elfinmagic Posted June 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Is there a way that one can get cash for non refundable OBC leftover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted June 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted June 25, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Yes OK = can you explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud_Shark Posted June 25, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2017 The "yes" probably refers to "laundering" it through the casino. That is - activating a casino account, playing just a little, then cashing out. I don't know any details of that, but it is a kind of loophole some may use. We have not done that, but the one idea I did read on this board some time ago was that at worst, if you have non refundable OBC left, you can buy coffee cards with it. The punches remain valid for future cruises. I thought that was a better idea than just buying some useless gift shop things with the OBC. We tried using OBC up to buy Future Cruise Credits, but as many others have found out - nope - can't do that. Of course, non refundable OBC is used up first, so if you have a combination of the two (refundable and non-refundable), you only need to use up the non-refundable total and the rest will come back to you by check in the mail a few weeks after your cruise. If you don't have "free gratuities" as one of your booking perks, then often the gratuities uses up a good portion of your non refundable obc. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted June 25, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted June 25, 2017 We have a b2b - 20 days in March with paid gratuities and gobs of OBC - I have done the casino thing in the past but don,t know if that still works - maybe we will just buy wine instead of taking our own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted June 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2017 You can also us it for duty free liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted June 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 25, 2017 We have a b2b - 20 days in March with paid gratuities and gobs of OBC - I have done the casino thing in the past but don,t know if that still works - maybe we will just buy wine instead of taking our own It still works.:evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted June 25, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted June 25, 2017 In the past I loaded casino money at a slot machine, played a little, waited a couple days and cashed out - does this still work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted June 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 25, 2017 In the past I loaded casino money at a slot machine, played a little, waited a couple days and cashed out - does this still work? Yes, no reason to wait a few days but I guess it looks more genuine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted June 25, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I'm not sure about what using OBC had to do with using it for renting a tux but you certainly can use it for that. It can be use for just about any charges on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted June 25, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I'm not sure about what using OBC had to do with using it for renting a tux but you certainly can use it for that. It can be use for just about any charges on the ship. Gee - really? I didn't know that nor is it what I asked for in my original post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted June 25, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Gee - really? I didn't know that nor is it what I asked for in my original post I'm just stating what it can be used for such as casino, drinks, coffee, tips and tux rental. All sorts of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted June 25, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Some non refundable OBC cannot be used to pay DSC or in casino. Best to read the fine print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted June 25, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 25, 2017 some non refundable obc cannot be used to pay dsc or in casino. Best to read the fine print. dsc ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthomp5 Posted June 25, 2017 #15 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Some non refundable OBC cannot be used to pay DSC or in casino. What is DSC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 25, 2017 #16 Share Posted June 25, 2017 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted June 25, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I'm just stating what it can be used for such as casino, drinks, coffee, tips and tux rental. All sorts of things. Thanks for the useless info - my question was how to turn it into cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted June 25, 2017 #18 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Thanks for the useless info - my question was how to turn it into cash I just was being helpful by informing you how to utilize your OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithLynne Posted June 25, 2017 #19 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Please excuse my lack of knowledge but what OBC is non refundable? On our next cruise, we will have Princess OBC, TA OBC, and CCL OBC. I know CCL is not refundable, but am concerned about Princess OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted June 25, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Please excuse my lack of knowledge but what OBC is non refundable? On our next cruise, we will have Princess OBC, TA OBC, and CCL OBC. I know CCL is not refundable, but am concerned about Princess OBC. if you are already booked look at your booking on the Princess website - there is a section that will show your OBC and it will also state if it is refundable or nt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted June 25, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted June 25, 2017 dsc ??? can you post a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Musky Ike Posted June 25, 2017 #22 Share Posted June 25, 2017 dsc ??? I'm guessing "Discretionary Service Charges" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthomp5 Posted June 26, 2017 #23 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I'm guessing "Discretionary Service Charges" ? Ahhhh!!!! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted June 26, 2017 #24 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Please excuse my lack of knowledge but what OBC is non refundable? On our next cruise, we will have Princess OBC, TA OBC, and CCL OBC. I know CCL is not refundable, but am concerned about Princess OBC. If the Princess OBC is from using an FCD (FCC) or is from an amenity that was part of the booking offer or was from Princess credit card points, it is non-refundable. If the Princess OBC is from the veteran's benefit or is the Captain's Circle loyalty OBC, it is refundable. If the TA OBC was actually given by Princess as part of a group booking by your TA, then it is really from Princess and not from your TA and will not be refundable. If the TA OBC was really out of the TA's own money, it will be refundable. Your on-board account statement will indicate for each OBC if it is refundable or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithLynne Posted June 26, 2017 #25 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Good information. I did go into my account and although some of the OBC was listed, none were marked "refundable or nonrefundable." Could that be because I have not made final payment? The TA OBC is not listed. We booked with a big box warehouse store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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