Is it a rip off?

dogsandhinnies replied on 08/04/2019 20:12

dogsandhinnies

Posted on 08/04/2019 20:12

Hi I have a rant to get off my chest

Just booked a site for 21 nights for an eye watering £540! After I got back on my feet I was informed that Caravan and Motor home club have increased their Easter fees this week two weeks early. Why I ask. even the management were embarrassed and thought it were shocking.

I spent 5 nights last week on a fabulous caravan and camping club site in heart of Northumberland with all the facilities and with over 60s discount £8 pn!

After only just re-joining I cannot see the benefits of staying with C&M club prices are beyond out reach.

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moulesy replied on 10/04/2019 15:28

moulesy

Caravanner from Wiltshire

Posted on 10/04/2019 15:28

"We are about to leave our current site, far better than either CC site so far this year,,free WiFi and only seventeen pounds per night . Good old camping club.. "

Is that on a C&CC site or a "listed" site, Justus2? I ask because we have a couple of bookings for their sites on our tour in May and I hadn't realised there was free wifi. Is that general?

SteveL replied on 10/04/2019 15:30

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SteveL

Motorhomer from Nottinghamshire

Posted on 10/04/2019 13:16 by Tinwheeler

I agree with Freddy that it’s all about making ends meet and balancing the books.

Take a look around the high street and consider those businesses which tried to run on a shoe string and offer cheap prices. Some have vanished into the ether and others are struggling. We don’t want to see the club follow suit.

Posted on 10/04/2019 15:30

Totally agree. Some sites would stand a larger increase as they are so popular. Whilst others could perhaps do with discounting to try and pull in more visitors.

replied on 10/04/2019 15:34

Posted on 10/04/2019 15:28 by moulesy

"We are about to leave our current site, far better than either CC site so far this year,,free WiFi and only seventeen pounds per night . Good old camping club.. "

Is that on a C&CC site or a "listed" site, Justus2? I ask because we have a couple of bookings for their sites on our tour in May and I hadn't realised there was free wifi. Is that general?

Posted on 10/04/2019 15:34

The C&CC no longer charge for wifi where it is provided by the club itself. They refunded some that had already purchased an annual pass. No idea what their wifi is like

Justus2 replied on 10/04/2019 15:53

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Justus2

Motorhomer from North Yorkshire

Posted on 10/04/2019 15:34 by

The C&CC no longer charge for wifi where it is provided by the club itself. They refunded some that had already purchased an annual pass. No idea what their wifi is like

Posted on 10/04/2019 15:53

Correct ET, there are a few franchised type CC&C sites where it doesn't apply but generally it is free..

What is it like ? Hmm.. when you have everyone logged on to it pretty poor really just like most club sites.I was getting less than 2Mbs via wifi and over 60Mbs via 4G during our recent stay at St Neots which has just had a full refurbishment.

replied on 10/04/2019 16:21

Posted on 10/04/2019 16:21

We stayed at Polstead which is a franchised site last year. Wifi was free but asked for a charity donation if you wished. We left a donation

Lunarcpl replied on 10/04/2019 17:18

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Lunarcpl

Caravanner

Posted on 08/04/2019 20:36 by huskydog

It's only a rip off ,if you are forced to buy the product , the OP is not forced to buy the product

Posted on 10/04/2019 17:18

I Think the point the OP was trying to make is that Easter prices in general are expensive.

replied on 10/04/2019 17:31

Posted on 10/04/2019 17:18 by Lunarcpl

I Think the point the OP was trying to make is that Easter prices in general are expensive.

Posted on 10/04/2019 17:31

I am not sure if that was his point as 21 nights for £540 is £26 which does not sound that extortionate of itself but he does not state where or when or how many in his party and so his post is really of little use in considering whether the price is over the top.

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Tinwheeler replied on 10/04/2019 17:37

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 10/04/2019 17:37

It would have been nice if the OP had returned and taken part in the discussion and elaborated on his post.

baileyvanman replied on 10/04/2019 19:19

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baileyvanman

Caravanner from West Yorkshire

Posted on 10/04/2019 10:37 by SteveL

I can understand the clubs pricing policy at sites like a Black Knowl £35.30 for two at peak, on a standard pitch. It is a very popular site and there are already dates unavailable on standard pitches during summer peak. However, continuing to try this policy at less popular sites seems strange. Last year we had to cancel most of our May / June bookings and ended up going short notice in July / August. Booking on the 11th July I was able to secure 9 consecutive nights for mid July at Bridlington. It was the only CAMC site within 100 miles of us where this was possible. Price then was £33.60 (this year £35.50) whilst we were there it was not even totally full at weekends and a maximum of two thirds mid week. Continuing to market it at this high price, which actually starts on the 28th June, seems rather flawed.

The above are just observations, we will still go there we rather like the site. However, at £4.80 more a night than Scarborough, I can only assume the CC trying to cover the cost of the refurbishment / extension.

Posted on 10/04/2019 19:19

On the face of it SteveL's comment that Brid was £33.60 last year and £35.50 this year doesn't sound like a big increase, yet by my reckoning that is getting on for a 6% price rise or around double the inflation rate depending on which inflation indicator you use.

Yes, electricity may have gone up way beyond the inflation rate, but that is only a part of the equation. Other costs must surely be near to or below inflation levels. And on the subject of electricity costs, I'm sure the club is a big enough customer and has enough clout to negotiate an advantageous deal from the energy companies. Or does each site still take its electricity from the local supplier, as in the days of the local electricity board?

clarinetman replied on 11/04/2019 00:31

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clarinetman

Caravanner

Posted on 11/04/2019 00:31

I send head office an email this week regarding these issue such as above inflation price increases including the extension of holiday week increases and the fact that we are supposed to be a club run for the benefit of its members who now have to pay £52 to join.

no reply so far I also pointed out the clubs cosy relationships with manufacturers instead of fighting for its members was also wrong

no response, no response, no response

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