Bank Holiday cash in.

PJMEG replied on 14/01/2023 23:21

PJMEG

Posted on 14/01/2023 23:21

Having looked for a weekend get away in May we have noticed that at many sites local to us that the club seems to be cashing in on the extended Royal Bank holiday this is probably nationwide.

We feel that this is unacceptable as the prices jump just for the four days of the extended holiday period, due to the Royal connections in the past and the support I think that this seems very unfair to long time members to have pay extra for a celebration weekend away.

This is more typical of the large commercial holiday organisations not the caravan club, yes we know the prices rise and fall with the seasons but this one just stands out more than most.

Before it is stated we know it is our choice whether we go or not any on given trip whatever the cost.

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Takethedogalong replied on 15/01/2023 10:15

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Posted on 15/01/2023 10:00 by Rocky 2 buckets

Yup, it’s normal practice, they make their money using those methods. I personally swerve those I think are too expensive(Smkts or CAMC) & choose others. It’s no shocker, it’s in our own hands to rectify it👍🏻. The worst thing imaginable is to complain but continue to support the practice. You effect change by you changing.

Posted on 15/01/2023 10:15

Agree. Companies do it because they know the faithful, those who don’t/won’t/can’t compromise, will just keep spending. It’s a personal choice, Club won’t miss you if you go elsewhere, so do what suits you, find something that you do like, consider value for money.

TimboC replied on 15/01/2023 10:27

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Posted on 15/01/2023 10:27

Its basic economics. Supply and demand.

Why do you think sites are cheaper during off-peak periods?

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Tinwheeler replied on 15/01/2023 10:36

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Posted on 15/01/2023 10:27 by TimboC

Its basic economics. Supply and demand.

Why do you think sites are cheaper during off-peak periods?

Posted on 15/01/2023 10:36

We're back to our old friend Dynamic Pricing and it's nothing new as supply and demand have always led the way with pricing.

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Cornersteady replied on 15/01/2023 10:37

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Posted on 15/01/2023 00:29 by PJMEG

I do feel everyone's entitled to their opinion but how would you feel if the local supermarket or petrol station put its prices up for the four day period.

I think you would be saying something different, we still need to shop.

Just my opinion.

Posted on 15/01/2023 10:37

How would I feel? That's an easy question as I wouldn't feel anything, I just wouldn't go there to shop over that four day period and go elsewhere.

But really you're not comparing like with like, it could be said that a supermarket sells food that is essential to living and staying healthy, staying at a club site certainly is not essential, it's a holiday. Using a club site is not a necessity (is it?).

And of course there is nothing to stop anyone going shopping or filling up with fuel either before or after these 'higher prices' is there?

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