Crashgirl Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Hi, I'm going to be sailing next week and see on the first day mention of a free vacation starter pack. Does anyone know what usually comes in it to help me decide if it is something I should prioritize when getting onboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 I have no idea idea what you're referring to. Can you provide some more context and/or a screenshot of what you're talking about? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMarc Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 It is something given away by Park West, the company that has art auctions throughout your cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, MrMarc said: It is something given away by Park West, the company that has art auctions throughout your cruise. Without getting into a greater discussion of the business practices of Park West, I'd say it should be a very low priority to do. Personally, I would not waste my time. 4ensic, MrMarc and SPS 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMarc Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 35 minutes ago, Matt said: Without getting into a greater discussion of the business practices of Park West, I'd say it should be a very low priority to do. Personally, I would not waste my time. Aw, come on Matt. Let's talk about collecting art from Park West for the all the great timeshare properties you hear about... But I will say it more directly. Don't waste your time. Matt, 4ensic and Baked Alaska 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ensic Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 5 hours ago, MrMarc said: Aw, come on Matt. Let's talk about collecting art from Park West for the all the great timeshare properties you hear about... But I will say it more directly. Don't waste your time. For the new cruisers: If you see artwork you like on any cruise ship, spend the money for Voom for a day and do your due diligence on both Park West Gallery and on the price of the print you're buying. Hint: If they tell you it's an investment, you're buying at retail and would sell at wholesale - along with other people who bought the same print from Park West. Please read: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2016-12-14/ever-bought-artwork-on-a-cruise-prepare-to-be-seasick . If you love the art, buy it. But if you ever bought a name brand product on the Promenade on a "Special 70% off sale!!!" and found it cheaper back home - realize you can find the price of a Michael Kors bag easily back home, but maybe not the price for a given print until you try to sell it. Any time there is free alcohol, nobody is offering an 'investment'. Timeshares, "Prime Bank Debentures", or prints on a cruise. Sorry, but the Postal Inspector in me is still strong even after 8 years of retirement. Fuzzywuzzy, whenismynextcruise, MrMarc and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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