Pricing in the directory and online
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replied on 25/12/2018 21:40
JVB66 replied on 25/12/2018 21:44
Posted on 25/12/2018 20:31 by nelliethehookerYou may well be, but there are certain members who rely totally on the site directory, and require the pricing information before booking.
SteveL replied on 25/12/2018 22:49
Posted on 25/12/2018 20:31 by nelliethehookerYou may well be, but there are certain members who rely totally on the site directory, and require the pricing information before booking.
Posted on 25/12/2018 22:49
I'm sorry Nellie but I fear you are part of a decreasing minority. However, I feel the club cater fairly for this minority, as it states clearly in the pricing section of the handbook that a copy of the pricing can be requested, and will then be sent out. Personally I think it would be very wasteful to send it to everyone, as the majority will not require it.
For myself, I have saved a copy of the PDF to iBooks, this is then available to use offline if required.
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Justus2 replied on 26/12/2018 05:54
Posted on 26/12/2018 05:54
Its interesting to see how others plan their trips...... book v. internet etc.
Sites for all our trips away are done in advance on a PC at home. We pick an area or region, then choose sites from all providers within that area to pick the most suitable sites for us depending on facilities, price,reviews and location..
The club maps live in the van but I can't remember ever using either of them, and the only time we ever look at either handbook ( also in the van ) is for the last leg of the journey if we happen to be going to a club site.
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replied on 26/12/2018 08:48
Posted on 26/12/2018 08:48
We work a little like you Justus. We plan a route at home. Our route typically covers 600 miles and for planning I use the CC map as a base. The map stays at home and the Sites Book is to hand for final approach. CC bookings are done on line as are any C&CC bookings. Commercials are usually by phone.
DavidKlyne replied on 26/12/2018 10:10
Posted on 25/12/2018 20:28 by nelliethehookerDavid it would appear that you think that everyone uses the internet to look at and book site when that is certainly not the case. There are plenty of members who rely on the site directory for price information, opening dates and site directions. The web site is certainly not the be all and end all, as you seem to think that it is!!
Posted on 26/12/2018 10:10
Nellie
Whilst I accept that a few might not use the internet they will be outnumbered many,many times by those that do. I think we also have to accept that the future will be the internet for such things not paper books. As far as inclusion of full price information in the sites directory would be complete folly to me as it could be out of date in six months. Better that people that require that off line pricing information send for the separate pricing information booklet and not have any pricing in the directory. I appreciate that you spend a lot more time away in your caravan than many of us, so access to the internet will not always be available but unfortunately in life things are designed for the benefit of the many and it becomes more difficult to satisfy the few that want to stay with more traditional ways of doing things.
David
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replied on 26/12/2018 10:15
Tinwheeler replied on 26/12/2018 10:51
Posted on 26/12/2018 10:15 byunfortunately in life things are designed for the benefit of the many and it becomes more difficult to satisfy the few that want to stay with more traditional ways of doing things.
It depends how large a minority the 'few' are David.
Posted on 26/12/2018 10:51
I suspect it’s not only those who ‘want’ to stay with more traditional ways but, by necessity, some do not always have an alternative.
The mobile data network in this country has improved tremendously in recent years but there are still rural black spots where it is impossible to get a 3G/4G signal. People touring and deciding only a couple of days ahead on their next destination can be severely hindered by having neither full paper records, nor an internet connection.
Publish the prices separately if it makes sense to do so but please send every member a copy as a matter of course.
Btw, I’ve not yet received my sites directory.
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SteveL replied on 26/12/2018 11:16
Posted on 26/12/2018 11:16
Publish the prices separately if it makes sense to do so but please send every member a copy as a matter of course.
There have been several threads about waste lately TW. Personally I feel sending these out to every member would be a complete waste of resources, as many would never be used. I am quite happy with the electronic copy, which is available to download and therefore used offline.
Perhaps an opt in could be added to the profile, they would then only be sent to those who want them.
Edit. Just to add it could require sending out two a year, if we keep getting these top up price corrections in future. So even more reason to only send out to those that require them.
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Chrystal replied on 26/12/2018 11:35
Posted on 22/12/2018 17:15 by baileyvanmanOK. I started a topic about the lack of pricing in the new 2019/20 Sites Directory and Handbook earlier this afternoon. In the interests of non duplication the moderator has now locked that topic and redirected me to this topic page, so I will repeat the message I started my topic with here.
"Just received my 2019/20 Sites Directory and Handbook and I'm bitterly disappointed to find there are no nightly fees quoted on the clubsite pages, just a vague "from" price list. To me this stinks of underhand and secretive practices. Why should we have to either download a price list or order one by post? The prices should be clearly given for each site on its respective page.
This is the second questionable action by the club in two years, the renaming without widespread consultation of the membership being the previous one.
What the hell is going on??"
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