Posted on 25/11/2021 11:54
The Club have released more details of the new Booking System here
There are still finer details still to be arrived but the link (thanks Harry) sets out how the new system will work.
I have closed the previous thread on when we will get details of the new booking system and opened this one to allow comments specifically on the new system rather than discussing what they might be.
David
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Posted on 26/11/2021 13:15 by NavigateurWhat an unexpected bonanza - - - - - for the people selling holiday insurance !
Posted on 26/11/2021 15:08 by peedeeperhaps a really good way of testing the water is to leak a few ideas ahead of launch and, when members realise big changes are coming, will give their honest 'warts and all' view...perhaps the club is watching closely?
Well so far it has not generated a great deal of the expect comment, perhaps because it has been drip fed and contrary to what some think it is welcomed by the majority?????
peedee
Posted on 26/11/2021 15:08 by peedeeperhaps a really good way of testing the water is to leak a few ideas ahead of launch and, when members realise big changes are coming, will give their honest 'warts and all' view...perhaps the club is watching closely?
Well so far it has not generated a great deal of the expect comment, perhaps because it has been drip fed and contrary to what some think, it is welcomed by the majority?????
peedee
Posted on 26/11/2021 15:24
I think a lot might be hibernating at the moment PD. Those who like to be organised and can, will have done next years primary bookings, and of course won’t have noticed any different. Come March, the VAT savings go, the new prices will be there, and a little bit later, the deposits come in. Early days yet for most Members.
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Posted on 26/11/2021 15:43
I do wonder how many people who will have paid a deposit that they are going to lose by not cancelling 21 days before due to take up the booking will be bothered to contact the club to cancel said booking thus freeing it up?
That could be kept track of in the same way cancellations are kept today and repeat offenders could receive a punishment.
That might well be illegal seeing as The Caravan Club is keeping their deposit.
Which has me wondering when the deposit is forfeit. 8pm that night? The next day? When the number of site nights it would cover have expired? And what about when multiple booking are covered by one deposit - are all bookings immediately forfeit?
Just remember the slogan "We are the beta testers, Happy chaps are we".
Posted on 26/11/2021 15:08 by peedeeperhaps a really good way of testing the water is to leak a few ideas ahead of launch and, when members realise big changes are coming, will give their honest 'warts and all' view...perhaps the club is watching closely?
Well so far it has not generated a great deal of the expect comment, perhaps because it has been drip fed and contrary to what some think, it is welcomed by the majority?????
peedee
Posted on 26/11/2021 16:41
Peedee
I think its generated more comment elsewhere in the Facebook Group I mentioned which now has 1300+ contributions. It is difficult to judge how the reception of the idea is going down as there seems to be as many in favour as those against! Clearly many had no idea it was on the cards. On CT most, but not all, discussion has been between contributors who are regularly on here. That might change as more people become aware of the change in site bookings.
David
Posted on 26/11/2021 15:43 by NavigateurI do wonder how many people who will have paid a deposit that they are going to lose by not cancelling 21 days before due to take up the booking will be bothered to contact the club to cancel said booking thus freeing it up?
That could be kept track of in the same way cancellations are kept today and repeat offenders could receive a punishment.
That might well be illegal seeing as The Caravan Club is keeping their deposit.
Which has me wondering when the deposit is forfeit. 8pm that night? The next day? When the number of site nights it would cover have expired? And what about when multiple booking are covered by one deposit - are all bookings immediately forfeit?
Just remember the slogan "We are the beta testers, Happy chaps are we".
Posted on 26/11/2021 17:02
Nav, it does not appear that multiple bookings are covered by one deposit. They seem to be separate deposits made in one lump payment. See earlier posts.
Really, there is little point in speculating. We will learn the details in due course and then the grumping will rev up.😄
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Posted on 26/11/2021 15:24 by TakethedogalongI think a lot might be hibernating at the moment PD. Those who like to be organised and can, will have done next years primary bookings, and of course won’t have noticed any different. Come March, the VAT savings go, the new prices will be there, and a little bit later, the deposits come in. Early days yet for most Members.
Posted on 26/11/2021 17:32
Those who like to be organised and can, will have done next years primary bookings, and of course won’t have noticed any different
Agree.....apart from a December booking yet to finalise....all of my primary UK sites are booked, all serviced pitches (so will not have to worry about pitch types)...saving me £400 in deposits..the upcoming December booking will add another £60...
Will definitely be a rethink for 2023
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Posted on 26/11/2021 17:32 by GTPThose who like to be organised and can, will have done next years primary bookings, and of course won’t have noticed any different
Agree.....apart from a December booking yet to finalise....all of my primary UK sites are booked, all serviced pitches (so will not have to worry about pitch types)...saving me £400 in deposits..the upcoming December booking will add another £60...
Will definitely be a rethink for 2023
Posted on 26/11/2021 18:06
Next year may well be our last year touring so December this year into December next is fine by me and we are not bovered about pitch types, and Nov and Dec next year should only be hardstands any way, as will probably be into April 2023 which is very much for us probably not available
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