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DMRick

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I think the gratuities referred to are casino tips - not the hotel charge.

 

Thanks. I thought it was either since it says:

This benefit is not transferable and cannot be used for casino credits/charges and gratuities charged to your account.

In any case I've always been allowed to, even though sometimes the small print doesn't mention the casino, but still mentions gratuities.

 

Obviously it makes sense to keep the shares if you are contemplating another Carnival cruise in the future.

Of course I understand that, but I really just wanted to know if there was a time limit on how long you had to keep the stock.

 

There is no required holding period for the stock. As far as I know you just have to own it so it shows on a recent statement. However, as mentioned above that will just get you the OBC for the current cruise, but not future ones.

Thank you Paul, that was just what I wanted to know. It's a win win situation.

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hillslife

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I read where you can't buy the stock directly from Princess, but has anyone used one of the online brokers to purchase the stock???? Any good or bad tips?

 

We have done several (16) Princess cruises and I always thought this not a good investment, that it would cost us more than we would earn. But if we had bought it on our first cruise, it would have paid us back already....after reading this site - may reconsider:confused:

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I read where you can't buy the stock directly from Princess, but has anyone used one of the online brokers to purchase the stock???? Any good or bad tips?

 

 

ING direct sharebuilder. (A good tip)

 

Low commission charge. No monthly fees for an account.

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I read where you can't buy the stock directly from Princess, but has anyone used one of the online brokers to purchase the stock???? Any good or bad tips?

 

We have done several (16) Princess cruises and I always thought this not a good investment, that it would cost us more than we would earn. But if we had bought it on our first cruise, it would have paid us back already....after reading this site - may reconsider:confused:

There are many online brokers offering trades for about $10 per trade. Do you know someone that invests in stocks? They could probably help you get started.

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I would guess that 99% of the posters on here only buy Carnival shares for the OBC. When I bought mine, I didn't really care if it was a good investment or not. I only bought it for the OBC! And, yes, you do have to keep the shares to get the OBC.
Our stock broker/investment counselor recommended against our buying CCL until we showed him that we would get $250 for our South America cruise. That return on investment (ROI) was better than anything he could offer during the economic downturn. With the OBC as a shareholder's benefit it is the gift that keeps on giving !!! :D
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Thanks for the tips - I have seen a few 'online brokers' advertising on TV with low stock trade $$$, but wasn't sure if there were hidden fees/commisions/monthly fees, etc that I didn't know about.

 

I will have to check around to see how Bff's did it....thanks guys;).

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DMRick

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I read where you can't buy the stock directly from Princess, but has anyone used one of the online brokers to purchase the stock???? Any good or bad tips?

We use etrade and Scott. Been with them both for years.

 

Looking at the graphs, the stock is a bit better than the market. Today, anyway LOL.

 

It's not at it's lowest, but not at it's highest either. It's pretty much following the total market trend..at it's worse when the whole market is at it's worse. At it's best (highest, not best for buying) when the market goes up.

 

I can see why those with stock tend to go on Princess (and I assume HAL and Carnival?)..it's a nice perk. Anyone have any times when it couldn't be combined with other OBC?

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I think the gratuities referred to are casino tips - not the hotel charge.

 

You can use the OBC for anything! It is put on your account as a credit and things you buy, or the daily tips etc are subtracted from it until it's gone. It can be combined with other OBC's to make a nice chunk. On one cruise I chalked up $650.00 in OBC.:D

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Thanks for the tips - I have seen a few 'online brokers' advertising on TV with low stock trade $$$, but wasn't sure if there were hidden fees/commisions/monthly fees, etc that I didn't know about.

 

I will have to check around to see how Bff's did it....thanks guys;).

 

 

Do it soon. It's worth $100 OBC for your Star cruise and $500 when you cruise with us in February/March.

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Pia - are you saying you get $500 for a 28 day cruise??? I thought $250 was the max per cruise???

 

Our Feb. cruise is booked as 2 cruises; we always book them that way. You get $250 for each leg, besides getting more OBC from FCC's and Princess and TA, etc. Also 2 setups, blah blah blah. The difference in price is usually absorbed by the additional monies and then some.

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Oh - our SA cruise is booked as one cruise - only 1 booking number....so we would lose out on the extra $$$.

 

Also, we booked it with an online TA - is that considered a 'discounted rate' and we wouldn't get the OBC???

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Oh - our SA cruise is booked as one cruise - only 1 booking number....so we would lose out on the extra $$$.

 

Also, we booked it with an online TA - is that considered a 'discounted rate' and we wouldn't get the OBC???

 

Dolores, I think we should talk on our roll call. Is your email address there?

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Oh - our SA cruise is booked as one cruise - only 1 booking number....so we would lose out on the extra $$$.

 

Also, we booked it with an online TA - is that considered a 'discounted rate' and we wouldn't get the OBC???

You will only get one of each OBC you are eligible for. Depending on the length of the cruises, it could be more or less than for two cruises.

 

The OBC's (Shareholder, FCC and Loyalty) are not affected by the fare you pay.

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Also, we booked it with an online TA - is that considered a 'discounted rate' and we wouldn't get the OBC???

 

No. The 'discounted rate' they refer to is a rate that relatives of employees might get or a special rate that a travel agent may get.

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Thanks Paul and Bill - that makes perfect since now...if I had booked a 14 day and 15 day cruise - the total OBC might be less than for one 29 day cruise...so really didn't lose much after all - plus we got a great rate (I think) on the cruise.

 

Still contemplating the stock purchase....:confused:

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It's been creeping down. I think we all want to get it at it's lowest LOL!

Still contemplating this purchase - keep watching the prices....need to decide quickly....not sure what I am waiting for - looks like a win-win to me:confused:
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It's been creeping down. I think we all want to get it at it's lowest LOL!

 

If you wait too long to save a few pennies, you'll find it creeping in reverse. Also, if you intend to hold it long term, there's no reason to wait.

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If you wait too long to save a few pennies, you'll find it creeping in reverse. Also, if you intend to hold it long term, there's no reason to wait.

 

LOL..I know how it works. And right now, I have no idea if I intend to hold it long term.

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