Posted on 03/05/2021 11:40
thinking of leaving cub since booking system change to year in advance the sites we like are booked up for next year i am still working so need weekends now its impossible to get them . i know people who are making several bookings then picking which to cancel near the time .the system is flawed i am leaving have been a member a lot years
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Posted on 29/06/2021 20:13 by TinwheelerTimboc, not wishing to be rude but, be perfectly honest, I think attempting to book on 28 June for 12 July is expecting an awful lot in this year of all years. I’m sorry you didn't get what you wanted and I hope you sort something but, please, don’t blame the booking system for not having what you wanted at a very late stage.
Posted on 30/06/2021 11:18
I'm not blaming the system for not having what I wanted, and I am fully aware of the difficulties booking 'this years of all years'
I was using the Late Availability tab which, by default, is for those of wanting to book sites late!
If you ever use this you will see a spreadsheet of availability of sites either nationally, or in your preferred area, and this is where the problem shows itself.
If you visit this area, then pitches hop between being available and not being available, so clearly members are booking and then cancelling.
I don't think your reply was rude, just patronising.
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Posted on 30/06/2021 09:55 by bruePopular sites, belonging to any organisation are limited by their popularity, whether you've paid a membership fee or not. Membership isn't the key to getting a pitch but gives you reduced price access to a fairly standardised network in the case of CAMC. Plus other benefits that some find useful.
If your sole purpose is to book a pitch on a certain site on a certain date club membership might not fulfil your needs.
Posted on 30/06/2021 11:49
Really ,i have yet even this year found any problems with getting a pitch when needed on cc sites this year ,the problems this year have been increased when late bookers seem to expect a pitch without thinking it seems.that others may have got there first,and a lot of negative reviews and comments seem to be "screen name new members?"
Posted on 30/06/2021 11:49 by JVB66Really ,i have yet even this year found any problems with getting a pitch when needed on cc sites this year ,the problems this year have been increased when late bookers seem to expect a pitch without thinking it seems.that others may have got there first,and a lot of negative reviews and comments seem to be "screen name new members?"
Posted on 30/06/2021 11:18 by TimboCI'm not blaming the system for not having what I wanted, and I am fully aware of the difficulties booking 'this years of all years'
I was using the Late Availability tab which, by default, is for those of wanting to book sites late!
If you ever use this you will see a spreadsheet of availability of sites either nationally, or in your preferred area, and this is where the problem shows itself.
If you visit this area, then pitches hop between being available and not being available, so clearly members are booking and then cancelling.
I don't think your reply was rude, just patronising.
Posted on 30/06/2021 11:49 by JVB66Really ,i have yet even this year found any problems with getting a pitch when needed on cc sites this year ,the problems this year have been increased when late bookers seem to expect a pitch without thinking it seems.that others may have got there first,and a lot of negative reviews and comments seem to be "screen name new members?"
Posted on 30/06/2021 14:07
I don't understand the point you are making. "Late Bookers" will no doubt include many new members who have much less chance of finding availability when pitches are booked far in advance by old hands like yourself (as you have said) with a system that allows them to do this.
Posted on 30/06/2021 11:49 by JVB66Really ,i have yet even this year found any problems with getting a pitch when needed on cc sites this year ,the problems this year have been increased when late bookers seem to expect a pitch without thinking it seems.that others may have got there first,and a lot of negative reviews and comments seem to be "screen name new members?"
Posted on 30/06/2021 13:03 by TinwheelerI thought your words "The system is flawed" was a strong indicator that you were blaming the system, Timboc.
I consider my earlier response to be absolutely factual. I’m sorry if you found that patronising.
Posted on 30/06/2021 15:14
Anyone who begins a sentence 'not wishing to be rude' has one intention, and thats to be rude.
Had you bothered to read my intial post, you would have realised the context of my words 'the sysem is flawed' which I stand by.
The only point of having a Late Availability tab, is for members wanting to book at a late stage, and its clear that many members are using it.
Its flawed, because one is able to continually book, cancel and re book until you get something near to your preferred option, and its obvious when you use it that this is what is happening.
I'm not sure if its your intention to be argumentatative, but thats how you come across
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Posted on 30/06/2021 15:14 by TimboCAnyone who begins a sentence 'not wishing to be rude' has one intention, and thats to be rude.
Had you bothered to read my intial post, you would have realised the context of my words 'the sysem is flawed' which I stand by.
The only point of having a Late Availability tab, is for members wanting to book at a late stage, and its clear that many members are using it.
Its flawed, because one is able to continually book, cancel and re book until you get something near to your preferred option, and its obvious when you use it that this is what is happening.
I'm not sure if its your intention to be argumentatative, but thats how you come across
Posted on 30/06/2021 15:33
Timboc, being rude was not my intention at all. In fact, I strived to remain polite. You have applied your own assumption and interpretation to my words.
I dispute your definition of 'flawed'. The ability to book and cancel is a USP of the club. I think you have missed the point there.
I am not being argumentative. We are merely debating from different standpoints and my view differs from yours. It doesn’t make either of us right or wrong. Therefore, I suggest we leave it be and accept that each of us is entitled to our opinion.
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