Money and resources wasted by the Club

dunelm replied on 12/07/2018 13:41

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Posted on 12/07/2018 13:41

We have had breakdown cover through Mayday for a number of years and it is automatically renewed each year.

Today we received through the post details of the benefits of joining and telling us that 8 out of 10 members renew!

I wonder how many other members had the same correspondence. It really is a waste of money and materials sending information to those already having Mayday cover. Why is the Club not showing a responsible attitude to the earth's resources rather than adding to recycling or even landfill?

Surely it is possible for the computer database to have information as to who does not need to be sent such information.

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Cornersteady replied on 23/07/2018 07:56

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Posted on 22/07/2018 20:36 by RGR2

Good that we can get a response on this subject when all too often people 'duck for cover' when an awkward question arises. On a sort of related matter I am about to join the CMC but wish to use RAC to provide recovery service. I find that to join the RAC I have to be introduced via the CCC. I also understand that the situation is similar where Green Flag is concerned in that if I wanted to join them I must be introduced through the CMC. How does this Kartel arrangement benefit the camping fraternity, is it legal and why should I have to join two clubs to get the arrangement I want?

I'd be interested to hear the justification for this.

Many thanks.

RogerR

Posted on 23/07/2018 07:56

I think it benefits the camping fraternity as the cover by Mayday is superior to that offered by Green Flag in terms of recovering your caravan, onward and return travel with it and so on. Likewise I assume with the RAC and CCC version.

You don't have to be a member of the CAMC or CCC to buy the standard cover as provided by Green Flag and RAC, so you don't have to join either club to join either breakdown service, it is only if you wish the added extra parts that are useful if you tow a caravan.

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Posted on 22/07/2018 20:56 by Rocky 2 buckets

Stay on subject DD don’t do the old hijack thing there’s a good chap👍🏻😂

‘Breakdown cover’, happy to help👍🏻

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Fisherman replied on 23/07/2018 08:49

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Posted on 23/07/2018 08:49

dunelm- the cub is run on the local authority model. Other peoples monies so don't care about waste, The first priority is to retain jobs, keep the empire going and encompass every non essential aspect. Forget the basics and value for monies for members, they don't count.

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 23/07/2018 08:51

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Posted on 23/07/2018 08:23 by

The thread title is "Money and resources wasted by the Club". Very broad so I'm well within subject R2B. However, if you want to stick strictly to the example it is Mayday cover only; no mention of other providers. So what is it really?

Mayday cover?

CC Ltd wasting money sending out unwanted correspondence?

CC Ltd wasting money in general?

You choose, happy to help

Posted on 23/07/2018 08:51

I think we both know you’ll twist it to be anti C&MC to fit your agenda DD. An observation not an attack incidentally. You can’t put me in the oft quoted C&MC lovers category😂😂

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Kennine replied on 23/07/2018 09:45

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Posted on 23/07/2018 08:23 by

The thread title is "Money and resources wasted by the Club". Very broad so I'm well within subject R2B. However, if you want to stick strictly to the example it is Mayday cover only; no mention of other providers. So what is it really?

Mayday cover?

CC Ltd wasting money sending out unwanted correspondence?

CC Ltd wasting money in general?

You choose, happy to help

Posted on 23/07/2018 09:45

Excellent reasoning DD.

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Posted on 23/07/2018 09:45 by Kennine

Excellent reasoning DD.

K

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RGR2 replied on 23/07/2018 12:00

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Tinwheeler replied on 23/07/2018 12:09

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Posted on 23/07/2018 12:09

Would you say the same about other offers from the club, R&R, such as discount at a retailer, provision of overseas holiday insurance and so on? I feel you’re making something out of nothing here.

You don’t show as being a member of CAMC in your avatar so perhaps you don’t want to join any club. However, if you are a member, why not just be glad you have access to the enhanced recovery service?

I believe there are a couple of breakdown/recovery services for vanners where membership of an organisation is not required. Perhaps you could search them out.

Edit: your post has been Deleted User but my response is still relevant to a non-visible question regarding why such schemes and tie-ups exist and whether they are fair.

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RGR2 replied on 23/07/2018 12:45

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Posted on 23/07/2018 12:45

Thanks Cornersteady, I Deleted User a comment after you beat me to it by posting something that I was unaware of. Specifically that it IS possible to get Green Flag caravan cover (albeit a lesser cover) without belonging to the club. Nowhere in CAMC or Mayday is that clear. Reason is obvious when the Mayday welcome phone message includes words to the affect that "a commission is paid to introducers'. No surprise then that marketing is skewed the way it is.

I've joined up now just feel that I've been coerced rather than coming to it willingly.

RGR2 replied on 23/07/2018 13:01

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Posted on 23/07/2018 12:09 by Tinwheeler

Would you say the same about other offers from the club, R&R, such as discount at a retailer, provision of overseas holiday insurance and so on? I feel you’re making something out of nothing here.

You don’t show as being a member of CAMC in your avatar so perhaps you don’t want to join any club. However, if you are a member, why not just be glad you have access to the enhanced recovery service?

I believe there are a couple of breakdown/recovery services for vanners where membership of an organisation is not required. Perhaps you could search them out.

Edit: your post has been deleted but my response is still relevant to a non-visible question regarding why such schemes and tie-ups exist and whether they are fair.

Posted on 23/07/2018 13:01

Membership number ending ....508 actually. What you'll see from my replacement post is that the option for alternative cover was not clear and led to my comments. It also says I've now signed up to Mayday. If you look at my original post I really wanted to take out RAC cover but would have had to join CCC to get cover.

One club's enough to cope with methinks.

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