Va4fam Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Did some research online and on the forum here looking up the RCI stockholder benefits. It's clear that you must purchase a minimum of 100 shares but I am still unclear about if the stockholder discount can be applied in addition to other promotions or discounts. Previously I don't think you could combine them but I thought I read a blog post that the rules had changed and now you can. Is that true? Apologies but I can't find the thread where I read it. I understand the risk/rewards of purchasing stock and was going to do it anyway. But with 5 cruises booked, it would be great to get the extra discount. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Va4fam said: but I am still unclear about if the stockholder discount can be applied in addition to other promotions or discounts. It depends on the promo. They recently relaxed the rules, because for years the shareholder discount was not combinable with nearly any other promotion. These days, it should stackable with more promos, but it really depends on the specific offering. cruisellama, bobroo and Ogilthorpe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 An important note: the stock benefit is received as OBC; not as a price reduction. Baked Alaska and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted February 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Thanks @Matt and @bobroo for the clarifications. Understand it may be offered as OBC instead of discount, but I'm fine with that. Obviously I am hoping it will be a good investment, but I will report back on how well the stockholder benefit works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Read all about it here on the official site https://www.rclinvestor.com/faqs/shareholder-benefit/ Baked Alaska and Ogilthorpe 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 The cruise line stocks have been "on sale" lately due to the Corona virus. Was considering purchasing the "discount amount", as well. RCCL has been down by as much as $20/share. Haven't looked today, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, Baked Alaska said: The cruise line stocks have been "on sale" lately due to the Corona virus. Was considering purchasing the "discount amount", as well. RCCL has been down by as much as $20/share. Haven't looked today, however. $113 a share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Unfortunately, the onboard discount for shareholders doesn't apply if one is already receiving an Interline discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted February 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Reading the RCI terms and conditions, it also references not being combined with Travel agent rates. Does that mean I won't be able to use it because I already booked with MEI travel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Va4fam said: Reading the RCI terms and conditions, it also references not being combined with Travel agent rates. Does that mean I won't be able to use it because I already booked with MEI travel? No, "Travel Agent Rates" are the reduced rate trips that travel industry people can often get. Also known and Fam trips (familiarization). They are provided so that travel agents can speak about various lines and itineraries with first hand knowledge. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted February 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 @KristiZ, that makes more sense and sounds like good news!!! Thank you. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Interline discount? Saw that in the retrictions. What is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Muster Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 The benefit may have been relaxed but it’s still pretty useless. Tried to claim it for three upcoming cruises. Zero for three. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Baked Alaska said: Interline discount? Saw that in the retrictions. What is that? Same as Travel Agent rates, but for employees of airlines, hotels, cruises, etc. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 17 hours ago, KristiZ said: Same as Travel Agent rates, but for employees of airlines, hotels, cruises, etc. You are correct...my wife is an employee of FedEx, so we qualify for the Interline discount which negates any shareholder benefit. For a hot second, I thought I was going to become a shareholder in RC just to get an extra Onboard credit. KristiZ and Baked Alaska 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted February 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 @Larry Muster.....did they let you know exactly why your stockholder benefit was rejected? Seems like any cruise has multiple discounts or promotions, wouldn't they always wash out the benefit? I'm back to being confused. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Muster Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 No. They provided no more detail than what I sent in the picture. I have yet to find a cruise where I have been able to use the benefit. I’m beginning to think it is not real. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh1506 Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 6:15 PM, Va4fam said: Did some research online and on the forum here looking up the RCI stockholder benefits. It's clear that you must purchase a minimum of 100 shares but I am still unclear about if the stockholder discount can be applied in addition to other promotions or discounts. Previously I don't think you could combine them but I thought I read a blog post that the rules had changed and now you can. Is that true? Apologies but I can't find the thread where I read it. I understand the risk/rewards of purchasing stock and was going to do it anyway. But with 5 cruises booked, it would be great to get the extra discount. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2019/06/26/all-about-the-royal-caribbean-shareholder-discount On 2/11/2020 at 7:19 PM, Va4fam said: Thanks @Matt and @bobroo for the clarifications. Understand it may be offered as OBC instead of discount, but I'm fine with that. Obviously I am hoping it will be a good investment, but I will report back on how well the stockholder benefit works out. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2019/06/26/all-about-the-royal-caribbean-shareholder-discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Muster Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 NOW is the time to pickup the 100 shares! It’s a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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