Bank Holiday cash in.
Having looked for a weekend get away in May we have noticed that at many sites local to us that the club seems to be cashing in on the extended Royal Bank holiday this is probably nationwide.
We feel that this is unacceptable as the prices jump just for the four days of the extended holiday period, due to the Royal connections in the past and the support I think that this seems very unfair to long time members to have pay extra for a celebration weekend away.
This is more typical of the large commercial holiday organisations not the caravan club, yes we know the prices rise and fall with the seasons but this one just stands out more than most.
Before it is stated we know it is our choice whether we go or not any on given trip whatever the cost.
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Seems reasonable enough to me. Stop thinking of the CC as a club, it’s a commercial organisation. However, the profits are at least used to fund future purchases and upgrades, rather than paid to shareholders. If you booked early, before the coronation date was known the club have held their prices.
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I agree the funds are used to update etc but do four days make that much difference.
It is not always so easy to book in advance with work/family to consider.
When I say commercial sites I mean the big named ones like Ha__n and P__k res__ts those kind of sites I think you might get the idea.
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I think even modest holiday businesses will be charging peak fees over that period.
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I do feel everyone's entitled to their opinion but how would you feel if the local supermarket or petrol station put its prices up for the four day period.
I think you would be saying something different, we still need to shop.
Just my opinion.
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That is what supermarkets do! I know these days prices go up weekly but did you never notice how in 'ordinary' times they increased prices at Christmas, Easter and peak summer? After the hols the special offers would appear.
It's not just the leisure industry that raises prices at peak times.
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Off topic, but they operate slightly differently. They are quick enough to put their prices up when there is a shortage. Plus of course they pay a lot of suppliers under the odds meaning they are struggling to survive. The CAMC are operating no differently to any other leisure industry supplier. All increase prices at times of high demand. At least the club seem to be holding prices for those that have booked, both for the coronation and other dates. Our bookings for this year are all substantial cheaper than if I was to book them now. Most were made pre deposits but it will clearly encourage future pre booking now deposits are required, which is something the club obviously want.
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Yup, it’s normal practice, they make their money using those methods. I personally swerve those I think are too expensive(Smkts or CAMC) & choose others. It’s no shocker, it’s in our own hands to rectify it👍🏻. The worst thing imaginable is to complain but continue to support the practice. You effect change by you changing.
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Agree. Companies do it because they know the faithful, those who don’t/won’t/can’t compromise, will just keep spending. It’s a personal choice, Club won’t miss you if you go elsewhere, so do what suits you, find something that you do like, consider value for money.
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We're back to our old friend Dynamic Pricing and it's nothing new as supply and demand have always led the way with pricing.
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How would I feel? That's an easy question as I wouldn't feel anything, I just wouldn't go there to shop over that four day period and go elsewhere.
But really you're not comparing like with like, it could be said that a supermarket sells food that is essential to living and staying healthy, staying at a club site certainly is not essential, it's a holiday. Using a club site is not a necessity (is it?).
And of course there is nothing to stop anyone going shopping or filling up with fuel either before or after these 'higher prices' is there?
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