sherry7 Posted August 2, 2005 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Now that RCL stock has finally dropped in price by several dollars, I'm finally going to spring for 100 shares. However, rather than going through my CPA and dealing with all of that hassle, I thought I might try one of the online services where you can buy stocks. Does anyone have any experience with these? Which one is the best, lowest fees, etc? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shand32783 Posted August 2, 2005 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Scott trade $7.00 a trade OR, you can give me $4500. I'll pretend to buy your stock. Give you a $100 shipboard credit for your cruise. And sell it back to you at $4175 where it will be when you get back from your cruise. =) Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missybirchfield Posted August 2, 2005 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I am buying mine through sharebuilder.com $4.00 trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char Posted August 2, 2005 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Ditto sharebuilder.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry7 Posted August 3, 2005 Author #5 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Scott trade $7.00 a trade OR, you can give me $4500. I'll pretend to buy your stock. Give you a $100 shipboard credit for your cruise. And sell it back to you at $4175 where it will be when you get back from your cruise. =) Shane Thanks for the replies everyone. Shane, that sounds okay to me...but only if you'll agree to buy that piece of prime swamp land that I own in Florida. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shand32783 Posted August 3, 2005 #6 Share Posted August 3, 2005 It come with a airboat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiMatter Posted August 3, 2005 #7 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Yeah, something like Ameritrade or Scottrade is the cheapest and most direct way to go if you're going to buy 100 or more shares at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokyd Posted August 3, 2005 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2005 RCL's website now says that shareholders as of April 15, 2005 get the discount, and travel must be booked (or commence) before a date in 2006. Does that mean it is no longer in effect for new shareholders? I've been thinking of buying stock but won't if they've given up the benefit. Does anyone actually know? Guess I'll have to call their investor relations folks and find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc320 Posted August 3, 2005 #9 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Ditto on sharebuilder, no minimum balances, no acct. fees. I questioned Rcl about the wording on the new forms & was told new buyer's could still receive the credit. Apparently they want the newer brokerage forms to verify you still actually own the stock. I'm still 23 shares short, might be a good time to finish buying.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCSM-Mom Posted August 3, 2005 #10 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Ditto on sharebuilder, no minimum balances, no acct. fees. I questioned Rcl about the wording on the new forms & was told new buyer's could still receive the credit. Apparently they want the newer brokerage forms to verify you still actually own the stock. I'm still 23 shares short, might be a good time to finish buying.......... How many shares do you need to qualify and how much is it right now? (Yes, I know I'm lazy :o ....but I thought someone here might already know these answers without having to look them up! :D ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 3, 2005 #11 Share Posted August 3, 2005 100 shares and as of 4pm,it was at $45.20 a share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCSM-Mom Posted August 3, 2005 #12 Share Posted August 3, 2005 100 shares and as of 4pm,it was at $45.20 a share Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie_WA Posted August 3, 2005 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I'm sure this is a stupid question..but...... what is the discount if you purchase 100 shares? Do you get discounts on the cruise itself? Ollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwoodgal Posted August 3, 2005 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I can give you the amounts. The following is straight off of a sheet that a Diamond Plus Member sent me. $250 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 14 or more nights. $200 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 9 to 13 nights. $100 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 6 to 8 nights. $50 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 5 nights or less This benefit is exclusive to shareholders holding a minimum of 100 Shareds of Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD. To redeem please provide a photocopy of your shareholder proxy card or a current brokerage statement showing proof of share ownershipin Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Mail to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Investor Benefit, PO Box 025511, Miami, Fl 33102-5511, fax 305/539-4645 or email shareholderbenefit@rccl.com Must include proof of share ownership Onboard credit is valid for any cruise vacation on Royal Caribbean International or Celebrity Cruises (excludes Celebrity Xpeditions) Reservations must be booked no later than May 1, 2005. There are other things on here....No employees, TAs Tour conductors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted August 3, 2005 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Remember, Royal Caribbean (and Carnival) are selling near the all-time high. As an investment, the downside potential is greater than the upside. Two or three yrs ago the stock was selling for $9.00. At that time Carnival was selling for $20. If you want to risk $4,500 to get a $100 onboard credit by all means do it. But, there are other stocks that will have a return that is better and will reward you with more than an onboard credit. Stock ownership is or should be an investment for dividend and or growth. By low, sell high and don't fall in love with any stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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