yst347 Posted August 13, 2007 #126 Share Posted August 13, 2007 You know I didn't even vote....I was busy discussing if we need to have gasoline in our lives.....LOL!!!!:D don't close the poll....let me go and vote Sandy, I have followed the debate about gasoline being a necessity or not and found it very interesting. I honestly do not see its relevance to this thread though. Whether Carnival can reduce their cost in providing soda by what ever means has no bearing on how Carnival will price soda sales. And when I say pricing I mean inclusive, soda card or ala carte...or any other means one might think of. Every business seeks to reduce costs, and to maximize revenue. They do so, as I know you are well aware, for the purpose of maximizing profit. I understand the feelings of those who think it is just nickle and diming but they have other choices. Most don't seem to want to pay the premium other lines charge to have soda included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParrotRob Posted August 13, 2007 #127 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hi Rob: I know how goods and services were transported before the modern age. But what I'm trying to say is that in the modern society we live in now, gasoline/natural gas/crude oil, etc HAVE become a necessity for all of us. Could you really go about your daily business riding in a horse and buggy, growing all your food, keeping a cow for milk, etc? I know I couldn't and I somehow doubt you could either.:D Ohhh and by the way, my town is quite large.....I live in NY City.:p So yes we do have alternate fueled vehicles. Sandi, You've hit the nail on the head! Gas isn't a necessity. It's a necessity to MAINTAIN OUR CURRENT STANDARD of living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi149 Posted August 13, 2007 #128 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Sandi,You've hit the nail on the head! Gas isn't a necessity. It's a necessity to MAINTAIN OUR CURRENT STANDARD of living. Yes that's right, our current standard of living. We could do without it, if we wanted to live like pioneers but it would be very very difficult to do. I doubt any of us would want to live like that. So in essence for all of our lifestyles it is a "necessity" in a certain sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French_Fry Posted August 14, 2007 #129 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hey PARROT if gas isn't a necessity then why don't you move to PA and live in an Amish community? Since YOU keep beating this drum to death! Unfreakingbelievable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted August 14, 2007 #130 Share Posted August 14, 2007 With all the questions about Soda Cards, I want to see how other cruisers actually feel about them. When my husband found out that we have to pay for soda on our cruise where food and entertainment are free, he was confused and disappointed. We've committed ourselves to drinking water throughout the duration of the cruise. I'm not spending my excursion money on soda. In my opinion, charging for Soft Drinks is gouging. What about you? go on Disney. It's free! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evelynpsilva Posted August 14, 2007 #131 Share Posted August 14, 2007 ok stupid question ... how much are these unfair/fair soda cards? Never purchased one before but now i'm curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjohnson529 Posted August 14, 2007 #132 Share Posted August 14, 2007 About $5.50 a day, times how many days your cruise is. Which is the price of 3 sodas. I think they are a fantastic price and well worth it for me. The cruise lines are here to make money. Duh. People just want to argue over stupid stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesJ Posted August 14, 2007 #133 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I think soda cards are fair and a great deal...I wish they would have an alcohol card, pay $20 $30 or $40 a day for each day of your cruise and get as much alcohol as you want!!! Just a thought...Kind of puts the soda card in perspective doesn't it? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofmn00 Posted August 14, 2007 #134 Share Posted August 14, 2007 go on Disney. It's free! Bill True, True!!! Soda might be free but the price of the cruise was well over $1,500 more per cruise than Carnival. Hence, I think I'll just pay the additional $35 if I want to drink soda!:eek: :confused: ;) :rolleyes: :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted August 14, 2007 #135 Share Posted August 14, 2007 True, True!!! Soda might be free but the price of the cruise was well over $1,500 more per cruise than Carnival. Hence, I think I'll just pay the additional $35 if I want to drink soda!:eek: :confused: ;) :rolleyes: :cool: I hear ya! The op was complaining about being price gouged for soda. Going Disney you get free soda and get gouged for the cruise fare! Plenty of options for me on CCL to avoid soda. Always drink lemonade. My wife likes to get a 2/3 glass of iced tea and top it off with lemonade. My son is the only one who gets the soda card. I might buy 1 or 2 during the week if I'm at the show or something. I just think that a lot of the people that have gripes with the extras they charged for have no idea what it cost to cruise say 15-20 years ago. Comparatively speaking cruises are a very good bargain. Now they keep the prices low for the masses and the rest is sort of like ala carte. Works for me as I don't want to subsidize somebody elses cruise. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmicki Posted August 14, 2007 #136 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I didn't vote in this poll. How much brain power does it take to decide that if you think the card is too expensive-----DO NOT BUY IT. The rash of ill conceived polls lately is unbelievable. I am all about freedom of posting, but I have to agree...It shouldn't be that difficult. Buy the soda card or don't buy it. It works out to about $4-5 per day right? It isn't anything to get your knickers in a knot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted August 14, 2007 #137 Share Posted August 14, 2007 They have non-alcoholic drinks on Carnival?? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mencik Posted August 14, 2007 #138 Share Posted August 14, 2007 does that mean they should charge an entry fee to the Casino for people When I leave the Carnival casino, I wish they had just charged me an entry fee, and then I'd leave. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesJ Posted August 14, 2007 #139 Share Posted August 14, 2007 They have non-alcoholic drinks on Carnival?? :confused: This is news to me as well big_duck!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmick12 Posted August 21, 2007 #140 Share Posted August 21, 2007 What did u win? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormfarmer Posted August 21, 2007 #141 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Soda cards are what you make of them. Some misuse them and others follow the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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