The Death of the Coupon Books (Ultimate Value Booklets)? - Page 14

Ocean Boy · #**261** June 11th, 2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom-n-Cheryl

For the "free" photo. Are those automatically applied to the first one your purchase, or can you choose when to use it (for example later in the cruise when you find an 8x10 you like - whereas the first photo purchased might have been a 5x7)?

Tom

I would certainly hope you have a coice as to when to use the drink coupon. I certainly would not want to waste it on a soda instead of a more expensive drink.

sr4mjc · #**262** June 11th, 2013, 07:58 AM

Boo, I'm bummed about no match play

DH uses the BOGO drink coupons and likes to get the tall glass of beer in the casino. I hope he gets to choose when he can use it.

I would like to know if the $10 off laundry bag coupon is automatic, we are Diamond.

cruisegirl1 · #**263** June 11th, 2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom-n-Cheryl

For the "free" photo. Are those automatically applied to the first one your purchase, or can you choose when to use it (for example later in the cruise when you find an 8x10 you like - whereas the first photo purchased might have been a 5x7)?

Tom

Tom -

I thought the coupon was for a free 8X10, but I might be mistaken.

In any case, many hold off purchasing photos until towards the end of the cruise to compare all the photos and see which photos they like best.

M

Tom-n-Cheryl · #**264** June 11th, 2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cruisegirl1

Tom -

I thought the coupon was for a free 8X10, but I might be mistaken.

In any case, many hold off purchasing photos until towards the end of the cruise to compare all the photos and see which photos they like best.

M

We wait as well - often until the point that the place is packed!

I want to say that the coupon indicated it's for any size (perhaps up to 8x10), but not good for reprints or copies... or some similar limitation.

(see you soon!)

Tom

cruisegirl1 · #**265** June 11th, 2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom-n-Cheryl

We wait as well - often until the point that the place is packed!

I want to say that the coupon indicated it's for any size (perhaps up to 8x10), but not good for reprints or copies... or some similar limitation.

(see you soon!)

Tom

Now that I see your email - you might be right on the size.

M

cruisegirl1 · #**266** June 11th, 2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cruisegirl1

Now that I see your email - you might be right on the size.

M

oops - not email but post.

M

Tom-n-Cheryl · #**267** June 11th, 2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cruisegirl1

oops - not email but post.

M

No worries - it's early yet!

Tom

marci22 · #**268** June 11th, 2013, 09:41 AM

We were on the May 25 Ex sailing and we had the old style coupon books, version 17.

Annefran · #**269** June 11th, 2013, 09:48 AM

DD & I had the free 8x10 photo on our cards. We both used them too. NO issues at all.

BillOh · #**270** June 11th, 2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekker954

I don't like it. Not going to list all my reasons, but I don't like it.

But if they aren't printing the coupons, how will you know what the coupons are? Maybe they'll go to the one sheet style like Celebrity. I don't like that either.

To me its corporate spin, Its saving them money while at the same time the value of those coupons have degraded severely at least for us. To me the coupons might as well be buy one elephant, get one 50% off. I use to spend money on photographs, but instead of a reasonable coupon they are now, get a photo of the ship with a huge purchase. In some cases the photo of the ship isn't even real, its a photoshopped image, sometimes not even of the ship it says. I'm sure some people find some value in them, but as we gain status the value of the coupons goes down.

Sthrncrusr · #**271** June 11th, 2013, 10:17 AM

Where do I find a copy of the coupon booklet if I'm a gold member? Also, I'm at 29 points and after our cruise next may I move up a level. Which level will they give me access to?

clarea · #**272** June 11th, 2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sthrncrusr

Where do I find a copy of the coupon booklet if I'm a gold member? Also, I'm at 29 points and after our cruise next may I move up a level. Which level will they give me access to?

You will move up to Platinum after Gold.

Here's the last paper version of the Gold coupons, courtesy of Patti (cruisenfever):

Gold Members

Beverage Discount (purchase any wine, beer or soda by the glass and get a second one free).
Glass of Wine, Beer or Soda Discount - receive a 10% Discount.
Premium Brand Coffee - 25% discount on any coffee beverage.
Johnny Rockets - 2 for 1 milkshake
Photo Discount - Buy 1 photo and receive a 50% discount on a second photo.
Internet Discount - $5.00 USD credit or 10% off any internet package purchase (whichever amount is greater).
1 Free Casino "Spin to Win" Coupon
1 Casino Credit $5.00 USD Match Play Casino Certificate
Bingo Credit - Purchase any bingo package and receive one free Single Jackpot Bingo Card.
Gift Shop Discount - Spend $25.00 USD or more on RCI logo and receive a 10% discount.
Art Auctions - 10% off Custom Framing on any Art on Royal Purchase
Fine Jewelry Discount - Spend $1000 USD on Fine Jewelry and receive a 10% discount.
Airbrushed Temporary Tattoos - purchase any size temporary airbrush tattoo and receive a free gold color upgrade.....a $2.00 USD Savings.
Pets At Sea Discount - 10% off your Pets at Sea Package which includes a pet and outfit.
RCI Cookbook Discount - 25% off the purchase of RCI Savor Cookbook.
SPA Credit - 10% off any one spa or salon service.
Britto Collectible - 10% off a Britto Tubed Poster
C&A Members enjoy 15% off C&A Bedding Collection Purchase ( Visit www.RoyalCaribbeanBeddingCollection.com PROMO CODE: SOCIETY)

mommabean · #**273** June 11th, 2013, 11:55 AM

There is one big problem with the future cruise certificate now. First, I don't want to pay $100 for someone else's cruise. Even if they are going to pay me back it can really mess it up for them. Some people have trip insurance through their credit card company, the requirement in many cases is that they MUST pay for the entire ticket with that one card. If $100 is paid with a different card then the insurance protection will be void.

dachshunddoglover · #**274** June 11th, 2013, 12:15 PM

Gina ~ That's a really good point.

I just don't understand why they changed it when it was working perfectly well before. Why do company's always want to change things? I had planned on buying 3 Next Cruises but with the new policy, I only bought 2. I did not get any paperwork before leaving the ship and have not received anything by email since getting home. Hope they actually went through. I requested to get paperwork before I left, but it never came.

Have a great day everyone - E-Beth

clarea · #**275** June 11th, 2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mommabean

There is one big problem with the future cruise certificate now. First, I don't want to pay $100 for someone else's cruise. Even if they are going to pay me back it can really mess it up for them. Some people have trip insurance through their credit card company, the requirement in many cases is that they MUST pay for the entire ticket with that one card. If $100 is paid with a different card then the insurance protection will be void.

I agree. Another negative is that the other person may cancel the cruise, and then not get their $100 back. Now I've got a friend mad at me because I told them to book their cruise this way. This is much different than using the Friends & Family certificates.