC ($25, if I recall correctly). We enjoy it because we can use it for anything on the ship. I realize this would probably cost NCL more than the atlas, but I think it would be more appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranknBeans Posted March 4, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) How many gadgets do I need to read a book. I have an Ipad, Kindle and my smart phone. An ereader would not be useful for a lot of folks and they would feel the same as you feel toward the atlas. This just points out that not everyone will be happy with what the gift is. Good for you and I'm glad to see your so good at analyzing.:rolleyes: Oh and I don't and never will own a cell or smart phone or ipad but I do own an e reader and I'm on my 3rd one. Edited March 4, 2016 by FranknBeans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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