Cruise Math #4 (comparing prevailing nonrefundable w/ no perks to refundable deposit with 2 perks)
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Sometimes the cheapest number on paper may not be best.
Your money is my money and I really try to protect your money.
Cheapest price and best value are two totally different things.
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