mjgep0316 Posted January 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2017 We are booked on the Anthem during Spring Break week and just made final payment for our D1. When my TA made final payment, I had her contact RCI to see if there were willing to "negotiate" a lower price for one of the two different types of suites that were showing available. No dice, they said. Well, final payment date has come and gone and there are now 9 different types of suites available! None of the prices are below our D1 price, so I feel somewhat vindicated. Besides changing our preferences on my profile on RCI's website, any other tips on enticing the Fairy? I am willing to pay a reasonable amount of money to upgrade but not the crazy numbers being asked on the website. Thanks in advance for your tips. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted January 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2017 We are booked on the Anthem during Spring Break week and just made final payment for our D1. When my TA made final payment, I had her contact RCI to see if there were willing to "negotiate" a lower price for one of the two different types of suites that were showing available. No dice, they said. Well, final payment date has come and gone and there are now 9 different types of suites available! None of the prices are below our D1 price, so I feel somewhat vindicated. Besides changing our preferences on my profile on RCI's website, any other tips on enticing the Fairy? I am willing to pay a reasonable amount of money to upgrade but not the crazy numbers being asked on the website. Thanks in advance for your tips. Sent from my iPad using Forums If you want to upgrade you pay the going rate. They don't play let's make a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted January 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 28, 2017 If you want to upgrade you pay the going rate. They don't play let's make a deal. Agree!!!! Plus you booked with a TA so RC will not talk with you - you have to go back to your TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifesaver1984 Posted January 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2017 ... any other tips on enticing the Fairy? ... Have you sacrificed a baby goat yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Have you sacrificed a baby goat yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted January 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Better photo of the Upgrade Fairy...from Liberty OTS (dpwright). :D http://boards.cruisecritic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=402676&stc=1&d=1485587774 Edited January 28, 2017 by Coralc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjgep0316 Posted January 28, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Have you sacrificed a baby goat yet? No, but I was wondering if they'd be willing to barter for some pepper grinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 28, 2017 If you want to upgrade you pay the going rate. They don't play let's make a deal. You have to wait for them call you, not calling them. My only visit was a surprise at the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted January 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Got two upsells, Both on Allure. Booked GS and got upsell to CL2 for $700 one year. Following year Booked GS and got upsell to Cl1 for $600. We were a new C&A level I think we were Emerald. Would have to go back to see exact years but it was a couple back. Now we are addicted to CL and book and pay. Now wondering if we would be offered an upsell to a SL (HA) Just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted January 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 28, 2017 We are booked on the Anthem during Spring Break week and just made final payment for our D1. When my TA made final payment, I had her contact RCI to see if there were willing to "negotiate" a lower price for one of the two different types of suites that were showing available. No dice, they said. Well, final payment date has come and gone and there are now 9 different types of suites available! None of the prices are below our D1 price, so I feel somewhat vindicated. Besides changing our preferences on my profile on RCI's website, any other tips on enticing the Fairy? I am willing to pay a reasonable amount of money to upgrade but not the crazy numbers being asked on the website. Thanks in advance for your tips. Sent from my iPad using Forums So either book the stateroom you want or can afford....K.O.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clean1owner Posted January 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 28, 2017 We are booked on the Anthem during Spring Break week and just made final payment for our D1. When my TA made final payment, I had her contact RCI to see if there were willing to "negotiate" a lower price for one of the two different types of suites that were showing available. No dice, they said. Well, final payment date has come and gone and there are now 9 different types of suites available! None of the prices are below our D1 price, so I feel somewhat vindicated. Besides changing our preferences on my profile on RCI's website, any other tips on enticing the Fairy? I am willing to pay a reasonable amount of money to upgrade but not the crazy numbers being asked on the website. Thanks in advance for your tips. Sent from my iPad using Forums The Upgrade Fairy really likes Snipe. What you have to do is go on a Snipe Hunt every night until you get 2 or 3 that you can set out in a pen. Make sure you leave them out every night. The morning you wake up and the Snipe are gone, just sit by your phone and wait for the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted January 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 28, 2017 From what others have said, it is very unlikely. However, I would keep watching pricing. Worked for me. We went from a JS to a GS for no additional cost (except for service charge). Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjgep0316 Posted January 28, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted January 28, 2017 From what others have said, it is very unlikely. However, I would keep watching pricing. Worked for me. We went from a JS to a GS for no additional cost (except for service charge). Sent from my iPad using Forums Nice score! This is a great tip. Thanks. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted January 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Spring Break is usually an Over SELL situation. I can't imagine they are anything less than sold out or close to capacity after dealing with Guarantee bookings. Don't hold your breath! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 28, 2017 From what others have said, it is very unlikely. However, I would keep watching pricing. Worked for me. We went from a JS to a GS for no additional cost (except for service charge). Sent from my iPad using Forums service charge? You mean the additional daily gratuities of $13.50 pp pd in a JS but $16.50 pp pd in a GS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet524 Posted January 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 28, 2017 The Upgrade Fairy really likes Snipe. What you have to do is go on a Snipe Hunt every night until you get 2 or 3 that you can set out in a pen. Make sure you leave them out every night. The morning you wake up and the Snipe are gone, just sit by your phone and wait for the call. You are so wrong! The Upgrade Fairy likes Jack Daniels. She sips a few snorts then flies around and randomly bumps into reservations. (I'm afraid she may have a serious problem!) Sent from my Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted January 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) service charge? You mean the additional daily gratuities of $13.50 pp pd in a JS but $16.50 pp pd in a GS? It was a few years ago, I just remember paying about $50.[emoji1] Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited January 28, 2017 by Baseball fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted January 28, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 28, 2017 From what others have said, it is very unlikely. However, I would keep watching pricing. Worked for me. We went from a JS to a GS for no additional cost (except for service charge). Sent from my iPad using Forums Please clarify "service charge." Never paid any service charges for up sell or changing from one category to another, or for any changes made directly with RC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted January 28, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Think my response was referenced on another post... Edited January 28, 2017 by chandom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted January 29, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Please clarify "service charge." Never paid any service charges for up sell or changing from one category to another, or for any changes made directly with RC. Increase in gratuities. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted January 29, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Increase in gratuities. Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted January 29, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 29, 2017 It was a few years ago, I just remember paying about $50.[emoji1] Sent from my iPad using Forums But 50 doesn't sound right and there is no such animal as a service charge???....K.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted January 29, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Increase in gratuities. Sent from my iPad using Forums 50.00 would not be the number?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa8 Posted January 29, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Holy smokes why do people have to be so cruel with their remarks? It was a simple question. Everyone here is an adult? Even people my generation isnt this nasty and sarcastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted January 29, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 29, 2017 No, but I was wondering if they'd be willing to barter for some pepper grinders. Did someone say Pepper Grinders. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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