SRF Posted February 11 #1751 Share Posted February 11 I still would like to get a Grandeur block. Most of my cruises have been on her. Was all set to earn my first one on her, but both of us tested positive to COVID so could not get to Barbados, not to mention to get on the ship if we got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted February 12 #1752 Share Posted February 12 For what it’s worth, I just got my first new block on Icon last week. Surprisingly I really like the new style block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking4info Posted February 12 #1753 Share Posted February 12 Over 50 older style blocks on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajtaylor29 Posted February 12 #1754 Share Posted February 12 I just don't understand the allure of these blocks i guess....and i had no idea they were selling on e-bay?? (or maybe i should say "offered" on e-bay....does anybody really buy them for $100 or more....?? Hubby and I just received our first blocks on Symphony last week. Ok, they're pretty. But, what am i going to do with them when i get home?? I already have cups, t-shirts, koozies, hand sanitizors, drink coolers, lanyards, masks....all with RC logo on them and most sitting on a shelf in the closet (well, except for the koozies, we USE those!!). We love Royal, and we do appreciate the gestures to thank us for our loyalty, but i'm trying to PURGE at my house and don't need more stuff that we won't use!!! Also, those things are heavy and i didn't need to extra weight in our suitcases since we were flying home. So, we returned our blocks to guest services where they were VERY happy to get them back?! So if anyone is anxiously awaiting your Symphony block and you receive it this week - you can thank ME!!!! 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted February 12 #1755 Share Posted February 12 (edited) I have a large number of shelves with ships models. Blocks can fit there too, but we just put them on coffee table near our cruise photo. I am sure RCI won't be disappointed if cruisers won't take them home. Less to produce. Edited February 12 by Tatka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 12 #1756 Share Posted February 12 2 hours ago, ajtaylor29 said: I just don't understand the allure of these blocks i guess....and i had no idea they were selling on e-bay?? (or maybe i should say "offered" on e-bay....does anybody really buy them for $100 or more....?? Hubby and I just received our first blocks on Symphony last week. Ok, they're pretty. But, what am i going to do with them when i get home?? I already have cups, t-shirts, koozies, hand sanitizors, drink coolers, lanyards, masks....all with RC logo on them and most sitting on a shelf in the closet (well, except for the koozies, we USE those!!). We love Royal, and we do appreciate the gestures to thank us for our loyalty, but i'm trying to PURGE at my house and don't need more stuff that we won't use!!! Also, those things are heavy and i didn't need to extra weight in our suitcases since we were flying home. So, we returned our blocks to guest services where they were VERY happy to get them back?! So if anyone is anxiously awaiting your Symphony block and you receive it this week - you can thank ME!!!! 😁 Maybe they stopped but they were leaving a survey in the cabins asking people if they wanted the block or not. It would have saved you a trip to guest services. I always look forward to getting my next one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajtaylor29 Posted February 12 #1757 Share Posted February 12 9 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: Maybe they stopped but they were leaving a survey in the cabins asking people if they wanted the block or not. It would have saved you a trip to guest services. I always look forward to getting my next one. Hmmmm, i'm pretty sure they didn't leave us that survey but maybe they did and i lost it in the shuffle!? I know people love them and that's great, i'm just one person and i save RC money on blocks/cost them money on other things!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 12 #1758 Share Posted February 12 I kind of like this one. 😉 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted February 13 #1759 Share Posted February 13 15 hours ago, ajtaylor29 said: does anybody really buy them for $100 or more....?? Some yes, especially in 2022 when there was lots of inflation. Biker, who sold his fairly routine Voyager one for $120, though the rest averaged $50 or less. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra36 Posted February 13 #1760 Share Posted February 13 When they switched over to the new style I just left mine in the cabin. IMHO the older blocks looked a bit more classy and not so much as an in your face advertisement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted February 13 #1761 Share Posted February 13 So, 300 plus points and not a single block. Do they not like me?