Pricing in the directory and online
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Tinwheeler replied on 26/12/2018 22:28
Tammygirl replied on 26/12/2018 22:33
Posted on 26/12/2018 22:33
BVM, at first I was a bit confused by the C&CC pricing but soon got my head round it once I got the joining package.
Basically they have 3 levels low, med and high. The sites though are graded from I think 1 - 7 so depending on where the site lies within that you can pay a bit more.
They also have differing dates for holiday periods between England, Wales and Scotland which at times works out really well if you live near one of the borders for instance this July we went to the Tall ships in Sunderland, we were going to stay at a C&MC site close by but then looked at the C&CC site in the same area and the price difference was about £8 a night. Why, because the greedy C&MC had put their prices up as the Scottish school children had started their holidays, however the C&CC had not because rightly the site /sites were in England and the schools there had not yet broken up for the holidays. So that coupled with the over 60's discount made a fair bit of difference
This year we have used more C&CC sites than C&MC ones. I don't personally have a problem with their policy that on some of the sites you have a minimum stay period. It has not affected us, as the sites that has that policy you usually want to stay more than 1 night anyway. If you wait until the last minute though you can usually get in even for just the 1 night. The few sites we have been on we have really liked as they are more open, not covered in massive big trees or in quarries and hollows. Getting a hard standing at booking time is a benefit to.
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baileyvanman replied on 26/12/2018 22:38
Posted on 26/12/2018 22:28 by TinwheelerNo, no, preferably not in my MH which is outside drained and unheated but in my cozy warm house. 😀
Posted on 26/12/2018 22:38
Ah, I take it you don't have Alde CH. My caravan is up the drive, and whilst drained down, is hooked up to the mains, the Alde heating is kept low to keep things aired and the Dometic fridge has been pressed into service for the overflow from the house fridge over the festive period. The oven was also on standby just in case, but wasn't needed.
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Tinwheeler replied on 26/12/2018 22:43
Posted on 26/12/2018 22:38 by baileyvanmanAh, I take it you don't have Alde CH. My caravan is up the drive, and whilst drained down, is hooked up to the mains, the Alde heating is kept low to keep things aired and the Dometic fridge has been pressed into service for the overflow from the house fridge over the festive period. The oven was also on standby just in case, but wasn't needed.
Sweet dreams
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Tinwheeler replied on 26/12/2018 22:54
Posted on 26/12/2018 22:54
"This year we have used more C&CC sites than C&MC ones. I don't personally have a problem with their policy that on some of the sites you have a minimum stay period. It has not affected us, as the sites that has that policy you usually want to stay more than 1 night anyway. If you wait until the last minute though you can usually get in even for just the 1 night. The few sites we have been on we have really liked as they are more open, not covered in massive big trees or in quarries and hollows. Getting a hard standing at booking time is a benefit to."
The minimum stay period has certainly been a problem to me on sites where I've only wanted to stay one night, TG, but I agree you can often get the one night at short notice if you’re prepared to chance it and ring the site on the day. I’ve been doing that for years. Booking a HS is good but why do they make them small so caravanners have to park their cars on the grass? Madness! As for location and natural features, some you win, some you don’t. I’d advise against the Barcaldine site in midge season, for instance. It’s on the edge of a forest in an old walled garden.😧
DavidKlyne replied on 27/12/2018 00:12
Posted on 26/12/2018 21:06 by baileyvanmanDavid, like TG I take offence at your comments, and I'm not easily offended!
Perhaps it is you that is narrow minded as all you can see is internet, internet, internet!!! Are you frightened if we don't use the internet you will be out of a job?
I do use the internet to book sites and it is immensely useful for changing existing bookings as my plans alter but, initially I like to sit back in my armchair, with the sites directory and a price list in front of me and browse and formulate my next trip in comfort before turning to the internet to book said trip.
The prices should be at least in a separate booklet, (I know the sites price booklet is available to order) but should be sent automatically and for the members who spend 95% of their lives peering into a device of their choice, they can opt out of the separate price list if they so wish!
Posted on 27/12/2018 00:12
Baileyvanman
I have no job to lose, what I do on this forum is entirely voluntary. There are times when being being made redundant from here, if that were possible, might be a blessing
The point I am making about the use of the internet is that wherever you look the internet is quickly becoming the de facto method of communication and source of finding information. It would therefore we wasteful both in money terms and environmental terms to despatch the price list to every membership as a large proportion of members are happy to access price information via the internet. This saves the Club money that can be spent on Club sites etc. If I am correct in my conclusion a majority are happy with using the internet is it unreasonable to ask those that would prefer a paper price list to apply for one? The Club must have information on how many requests they get for a paper copy and this will form their judgement on what basis it is available to members.
David
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peedee replied on 27/12/2018 07:53
SteveL replied on 27/12/2018 07:56
Posted on 27/12/2018 07:56
My view as well David. As others are very fond of pointing out in relation to other aspects, the club has to move with the times. If it was a totally commercial organisation, rather than a club with membership fees, the option of a printed price list, available on demand, probably wouldn't even be an option. As it is the club is being totally fair to those that still require a hard copy, whilst minimising waste. No one is being excluded.
Edit. I think I have answered your point as well PD. Although it is trying to be a modern business, it is still a club to which we pay a membership fee. So I think it should go the extra mile to cater for those who are not internet enabled.
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replied on 27/12/2018 08:14
Posted on 27/12/2018 07:53 by peedeeTo my mind it begs the question is it worth a modern business even bothering to provide paper copies of anything to a minority who could but stubbornly refuse to embrace the modern world.
peedee
Posted on 27/12/2018 08:14
Another self righteous narrow minded post to stand alongside DK's post in my view. Some are quite happy with their TV, radio and newspapers to keep in touch with the world. Should we expect them to spend a few hundred pound on equipment and data contracts to access the information for CC sites. In my view no. Each to their own.
I usually request a printed copy of the 'Great Savings Guide' because I find that checking on the net a pita
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eurortraveller replied on 27/12/2018 08:34
Posted on 27/12/2018 08:14 byAnother self righteous narrow minded post to stand alongside DK's post in my view. Some are quite happy with their TV, radio and newspapers to keep in touch with the world. Should we expect them to spend a few hundred pound on equipment and data contracts to access the information for CC sites. In my view no. Each to their own.
I usually request a printed copy of the 'Great Savings Guide' because I find that checking on the net a pita
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