I just finished checking the price of my cruise and noticed a price change. Final payment isn't due until late June. I simply called RCCL and saved $200 in two minutes. I know from experience that these price changes sometimes last for only hours. If I booked with a TA and for some reason I couldn't reach them (which has to happen; I don't believe those that say their agent is available 24/7) I lose out. I just don't see paying someone 10% to simply take my order and pass it along to the cruiseline. If they don't provide value to the transaction, they shouldn't get payed.
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I just finished checking the price of my cruise and noticed a price change. Final payment isn't due until late June. I simply called RCCL and saved $200 in two minutes. I know from experience that these price changes sometimes last for only hours. If I booked with a TA and for some reason I couldn't reach them (which has to happen; I don't believe those that say their agent is available 24/7) I lose out. I just don't see paying someone 10% to simply take my order and pass it along to the cruiseline. If they don't provide value to the transaction, they shouldn't get payed.