latebuyer Posted May 30, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I did a courtesy hold and the agent charged my card the deposit. He said i had 24 hours to change my mind. Is that correct? At least i got it in writing. As i recall you used to be able to do a courtesy hold and not pay anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted May 30, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I think a travel agent has to do it for you. They have the ability to place holds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted May 30, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, latebuyer said: I did a courtesy hold and the agent charged my card the deposit. He said i had 24 hours to change my mind. Is that correct? At least i got it in writing. As i recall you used to be able to do a courtesy hold and not pay anything. If it's a courtesy hold they shouldn't have charged your card. Doesnt sound right to me. @Ourusualbeachwould know .. but I think sounds wrong to charge your card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted May 30, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 30, 2023 4 hours ago, firefly333 said: If it's a courtesy hold they shouldn't have charged your card. Doesnt sound right to me. @Ourusualbeachwould know .. but I think sounds wrong to charge your card. Agreed. I remember courtesy holds in the past when booking myself & TA’s can place them for far longer than 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikamarii Posted May 30, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I booked one recently....maybe 2 months or so ago through my TA. Got a 1 week courtesy hold, no deposit, that she was able to extend an additional week 2 more times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 30, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) They used to have a 24 hour period after booking where you could cancel for a refund. Try calling. Then try again for the courtesy hold Edited May 30, 2023 by molly361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted May 30, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 30, 2023 7 hours ago, latebuyer said: I did a courtesy hold and the agent charged my card the deposit. He said i had 24 hours to change my mind. Is that correct? At least i got it in writing. As i recall you used to be able to do a courtesy hold and not pay anything. Sounds like they just booked you and are using the fact that you can cancel within 24 hours andecget a refund. Totally different than a courtesy hold where your card woukd not have been charged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted May 30, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Sounds like the TA pulled a fast one on you, maybe to get credit for the booking before the end of the month, even if you cancel later. Courtesy holds don’t require a credit card, and many will be good for several days. We booked our upcoming June cruise on the Harmony just a few weeks ago. I did a courtesy hold through my TA (no credit card required) and then called back a few days later and gave them my credit card then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebuyer Posted May 30, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Thanks. It sounds like the agent made a mistake. I was able to get a refund and will know for next time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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