Site price hikes ?

[Vikdikdok]

'When' this is all over and we're allowed out, what's the bet that sites will be charging higher rates

 

[AXO66]

2 to 1

 

[Yorick]

My cynicism meter just exploded

 

[romany]

Whats the betting I won't be.
FLT forever

 

[Odd-no-more]

Market forces, if some sites go bust or give up then prices will go up. If fewer people use the sites because they still don't feel safe the prices may go down.

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[bellabee]

If we're confined to the UK, there just won't be room for us all and prices will rise.
Can't see myself wanting to use communal facilities again, though for a long, long time (if ever.)

 

[Pausim]

There will be some reduction in visitors from abroad which might reduce some of the demand. If, as suggested in some quarters, the lockdown for over 70s continues into next year then there could well be some gaps in the demand. Bit too early to see how things might progress.

 

[Jim]

Only us Brits can get mad at something that hasn't happened yet

 

[Spriddler]

'When' this is all over and we're allowed out, what's the bet that sites will be charging higher rates

And the average age of their site customers will be much lower and there'll be many more kids.

 

[eddie]

'When' this is all over and we're allowed out, what's the bet that sites will be charging higher rates

Why?

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[Paul and Kate]

I believe they will stay the same or even drop as sites will be battling for the custom to recoup lost revenue so far this year.
The worry will be for those that have to close later in the year due to council regs.

 

[romany]

Only us Brits can get mad at something that hasn't happened yet

Should be part of the British Citizen exam, give them a hypothetical problem and see if they get angry enough to be a Citizen

 

[Lenny HB]

Why all this panic about sites being full in the UK. Surely it's better to go to mainland Europe assuming travel restrictions are lifted. There is much more space and easier to get lost in the wilds away from other people.

 

[ctc]

Why all this panic about sites being full in the UK. Surely it's better to go to mainland Europe assuming travel restrictions are lifted. There is much more space and easier to get lost in the wilds away from other people.

And much cheaper.

 

[CazPaul]

Why all this panic about sites being full in the UK. Surely it's better to go to mainland Europe assuming travel restrictions are lifted. There is much more space and easier to get lost in the wilds away from other people.

What about if you both work and want to have a few long weekends away?

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[John Barrett]

And much cheaper.

I bought my new ACSI card just two weeks before lockdown!!

 

[joe and sue]

Why invent a potential problem, there are enough real ones out there at present.
CL's and Cs's will still be there along with Britstops etc,
Never had a problem yet, and those of us who think outside the box never will.
If we do need a site for a night for services then we will happily pay,
Joe & Sue

 

[Yorick]

If things don't change, it's more than likely that they'll stay the same as they are now

 

[Oldbob]

People can speculate all they want, but until it happens you will never know.

The question is whether people will want to go away, join the crowds so early after lockdown, or will try and keep away from the crowds.
Then as people have said, are the prices dropped to get the custom, or hike the price up to make up for lost revenue.

 

[sweetie]

Why all this panic about sites being full in the UK. Surely it's better to go to mainland Europe assuming travel restrictions are lifted. There is much more space and easier to get lost in the wilds away from other people.

So what will you do if travel restrictions to Europe are not lifted till end of year. Keep M/H sorned till then.
Done the Europe thing but owing to not being able to get travel insurance at a price I could afford it is far cheaper to stay in UK. And yes I have tried several insurers and been refused by some.
Just love sitting with wife by a lovely lake and us both fishing now than going on 2000 mile trips.

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[Tanya_and_Mick]

If things don't change, it's more than likely that they'll stay the same as they are now

If I agree with you, I’ll be right

 

[The Old Man]

TBH I don't mind if they do.

Some, many, if not all businesses will have suffered financial hardship as well have their staff.

If small increases in prices see them back to financial stability I would be happy to pay any extra.

My spending habits will be changing. If companies that I use are shown to have exploited their staff in any way they will lose my trade. For example the rumours of Witherspoon's sacking staff early will mean no more Steak Club.

I will chat with the baristas in Starbucks, if they were not treated fairly my coffee drinking will swap to the small independent coffee shop close to home.

 

[Skez]

My spending habits will be changing. If companies that I use are shown to have exploited their staff in any way they will lose my trade. For example the rumours of Witherspoon's sacking staff early will mean no more Steak Club.

I will chat with the baristas in Starbucks, if they were not treated fairly my coffee drinking will swap to the small independent coffee shop close to home.

Too right. I do hope that the businesses that suffer are those that didn't do 'the right thing'.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Surely it's better to go to mainland Europe assuming travel restrictions are lifted

I really don't think borders will re-open any time soon... and certainly not before any national restrictions are lifted.

what's the bet that sites will be charging higher rates

If you're a betting man, then get a few of the CAMC vouchers... then your site prices will be at a 20% discount!

 

[MattR]

TBH I don't mind if they do.

Some, many, if not all businesses will have suffered financial hardship as well have their staff.

If small increases in prices see them back to financial stability I would be happy to pay any extra.

My spending habits will be changing. If companies that I use are shown to have exploited their staff in any way they will lose my trade. For example the rumours of Witherspoon's sacking staff early will mean no more Steak Club.

I will chat with the baristas in Starbucks, if they were not treated fairly my coffee drinking will swap to the small independent coffee shop close to home.

I think that the small independent shops would gain more from your custom... Starbucks seems to be doing OK.

Starbucks pays more tax in UK despite loss

Coffee chain hopes delivery and drive-through will offset ‘challenging’ high street

www.ft.com

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[TerryL]

Although we had planned a couple of non-UK breaks this year I think we've more or less decided to shelve them and instead, when allowed, do some more UK touring, something we've neglected a little.

Van insurance renewal came through this morning - think I'll be reducing the annual mileage.

 

[bilM]

and there'll be many more kids.

Well I will be going FLT full time.

 

[westhamman]

I generally use club or independent sites dearer than cs or cls, I go to sites close to where I want to go, however due to a drop in investment income will probably have to change, probably to temporary holiday sites as will probably use my own facilities all summer if allowed out the house.

 

[Rob Turner]

And much cheaper.

Especially France Passion

 

[Cheshirecat57]

'When' this is all over and we're allowed out, what's the bet that sites will be charging higher rates

Please god, that’s your biggest “worry” over the next few weeks

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