Membership Fee Increase

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  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited December 2017 #122

    Just renewed mine it expires 31st December so only paid £49

  • EasyT
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    edited December 2017 #123

    I have no idea of other insurance companies but would expect that, like CC insurance, it is a requirement that the caravan is regularly serviced in the same way that for house insurance central heating should be regularly serviced/inspected. 

     

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited December 2017 #124

    A whole £2 to splash around over Christmas, DT. wink

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited December 2017 #125

    we don't all have money to waste TW

  • Oneputt
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    edited December 2017 #126

    I've come late to this thread and haven't read each post cos I got lost  completely and don't understand what have brake shoes, servicing and van MOT's got to do with membership fees.  I don't object to the increase in club fees but would object as long as it is spent wisely for the benefit of members.  When that doesn't happen is the time to consider the future.

  • EasyT
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    edited December 2017 #127

    My window cleaner charges £10 once a month. If he increased his charge by 50p or £1 I would not look elsewhere. 

    If my insurances was £20 dearer than the next company I would not change.

    The reason is that, for me, such increases are trivial in the overall scheme of things. Again, for me, effectively less than 2.5p a night on site fees. 

  • Oneputt
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    edited December 2017 #128

    would object as long as it is spent wisely for the benefit of members.

    Should have read wouldn't 

  • brue
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    edited December 2017 #129

    The new membership advert now says £51 as per the OP's quote.

  • KENNYG
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    edited December 2017 #130

     The club has put its pice up to equivalent to one pound a week .                Exept it or not the club won't Chang it's mind. 

  • Cornersteady
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    edited December 2017 #131

    yes, I think it's good value but everyone has to make up their own mind. It's not like you are forced to join.

  • Kennine
    Kennine Forum Participant Posts: 3,472
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    edited December 2017 #132

    That's a lot of money for an annual discount card. Giving the customer Options would be much better

    The Friendly Club gives their customers an option of a "full fat" Postal discount card-- OR -- an Electronic discount card at a reduced rate.

    The CMC could do no better that follow the forward looking lead set by the Friendly Club. . 

    cool 

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited December 2017 #133

    If I don't like the offer then I don't buy. I like the offer

  • Fisherman
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    edited December 2017 #134

    Its  not so much the price but the misconception that "its a club" for the members. Its nothing more than a profit making company stuffed with highly paid staff more interested in their "empire" than us the subscribers.

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2017 #135

    Very true the "price is right" for our needscool

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited December 2017 #136

    Ps, which includes 12 magazines a year that are not just thrown in the bin as "sometimes" a bit of important info is sneaked in. or was,  which  not so much now as the Marketing Director does not think it important to advise the members as well as the commercial publications which may pay a "fee"undecided 

  • Cartledge
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    edited December 2017 #137

    Now Saga have got you, they'll turn the screw. Saga to me are a bunch of rogues and charlatans. Watch out. They make you think they are more helpful to those over 50, however, they are the same and as greedy as all the rest. Beware!

  • Randomcamper
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    edited December 2017 #138

    You are quite correct, my BMW was also with Saga and upon renewal last week they wanted a 20% premium increase.

    A bit of shopping around and I got it, with Churchill for less than I had paid Saga the year before.

    As has been said already, you have to be ruthless and change companies every year it seems...

    Next year, as a "new customer" the Club might offer me a competitive quote.  It seems that being a loyal member of the Club counts for nothing when money is involved.......!

  • rich 81
    rich 81 Forum Participant Posts: 189
    edited December 2017 #139

    We are happy to pay the extra for a few reasons 1 its nothing more than a couple of quid, 2 we take our dog for free, 3 we also put up an awning which is also free. For these reasons its worth us being members. I don't want to upset people on here but I think they should know that this club is a money making business and not a charity for us all to use for our big expensive hobby. Everything else around is increases and has for as long as I have been alive. Just get over it

  • D3an
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    edited December 2017 #140

    Hello all.

     

    The club will increase membership by £2, from £49 to £51 if paying by Direct Debit. The Club doesn’t take this decision lightly and always looks to keep price increases to a minimum and in the best interest of the member and the Club.

    Like most things prices have increased and for us also, so due to unavoidable increases in costs we have had to increase the membership fee. however it’s still competitive at less than £1 per week with over 200 sites and 2500 Certified sites which is more than other clubs in this sector.

    with many other great benefits and discounts our members can also utilize.

     

    Regarding Insurance our insurance premiums have not gone up in a number of years in fact our discounts have increased for security devices etc. The only increase in premium is due to Insurance Premium Tax Which is standard across all insurance companies and is not governed by us it’s a government increase.

    We continue to provide an award winning Insurance and pride ourselves on having an insurance people can trust.

    We never aim to be the cheapest insurance but we do aim to be the better insurance and there is generally always a reason other insurance companies will come out as cheaper and it’s just deciding if these differences matter to you or not.

    Our Insurance is made for members by members and as we are a club insurance our main focus is our members needs, we offer a fully comprehensive cover.

    We are always happy to check like for like for you and spot where the differences lie.

     

    Look forward to helping you make the most of your membership and getaways in 2018 and appreciate your ongoing support.

     

    Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and have a fab new year.laughing

  • Cornersteady
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    edited December 2017 #141

    Yes +1. I feel the same way as you. If someone feels they are not getting value for money then fortunately for them there is another solution.