The reality of dynamic pricing

ScreenName070D39CB0F replied on 21/02/2023 14:28

ScreenName070D39CB0F

Posted on 21/02/2023 14:28

This policy grossly disadvantages, people who have caring responsibilities and cannot always book well in advance because they have to respond dynamically to issues that arise with caring responsibilities and available support. As far as I’m concerned, banding is the most logical and transparent way to decide your prices. I have just tried to book a site at Moreton-in-Marsh for a weekend in March and the price quoted is £46 per night for two people in a touring caravan. Is this the upper limit or is the sky’s the limit the policy in play? I very much want to find out how this price is justified. I imagine a lot of people will be doing a cost/benefit analysis of membership on the basis of this pricing - let’s hope it’s not adopted by other sites who might otherwise be beneficiaries of disgruntled CMC members

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Jamsdad replied on 21/02/2023 14:54

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Posted on 21/02/2023 14:54

Its simple market economics really. High demand = high price, low demand= low price/big discount. Swings and roundabouts in my view.Upside is reduced cost if you stay at low demand periods.

Tinwheeler replied on 21/02/2023 15:50

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 21/02/2023 15:50

In a nutshell, JD.

There’s another thread HERE.

brue replied on 21/02/2023 16:08

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Motorhomer

Posted on 21/02/2023 16:08

This does raise a point about the pricing structures and how they are decided, is there a basic pitch fee any more, how are things costed?

Tinwheeler replied on 21/02/2023 17:50

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 21/02/2023 16:08 by brue

This does raise a point about the pricing structures and how they are decided, is there a basic pitch fee any more, how are things costed?

Posted on 21/02/2023 17:50

Ours is not to reason why, Brue. Ours is but to pay up or go elsewhere👍🏻

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biggsy replied on 21/02/2023 19:55

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Posted on 21/02/2023 19:55

The whole system now seems your a customer and not a club member .I know this has been said before about pricing but one week identical dates ,Sandringham caravan and motor home club is approximately £100 more than the camping and caravan club.

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Randomcamper replied on 23/02/2023 16:27

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Posted on 23/02/2023 16:27

With the changes to the booking system, deposits, dynamic pricing etc the club to my mind is just another leisure travel/campsite operator....

Sadly, moans & groans on here aren't going to change that ......

Just decide if a site and the price being offered suit you and if they don't, give it a miss.....

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wedgy replied on 26/02/2023 17:46

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Posted on 26/02/2023 17:46

It IS a Club - and as such should produce a break even Budget for the next 2 financial years to allow current market fluctuations to reduce and not to react like a utility company.

Tinwheeler replied on 26/02/2023 17:50

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 26/02/2023 17:46 by wedgy

It IS a Club - and as such should produce a break even Budget for the next 2 financial years to allow current market fluctuations to reduce and not to react like a utility company.

Posted on 26/02/2023 17:50

…..but the utility and other price rises affect CAMC. A break even budget would mean there'd be no surplus to refurbish or repair sites and facilities. I can already hear the complaints..😆

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Cornersteady replied on 26/02/2023 18:10

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Posted on 26/02/2023 18:10

The problem with a two year forecast is that it is impossible to predict what energy prices will be over such a longish time span? Two years ago would anyone have predicted what would happen to prices?