🤔 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking4info Posted February 14 #1762 Share Posted February 14 Our blocks sat in the original boxes in a closet until we realized the eBay route. Have sold every block there along with all kinds of Royal stuff that used to be given out. Anyone remember the shot glasses at dinner? Sold. Collecting just not something we do. The only thing we have kept is 2 of the toiletry bags. Still using them. We now opt for the 3 bottles of wine as our amenity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopper77 Posted February 15 #1763 Share Posted February 15 I love getting the crystal blocks. Anyone getting rid of them, I'll take them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RobInMN Posted February 16 #1764 Share Posted February 16 We received our 210 block on Allure last September. Just booked the Allure TA in Oct of 2025 when it was posted Tuesday night. I have just calculated our cruises between now and then, and wouldn't you know it, we will hit 280 on that cruise. 🤣 If anyone gets a second Symphony and wants an Allure, I'll trade ya when we get back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted February 16 #1765 Share Posted February 16 I got my first crystal block last week on the Harmony. I kind of forgot about them until I got one in my room and I was so pumped! I remember being a newbie cruiser, thinking I would never get one (in the natural fashion) but I did get one, I made it, I am a super cruiser lol! I am thinking of how I am going to display mine somewhere in a guest room or something, because why not! I don't care if it is cringe or not haha! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted February 16 #1766 Share Posted February 16 As of yesterday Liberty is still giving out old style blocks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted February 16 #1767 Share Posted February 16 2 hours ago, LeeW said: As of yesterday Liberty is still giving out old style blocks. FYI - They are Gen 2 blocks Gen 1 = clear with cursive text Gen 2 = clear with CAPITAL text Gen 3 = colored photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted February 16 #1768 Share Posted February 16 20 hours ago, RobInMN said: We received our 210 block on Allure last September. Just booked the Allure TA in Oct of 2025 when it was posted Tuesday night. I have just calculated our cruises between now and then, and wouldn't you know it, we will hit 280 on that cruise. 🤣 If anyone gets a second Symphony and wants an Allure, I'll trade ya when we get back! I should be getting my first crystal block on our Radiance PC cruise in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Belfast Belle Posted February 17 #1769 Share Posted February 17 On 2/15/2024 at 11:09 PM, shopper77 said: I love getting the crystal blocks. Anyone getting rid of them, I'll take them. Me too! If anyone has a clear Radiance they dont want Im happy to pay the shipping! ☘️⚓️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JColquhoun Posted February 19 #1770 Share Posted February 19 Hi there, I am willing to trade the old-style block for a new-style for Ovation of the seas and independence of the seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 26 #1771 Share Posted June 26 (edited) On 2/12/2024 at 12:56 PM, ajtaylor29 said: does anybody really buy them for $100 or more....?? Biker was very pleasantly surprised to sell a Jewel new style block for $115 last week. Edited June 26 by Biker19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelingnauti Posted June 26 #1772 Share Posted June 26 Does anyone have a picture of an Icon block? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajtaylor29 Posted June 26 #1773 Share Posted June 26 3 hours ago, Biker19 said: Biker was very pleasantly surprised to sell a Jewel new style block for $115 last week. wow, congrats! So, i'd sort of forgotten about the blocks topic since i wrote about them in February! Since then, we sailed on Navigator (no blocks offered) and in 3 weeks will be on Rhapsody, i'll be curious if they give us blocks.. Now i'm thinking i should accept them and sell them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted June 26 #1774 Share Posted June 26 9 minutes ago, ajtaylor29 said: wow, congrats! So, i'd sort of forgotten about the blocks topic since i wrote about them in February! Since then, we sailed on Navigator (no blocks offered) and in 3 weeks will be on Rhapsody, i'll be curious if they give us blocks.. Now i'm thinking i should accept them and sell them!!! You will only be eligible for a block if you reach 140, 210, 280, 350, 420, 490, 560, 630, 700, etc. points during your sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajtaylor29 Posted June 26 #1775 Share Posted June 26 13 minutes ago, Another_Critic said: You will only be eligible for a block if you reach 140, 210, 280, 350, 420, 490, 560, 630, 700, etc. points during your sailing. well, see - here's how much i don't understand the rules of blocks....?!?!?! I thought it was once we made Diamond we would get them every cruise or something like that!! Next cruise on Rhapsody we turn D+, i have no idea how many points that is but i guess i'll go look it up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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