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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moulesy replied on 27/04/2019 09:29

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Posted on 27/04/2019 09:29

Kj - with the greatest of respect (and I mean that) - that post does seem a bit at odds with your earlier statement that you're being "priced out of club sites".

At the risk of repeating myself, doesn't this whole matter come down to personal choice and one's perception of value for money. Let's face it, none of us on this forum is exactly on the breadline (or are we? ) so it's a question of choosing how and where we spend whatever resources are available to us. Frequent claims hat the club charges "premium prices" for "basic facilities" are, IMHO, just silly.

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JayOutdoors replied on 27/04/2019 09:36

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Posted on 27/04/2019 09:36

"it's a question of choosing how and where we spend whatever resources are available to us. Frequent claims hat the club charges "premium prices" for "basic facilities" are, IMHO, just silly."

Fullyagree

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SteveL replied on 27/04/2019 09:51

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Posted on 27/04/2019 09:27 by JayOutdoors

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.

If this is referring to CAMC pitches then I personally feel that it would create inequality in CMC's membership, and therefore unfair to those members who are unable (for various reasons) to make use of the suggested reductions. Also IMHO totally unacceptable if it were available to non members.

Posted on 27/04/2019 09:51

Surely the same would apply to mid week discounts. I can easily benifit from them, someone who works cannot. Or at least not to the same extent.

Are you suggesting the clubs stops these discounts.?

JayOutdoors replied on 27/04/2019 10:19

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Posted on 27/04/2019 10:19

"Are you suggesting the clubs stops these discounts.?" No - I have made no such suggestion.

As far as I am aware mid-week discount is available to be booked by all members working or not. Everyone makes personal choices as to when/where and how they use their leisure time/outfit.

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Takethedogalong replied on 27/04/2019 10:22

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Posted on 27/04/2019 10:22

What discounts are you objecting to JO, actual or suggested?

JVB66 replied on 27/04/2019 10:23

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Posted on 27/04/2019 09:36 by JayOutdoors

"it's a question of choosing how and where we spend whatever resources are available to us. Frequent claims hat the club charges "premium prices" for "basic facilities" are, IMHO, just silly."

Fullyagree

Posted on 27/04/2019 10:23

JayOutdoors replied on 27/04/2019 10:29

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Posted on 27/04/2019 10:22 by Takethedogalong

What discounts are you objecting to JO, actual or suggested?

Posted on 27/04/2019 10:29

Suggested. My post page 27 - last one on page

Takethedogalong replied on 27/04/2019 10:39

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Posted on 27/04/2019 10:39

Selling date/time sensitive commodities at a heavy discount?

Its a very common practice, can’t be many folks who haven’t benefited from buying something out of what we call the “whoops” shelf. It enables seller to obtain some return for the item, and benefits the buyer who gets a desirable item for less money. Works with cheese, meat, in fact most foods, hotel rooms, nights away etc...... Open to all, no restrictions.

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Posted on 27/04/2019 09:27 by JayOutdoors

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.

If this is referring to CAMC pitches then I personally feel that it would create inequality in CMC's membership, and therefore unfair to those members who are unable (for various reasons) to make use of the suggested reductions. Also IMHO totally unacceptable if it were available to non members.

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Posted on 27/04/2019 09:29 by moulesy

Kj - with the greatest of respect (and I mean that) - that post does seem a bit at odds with your earlier statement that you're being "priced out of club sites".

At the risk of repeating myself, doesn't this whole matter come down to personal choice and one's perception of value for money. Let's face it, none of us on this forum is exactly on the breadline (or are we? ) so it's a question of choosing how and where we spend whatever resources are available to us. Frequent claims hat the club charges "premium prices" for "basic facilities" are, IMHO, just silly.

Posted on 27/04/2019 10:58

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