Dynamic pricing to be introduced

I don't think pre-ordering an item like a book means stocks are low.

The low availability of SPs at Hawes has been quoted in fact there are only 10 SPs there and this could mean there are still 5 available....however if someone wants one of these pitches it's best to book early due to the small number available at any given time. (Nice pitches by the way. )

Some might feel the need to secure bookings early, we've done that for the Lakes this year with the C&CC. 

Prices going up might put some pressure on bookings. I'd be wary and just look elsewhere in comparison.

I don't think pre-ordering an item like a book means stocks are low.

It doesn’t, however publishers like to promote the myth in order to secure advanced orders and often sweeten the deal with a discount. Very similar to the CAMC with early birds getting the lower price.

The low availability of SPs at Hawes has been quoted in fact there are only 10 SPs  there and this could mean there are still 5 available

Or only one!

Prices going up might put some pressure on bookings. I'd be wary and just look elsewhere in comparison.

For us, it’s location first price second. No point at all in saving a few quid if we are not where we want to be. The only real difference is that the CAMC is no longer our default first choice.

Steve I'm not going to requote myself as you have done  but I expect we are basically making similar choices regarding location and default choice.

 

Look on the brightside AD.   At least you managed to obtain an appointment for tests and then receive treatment which, according to the news, many thousands of other people have not managed to do!

"I don't think pre-ordering an item like a book means stocks are low.

It doesn’t, however publishers like to promote the myth in order to secure advanced orders "

Authors like you to pre-order because all those pre orders are sent out on Publication Day, thus ensuring high sales in the first week and pushing the book up the Best Sellers List, if only for one week.  Also musicians.

Sorry, off topic.

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I see your point!

My point is that in the post I referred it was suggested that Low Availability was an indicator of the popularity of a  club site and by implication the popularity of the CAMC because if availability is Low it suggests that sites are almost fully booked and people are therefore happy with the booking system and charges.

As has been mentioned in previous posts Dynamic pricing is fine for those who are able to plan ahead and get the "Early bird" pricing.

But I am not aware of the concept of Dynamic Pricing having been put to the membership for comment let alone approval.  

Low Availability can indeed be an indicator of popularity but 'indicator' is all it is. In the example you gave, the level of popularity was such to render the availability as 'low' because the pitch numbers had been reduced.

Why should the concept of DP be put to the membership when members empower the club through voted representatives to run it in the way it sees best? 

It might have been mentioned above somewhere, but will DP lower the fees if pitches are unbooked up to the last minute?