Booking Fees for the Honeypots

I think these fairy tales are put about by folk who can't get what they want when they want it. We've had these statements refuted by the CC on many occasions

A deposit scheme for a few sites is not feasible so I think that is out. If the statistics show the current system works better than the old deposit system then we should not be going back.

Given the difficulty of booking on the first day of bookings and the time taken to get back in it does seem unlikely that anyone can make multiple bookings. There are always going to be some people who for whatever reason find they have to cancel so unless the cancelations on these sites is higher than others then there is no problem there. Probably a booking on those sites is so valuable that less people cancel.

Of course - because the majority of its members are older, and free of weekday morning responsibilities.

Are you seriously suggesting the current system is the most-fair system imaginable for all members?  Everyone has to be on the phone, during a working day to get first pick.  

That's a staggering level of ignorance and/or selfishness - "it suits me, so it must be the right way".

No wonder young people see the CC / CMC as being "not for them" when the older members essentially gang together and exclude them. AND Then try to tell them that the system is fair.  Staggering.

There's no empathy at all with some people in this club.  A lot of them posting on here.  Them first, everyone else second.

And to repeat, this issue doesn't affect me - I'm perfectly capable of making my bookings - but I saw posts from countless people who aren't, and get the leftovers.

People don't even realise how patronising and insulting it is to say "Ok, tell us which site you couldn't get, and we'll suggest an alternative for you"

WOW.  Literally saying "yeh, you lot aren't having the best sites, you can have the 2nd and 3rd choices".  

The club needs to see past the the popular vote and make an effort to reach out to all.  Otherwise who will its members be in 20 years time?  The people who it excluded today?  I think not.

The world is changing very quickly.  Customer service is king now - people will go elsewhere and the brand will be forever tarnished.

Well a lot of drivel. Sorry that sounds patronising I know. I think that many of us old farts would be happy if the start date/time on booking start was moved. I agree that the caravan clubs attitude on this is P poor. 

I see no reason why on this one occasion booking could not start on a Sunday for a start with staff receiving double pay. 

 Petr   That seems to be a very odd reply ?it has always been first come first served and long may it stay,it sounds like you are saying you want exactly what you are complaing about

No system will suit everybody and thats a proven fact of life but the current system has stood the test of time and i think it is as fair as it can be to the vast majority.We have to realise that until the CC either reduces its membership or opens a couple of dozen more desirable sites (neither of which is going too happen) then this situation will continue for the forseeable future and no amount of complaining or rule changeing is going change that.I just cant see that introducing booking fees would make any difference whatsoever.

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Of course - because the majority of its members are older, and free of weekday morning responsibilities.

Are you seriously suggesting the current system is the most-fair system imaginable for all members? Everyone has to be on the phone, during a working day to get first pick.

That's a staggering level of ignorance and/or selfishness - "it suits me, so it must be the right way".

Petertr

If you did me the courtesy of reading my post fully you would not be making, what can only be termed,  arrogant statements. The first line of my post says I do not mind what system the club adopts, I will work with it. I also go on to point out, what ever system you adopt you are going to disadvantage someone.  How this equates to it suits me so must be the right way is beyond me. 

As ET suggests booking day could be on a Sunday. It could even be rolling. I don't really mind.

With over 300,000+ members & limited honey pot site pitches , any member that gets any or all their proferred sites , are some what more than a lucky camper .

Regardless of age , work status or retirement  with the current booking system every member as an equal fair chance of getting what they want & yes some will have to seek alternative dates & god forbid alternative sites ........ That's the real world.

Until things change  we are all stuck with it 😇

I totally agree and posted a comment suggesting a similar system on a topic here about 6  months ago. Commercial sites manage fine without a booking 'opening day' even though some close for winter.

I won't be renewing my membership as since  joining I've toured less and less in U.K. and then mostly with CLs.

When passing time by reading some of the nit-picking posts on CT about trivial shortcomings or grizzling about petty misdemeanours by others  on 'club' sites I can't help wondering what the reaction would be of the poor, sick, starving, homeless and besieged folk in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, South Sudan........etc.... etc....

I go away. I enjoy. I count my blessings. End of.

I find that post incredibly insulting to members who are capable of seeing the bigger picture rather than concentrating on their own personal requirements. It also decries the efforts of those who try to offer help.