mikesteg Posted May 7, 2018 #576 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks for all the replies. I will call back and escalate if necessary. This is booked through Chase, though I believe the TA function is shopped out. I generally book directly through Carnival, though online. I don't have any need of a PVP, and I prefer to type in the info rather than do it over the phone. I booked through Chase in this case in order to use Ultimate Rewards points for the down payment. They clearly state up front that you can't use UR points after the down payment, but nothing about gift cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakesnana Posted May 7, 2018 #577 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks for all the replies. I will call back and escalate if necessary. This is booked through Chase, though I believe the TA function is shopped out. I generally book directly through Carnival, though online. I don't have any need of a PVP, and I prefer to type in the info rather than do it over the phone. I booked through Chase in this case in order to use Ultimate Rewards points for the down payment. They clearly state up front that you can't use UR points after the down payment, but nothing about gift cards. I have a Chase Freedom card and have used their "points" to book a Carnival cruise before, but I have learned better. You can book your cruise with whomever you want (for the best price, perks, etc) and use your Chase Freedom card to pay for it. When the bill comes in, use the "cash back option" to "pay" the bill. It is penny for penny the same amount of money plus you get flexibility AND more points on the purchase of the cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted May 7, 2018 Author #578 Share Posted May 7, 2018 All cards are sold out! Hopefully they will come back soon! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted May 7, 2018 #579 Share Posted May 7, 2018 All cards are sold out! Hopefully they will come back soon!AARP got more in stock. Both denominations in eCard and physical cards. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesteg Posted May 8, 2018 #580 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I have a Chase Freedom card and have used their "points" to book a Carnival cruise before, but I have learned better. You can book your cruise with whomever you want (for the best price, perks, etc) and use your Chase Freedom card to pay for it. When the bill comes in, use the "cash back option" to "pay" the bill. It is penny for penny the same amount of money plus you get flexibility AND more points on the purchase of the cruise :) I've got a Sapphire Reserve, so I get 1.5 cents per point when redeeming for travel. I have a Freedom also so I hit those 5% quarterly bonus categories and transfer those points to the CSR, so I effectively get 7.5 cents per dollar on those purchases. As you say it's 1 cent per dollar for any type of cash award, even on the CSR, so that's not a good use in my case. I actually haven't had issues with the 2 cruises booked with Chase previously, and had no issue using GCs as of last year. I need to get back to calling them, and if they won't budge I'll escalate back to Chase. I will report back here... I've just been buried at work. I need a cruise! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted May 9, 2018 #581 Share Posted May 9, 2018 TECH4EVERY1.........1000 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted May 11, 2018 #582 Share Posted May 11, 2018 For those of you who missed the ebay sale, Allstate has the $500 physical cards back in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted May 11, 2018 #583 Share Posted May 11, 2018 For those of you who missed the ebay sale' date=' Allstate has the $500 physical cards back in stock.[/quote']Good looking out. They were out for quite a while it seems. AARP finally got physical $100 cards back in stock. They just had eCards for about a week. That's the first time I've ever seen them have eCards, but no physical cards. Their $500 cards are still eCard only. Looks as if people are avoiding them right now and buying up all the physical cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifter42 Posted May 14, 2018 #584 Share Posted May 14, 2018 How long does it normally take to get the physical cards? I ordered $500 in gift cards on 5/4 and as of today, I still haven’t received them. Starting to get a little worried. I ordered them from Allstate. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolson_2000 Posted May 14, 2018 #585 Share Posted May 14, 2018 How long does it normally take to get the physical cards? I ordered $500 in gift cards on 5/4 and as of today, I still haven’t received them. Starting to get a little worried. I ordered them from Allstate. Sent from my iPad using Forums Based on my experience, about 12 days. That includes weekends, so you should be seeing them tomorrow or the day after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifter42 Posted May 14, 2018 #586 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Based on my experience, about 12 days. That includes weekends, so you should be seeing them tomorrow or the day after. Thanks for the reply. I will keep an eye out for them. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted May 14, 2018 #587 Share Posted May 14, 2018 How long does it normally take to get the physical cards? I ordered $500 in gift cards on 5/4 and as of today, I still haven’t received them. Starting to get a little worried. I ordered them from Allstate. Sent from my iPad using Forums call their customer service. They can give you a ship date and perhaps a tracking number Sent from my SM-G930P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyAJ6 Posted May 14, 2018 #588 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I checked the Allstate web site and don't see anything. Where do I get these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatt2ed Posted May 15, 2018 #589 Share Posted May 15, 2018 How long does it normally take to get the physical cards? I ordered $500 in gift cards on 5/4 and as of today, I still haven’t received them. Starting to get a little worried. I ordered them from Allstate. Sent from my iPad using Forums I usually see mine in 4 days , 5 if i order them later in the day Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted May 15, 2018 #590 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I checked the Allstate web site and don't see anything. Where do I get theseIt's allstate rewards. If you do not have allstate you have to sign up for their drivewise app first Sent from my SM-G930P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifter42 Posted May 15, 2018 #591 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Well 11 days and still no cards. I’m going to have to rethink ordering physical cards from Allstate. E-cards have been no problem when they have them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted May 15, 2018 #592 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Well 11 days and still no cards. I’m going to have to rethink ordering physical cards from Allstate. E-cards have been no problem when they have them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Did you try calling their customer service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifter42 Posted May 15, 2018 #593 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I’m about to now. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArt Posted May 15, 2018 #594 Share Posted May 15, 2018 How long does it normally take to get the physical cards? I ordered $500 in gift cards on 5/4 and as of today, I still haven’t received them. Starting to get a little worried. I ordered them from Allstate. Sent from my iPad using Forums Ordered same day. Haven't received yet. Was coming here to check the same thing. Seems like they'll arrive soon I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted May 15, 2018 Author #595 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I would call I ordered 5 $100 cards and they were sent from ups needing a signature! All other orders I received in less than a week Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolson_2000 Posted May 15, 2018 #596 Share Posted May 15, 2018 You can log in and check your order. It'll usually give a tracking number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted May 15, 2018 #597 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I’m about to now. Sent from my iPhone using Forums What happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifter42 Posted May 16, 2018 #598 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I got lost in the shuffle somewhere, they just shipped them today, 11 days after I ordered them. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolson_2000 Posted May 16, 2018 #599 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Dadsday2018 1000 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megbowlstrike Posted May 16, 2018 #600 Share Posted May 16, 2018 It's been a while since I've logged in to Allstate Rewards. I went to purchase a Carnival gift card and it is not available--it doesn't even show up. Does anyone know if they might be out or if this is a short-term issue? I last bought Carnival gift cards on their site probably back in March. This is the first time I haven't seen them listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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