Exploiting the members

Posted on 22/01/2022 20:56 by KjellNN

I wrote a reasoned reply to this, but then realised there was no point in doing so, as those who have plenty of money, e.g. a good working income, or 2 pensions and  no problem with paying CAMC prices, have no regard for older pensioners, or those  who have spouses who have not been able to earn a pension.

On our travels, we have often chatted with members who have older vans, and disabled spouses, and are still trying to tour using CAMC sites as that is all they have known.    Many have said they cannot afford to go away as often as they used to.

 But of course, even in a members club, this apparently does not matter.

Personally, we could afford CAMC peak prices, though it would cut down on our nights away, and we do not consider them good value, so we will not pay them.

We will stay members, but use CLs, and also make more use of CCC sites....what is not to like about them Corners?

 

 

 

 

Posted on 22/01/2022 21:21 by

I re-joined mainly to exploit two things during the Covid problems.  Mainly the no deposit and easily cancelled booking system (RIP 😂).  Access to a generally consistent standard of basic sites; nothing special but reasonably acceptable.  Renewal this year is in the lap of the Gods, but unlikely.  

Posted on 22/01/2022 21:57 by moulesy

And all those "extras" are, of course ... er .... extra (costs).

But one thing do agree on is that we wouldn't stay there! 

Posted on 22/01/2022 22:04 by Cornersteady

And of course once joined you had little choice but to use them?

In my view CC Ltd should not raise its prices to exploit the holiday periods and those that have little choice but to use them

Still can't get that btw?

Posted on 22/01/2022 21:59 by JVB66

I so agree with you with reference to older members on pensions ,it is one of the main conversations many have,,  trying to keep costs within their budgets ,as many seem to post on here it the grey headed retired members who ,keep using sites and at this time of year keep quite a few viable enough to remain open 

By doing away with the USP may well be more than just deposits and higher site prices it will also be the 21 cancellation period, 

I had to cancel a site because of Hospital appointment that as we get older may well come as this one in less than The 21 day return of deposits without it seems  having to prove,why

Posted on 22/01/2022 23:55 by Rocky 2 buckets

Boomers had all the job choices-out of 1 job on Monday start another Tuesday, private pension & a state pension, cold weather payments, no medical bills, until recently a pension rise every year too🤷🏻‍♂️, there is nothing in boomer world to worry about for sure. The golden era👍🏻

Posted on 22/01/2022 21:05 by Cornersteady

It's not a matter of having no regard but I'm sorry to tell you that the club is not a charity and nor should it be.

If someone cannot afford something then that is, sadly, life. I'd like a newer Jag but the sales people have no regard for me being an older pensioner so a KIA it will have to be.

As to CCC sites, too variable in standards in my experience. 

Posted on 23/01/2022 08:21 by SteveL

As to CCC sites, too variable in standards in my experience

We have only stayed on 8 to date. Those 8 we found very consistent in standard and a good one at that. Admittedly the HS are narrower, so caravaners had to park cars on the grass, but that was the only significant difference. Apart from the price of course, which was £6 to £8 cheaper per night and if it coincided with a period where the CAMC site was still at peak, double that.

Posted on 23/01/2022 09:28 by Tinwheeler

C&CC expect cars to be parked on the grass and thats why the HS are narrower. Some of their pitches are very tight while others are spacious.

Have you been to the Tavistock site, Steve? There's quirkiness for you!