Aarp gift cards!!!!!!!!!!

[copman]

Just got some more cards today as well. 5:07PM PDT

[bar1068]

For those that have ordered $100 gc's from aarp, about how long did it take them to be delivered?

[Readytocruisenc]

I put a Carnival gift card in my cart on AARP and it said taxes would be added at checkout. I did not realize we have to pay sales tax on gift cards. If my state tax is 7.5% that makes my savings only 2.5% instead of 10%?

[wmwmarmstrong]

I put a Carnival gift card in my cart on AARP and it said taxes would be added at checkout. I did not realize we have to pay sales tax on gift cards. If my state tax is 7.5% that makes my savings only 2.5% instead of 10%?

 

I have bought over 15 Carnival Gift Cards over the years and never paid taxes. Maybe it has to do with the state you live in?

[jennas_mum]

I have bought over 15 Carnival Gift Cards over the years and never paid taxes. Maybe it has to do with the state you live in?

 

I have never had to pay taxes either. It doesn't make sense you are not buying a product. I would try to go to checkout and see what happens right before you purchase them. You do not have to continue if that is the case.

 

Let us know what you find out!

 

Donna

[Rod in Az]

For those that have ordered $100 gc's from aarp, about how long did it take them to be delivered?

 

I've ordered quite a few. My shortest was 6 days, longest 9 days. On average 7 days from order to delivery.

[tatt2ed]

I've ordered quite a few. My shortest was 6 days, longest 9 days. On average 7 days from order to delivery.

Same for me. Depends on what day you order and if its your first order or not

[copman]

I put a Carnival gift card in my cart on AARP and it said taxes would be added at checkout. I did not realize we have to pay sales tax on gift cards. If my state tax is 7.5% that makes my savings only 2.5% instead of 10%?

 

I never had to pay taxes on mine and I have purchased them while living in both Arizona and California.

 

They do charge .59 per card for delivery, but that is a small amount in regard to the savings. I try to buy $500 cards as you only pay .59 delivery versus 5-$100 cards at .59 each.:)

[Sugaree5335]

I put a Carnival gift card in my cart on AARP and it said taxes would be added at checkout. I did not realize we have to pay sales tax on gift cards. If my state tax is 7.5% that makes my savings only 2.5% instead of 10%?

 

You're probably located in the same state as the clearinghouse. When I worked in e-tail, we had to charge sales tax to anyone who ordered from the same state, county, or city as we were located in. It sucks, but it is what it is. Or you live in a state that enforces sales tax on online purchases. Technically, you're supposed to report online purchases and pay taxes on them, at least in my state. But here it's on an honor system of sorts.

 

For that price, I think I might look into a credit card that offers rewards points for travel that are more in the 5% range. Or one that has a hefty sign-up bonus for spending $X in Y days.

Edited October 5, 2016 by Sugaree5335

[Schoifmom]

You DO NOT pay tax on the purchase of gift cards. Anywhere, anytime. The tax is collected when you use the gift card to make a purchase of taxable goods.

 

The website says that as "stock" text because they also sell items for which they are legally obligated to collect sales tax. If you go all they way through to the point where you would put in your CC information, you'll find that the purchase is not taxed.

[BcIcemen]

Do the 500.00 cards still need to be signed for upon delivery?

[tatt2ed]

I never had to pay taxes on mine and I have purchased them while living in both Arizona and California.

 

They do charge .59 per card for delivery, but that is a small amount in regard to the savings. I try to buy $500 cards as you only pay .59 delivery versus 5-$100 cards at .59 each.:)

I do just the opposite, i purchase each $100 individually. This way i get the 1000 pt promo code in each mailing. So it ends up a points wash. 59 cents is worth it to me to not have to scrounge for points. I book my air thru carnival if its the same as everywhere else. That way i can use even more carnival gift cards.

[VASOXFANN]

Just snagged a $100 one :D

[tatt2ed]

Do the 500.00 cards still need to be signed for upon delivery?

Ive had some that did and others that didnt even after my very first order.

[gramgoingcruising]

Just ordered 3 from Verizon at 12:47 EST. Just looked and they are still offering them on Verizon.

[DnellBurns]

Bought 5 $100 gc's on AARP, $500 is sold out.

[buddylover]

I put a Carnival gift card in my cart on AARP and it said taxes would be added at checkout. I did not realize we have to pay sales tax on gift cards. If my state tax is 7.5% that makes my savings only 2.5% instead of 10%?

 

I have never paid sales tax, but I did pay a slight amount ($1.81) for mailing....still a savings. But here's a tip......I had to pay the 'shipping/mailing' and the cost remained $1.81 no matter how many cards I ordered, but if you order them individually you will be charged the $1.81 for each order.

[apatchetear]

I don't get charged sales tax but pay 59 cents for each card for shipping. If I buy a $500 card it's 59 cents. If I buy two $100 cards it's .59 x 2 for a total of 1.18.

[cruizinisthebest]

I have never paid sales tax, but I did pay a slight amount ($1.81) for mailing....still a savings. But here's a tip......I had to pay the 'shipping/mailing' and the cost remained $1.81 no matter how many cards I ordered, but if you order them individually you will be charged the $1.81 for each order.

Shipping is .59 per card. No matter the denomination. No matter how they are mailed.

 

There is no sales tax.

 

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Edited October 7, 2016 by cruizinisthebest

[Rod in Az]

Both $500 and $100 cards are on the site now.

[ohiowilly]

Thanks - I just picked up a couple more for our upcoming cruise!

[cemebro]

Thank you! Just ordered my first one. I love saving 50.00:)

[jrmama496]

Can you use them for onboard credit if you went though a TA? If so, how?

Edited October 17, 2016 by jrmama496

[Rod in Az]

Can you use them for onboard credit if you went though a TA? If so, how?

 

They can be used toward credit on your S&S account once on board whether you book with a TA or directly with Carnival. In that sense they become "onboard credit", but you cannot use them to fund your account before checking in at the port.

 

They can be used prior to checking in to pay for the cruise or excursions, but not purchases from the Fun Shops (Bon Voyage).

 

When you check in (at some ports, but not all) you can put the amount on your account with the agent at check in. If that option is not available you can add the amount to your account on board at the self-serve kiosks or guest services.

[wmwmarmstrong]

Both $500 and $100 cards are on the site now.

 

Thanks for the heads up! I have been waiting for the $500's