Tm100 Posted March 29, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I wish somebody would get Royal Caribbean for what other companies are being sued for. "Grieman said MyPillow advertised a $89.97 BOGO sale, but the sale was ongoing. “When you make a BOGO a continuous offer, it becomes a regular price of the product,” Grieman said. “So, you can’t offer that sale price for more days during a year, than you do the regular price.”" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted March 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I also wish they would get nailed for false advertising. Their tactics are absolutely ridiculous. Like many other companies, nothing is never not on sale. It is so deceptive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naughtybuoy Posted March 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 29, 2017 They probably get away with it because it's not a flat rate. Cruise fares change constantly, plus it's not always a BOGO sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 29, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I wish somebody would get Royal Caribbean for what other companies are being sued for. "Grieman said MyPillow advertised a $89.97 BOGO sale, but the sale was ongoing. “When you make a BOGO a continuous offer, it becomes a regular price of the product,” Grieman said. “So, you can’t offer that sale price for more days during a year, than you do the regular price.”" Who's Grieman? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted March 29, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I also wish they would get nailed for false advertising. Their tactics are absolutely ridiculous. Like many other companies, nothing is never not on sale. It is so deceptive. Sorry but it isn't going to happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 29, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 29, 2017 JC Penny's tried to get rid of constant false sales. It about killed them Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 29, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I wish somebody would get Royal Caribbean for what other companies are being sued for. "Grieman said MyPillow advertised a $89.97 BOGO sale, but the sale was ongoing. “When you make a BOGO a continuous offer, it becomes a regular price of the product,” Grieman said. “So, you can’t offer that sale price for more days during a year, than you do the regular price.”" You're the consumer and your choice is to not shop at RCI ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted March 29, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Sorry but it isn't going to happen... No kididng, but there is little denying that their sale tactics are deceptive. When was the last time you saw a cruise that wasn't 30% off? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyPinkBug Posted March 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 29, 2017 No kididng, but there is little denying that their sale tactics are deceptive. When was the last time you saw a cruise that wasn't 30% off? When it was Buy 1 Get Second guest 60% off :') 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 29, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 29, 2017 No kididng, but there is little denying that their sale tactics are deceptive. When was the last time you saw a cruise that wasn't 30% off? April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted March 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 29, 2017 There is a butterfish poster in this thread:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finz2u Posted March 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Who cares what it is called? If you like the final price, you buy it; if you don't, then move on with your life. No one forces anyone to cruise. It remains your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted March 29, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 29, 2017 If that was "false advertising", just about every company in the world would be sued for false advertising... When is the last time anyone ever payed "Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price" for ANYTHING? Every company sets an official price, then discounts it somehow...It's a marketing ploy that has been around for a long, long time. Ever cruise Oceania? Ever since they have been in existence, they have advertised "2 for 1, Free Air"...And not only has no one ever paid full price, the air isn't really free either--because you can opt out and get a credit... When Celebrity does one of its "Free Drinks, Free Gratuities, Free OBC" deals, do you really think those things are "free"? Of course not, they are merely blended into the price. Cruise lines, like everyone else who sells a product, love to market in a manner that makes customers feel like they are getting a deal. Truth is, the price is always whatever the market will bear...They can call it 2 for 1, 30% off, "sale price" or whatever...but that price goes up and down depending on how well it's selling. Is it "false advertising? No...because, no matter how they term it, if they offer it to you at a particular price...and then you buy it at that price, there is nothing wrong. It is only false advertising if they offer it at a particular price and then charge you something more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscobeans Posted March 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 29, 2017 It is no different in any other business. Just look at any department store or grocery store sale flyer. bosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted March 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 29, 2017 No kididng, but there is little denying that their sale tactics are deceptive. When was the last time you saw a cruise that wasn't 30% off? Just booked one 2 months ago that was buy one get half off the second guest for December 2017. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewenix Posted March 29, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 29, 2017 It's been like this for a very long time as well. I remember 20 years ago they advertised 50% off cruises in those Entertainment coupon books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freehike Posted March 29, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 29, 2017 JCPenny's tried to give customers honest and clear pricing. The result is the company is in their downward spiral, thousands have lost their jobs and they are shuttering hundreds of stores. The American public wants to FEEL like they are getting a deal, even when they aren't. I despise this bait-and-switch of retail tactic, but it works. Nothing like going to the grocery store and seeing chips "buy one, get one free" but one bag now costs $7 instead of the normal $3. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Just go by the price per day gauge - anything above $100pp is not a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted March 29, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I don't know why people get so bent out of shape about RCI's sales. All the cruise lines have their gimmicks...you either like the price/perks and book, or you don't like the price and look elsewhere. I can't remember the last time I paid "list price" for a cruise, but I'm quite certain nobody's losing money on the great deal they're giving me!🤣 On Royal Caribbean it's a percent off, on Celebrity it's free drinks, HAL gives more OBC...in the end it's all just marketing. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 29, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 29, 2017 JCPenny's tried to give customers honest and clear pricing. The result is the company is in their downward spiral, thousands have lost their jobs and they are shuttering hundreds of stores. The American public wants to FEEL like they are getting a deal, even when they aren't. I despise this bait-and-switch of retail tactic, but it works. Nothing like going to the grocery store and seeing chips "buy one, get one free" but one bag now costs $7 instead of the normal $3. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Publix here in FL is pretty up front with the BOGO pricing. I try and marke it 25% Of our bill Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 29, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Just go by the price per day gauge - anything above $100pp is not a deal. Not the cabins I want. 😱 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 29, 2017 #22 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Some of us are not cabin snobs. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 29, 2017 #23 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I don't know why people get so bent out of shape about RCI's sales. All the cruise lines have their gimmicks...you either like the price/perks and book, or you don't like the price and look elsewhere. I can't remember the last time I paid "list price" for a cruise, but I'm quite certain nobody's losing money on the great deal they're giving me!🤣 On Royal Caribbean it's a percent off, on Celebrity it's free drinks, HAL gives more OBC...in the end it's all just marketing. Sent from my iPad using Forums I paid catalogue price on Carnivale in January 1989. 😱 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 29, 2017 #24 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Some of us are not cabin snobs. ;p Not really. I think a deal is when you get a nicer cabin at a good price. Very fond of JS's lately. But I'd take an inside over a cookie cutter balcony if there was significant price difference. Because then I would buy two of them 😉 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted March 29, 2017 #25 Share Posted March 29, 2017 JCPenny's tried to give customers honest and clear pricing. The result is the company is in their downward spiral, thousands have lost their jobs and they are shuttering hundreds of stores. Hold up. At the same time that they changed pricing structure they ALSO decimated old brands within the store that people loved, and changed the stores around entirely to look cool. They changed the music to lure in younger shoppers who were never going there anyway unless dragged there by parents, while at the same time making it unpleasant for those parents trying to buy clothes for their families. I had a few go-to things I loved there for while I was dropping weight and they got rid of them all. I cannot find what I need there, and when I do find something, there are 6 unmanned pay stations for every one that's open, which means a 25 minute wait in line. We once lurked around men's suits for over 20 minutes waiting for someone to help us. Three employees raced by, ignoring my "excuse me" as they ran into or out of the back. They just don't care to help. There is FAR more than the pricing as to why fewer people are shopping there anymore. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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