Is it a rip off?

dogsandhinnies replied on 08/04/2019 20:12

dogsandhinnies

Posted on 08/04/2019 20:12

Hi I have a rant to get off my chest

Just booked a site for 21 nights for an eye watering £540! After I got back on my feet I was informed that Caravan and Motor home club have increased their Easter fees this week two weeks early. Why I ask. even the management were embarrassed and thought it were shocking.

I spent 5 nights last week on a fabulous caravan and camping club site in heart of Northumberland with all the facilities and with over 60s discount £8 pn!

After only just re-joining I cannot see the benefits of staying with C&M club prices are beyond out reach.

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replied on 26/04/2019 21:19

Posted on 26/04/2019 20:52 by

My gym has reduced rate membership for those using the facility during working hours which suits many senior citizens. However, I don't think that would work for CC Ltd or its customers. IMO "last minute" price reductions to fill unbooked pitches could benefit both seller and customers, especially senior citizens as they are most likely to be able to take up such offers.

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:19

This senior citizen wants to travel a route using 7 or more particular sites in particular locations and therefore prefer to advance book so one off last minute deals are of no interest

Tinwheeler replied on 26/04/2019 21:22

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:15 by KjellNN

National Trust do a reduced rate for "senior membership", and many places offer a lower price for what they call "concessions".

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:22

Isn’t it true, though, that every reduced price must mean that regular prices are at a level to offset that? I have no wish to be subsidised by other customers of any organisation.

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replied on 26/04/2019 21:23

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:19 by

This senior citizen wants to travel a route using 7 or more particular sites in particular locations and therefore prefer to advance book so one off last minute deals are of no interest

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:23

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Posted on 26/04/2019 21:15 by

Who is this "certain over there poster" who has been paying £50 a night?

Last year I happened upon the most luxurious site imaginable in that well known "third world"country Austria where we paid our all time maximum fee of €35 for a pitch with its own luxury bathroom and set in the most magnificent souroundings . It may be possible to pay £50 a night on the continent as well as the UK but not if you know what you are doing.

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:24

It may be possible to pay £50 a night on the continent as well as the UK but not if you know what you are doing.

I am sure it is possible David depending on time of year, location, and what you are seeking

replied on 26/04/2019 21:26

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:23 by

Your choice.

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:26

I never said otherwise DD

replied on 26/04/2019 21:28

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:22 by Tinwheeler

Isn’t it true, though, that every reduced price must mean that regular prices are at a level to offset that? I have no wish to be subsidised by other customers of any organisation.

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:28

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Tinwheeler replied on 26/04/2019 21:32

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:28 by

Isn’t it true, though, that every reduced price must mean that regular prices are at a level to offset that?

No.

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:32

Yes.

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Posted on 26/04/2019 21:24 by

It may be possible to pay £50 a night on the continent as well as the UK but not if you know what you are doing.

I am sure it is possible David depending on time of year, location, and what you are seeking

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:36

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replied on 26/04/2019 21:45

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:45

I suspect that many do pay £50 David and consider that, for them, it is good value.

We shall shortly be paying £6.60 at Sandringham which I am content with whilst OP considered £26 too be too expensive. The private site that I am on now charges £24 at present but the facilities fall short of CC sites. We are paying £26 for a lakeside pitch.

SteveL replied on 26/04/2019 21:57

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SteveL

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Posted on 26/04/2019 21:28 by

Isn’t it true, though, that every reduced price must mean that regular prices are at a level to offset that?

No.

Posted on 26/04/2019 21:57

I would tend to agree with the No. As using a dynamic pricing model there would be no regular prices. Just a higher price for booking early and guaranteeing your pitch and a lower price for booking later, or last minute and taking the risk that you won't be going.

Or of course you could sell them at a lower price to start with, then increase the price as availability becomes tight. Would probably work with the likes of Baltic Wharf and York Rowntree.

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