Dynamic pricing to be introduced

replied on 09/02/2023 14:34

Posted on 09/02/2023 14:34


Apparently dynamic pricing is to be rolled out to all UK campsites during 2023.

Which means that those that book up to a year ahead will be able to take advantage of the lowest prices.

Those who for whatever reason cannot commit to booking so far in advance will be penalised if they wish to book closer to the time of travel because apparently the higher the popularity of a campsite and the closer to the time of arrival the booking is made, the higher the price may be.

As with all the changes that have happened during the last 6 months, where were any or more importantly ALL the members consulted and balloted regarding these changes?

Many older members (like ourselves) cannot commit to long term bookings due to medical considerations, appointments that may arise because of these etc; we have previously just set off when able on a ‘tour’ and then by way of the (what was) late availability checker booked ‘on the fly.’


We have already been penalised with the 21 day non-returnable deposit system which really could have been much fairer reduced to 7 days. 

I used to fiercely defend the CAMC as a great organisation to be a member of but this latest move has been the nail in the coffin for us personally.

SteveL replied on 06/03/2023 21:31

Posted on 06/03/2023 20:21 by Lukeledge

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

Posted on 06/03/2023 21:31

Looking  at prices of a few sites, it does not seem to be the case currently. Although it may happen, personally I think the CAMC would be reluctant to do this, as there primary objective seems to be to get folk to book early and get the deposits coming in.

Tinwheeler replied on 06/03/2023 21:47

Posted on 06/03/2023 20:21 by Lukeledge

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

Posted on 06/03/2023 21:47

They suggest prices may be dearer later but only a crazy company would raise prices if the goods aren't selling.

Time will tell.

brue replied on 07/03/2023 08:04

Posted on 06/03/2023 20:21 by Lukeledge

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

Posted on 07/03/2023 08:04

If you look at page one of this thread Goldie has posted the club response regarding "flexible" pricing. The club states prices "may" increase. There is no mention of reductions. 

These details are also in the new booking experience FAQs.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 07/03/2023 08:10

Posted on 06/03/2023 21:47 by Tinwheeler

They suggest prices may be dearer later but only a crazy company would raise prices if the goods aren't selling.

Time will tell.

Posted on 07/03/2023 08:10

It would then stop being dynamic pricing it would be tantamount to retail suicide🤷🏻‍♂️

Tinwheeler replied on 07/03/2023 08:11

Posted on 07/03/2023 08:11

It would , Rocky, and if camc announced prices may reduce later then no one would book early which would affect the revenue stream, so that announcement will never be made.

SteveL replied on 07/03/2023 09:43

Posted on 07/03/2023 09:43

Announcing such could even lead to mini frenzy days😂

I suppose also it is very early days, we are still in the coldest part of the year. If they significantly discounted a pitch now at the last minute, the occupant is likely to consume a fair bit of electric. Depending on what they pay for electricity, it could well be more sensible to leave it vacant. It will be interesting to see what they do with the less popular sites, such as Malvern, as we move into summer. Perhaps a big discount for grass.😀

mikexgough replied on 10/03/2023 17:48

Posted on 10/03/2023 17:48

We've been looking while away here on the Castleton site, with all the snow last evening.....lol.....   anyway.... after a booking I made 12 months ago for May.... we won't be on club sites anymore. We checked out some of the eye watering prices for the first week in July this year , which is before the England summer holidays and even the sites away from attractions are silly numbers. So .....we've booked CL's instead and looking at CS's from the other club. We've just come back from Belgium and with the same facilities as the Club sites we paid €22 per night.... 2 of us, Motorhome and electric. 

I thought we belonged to a Club .......not a Travel company, they should remember how they got and still get their base funding stream

Tinwheeler replied on 10/03/2023 17:57

Posted on 10/03/2023 17:48 by mikexgough

We've been looking while away here on the Castleton site, with all the snow last evening.....lol.....   anyway.... after a booking I made 12 months ago for May.... we won't be on club sites anymore. We checked out some of the eye watering prices for the first week in July this year , which is before the England summer holidays and even the sites away from attractions are silly numbers. So .....we've booked CL's instead and looking at CS's from the other club. We've just come back from Belgium and with the same facilities as the Club sites we paid €22 per night.... 2 of us, Motorhome and electric. 

I thought we belonged to a Club .......not a Travel company, they should remember how they got and still get their base funding stream

Posted on 10/03/2023 17:57

"…we paid €22 per night.... 2 of us, Motorhome and electric."

And a ferry fare or two.

"They" are actually you. The club is owned by its members. If you don’t like the way it’s run on your behalf, use your voting rights accordingly 👍🏻

JollyKernow replied on 10/03/2023 20:07

Posted on 10/03/2023 17:57 by Tinwheeler

"…we paid €22 per night.... 2 of us, Motorhome and electric."

And a ferry fare or two.

"They" are actually you. The club is owned by its members. If you don’t like the way it’s run on your behalf, use your voting rights accordingly 👍🏻

Posted on 10/03/2023 20:07

Who does that though TW? Far easier to get the keyboard outwink

JK

brue replied on 11/03/2023 09:13

Posted on 10/03/2023 17:57 by Tinwheeler

"…we paid €22 per night.... 2 of us, Motorhome and electric."

And a ferry fare or two.

"They" are actually you. The club is owned by its members. If you don’t like the way it’s run on your behalf, use your voting rights accordingly 👍🏻

Posted on 11/03/2023 09:13

I think, reading posts on CT that many of us do vote but changes probably take more than votes? Trust Pilot indicates many of the problems. Loss of membership, bookings, complaints and concerns raised on platforms like CT and FB have worth and need consideration  too.

 

 

 

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