Booking Fees for the Honeypots

fatbelly replied on 24/01/2017 08:51

fatbelly

Posted on 24/01/2017 08:51

Hi, On Jan 2nd we tried to book 2 nights in December at one of the so called "honeypot sites" (Rowntree Park). But its fully booked for the whole year and I couldn't even find 1 night in December. I like the CC policy of no fee when you book and think it should stay, but with a few site exceptions.

I've no doubt that as the year goes by a small number of people who have booked RP will just cancel with no penalty but member's like myself who wish to book and will not cancel lose out.

What do people think about putting booking fees on the 2 or 3 honeypot sites to ensure that people who book uphold their booking. As I have said I think the overall policy of no booking fees for the vast majority of sites works and should be kept.

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replied on 26/01/2017 13:47

Posted on 26/01/2017 13:11 by mbee1

I agree the current frenzy day is unfair to working families. I have 3 suggestions;

1 A limit to the number of nights you can have booked at any one time (say) 21 nights, or

2 A rolling booking period as already suggested

3 A transferable deposit when you book of (say) 25% of the total cost and extend the cancellation period to (say) one month when you have to pay the balance in full. Failure to pay the balance would leave the booking being cancelled but you retain the deposit as a credit for the next booking you make.If you cancel after you've paid the balance you get your balance as a credit but forfeit the deposit.

None of these are rocket science and wouldn't be a problem as far as IT is concerned.

Just some thoughts.

Posted on 26/01/2017 13:47

1. Not a lot of use to me personally. My first tour last year was 7 weeks

2. Rolling period. Doubt that would help those who because of work or family are unable to plan ahead.

3. More faff having to pay the balance a month ahead. Might give opportunity for CC to add a cancellation insurance to their provisions however and generate income

compass362 replied on 26/01/2017 14:03

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Posted on 26/01/2017 13:47 by

1. Not a lot of use to me personally. My first tour last year was 7 weeks

2. Rolling period. Doubt that would help those who because of work or family are unable to plan ahead.

3. More faff having to pay the balance a month ahead. Might give opportunity for CC to add a cancellation insurance to their provisions however and generate income

Posted on 26/01/2017 14:03

I can completely understand your concerns , like I said I'm in favour of no deposits what so ever , but do realise that the current system doesn't suit everyone.

That's just the way it is I'm afraid & all this totally unfounded speculation regarding members booking & cancelling will continue , because some people will always think they know better 😉 won't they.

Indeed we need to make the current system work for us , until someone comes along with something different...........😇

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cyberyacht replied on 26/01/2017 15:15

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Posted on 26/01/2017 15:15

"..wouldn't be a problem as far as IT is concerned" Yeah, right.

DavidKlyne replied on 26/01/2017 16:29

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DavidKlyne

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Posted on 26/01/2017 16:29

I don't know if earlier Cornersteady was referring to the current magazine but for those that have not seen the latest magazine there is a very long reply from the Club on this very subject. Don't know if the OP of this thread also wrote the letter but they are similar. The reply covers most of the issues raised here so might be worth a read.

Just a shame the Club don't reply so comprehensively on this forum as they do in the magazine, in fact I wonder if they take any notice of what is said here without someone from forum admin requesting such information?

David

replied on 26/01/2017 19:11

Posted on 26/01/2017 19:11

Not seen CC rely. Do not often read the mag.

N1805 replied on 26/01/2017 19:43

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Posted on 26/01/2017 16:29 by DavidKlyne

I don't know if earlier Cornersteady was referring to the current magazine but for those that have not seen the latest magazine there is a very long reply from the Club on this very subject. Don't know if the OP of this thread also wrote the letter but they are similar. The reply covers most of the issues raised here so might be worth a read.

Just a shame the Club don't reply so comprehensively on this forum as they do in the magazine, in fact I wonder if they take any notice of what is said here without someone from forum admin requesting such information?

David

Posted on 26/01/2017 19:43

I would guess that the magazine is CC’s way to reach all its members.