Pricing in the directory and online

Posted on 26/12/2018 11:16 by SteveL

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.

 

Posted on 26/12/2018 11:35 by Chrystal

Brilliantly said BVM,

Prices should be in the book, so all can see what they are about to pay for, why try to hide it?.

Members ignored again.

After 18 years membership, we will be reviewing the situation in 2019.

Posted on 26/12/2018 14:46 by Tammygirl

There are members out there that do not have internet access at home never mind while they are on the move.

Its been suggested that folk could opt out of having a price list sent to them by including a tick box in their profile, great idea, but it would be as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike if you don't have internet access, to access your profile, if you see what I mean.

I know of 2 couples in our village that have been members for years and do everything using the book. They neither have or want internet in the home, they don't have a smart phone just a mobile that makes phone calls should they need to. 

Looking at the new book there could easily be a £10 per night difference between the 'price from' and the actual price they will be expected to pay as some of the 'price from' are only available for a few days a year.  For these people a comprehensive price list is essential. As it is they are confused by the many different price bands that have evolved in the last few years. 

What's wrong with a simple low, medium and high price band. 

DK, if you don't have internet and go by the 'price from' that is advertised in the book then you can well feel 'ripped off' I think its about perception.  The book is misleading and for those that don't have internet to see all the 'wise' comments on here the first they are aware of the price differences is when they phone up to book. This could well put many off.

Posted on 26/12/2018 14:46 by Tammygirl

There are members out there that do not have internet access at home never mind while they are on the move.

Its been suggested that folk could opt out of having a price list sent to them by including a tick box in their profile, great idea, but it would be as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike if you don't have internet access, to access your profile, if you see what I mean.

I know of 2 couples in our village that have been members for years and do everything using the book. They neither have or want internet in the home, they don't have a smart phone just a mobile that makes phone calls should they need to. 

Looking at the new book there could easily be a £10 per night difference between the 'price from' and the actual price they will be expected to pay as some of the 'price from' are only available for a few days a year.  For these people a comprehensive price list is essential. As it is they are confused by the many different price bands that have evolved in the last few years. 

What's wrong with a simple low, medium and high price band. 

DK, if you don't have internet and go by the 'price from' that is advertised in the book then you can well feel 'ripped off' I think its about perception.  The book is misleading and for those that don't have internet to see all the 'wise' comments on here the first they are aware of the price differences is when they phone up to book. This could well put many off.

Posted on 26/12/2018 15:27 by DavidKlyne

TG

I think you last para confirms my point I make that there should be no prices in the site directory. Comprehensive price information is available to members who can either write or phone for the price supplement which is clearly what they need if they don't use the internet. Perhaps there is a mechanism available for members to opt into receiving this information but no doubt that is via the internet. To me making a phone call and waiting for a response to order said supplement is a complete waste of time. 

I know there are people as you describe who seemingly want nothing to do with the internet. An example is the lady whose job I took on when she retired. This lady is intelligent and was previously the General Managers secretary but to this day shies away from the internet. We met at a pensioners dinner the other day and I tried to show her what my smart phone was capable of. Unfortunately there was a barrier there that would not allow the wonderful world of the internet in. I expect she, and her  husband, have the same attitude as the people you mention where you live. Perhaps nothing will convince them but they are the ones with  the narrow minded view of life not the rest of us that realise that the internet offers wonderful opportunities. What I don't understand is where they have been for the past 20 years?

David

Posted on 26/12/2018 15:42 by Tinwheeler

"Perhaps nothing will convince them but they are the ones with  the narrow minded view of life not the rest of us that realise that the internet offers wonderful opportunities. What I don't understand is where they have been for the past 20 years?"

I can't quite believe you said that, David. Not everyone has had the opportunity to learn how to use a computer, or even to understand what they do. Not everyone lives in areas where fast internet cabling is in place and not everyone wants or needs a computer. 

To say they have a narrow minded view of life is inappropriate in so many ways. I think we should be open minded rather than dismissive of other's choices. I have neighbours who choose not to drive a car, let alone have a computer. They are perfectly happy living their lives in the way that suits them. Perhaps one person's wonderful opportunity is another's unwanted stress and hassle.