ChosenOne Posted August 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I can't seem to find the answer to whether AARP will still be offering Carnival Gift cards when they switch from Rewards for good to AARP Rewards. I got an email saying I can use my current points until Sept 23rd but on the AARP page it says "stock up on Carnival gift cards" offer ends in 7 days. I already maxed out buying cards with my available points and entered the sweepstakes for a Carnival gift card but I'd like to know if they will still be offering them in the future. Anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrya72 Posted August 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2019 The way I read it was that the sweepstakes for gift cards ends in 7 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted August 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2019 None of us know for sure, but I've always suspected that they'll continue to sell the gift cards. Only because the same third-party company operates both the AARP and Allstate rewards websites. They're still available on Allstate, so I'm assuming the company will keep them on AARP, too. I'm not sure how AARP benefits from the rewards program since another company operates the sites. Whether they get a cut of the sales or if it's just meant to drive traffic to the AARP site. Whatever it is, those Carnival cards have done them a lot of good. It'd be a bad move to get rid of them. I guess we'll find out. The Carnival gift card Sweepstakes does end in a week (8/31), but then there's also the image I posted below as well. Not sure what to think about that. It wouldn't make sense to end the current rewards program in a month, but only have Carnival gift cards for just one more week. I'll hope for the best, but if they get rid of them, I've been hoarding my Allstate points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted August 23, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I'll bet that will upset a LOT of people if they discontinue the Carnival Gift Cards at a discount. I know it will me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted August 23, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Where did you see the stock up picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted August 23, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2019 43 minutes ago, n6uqqq said: Where did you see the stock up picture? After logging in to Rewards for Good, click on Redeem My Points. Then it's right below the big Carnival Sweepstakes banner. Clicking on the image takes you straight to the $100 & $500 cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted August 23, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Organized Chaos said: After logging in to Rewards for Good, click on Redeem My Points. Then it's right below the big Carnival Sweepstakes banner. Clicking on the image takes you straight to the $100 & $500 cards. I found it thanks! Contradicts their Sept 23rd. Good to have Allstate as a back up! Edited August 23, 2019 by n6uqqq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrph Posted August 23, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2019 BTW-- now Princess gift cards available also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted August 23, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, markrph said: BTW-- now Princess gift cards available also Yes, I noticed that today as well, something new. We got an email from AARP today that stated we had until 9/23 to use our points so my assumption is that, if CCL gift cards continue to be available until that date, you can purchase them up until that date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevv Posted August 24, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Just logged in and now there are $1000 Carnival gift cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted August 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 24, 2019 47 minutes ago, Bevv said: Just logged in and now there are $1000 Carnival gift cards Technically it's a 2-pack of $500 cards, but it is a new option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevv Posted August 24, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Organized Chaos said: Technically it's a 2-pack of $500 cards, but it is a new option. I did not notice that. Thanks for the correction. I would rather have two $500 than 1 $1000 anyway. Easier for deposits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13cheermom Posted August 25, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 7:05 PM, markrph said: BTW-- now Princess gift cards available also Thanks so much for the heads up, we normally sail Carnival, however decided to go with Princess for an Alaskan cruise next year. So glad to be able to purchase these for this upcoming cruise next year. Love to get all the savings on cruises! You made my night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrph Posted August 25, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2019 was buying Princess at Target with Red Card for %5 off.. AARP 10% off much better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbethel11 Posted August 25, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2019 9 hours ago, markrph said: was buying Princess at Target with Red Card for %5 off.. AARP 10% off much better!! Does Target sell NCL or Royal gift cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrph Posted August 25, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 25, 2019 43 minutes ago, jbethel11 said: Does Target sell NCL or Royal gift cards? Haven't looked for them, but I would think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbethel11 Posted August 25, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, markrph said: Haven't looked for them, but I would think so Oh, because the one's near me don't have any Princess gift cards, just Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13cheermom Posted August 25, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 hours ago, jbethel11 said: Oh, because the one's near me don't have any Princess gift cards, just Carnival. They have them online with email delivery, if your open to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted August 25, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 hours ago, jbethel11 said: Does Target sell NCL or Royal gift cards? Technically, RCI has gift certificates rather than gift cards. IIRC, the RCI gift certificates have restrictions that other cruise line gift cards do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman0711 Posted August 25, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 25, 2019 What is the average delivery time for those that have purchased the Carnival gift cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted August 25, 2019 #21 Share Posted August 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, bluesman0711 said: What is the average delivery time for those that have purchased the Carnival gift cards? IIRC it took me about a week to 10 days to get mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted August 26, 2019 #22 Share Posted August 26, 2019 23 hours ago, bluesman0711 said: What is the average delivery time for those that have purchased the Carnival gift cards? I'd say the average is a week. According to their disclaimer, they say 10 days. We ordered one $500 card last month and it took 7 days (Mon-Mon.). Then we ordered two $500 cards a couple weeks ago and it only took 3 days (Mon.-Wed.). Both orders came from the same facility, so I don't know why there was such a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman0711 Posted August 26, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Jen Posted August 26, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 26, 2019 FYI, the last batch I ordered came UPS and required a signature. Have them sent to your office if you are not typically around when the UPS driver comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted August 26, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Nevada Jen said: FYI, the last batch I ordered came UPS and required a signature. Have them sent to your office if you are not typically around when the UPS driver comes. Orders under $500 come via USPS and don't require a signature. Orders $500 & up come UPS and need a signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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