Nickel and Diming

[ceeceeDee]

Have just read an article on Titanic. Seems charging for 'extras' has been around a very long time.

 

The cost of a first class ticket varied but on average was more than $2500 USD (about $124,000 AUD today).

The two most luxurious rooms were $4500 USD (about $227,000 AUD today). They included private promenades to enjoy the sea air and exercise.

However, even after spending all that money, if passengers wanted to use the gym, squash court or Turkish bath on board they still had to pay extra.

 

I didn't see any mention of a surcharge for Eggs Benny, however. 😆

[arxcards]

My other take on this is it is "user pays" vs "everyone pays".

[yarramar]

7 hours ago, ceeceeDee said:

The cost of a first class ticket varied but on average was more than $2500 USD (about $124,000 AUD today)

Yes, but a 3rd class ticket (where everyone had more fun) was only £7, equivalent to around $1000. All food and accommodation for that and the passengers didn't need a gym as they would dance all night.

[Mareblu]

Umm, no room on the lifeboats though😔 

 

[gbenjo]

9 hours ago, ceeceeDee said:

Have just read an article on Titanic. Seems charging for 'extras' has been around a very long time.

 

The cost of a first class ticket varied but on average was more than $2500 USD (about $124,000 AUD today).

The two most luxurious rooms were $4500 USD (about $227,000 AUD today). They included private promenades to enjoy the sea air and exercise.

However, even after spending all that money, if passengers wanted to use the gym, squash court or Turkish bath on board they still had to pay extra.

 

I didn't see any mention of a surcharge for Eggs Benny, however. 😆

Did these prices include gratuities?🤔🤔🤔🤔

[MicCanberra]

The best way to travel back then was to be a third class passenger with a lot of charisma and artistic skill that would get you access to a rich man's fiancee, but also enough smarts to get your own door and stay above the water

[arxcards]

1 hour ago, MicCanberra said:

The best way to travel back then was to be a third class passenger with a lot of charisma and artistic skill that would get you access to a rich man's fiancee, but also enough smarts to get your own door and stay above the water

It would still end in tears.

[yarramar]

1 hour ago, MicCanberra said:

The best way to travel back then was to be a third class passenger with a lot of charisma and artistic skill that would get you access to a rich man's fiancee, but also enough smarts to get your own door and stay above the water

It would also have helped to bring your own life jacket and inflatable dinghy.

[Hogbay]

7 hours ago, yarramar said:

It would also have helped to bring your own life jacket and inflatable dinghy.

Or a door ...

RiP Titanic .

[buchhalm]

On 2/14/2024 at 12:16 PM, ceeceeDee said:

Have just read an article on Titanic. Seems charging for 'extras' has been around a very long time.

 

The cost of a first class ticket varied but on average was more than $2500 USD (about $124,000 AUD today).

The two most luxurious rooms were $4500 USD (about $227,000 AUD today). They included private promenades to enjoy the sea air and exercise.

However, even after spending all that money, if passengers wanted to use the gym, squash court or Turkish bath on board they still had to pay extra.

 

I didn't see any mention of a surcharge for Eggs Benny, however. 😆

Gratuities included?