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That could well be the case. As W2G mentions there are other offers that apply to all, but I think these generally require a minimum number of days. If you just stop for a couple, as we often do, they don’t apply, although the ARD does.  However, the same applies to the CAMC, minus the age related discount of course. 
Whatever the reasons, this club now has a clear disadvantage for a large section of the  membership for much of the year. Whilst it had its USP this was not the case. In loosing that they gave up a huge selling point.

Thats ok Cornersteady if your looking to compare site for site, But i'd say, if both sites have what you are looking for, eg, I might prefer a grass pitch to hardstanding (I do when I take the awning) and I'm not interested in Service pitches then for me it would be a fair comparison, for you or other it might not.

I'm a little lost as it was a while ago but I think my original post from January still stands as it was a reply about comparing two sites one of which had been refurbished.

But as I said then, and have always said go for what one prefers.

I have just booked five nights in October at West Runton in Norfolk .

As many will probably know, the Incleborough Fields site is immediately adjacent to the CCC West Runton site .

The CMC wanted £ 149 - the CCC £112 for exactly the same dates.  Yes, we get the Seniors discount from the CCC.

Guess where we shall be staying

We haven't been to Incleboro Fields for some years mainly because of the lack of hardstanding, which I think is soon going to be remedied and I was never sure about the access to the C&CC site? We now tend to use Seacroft as we find it more convenient with the motorhome. The problem for the CMC is they really don't have an answer to the C&CC senior discount? As I mentioned up thread we have used one C&CC site this year with another booked where we have gained, like you, from the senior discount. I think the discount comes into greater focus because there are several locations where CMC and C&CC sites are in close proximity with each other, West Runton being one of them.

David

I have to agree with the  Club ethos that all members are equal and therefore discounts for seniors (which would apply to me) are not given. If seniors were discounted then the younger members would have to subsidise this via higher pitch fees and I don't think that is right in the current climate. For those calling for the discount have they estimated the annual financial impact to the club or are they just thinking of themselves.

I doubt that people look at it in that depth? For many just see the savings and wonder why they can't be applied to the CMC sites in the same way and despite the inevitable repercussions to prices for younger members they just look at it narrowly. In the past CMC members have been able to offset the C&&C offer against the likes of no deposits, midweek discounts and transparent pricing. All those CMC advantages have now gone so I suppose people start to think they are comparing like with like and to some the CMC now falls short. Whilst I would accept that the new system has improved availability, which was a major aim, it now seems to favour those who are able to book a year ahead. If you can do that you get the best prices but the downside is that the deposit is paid much further in advance so is that fair to younger members with families? The Club have always maintained that they want to be fair to all members. Providing extra discounts to older members would, as you say, turn that policy on its head but for many it does seem to make the CMC uncompetitive.

David

The club doesn't offer senior discounts, the CCC does. It's that simple surely. If anyone wants a discount go to the CCC, if one is happy with the price use the club. 

Any senior discount is not offered to help older members in some way but to get them to go to CCC sites. Perhaps numbers are such this isn't needed with this club? But again the choice is there.

But I agree in everyone paying the same, use other providers if one thinks otherwise?

And if any discount or offers were provided I would rather it was for families. The kids for a pound deal was very good when we used them and certainly made club sites far more competative.

+1.

I've said similar every time the old folks discount subject has raised its head. 👍🏻