Cancelling and Repurchasing Cruise Essentials

[Kiki]

Good Morning, this is a question for experienced cruisers. I find myself cancelling and repurchasing internet, cruise excursions, and beverage packages ect... on the R.C. website due to a price drop or better offering. The folks that do billing at R.C. must think that I am nuts LOL! Is there a better way of doing this? 

Thank you for your insights :). 

[CrznTxn]

No better way that I have found. Does not matter what they think, you have found a reduced price and you took advantage of it.

[Srp431]

42 minutes ago, CrznTxn said:

No better way that I have found. Does not matter what they think, you have found a reduced price and you took advantage of it.

Agreed, your doing it the right way. We all do it to save some money

[ChessE4]

1 hour ago, Kiki said:

Good Morning, this is a question for experienced cruisers. I find myself cancelling and repurchasing internet, cruise excursions, and beverage packages ect... on the R.C. website due to a price drop or better offering. The folks that do billing at R.C. must think that I am nuts LOL! Is there a better way of doing this? 

Thank you for your insights :). 

You aren't nuts, but the availability of a true discount depends upon your initial selections.  I usually book early and seldom see a true price reduction.

[Kiki]

3 hours ago, CrznTxn said:

No better way that I have found. Does not matter what they think, you have found a reduced price and you took advantage of it.

Yes, I am keeping my calculator handy ;). 

[Kiki]

2 hours ago, Srp431 said:

Agreed, your doing it the right way. We all do it to save some money

Thank you, at least I am not the only one doing this.... lol 

[Kiki]

1 hour ago, ChessE4 said:

You aren't nuts, but the availability of a true discount depends upon your initial selections.  I usually book early and seldom see a true price reduction.

I am 70 some days away from my owners suite and I am passed the 90 day mark. So the cruise fare will remain the same. Next time I will definitely book sooner ;). Just never know if hubby can get the days off. 

[Brobbins246]

4 hours ago, Kiki said:

The folks that do billing at R.C. must think that I am nuts LOL!

It's all computerized I'm sure!  No people paying any attention to this. 

[AshleyDillo]

Lol..I canceled and rebooked for the same price because I wanted to switch the credit card it was charged to.

[PRebecca]

On 11/3/2019 at 8:30 AM, ChessE4 said:

I usually book early and seldom see a true price reduction.

I have to say this makes me feel better;  I am a sucker for FOMO when I see so many re-pricing for X amount off their cruise or 'free' cabin upgrades; I reached out to my TA and he assured me there's very little chance that will happen for me as A. he gave me a group rated he as a TA gets on cabins and B. I booked early so there's a good chance the price won't go down. I still go and mock book to make sure every now and again but try to just be happy I got a great rate to begin with. 

[YOLO]

I think the OP's original question had to do with re-pricing cruise essentials (ie cruise planner) items.  Matt's recommendation is always exactly that - purchase your items ASAP and then reprice when there is a sale or discount.  I found that joining your specific cruises's FB group is a good way to get alerted of CP price changes for your sailing.  It worked for me...