KenCP Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Getting excited now that I can print my luggage tags. 46 days to go!!!! I am using the luggage tag holders from amazon, my question is can I just cut out the tags and put them in? The instructions say "FOLD -- DO NOT CUT", I assume that is if you are using just regular paper so they don't tear easily. Thanks in advance for your response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Just now, KenCP said: my question is can I just cut out the tags and put them in? Yes, you can. KenCP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 You can cut them if you want. We just fold them but either way works fine with the plastic sleeves. kadmgs and KenCP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, KenCP said: Getting excited now that I can print my luggage tags. 46 days to go!!!! I am using the luggage tag holders from amazon, my question is can I just cut out the tags and put them in? The instructions say "FOLD -- DO NOT CUT", I assume that is if you are using just regular paper so they don't tear easily. Thanks in advance for your response! I tried just folding and was hard to do...I just cut and it worked great!! Jane Hoski and KenCP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenCP Posted July 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 thanks @Matt, @mom2mybugs, and @WAAAYTOOO you guys are the best. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I find it easier to slide them in without cutting them and going through the motions of folding them. The clear vinyl tends to stick together and makes it harder to slide the thinner cut tags in. Fuzzywuzzy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ1231 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, SPS said: I find it easier to slide them in without cutting them and going through the motions of folding them. The clear vinyl tends to stick together and makes it harder to slide the thinner cut tags in. After I cut the tags I slip the scissors into the tag holder and then slide the tag along the scissors. The vinyl clings together so having something solid to slide the tag along makes it much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I always cut them because YOU CAN'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO, ROYAL. .... actually I just think it's easier to slide them in without all the extra paper but that might just be me or just the variety of holders I have. I think it says not to cut so that it's a little thicker when they're folded and less easy to tear off the bags if they're not in the holder. Matt, KenCP and mom2mybugs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC123 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Newbie here - do i need to invest in these holders? Are they just for when they take your bag at the port so they get dropped to the right stateroom? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, JC123 said: Newbie here - do i need to invest in these holders? Are they just for when they take your bag at the port so they get dropped to the right stateroom? thanks! The tags are as you said just for when they take your bags at the port so they can deliver them to your stateroom. You do NOT need to invest in the holders. If you cruise often you may find it more convenient..but you definitely aren't required to purchase them. Heck, you don't even to print the tags at all since the porters can write them up for you at port if needed. If you don't use holders then follow the directions on the tags to fold them appropriately. You may also want to consider using packing tape to laminate them before stapling them around your luggage handle just to make them even more reinforced and less likely to fall off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC123 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Just now, AshleyDillo said: The tags are as you said just for when they take your bags at the port so they can deliver them to your stateroom. You do NOT need to invest in the holders. If you cruise often you may find it more convenient..but you definitely aren't required to purchase them. Heck, you don't even to print the tags at all since the porters can write them up for you at port if needed. If you don't use holders then follow the directions on the tags to fold them appropriately. You may also want to consider using packing tape to laminate them before stapling them around your luggage handle just to make them even more reinforced and less likely to fall off. Great - thanks for you help! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzywuzzy Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 The tag holders look cooler than tape and/or staples. Just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 Have to pimp one of my favorite utilities: Tag Tool http://www3.zansstuff.com/luggage-tags This utility will take your luggage tag document and convert the single strip in to four strips that can be cut out. Bonus you can also take that sheet and use the utility to convert in to a two page document for printers that support the duplex (print on both sides) feature. That would give you 8 individual dual sided tags once cut out. swimking1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo2slick Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 These??? https://www.amazon.com/Cruise-Luggage-Holders-Steel-Loops/dp/B077MG2WH4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=27X2VHY289WZV&keywords=luggage%2Btags%2Bfor%2Bcruise%2Bships&qid=1563718977&s=gateway&sprefix=luggage%2Bta%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-1-spons&th=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Those are for Carnival, search Amazon for RCCL tags. Carnival or shorter and wider, RCCL are longer and skinny. Hoski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Yo2slick said: These??? https://www.amazon.com/Cruise-Luggage-Holders-Steel-Loops/dp/B077MG2WH4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=27X2VHY289WZV&keywords=luggage%2Btags%2Bfor%2Bcruise%2Bships&qid=1563718977&s=gateway&sprefix=luggage%2Bta%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-1-spons&th=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Another great use for the tag holders is to label your bag with your name/address if you forgot to bring a tag with that info on it for checked bags when flying. We have used them for this purpose multiple times for last minute realizations. Just write the info on either the back of another piece of paper and fold it or on a blank paper. Works super well. Skid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 @Yo2slick these are the kind a lot of people here buy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074T36FS1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0GhnDbQNF4C1G Hoski and Skid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Even though we cruise a lot, I'm old school and do the fold thing. I'm not a fan of stuff that one day I'll have to add to landfills. Make sure you don't attach them until after your flight, though. I know someone who attached them, thinking all ready to go, and they all got ripped off by the airlines and then they had to wait for the porters to write them up when dropping off at the port. We fold them at home, then after removing the airline tags ask at the hotel front desk for their stapler to attach the cruise tags. Sometimes we'll cover with packing tape, but then that loses the biodegradability of the luggage tag, so we try not to. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Never put your address on the tags. Name and phone number only. Reason being: Oh look they are going on a cruise for a week. We have their address. Lets pay that house a visit. Or posting on Facebook. Look we are boarding the ship. See you in a week or so. Don`t make a crooks life easy. Yo2slick and raahc 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 20 hours ago, CGTLH said: Have to pimp one of my favorite utilities: Tag Tool http://www3.zansstuff.com/luggage-tags This utility will take your luggage tag document and convert the single strip in to four strips that can be cut out. Bonus you can also take that sheet and use the utility to convert in to a two page document for printers that support the duplex (print on both sides) feature. That would give you 8 individual dual sided tags once cut out. I agree I always make 4 at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKarl Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Just a tip from an "OLD" cruiser. I have the RCCL Tag holders and found that in Hot/Humid climates the printed tag ink tends to stick inside the holder. After messing up a few of them I now use clear package sealing tape on the printed tags and then cut them from the page and slide them into the Tag holders. And yes, I cruise enough to get the tags and make them useful. WAAAYTOOO and raahc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 We bought both size tag holders as we still do multiple cruise lines (benefits of the casino on land). We've taken kid's families and friends and they have always helped keep all the luggage in order without losing any tags (had a paper one fall off one before). Would recommend if you cruise often. kadmgs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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