Kaboochi Posted April 21, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Next sat, 4/28 Foxwoods is giving away another free NCL cruise. Ours is an ocean view, which we can upgrade. Has anyone else received this offer? Of course taxes and port fees are not included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted April 21, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 21, 2012 There was a thread recently on "free cruises", and the taxes and fees charged for their "free" trip totaled $600 per person. Free is never free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funfun8800 Posted April 27, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I actually received an offer for an inside cabin and I pick it up tomorrow after 6pm at Foxwoods. Sounds like u got a better deal. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooch47 Posted April 27, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 27, 2012 You have to consider it a discounted cruise, not a free cruise. We have been on four (I think) of these given out by the Caesar's chain. We always upgrade to a balcony cabin. But it is still a lot cheaper than paying full price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted April 27, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 27, 2012 My Aunt "won" a cruise at Alladin in LV once. She declined. It was as others said "discount", but very close to what she would have paid outright. There are opportunities to win cruises, trips, etc. that include port charges, taxes and fees in the prize, paid by the Sponsor, not the winner. But, like Oprah's car giveaway, be prepared to receive a 1099 and pay up to Uncle Sam. (Actually, it is "fair market value" that is taxed.) That being said, I have won some awesome trips and gladly paid the IRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvcruzing Posted April 27, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 27, 2012 There are opportunities to win cruises, trips, etc. that include port charges, taxes and fees in the prize, paid by the Sponsor, not the winner. But, like Oprah's car giveaway, be prepared to receive a 1099 and pay up to Uncle Sam. (Actually, it is "fair market value" that is taxed.) That being said, I have won some awesome trips and gladly paid the IRS. I hope the IRS doesn't read this, because I've been on three CAS cruises (going on another in May) and have never received a 1099. Booked another cruise for April/2013 - balcony (no upcharge for sailing solo) for less than $600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted April 27, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I hope the IRS doesn't read this, because I've been on three CAS cruises (going on another in May) and have never received a 1099. Booked another cruise for April/2013 - balcony (no upcharge for sailing solo) for less than $600. Maybe because you more than paid for them in gambling. Hope not though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvcruzing Posted April 27, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Maybe because you more than paid for them in gambling. Hope not though. Maybe, but I'm going to play whether I'm on a comped cruise or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooch47 Posted April 27, 2012 #9 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Never had to pay any taxes on any of my hubby's four or for the full-ride one I won at Horseshoe Indiana. That one included airfair. We did have to pay port charges though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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