Excessive site fees

May I congratulate you two for keeping the rest of the forum going whilst everyone else is elsewhere

that's OK, its a service we provide

Thank you for the welcome back CS, reminded me of the battle of Britain film  "even a spitfire can't be in two places at the same time" 

No, you're thinking of Schrodinger's cat.

It might be worth pointing out again, as I did on a similar thread some time ago, that the likes of SB/Haven/Morris run small groups of sites in popular tourist areas. They can afford to give what are, admittedly, great offers off peak because they subsidise them with sky high prices at peak times. The club, on the other hand, runs a huge network of sites, many in remote and beautiful areas which probably don't come close to paying their way. I trust no-one is going to suggest that the club closes or sells off those sites in order to be able to match those special deals?

Essentially all the posts are matters of opnion and if you are happy with the price of club sites use them. If you think they are too high then you can go elsewhere but rip off prices are only rip off if you think they are and others may dissagree. 

While we would like lower fees like everbody else, we feel they are reasonably competitive and provide what we want and will continue to use club sites.

No, you're thinking of Schrodinger's cat.

I thought that was more of a case of wanted dead or alive. 

Essentially all the posts are matters of opnion and if you are happy with the price of club sites use them. If you think they are too high then you can go elsewhere but rip off prices are only rip off if you think they are and others may dissagree. 

While we would like lower fees like everbody else, we feel they are reasonably competitive and provide what we want and will continue to use club sites.

yes, I do not blindly use club sites, I see clearly what they have to offer and make a decison that they are worth the asking price

Just cannot understand why prices have to rise so much in any part of the camping season , as a club one would expect it to be one price all open season for all members & when a site is full then you cannot get in & thats it . Here in Cornwall there are many sites run privately that have almost the same facilities but perhaps more rural on a fixed price bases all season with exceptional views . If they can do it then why cannot a club for its members , they have overheads as well .

Just cannot understand why prices have to rise so much in any part of the camping season , as a club one would expect it to be one price all open season for all members & when a site is full then you cannot get in & thats it . Here in Cornwall there are many sites run privately that have almost the same facilities but perhaps more rural on a fixed price bases all season with exceptional views . If they can do it then why cannot a club for its members , they have overheads as well .

what are the costs of these clubs and how do they compare with the club's? Some names would be good too for people to try them out.

I have looked at prices for next weekend near Fort William and the CC site is £56 for two nights and two people with membership. 

The C&CC is £56 for two nights for two non members. If we take a membership it becomes £44 for the two nights. 

I know on this forum there are members with the money is no object mentallity but if the CC wants to attract younger members / families it needs to be competitive and prove a benefit to membership.