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Tom & Linda wrote:
"RTCReferee" wrote in message ... "Georgeny" wrote: I have to disagree, there is every reason not to use a TA if the pricing, due to no commission rebate, is the same. The primary reason is simply eliminating one layer of possible fraud or payment problems. This would be the biggest incentive to book direct. It also eliminates the one person who's looking out for YOUR best intentions, and not the cruise lines. My TA's (I use more than 1) tell me the best options for insurance. Would the cruise line do the same? My TA's hunt for good hotel prices pre and post cruise. Would the cruise line do the same? My TA's track pricing. Do you honestly think the cruise line will monitor pricing and call you if it drops? Look at all the stuff that our TA's (Lori, George, Suz, Ray, John, Peter, etc.) do when they sponsor groups. Do you think Princess will do the same? Will the cruise lines arrange dinners at Carmines? Wake up people. Just think of all the stuff your TA's do for you. Yep. TA's provide many services. I'm pleased with Suz not only based on her competitive price, but also her prompt, reliable, thoughtful service, as well as a wonderful sense of humor. Through the years many TAs here have been helpful and generous with info and recommendations. Ben S. --Tom |
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Tom & Linda wrote:
"RTCReferee" wrote in message ... "Georgeny" wrote: I have to disagree, there is every reason not to use a TA if the pricing, due to no commission rebate, is the same. The primary reason is simply eliminating one layer of possible fraud or payment problems. This would be the biggest incentive to book direct. It also eliminates the one person who's looking out for YOUR best intentions, and not the cruise lines. My TA's (I use more than 1) tell me the best options for insurance. Would the cruise line do the same? My TA's hunt for good hotel prices pre and post cruise. Would the cruise line do the same? My TA's track pricing. Do you honestly think the cruise line will monitor pricing and call you if it drops? Look at all the stuff that our TA's (Lori, George, Suz, Ray, John, Peter, etc.) do when they sponsor groups. Do you think Princess will do the same? Will the cruise lines arrange dinners at Carmines? Wake up people. Just think of all the stuff your TA's do for you. Yep. TA's provide many services. I'm pleased with Suz not only based on her competitive price, but also her prompt, reliable, thoughtful service, as well as a wonderful sense of humor. Through the years many TAs here have been helpful and generous with info and recommendations. Ben S. --Tom |
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In article et,
Benjamin Smith wrote: You are right about the mass market lines. However, HAL, Princess, and Celebrity were more middle market lines appealing to at least those with "upper" middle class tastes than mass market lines, that was their former appeal. They may market themselves to different layers of the middle class but they are still mass market. You can't take the "mass" out. My idea isn't for the full current HAL, Princess, or Celebrity fleets, only one or two ships of their fleets. The rest can be as they currently operate. As for Crystal, Radisson, they are in a higher rung, and would be a step up from a ship like the Prinsendam. Silversea is even more exclusive and expensive than Radisson and Crystal, and rarely discounts. But the higher rung is what you were arguing for, smaller ships without discounts. Better for you to support those than try to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. -- Charles |
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In article et,
Benjamin Smith wrote: You are right about the mass market lines. However, HAL, Princess, and Celebrity were more middle market lines appealing to at least those with "upper" middle class tastes than mass market lines, that was their former appeal. They may market themselves to different layers of the middle class but they are still mass market. You can't take the "mass" out. My idea isn't for the full current HAL, Princess, or Celebrity fleets, only one or two ships of their fleets. The rest can be as they currently operate. As for Crystal, Radisson, they are in a higher rung, and would be a step up from a ship like the Prinsendam. Silversea is even more exclusive and expensive than Radisson and Crystal, and rarely discounts. But the higher rung is what you were arguing for, smaller ships without discounts. Better for you to support those than try to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. -- Charles |
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