Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted July 24, 2007 #1 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Just curious if anyone else has received a similar FAX from Carnival. I received this last night - FAXes from CCL late at night usually mean that they are informing me of an itinerary/ship change on a future booking. This is different. It LOOKS like an invoice, saying "QTY : 1..... 25% Milestone..... Balance Due $.01" I have people at Carnival looking into it (they are often the LAST to know, LOL). In the back (ok, the FRONT) of my mind I am thinking that since I just completed my 25th Carnival cruise, that it might have something to do with that... but I haven't a clue. Anyone else receive one of these???????? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DqALEX Posted July 24, 2007 #2 Share Posted July 24, 2007 WOW 25 carnival cruises. I don't know if I will ever get there. That adds up to a lot of days spent on a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runcassrun_07 Posted July 24, 2007 #3 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I wish I could help you but not sure what it means. I just did my 28th cruise but still did'nt receive anything like you just did. Carnival is having one of the biggest sales Thurs. I heard and you probably know. This may have something to do with it but my PVP said this sale is not good choice for past guests. Hope someone helps you figure it out. Cassandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel1733 Posted July 24, 2007 #4 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Very interesting..........let us know what you find out.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted July 24, 2007 #5 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Nope...but then again, we don't have a Fax machine?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdood Posted July 24, 2007 #6 Share Posted July 24, 2007 ...hopefully it means that you get a 25% off all future cruises for having cruised on Carnival as many times as you have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted July 24, 2007 Author #7 Share Posted July 24, 2007 WOW 25 carnival cruises. I don't know if I will ever get there. That adds up to a lot of days spent on a ship. You will get there Alex, hang in there (but I will be at 50 by then, LOL :D ). Looking forward to seeing you on the Miracle this Christmas!!! I wish I could help you but not sure what it means. I just did my 28th cruise but still did'nt receive anything like you just did. Carnival is having one of the biggest sales Thurs. I heard and you probably know. This may have something to do with it but my PVP said this sale is not good choice for past guests. Hope someone helps you figure it out. Cassandra One of the people I contacted at Carnival said that it might have something to do with it - then said that since I receive the military discount, that it's usually much better anyway... THEN they tried to tell me that the FAX meant that since I was at 25 sailings I would receive a complimentary 25% onboard credit. I asked "25 % of what??" They, not being sure, said that my next booking was showing a $50 credit, and that must be it. I replied that the $50 credit she was referring to was actually my $50 onboard credit (Shareholders credit) - at that point, she was out of "answers". I think she was just grabbing at options, without ANY real knowledge. (I have never heard of any additional Platinum perks !!!) Like a lifesavers lollipop - THE WORLD MAY NEVER KNOW.... :rolleyes: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted July 24, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I just received an e-mail from CCL (SOME people there are FAST!).. here is what is KNOWN at this point...: Hi (*&(*&(*&, Mystery solved. Cynthia from ReSolutions just called me back and found out the answer. You sort of were on the right track. We are creating a system whereby the computer automatically generates a report when a guest has sailed on 25 cruises, 50 cruises, 100 cruises, etc. However, what you received was actually a "glitch" in the system and went out to guests appearing as an invoice, which is incorrect. I don't have any details yet about this "counting system", but if I am updated on it, I will be happy to let you know. Thanks, (*&(*& So... we shall see...! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Free 203 Posted July 24, 2007 #9 Share Posted July 24, 2007 interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtalum Posted July 24, 2007 #10 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Why would they send a fax instead of an email? Do they not realize that it is now 2007? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted July 24, 2007 Author #11 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Why would they send a fax instead of an email? Do they not realize that it is now 2007? :D Well - in the past when they asked if I prefer my guest confirmations be sent via FAX or E-Mail, I did request FAX... though it is somewhat IRRITATING when my phone rings at 1, 2, or 3 AM!!! Hey, it's 2007 ??? :confused: :rolleyes: ;) Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted July 24, 2007 #12 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Keep us informed as to what the 25% Milestone is.. someone has to know, did the Fax leave a name and contact number? Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truecruiser Posted July 24, 2007 #13 Share Posted July 24, 2007 wow. hope you get something good from it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted July 24, 2007 Author #14 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Keep us informed as to what the 25% Milestone is.. someone has to know, did the Fax leave a name and contact number? Fred I will update as I know more... there was a 1-800 number on the "invoice" which was noted as the "certificate phone"... hmmmmm Something in the works, I hope!! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdoxies Posted July 24, 2007 #15 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Well # 28 coming up in Sept for us, have heard nothing as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted July 24, 2007 Author #16 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Well # 28 coming up in Sept for us, have heard nothing as of yet. Well.. perhaps this "glitch" as they call it (since the new system is designed to generate a report following the 25th, 50th, 100th sailings) occurred since I just had my 25th... perhaps my sleep will not be disrupted by a FAX for 25 more sailings... LOL Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted July 24, 2007 #17 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Let's all send them a telepathic message back.... Elite (Black) card......:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted July 24, 2007 #18 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Well, the good news is you just saved a penny. Unless you printed that fax out (I thought they went the way of the typewriter, BTW.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted July 25, 2007 #19 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Tom: I started reading at the first of the thread, and every time I even had some small theory, it would be busted with the next post. I can not think of another use of the word 'milestone' within the cruising industy without it refering to special numbers, like special anniversary dates (25 silver, 50 golden, etc.) . . .the FAX meant that since I was at 25 sailings I would receive a complimentary 25% onboard credit. I asked "25 % of what??" Had to chuckle when I read your words, as I was thinking 'em as well. Visions of being told you get to pick out a free piece of art at the Park West auction, but you're only given the frame. Or perhaps you and Cheryl get a complimentary meal in the supper club. . . but only the appetizer. Hopefully this 'glitch' is an indication of something much more special that is still yet to come to you. I hope so. See ya in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan40 Posted July 25, 2007 #20 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Just curious if anyone else has received a similar FAX from Carnival. I received this last night - FAXes from CCL late at night usually mean that they are informing me of an itinerary/ship change on a future booking. This is different. It LOOKS like an invoice, saying "QTY : 1..... 25% Milestone..... Balance Due $.01" I have people at Carnival looking into it (they are often the LAST to know, LOL). In the back (ok, the FRONT) of my mind I am thinking that since I just completed my 25th Carnival cruise, that it might have something to do with that... but I haven't a clue. Anyone else receive one of these???????? Tom Pay 'em the penny, ya deadbeat. :D Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted July 25, 2007 #21 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Pay 'em the penny, ya deadbeat. :D Dan LOL! Maybe you're on 25% restriction until you pay up. ;) Let's all send them a telepathic message back.... Elite (Black) card...... Should we all fax them?? In my case, the 25% would be the weight gain I can attribute to all my Carnival cruises. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carqueen1 Posted July 25, 2007 #22 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Curious what that means...let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRookie Posted July 25, 2007 #23 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I love it! A long-timer leavened by some levity and mystery. This is what I came here for. I'm so tired of forums with desigated 'experts'. I hope you get 25 FREE CRUISES --though I suspect it'll be a little bit less.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted July 25, 2007 Author #24 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I love it! A long-timer leavened by some levity and mystery. This is what I came here for. I'm so tired of forums with desigated 'experts'.I hope you get 25 FREE CRUISES --though I suspect it'll be a little bit less.:) Indeed - the land of the UNKNOWN! I received, for whatever reason (still a GLITCH no doubt), ANOTHER FAX this morning (1:03 AM)... the same message as the night before. Here is a small copy of the first... I am going to start taking the phone OUT of our room at night... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runcassrun_07 Posted July 25, 2007 #25 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I feel bad about you being woke up again early morning. I have no idea what it could be and keep wondering. I'd unplug the Fax machine each night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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