Excessive site fees

peddim replied on 15/04/2016 11:45

Posted on 15/04/2016 11:45

Just returned from Chester Fair Oaks site, one night, £31.30 !!, I nearly choked on my dentures, It was our first trip out this year, only able to book something last minute.Ok, apparently, our over night stay was classed as still in  the 'High' season, but £31.30 per night (two adults) to stay in my own caravan is ridiculous. The club is in danger of  killing the goose that layed the golden egg. it's easy sometimes to forget that we have also paid a membership fee for the privilege of being charged so much.

JVB66 replied on 26/06/2016 10:10

Posted on 26/06/2016 10:10

I think some of the cc knockers do not seem to understand that probably the majority ,of who they seem to think are cc "luvies"have as most cc members tried, "other"  camp sites but. tend to to use a style of site that also seems to sell hundreds of thousands of pitch nights per year

they do seem to have a problem with that conceptSmile

i had a problem (yet again) understanding the post.....though you seemed to have managed it, Corners, but youre in 'education' so you have a head start....Wink

 

Wink... sorry I forgot  that to post on here for some members to understand it has to be made "simple"Undecided

young thomas replied on 26/06/2016 10:15

Posted on 26/06/2016 10:15

thanks, JVB, sounds like 'simple' would help us both.....and Ian, and......all bar Corners, possibly....Happy

however, you get the gist......KISS, thanksWink

young thomas replied on 26/06/2016 10:28

Posted on 26/06/2016 10:28

Could be because they are not that excessive, when comparing like for like, now that all the lost leader deals at the commercials have dried up.

back on topic....

as you say, Steve, prices can yo-yo depending on demand, especially at commercials....

we're on a short (ish) tour and stayed at Tewkesbury earlier in the week for an overnighter...£21.....

lovely CL in Ludlow....£15....

then on to Broadway....£25....

after that, Sandy Balls......£35.... (needs must, meeting up with family in static, tents and camper van).....so, easily most expensive....but the reason for the site was the facilities for the kids we're meeting up with....

however, next time we're back there it'll be £50 for five nights...

we'll also be doing a THS in Fordingbridge to extend our 'forest' stay.....£8.50....

a mixed bag.....club sites, CL, commercial, THS all in a short tour....

Cornersteady replied on 26/06/2016 11:11

Posted on 26/06/2016 11:11

I think some of the cc knockers do not seem to understand that probably the majority ,of who they seem to think are cc "luvies"have as most cc members tried, "other"  camp sites but. tend to to use a style of site that also seems to sell hundreds of thousands of pitch nights per year

they do seem to have a problem with that conceptSmile

i had a problem (yet again) understanding the post.....though you seemed to have managed it, Corners, but youre in 'education' so you have a head start....Wink

 

really BB, even someone with two  o levels should be able to underatnd JVB's postWink

MichaelT replied on 26/06/2016 13:40

Posted on 26/06/2016 13:40

Could be because they are not that excessive, when comparing like for like, now that all the lost leader deals at the commercials have dried up.

back on topic....

as you say, Steve, prices can yo-yo depending on demand, especially at commercials....

we're on a short (ish) tour and stayed at Tewkesbury earlier in the week for an overnighter...£21.....

lovely CL in Ludlow....£15....

then on to Broadway....£25....

after that, Sandy Balls......£35.... (needs must, meeting up with family in static, tents and camper van).....so, easily most expensive....but the reason for the site was the facilities for the kids we're meeting up with....

however, next time we're back there it'll be £50 for five nights...

we'll also be doing a THS in Fordingbridge to extend our 'forest' stay.....£8.50....

a mixed bag.....club sites, CL, commercial, THS all in a short tour....

Write your comments here...that's what we did BB but in our case the most expensive was the C&CC site, CC were the cheapest except for a CL but then you get more for your money on a CC site and as you state even more at a commercial site so you pays your money you takes your choice.  Fir us we have just cancelled the C&CC membership as in our eyes they offer an inferior product and service for a premium price. 

young thomas replied on 26/06/2016 15:57

Posted on 26/06/2016 15:57

"really BB, even someone with two  o levels should be able to underatnd JVB's postWink"

ah, Corners.....theres the rub...I havent got (just) two O levels......Wink

IanH replied on 26/06/2016 15:58

Posted on 26/06/2016 15:58

I think some of the cc knockers do not seem to understand that probably the majority ,of who they seem to think are cc "luvies"have as most cc members tried, "other"  camp sites but. tend to to use a style of site that also seems to sell hundreds of thousands of pitch nights per year

they do seem to have a problem with that conceptSmile

i had a problem (yet again) understanding the post.....though you seemed to have managed it, Corners, but youre in 'education' so you have a head start....Wink

 

really BB, even someone with two  o levels should be able to underatnd JVB's postWink

I seriously doubt it......Smile

young thomas replied on 26/06/2016 15:59

Posted on 26/06/2016 15:59

Michael, the C&CC membership gives us access to their CS and THS sites, so we keep it, although we also use their club sites if convenient.Happy

IanH replied on 26/06/2016 16:00

Posted on 26/06/2016 16:00

I reckon that fish and chips are getting really expensive these days.....and they just keep going up in price.

We still buy them now and then though, when it's convenient or it suits us.

Doesn't stop us saying that they're expensive though.......

moulesy replied on 26/06/2016 16:03

Posted on 26/06/2016 16:03

Trouble is, Ian, some people will just pay whatever excessive amount the fish & chip shop charges! Wink

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