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.

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Wherenext replied on 17/04/2023 19:46

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Posted on 17/04/2023 19:46

Cheers TW. Doubt it will provoke anything useful but sometimes you have to let the money crunchers know you are not blind to their ways.

Tinwheeler replied on 17/04/2023 20:00

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Posted on 17/04/2023 19:46 by Wherenext

Cheers TW. Doubt it will provoke anything useful but sometimes you have to let the money crunchers know you are not blind to their ways.

Posted on 17/04/2023 20:00

Those photos are pretty conclusive.

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Burgundy replied on 19/04/2023 11:59

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Posted on 17/04/2023 18:45 by Wherenext

A well respected CT member reported that upon arrival at Cayton Village on Sunday 16/04 that there was quite a few empty pitches yet the price had not altered at all. So Dynamic Pricing only works one way with this "Club" and that is upwards.

It would appear that they would rather have empty pitches than offer a reduction that might have earned them some money.

Perhaps someone from the club could come on here and confirm under what circumstances the "club" would lower prices to entice customers.

Posted on 19/04/2023 11:59

If prices were going to be lowered then “from” price would need to be changed to “guide” price.

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brue replied on 19/04/2023 12:04

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Posted on 17/04/2023 19:46 by Wherenext

Cheers TW. Doubt it will provoke anything useful but sometimes you have to let the money crunchers know you are not blind to their ways.

Posted on 19/04/2023 12:04

Looks like CAMC are now responding to empty pitches with 20% reductions on selected sites. https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/uk-holidays/special-offers/

SteveL replied on 19/04/2023 12:18

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Posted on 19/04/2023 11:59 by Burgundy

If prices were going to be lowered then “from” price would need to be changed to “guide” price.

Posted on 19/04/2023 12:18

Surely the from price is also dynamic, so in theory at least can go down as well as up.🤔

Personally I can’t see last minute reductions happening much if at all in this first year. The club clearly want folk to book early to bring in the deposits, hence the increase as the date approaches and particularly if the site is filling up. In the colder months when occupancy may be down, it is perhaps better to leave pitches empty than to sell them off at bargain prices, only for it to cost in increased electric usage. Perhaps if / when all pitches are metered there will be more scope.

Just seen brues post. That’s more the type of reductions I expected to see as it still brings in the deposits.

Tinwheeler replied on 19/04/2023 12:30

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Posted on 19/04/2023 12:04 by brue

Looks like CAMC are now responding to empty pitches with 20% reductions on selected sites. https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/uk-holidays/special-offers/

Posted on 19/04/2023 12:30

That's dynamic pricing in action. They’re reducing prices to sell pitches. The only surprise to me is they’re announcing reductions so far in advance.

Hja replied on 19/04/2023 12:43

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Posted on 19/04/2023 12:43

These offers are interesting. However, the reduction is off the pitch fee but is is possible to see the pitch fee anymore?

SteveL replied on 19/04/2023 12:48

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Posted on 19/04/2023 12:48

I can only do it for one site, but it does give an idea of the savings over waiting / booking early. We booked early and are paying 11% less than the current price. Therefore by waiting we would have saved 9% more. Although currently one of the 3 days we booked is unavailable.

SteveL replied on 19/04/2023 12:51

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Posted on 19/04/2023 12:43 by Hja

These offers are interesting. However, the reduction is off the pitch fee but is is possible to see the pitch fee anymore?

Posted on 19/04/2023 12:51

If it’s only off the pitch fee then there might not be much difference in booking early and the offer, as my figures were off the total price.🤔