RecoveryDude Posted September 16, 2015 #926 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just got off the Paradise. I planned on using gift cards to pay the $500 deposit for my next cruise I wanted to book while on this cruise. However, I ended up getting approved for the Carnival Credit Card, so that was used to pay deposit for next cruise. I had already applied the $500 of gift cards to my account for the deposit, and I don't drink alcohol ... so by the end of the cruise I still had about $500 of positive credit on my S&S account - I asked at the casino if I could "cash out" ... and they told me if I got CASH out of the tables OR the slot machine, that it would be considerd a credit card CASH ADVANCE and NOT use up my gift cards. At guest services, they told me that they cards were actually NOT REDEEMED, even though they were applied to my S&S account, and if they were not spent then the money would go back to the ORIGINAL cards, not be combined into a new one. He also told me SAME thing about not being able to cash out gift cards at the casino. On the last night, I decided to take a chance with the casino, and I loaded $500 on a slot machine (I had $470 of "gift cards" left on my S&S account). I played on the machine for about 10 minutes, got it up to $525 and then played it down to $500 - then cashed that out at the cage (so I got $500 CASH.) -- Once I got home, I saw that my credit card ONLY got charged $30, (the balance that wasn't covered by gift cards, and there was NO "cash advance") --- and when I checked the balance of those gift cards they came up $0. SO THE LADY IN THE CASINO WAS WRONG, and the GUY AT GUEST SERVICES WAS WRONG === You can actually cash out gift cards by using a slot machine in the casino - I would wait till the last night though - Let me know if you have any other questions. :) Jeff aka Recovery Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessliz Posted September 16, 2015 #927 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just tried to check the balance on the 10 - $100 gift cards I just got and they all say "invalid pin". Anyone else have this problem? I don't want to have to go to the hassle of calling Verizon or Carnival if I don't have to!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aflyingbuttress Posted September 16, 2015 #928 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just tried to check the balance on the 10 - $100 gift cards I just got and they all say "invalid pin". Anyone else have this problem? I don't want to have to go to the hassle of calling Verizon or Carnival if I don't have to!!! There are a couple of threads on this. I don't know why it happens but seems to be a common problem even though the balance is there. You can do a mock booking or mock shore excursion purchase and should have the opportunity to enter the card without the pin. You don't have to actually complete the purchase. I havent done it myself but I believe that is what others have suggested here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbluvstocruz Posted September 17, 2015 #929 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Verizon $500 cards are available. 9/17/15, 9:00am. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galleon1234 Posted September 17, 2015 #930 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Just checked and they are sold out already:(! Thanks for the updates though:)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patcruise1 Posted September 17, 2015 #931 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Just checked and they are sold out already:(! Thanks for the updates though:)! The $100 are sold out, but not the $500.00. I just purchased one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mntbikejack Posted September 17, 2015 #932 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Verizon $500 cards are available. 9/17/15, 9:00am. :) Thanks grabbed two and now all expenses are paid for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessliz Posted September 17, 2015 #933 Share Posted September 17, 2015 There are a couple of threads on this. I don't know why it happens but seems to be a common problem even though the balance is there. You can do a mock booking or mock shore excursion purchase and should have the opportunity to enter the card without the pin. You don't have to actually complete the purchase. I havent done it myself but I believe that is what others have suggested here. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galleon1234 Posted September 17, 2015 #934 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks so much for the info that the $500 cards were still available!! Got mine! Yea!!! Greatly appreciated:)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie661 Posted September 17, 2015 #935 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks, I just grabbed one $500 and now my cruise is paid off. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galleon1234 Posted September 17, 2015 #936 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Wanted to know if travel agents will accept these gift cards or if you need to book directly with Carnnival? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aflyingbuttress Posted September 18, 2015 #937 Share Posted September 18, 2015 My purchase from 9/9 still hasn't shipped. :( I called this morning and asked about it and the woman said that they are not in a status yet were we would have to worry, like if they were purchased 10 or 20 days ago. But I did purchase them 10 days ago. :confused: Anyone else having trouble with a purchase from 9/9? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patcruise1 Posted September 18, 2015 #938 Share Posted September 18, 2015 My purchase from 9/9 still hasn't shipped. :( I called this morning and asked about it and the woman said that they are not in a status yet were we would have to worry, like if they were purchased 10 or 20 days ago. But I did purchase them 10 days ago. :confused: Anyone else having trouble with a purchase from 9/9? I also purchased on 09/09 and the status was changed to mailed on 09/11. They are suppose to be in my mailbox today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aflyingbuttress Posted September 18, 2015 #939 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I also purchased on 09/09 and the status was changed to mailed on 09/11. They are suppose to be in my mailbox today. Ugh. I don't get it. Glad you're getting yours. They also told me it would be mailed UPS and had to be signed for since I purchased $500 worth. Did you purchase less than 5? Maybe that is why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patcruise1 Posted September 18, 2015 #940 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Ugh. I don't get it. Glad you're getting yours. They also told me it would be mailed UPS and had to be signed for since I purchased $500 worth. Did you purchase less than 5? Maybe that is why. Yes, I only purchase 3 - $100. I did purchase 1 - $500 yesterday and I am waiting to see how long that one takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aflyingbuttress Posted September 18, 2015 #941 Share Posted September 18, 2015 They were finally shipped today. Maybe calling one more time was the trick. Also, somewhat hilariously, my husband was sent a weird shorthand version of my conversation with Verizon this morning. "cust ci re order ******* adv cust orders usually take 5-7 business days to ship adv cust if confirmation has not been received by 9-23 to contact us back cust states she is due to travel in a few weeks apologized to cust thanked cust for calling" It's not entirely accurate, though not crazy incorrect, and its odd it was sent to him. Do they always do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycatlady82 Posted September 18, 2015 #942 Share Posted September 18, 2015 My purchase from 9/9 still hasn't shipped. :( I called this morning and asked about it and the woman said that they are not in a status yet were we would have to worry, like if they were purchased 10 or 20 days ago. But I did purchase them 10 days ago. :confused: Anyone else having trouble with a purchase from 9/9? Mine from 9/9 hasn't shipped either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apey9995 Posted September 21, 2015 #943 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I ordered mine on Sept 9th and received them today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhpslips Posted September 22, 2015 #944 Share Posted September 22, 2015 $100 gift cards now. 9/22 at 12:20pm EST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apatchetear Posted September 22, 2015 #945 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Have they always charged a shipping fee? or is that new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt_mommy Posted September 22, 2015 #946 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks! Was able to get 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbluvstocruz Posted September 22, 2015 #947 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Have they always charged a shipping fee? or is that new? I've only recently started ordering them, but have seen the shipping fee on all orders. Looks like it's 59 cents per card to ship. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsywych Posted September 22, 2015 #948 Share Posted September 22, 2015 AARP Rewards for good also has the $100 cards available. I just checked. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynfc Posted September 22, 2015 #949 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Mine took about 7 days. Ordered them on Sept. 9th and got it on Sept. 17th. Just ordered another one this afternoon. I'm trying to buy them as I put my payments away. What I save can go towards cash expenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellijo2121 Posted September 23, 2015 #950 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I just missed them :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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