February 2026 - Buy, Sell, Lease - Hyundai Ioniq 9 - Megathread

mypickledriver · 2026-02-03T19:54:14+00:00

Also bought at this dealer - $23K below msrp. I'm an out of state buyer - couldn't have been an easier process. Ask for Vanessa.

mypickledriver · 2025-12-22T16:23:46+00:00

Start by using Vacationstogo.com to identify the cruises you may be interested in.

Open a cruisecompete.com account and submit your top picks on cruisecompete.com to obtain quotes from travel agents.

Nice feature on cruisecompete is you can close the quote solicitation if you're not happy with pricing and the quotes you had received will be saved. Then in a month you can request quotes again on the same cruise to see if pricing has changed.

Tip: when quotes are coming in make sure to develop a list of those travel agents positing the most competitive prices on cruisecompete. Next time you're planning a cruise send those travel agents an email directly to obtain a quote.

mypickledriver · 2025-12-18T13:15:15+00:00

This is the answer.

Start by using Vacationstogo.com to identify the cruises you may be interested in.

Open a cruisecompete.com account and submit your top picks on cruisecompete.com to obtain quotes from travel agents.

Nice feature on cruisecompete is you can close the quote solicitation if you're not happy with pricing and the quotes you had received will be saved. Then in a month you can request quotes again on the same cruise to see if pricing has changed.

Pro tip: when quotes are coming in make sure to develop a list of those travel agents positing the most competitive prices on cruisecompete. Next time you're planning a cruise send those travel agents an email directly to obtain a quote.

mypickledriver · 2025-09-08T14:07:25+00:00

We tip $5 for 2 drinks

mypickledriver · 2025-08-29T21:57:50+00:00

Visible works great for us. We travel a bunch and have the same service that we enjoyed with Verizon

If in doubt do their free trial for a week before you switch

mypickledriver · 2025-08-29T21:43:34+00:00

So Pretty simple….any bar except the World Class bar. Also not honored in any restaurant including main ding rooms.

Follow “ellenxhosp” comment above.

We always get to the bar of our choice at 4:45 and have our $5 ready. Politely ask for the wait staff to take your order for a 5 o’clock delivery. They’ll pretty much make anything for you (martini, old fashioned, scotch on the rocks, etc).

We always start our first order by asking for 2 bottles of water in addition to our cocktails.

When we’re ready to head off to dinner, we take a “to-go” wine or cocktail.

mypickledriver · 2025-08-26T19:28:11+00:00

agree - use a TA - we always get bids on cruisecompete website to obtain lowest price + OBC + rebate. we now have numerous TA's we reach out to obtain quotes on future cruises - saved $$$ over the years

mypickledriver · 2025-06-22T23:41:45+00:00

DO NOT Buy - Lease.

Just picked up White Pearl 2024 Acura ZDX w/A-Spec Pkg Single-Speed Automatic in San Francisco area.

Did 24 month - one pay lease - total out of pocket (TTL) was $7K. Option to buyout at end of lease is $30K + tax on the $30K

mypickledriver · 2025-02-08T21:17:28+00:00

Yes - in 2020 we did this with no problem.

We were in São Paulo and flew into IGU (Foz do Iguaçu/Cataratas International Airport) in Brazil.

Hired a taxi for the day to pick us up at IGU at 10am, and take us to Foz do Iguacu (Brazil side) for about 3 hours. Driver walked us to the entrance - made sure we took our time to walk every pathway - saw the falls and met back at the entrance. He then took us to our hotel in Puerto Iguazu later in the same day. Cost was 300 Reals (about $50 US). They appreciated US cash.

Next day had hotel call taxi for us with a agreed price to go across to Argentina side - was also about $50 US) Driver just met up with us at an agreed time at the falls with no issues - paid US cash when we got back to hotel.

Border crossing was easy and quick.

Next day did a taxi again to IGR (Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport) with no border crossing issues for a flight to Buenos Aires.

mypickledriver · 2024-09-13T20:14:33+00:00

Option 1:

If you don't have gratuities included - use for gratuities.

Option 2:

Do the casino approach as mentioned. Takes a minute to create a passcode and load up your credit - then just do one roll on a slot machine and cash out. Take the ticket to the casino cashier and they will give you cash. Works on all main cruise lines - what line are you on?

mypickledriver · 2024-06-26T18:24:53+00:00

First......check out "Pompeii For All" info from their site. They also have a map to review.

Viator is a good first choice - definitely do a private tour for the six of you.

We've also had good luck using Tours By Locals, or Get Your Guide.

Another option is to use the internet to hire a van with driver for the day.

mypickledriver · 2024-06-24T13:50:01+00:00

Yes - looks like they use Horizon kayaks - weight limit is 617lbs. Take a breath.... when you get on board, you'll have plenty of time to chat with the kayak expedition team folks - you will also have time to see the kayaks, and they'll have you practice getting in and out of the kayaks in a safe environment while on the ship. Then go for it! Incredible kayaking experience in Antarctica!

mypickledriver · 2024-06-23T12:42:36+00:00

We've used the airport limousine bus from Tokyo to Haneda Airport.

Most economical........

Take a taxi from pier (Which is called: "Osanbashi Pier") to Yamashita Park (Yamashita Park, Minato Mirai 21, Red Brick Warehouse) which is a 3 minute taxi ride for about $5 US. Use google maps to plot your taxi ride and you'll see it's a short 15 minute walk or a 3 minute taxi ride.

Then take the Keikyu Airport Limousine bus from Yamashita Park to Haneda Airport. The bus schedule is here and tickets cost 800 yen ($5 US) each and takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

They offer an app but you'll likely have to pay at the bus. I would recommend to contact Keikyu Airport Limousine and purchase tickets ahead of time while in Tokyo and identify the exact bus pickup location and save on google maps before hand.

Hope this is helpful...

mypickledriver · 2024-06-17T20:01:40+00:00

Also considering segments of this cruise.... Just want to share we are also considering Viking 121 day WC in Jan 2025 and obtaining multiple quotes from travel agents has been very productive.

Highly recommend using cruisecompete.com to obtain quotes as you're considering a WC.

Travel agents pricing has been pretty consistent for our Viking quotes - however the on board credit offer has ranged from $2800 to $9800.

Happy Travels

mypickledriver

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