AlanNancy Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I just went to the Caravan and Motorhome Club site in Bognor Regis to buy a 6kg Calor Gas refill £28! I thought that this was rather expensive so I phoned Barleys Hardware Store at Middleton 6kg Calor Gas refill £23.45. That's £4.55 less than the club!!!!!! What a rip off. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 that's what you pay for convenience, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 You could have walked away and gone elsewhere, but it was your choice to pay that price. Perhaps you should have shopped around first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 The wardens buy the gas themselves,not the Club...so for your convenience. Geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanNancy Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 26 minutes ago, Grandpa Steve said: You could have walked away and gone elsewhere, but it was your choice to pay that price. Perhaps you should have shopped around first. That's what I did., I paid the £23.45 Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTee Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Grandpa Steve said: You could have walked away and gone elsewhere, but it was your choice to pay that price. Perhaps you should have shopped around first. BTW I am willing to pay the Warden's charges for the goods and services they provide. On a couple of occassions Club site wardens have provided Calorlite cylinders when local Calor retailers in a caravan touring area were out of stock. Edited September 2, 2019 by DeeTee amended text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, AlanNancy said: That's what I did., I paid the £23.45 Alan Then you weren't ripped off then! Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Grandad Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, AlanNancy said: That's what I did., I paid the £23.45 Alan Did you factor in the cost of going to fetch it from elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp100425ev Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 £23.45 is calor’s RRP for the 6kg propane refill. So the extra charged by the Club site is either due to a delivery charge from their supplier, or a charge made by the Wardens themselves. As already said, gas supply on sites is at the discretion of Wardens and nothing to do with the Club itself, hence why only cash is accepted when you change a bottle on site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) If you had run out of gas and everywhere was closed, you would have paid any price to get a gas bottle. anyway the shop on site had nothing to do with CMC. Edited September 2, 2019 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanNancy Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 45 minutes ago, WispMan said: Then you weren't ripped off then! What I meant was - and I think that most people would have understood is that the price the caravan site wanted to charge is a rip off! Alan 39 minutes ago, Flying Grandad said: Did you factor in the cost of going to fetch it from elsewhere? 4 miles of fuel!!!!!! Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWoodley Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I'd gladly pay £4 more just for the convenience of being on site If the wardens then get the £4 then better still & good luck to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanNancy Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 38 minutes ago, hp100425ev said: £23.45 is calor’s RRP for the 6kg propane refill. So the extra charged by the Club site is either due to a delivery charge from their supplier, or a charge made by the Wardens themselves. As already said, gas supply on sites is at the discretion of Wardens and nothing to do with the Club itself, hence why only cash is accepted when you change a bottle on site. I didn't realise that the gas was supplied by the wardens, in fact they said that was the price they were told to charge. You say 'hence why it's cash only. I don't think that is correct. Any shop that I have bought gas from has only accepted cash. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan leslie Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, AlanNancy said: What I meant was - and I think that most people would have understood is that the price the caravan site wanted to charge is a rip off! Alan 4 miles of fuel!!!!!! Alan I understood exactly what you meant Alan. Convenience is one thing, a 20% uplift in price is another- totally agree with you. Quote Bessacarr Cameo 525 towed by SsangYong Rexton 2.2 auto in Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matelodave Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 If I don't want to pay their prices then I know what the alternative is IMO it supplements their income and saves me the inconvenience of getting into the car and going out to get it myself. Quote 2018 S-Max Titanium 2. 0 Tdci (177. 54bhp,180ps,132kw) Powershift + 2015 Unicorn III Cadz, Ventura Marlin porch awning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessacarr425 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 We always have two cylinders, when one runs out we just swap to the other. I then exchange the empty cylinder at a Calor outlet ( they have a good location website) --- No rip off prices ---- Gas is expensive enough through legitimate outlets, I wouldn't encourage campsite charges.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp100425ev Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, AlanNancy said: I didn't realise that the gas was supplied by the wardens, in fact they said that was the price they were told to charge. You say 'hence why it's cash only. I don't think that is correct. Any shop that I have bought gas from has only accepted cash. Alan I have never paid cash for gas. There again a Calor Lite lasts me over 2 years, and I have 3 of them. Edited September 2, 2019 by hp100425ev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1957 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 hours ago, AlanNancy said: I just went to the Caravan and Motorhome Club site in Bognor Regis to buy a 6kg Calor Gas refill £28! I thought that this was rather expensive so I phoned Barleys Hardware Store at Middleton 6kg Calor Gas refill £23.45. That's £4.55 less than the club!!!!!! What a rip off. Alan If you are still on the site maybe you could ask where the wardens get their gas from, maybe from Barleys and then add a charge to cover their costs/time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTee Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) In summary. The true facts do not justify the topic title. The CMC are not charging the prices asked, merely allowing site Wardens to provide the service by providing safe storage areas for the gas bottles. Perhaps users of this valuable service should keep quiet about it. The CMC could save a great deal of money if the bottled gas storage areas were decommissioned. Another storm in a teacup topic. 14 minutes ago, Paul1957 said: If you are still on the site maybe you could ask where the wardens get their gas from, maybe from Barleys and then add a charge to cover their costs/time. Would you ask your local convenience store where they bought there sales stock from? It is a long standing practice that Wardens are permitted by the Club to offer goods and services, at prices determined by the Wardens. The club provide the chiller and freezer cabinets and gas bottle storage areas. Some sites offer ice cream, rock pegs, EHU cables, postcards, milk etc., all of which stock is prepaid by the Warden team. Edited September 2, 2019 by DeeTee added sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durbanite Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, matelodave said: If I don't want to pay their prices then I know what the alternative is IMO it supplements their income and saves me the inconvenience of getting into the car and going out to get it myself. I wonder if they declare the income on their tax returns? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crannoghome Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Just a thought, but if the wardens provide the replacement gas bottle service out of the goodness of their hearts, why is gas mentioned as a ‘facility on site’ on the web and in the club handbook; who provides the secure storage enclosure for the bottles and who funds the many fresh bottles they hold, bearing in mind their high cash value and the regular changeover of wardens? Then there’s the insurance aspect of the bulk storage of gas cylinders on club sites, the adherence to gas storage regulations and the club’s duty of care to its members to provide a safe environment. Everything above indicates to me that it is the club who is in control, not the wardens. In addition, many sites use bulk Calor gas for hot water and heating in the facilities, so the club will have an account, which means that they would buy fresh gas bottles at wholesale prices and so should be selling them at the usual full retail price - without a mark-up. Quote 2017 Lunar Solaris 462, Mercedes B200 Exec CDI Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I called into Gibson Park Melrose for gas and the Warden had just been to Galashiels for it....I was out but when I wanted more I found that the price difference betwixt the Gala motor factor and the site was £1.20 a bottle...not worth the hassle... DeeTee, good response, geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanNancy Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 hours ago, DeeTee said: In summary. The true facts do not justify the topic title. The CMC are not charging the prices asked, merely allowing site Wardens to provide the service by providing safe storage areas for the gas bottles. Perhaps users of this valuable service should keep quiet about it. The CMC could save a great deal of money if the bottled gas storage areas were decommissioned. Another storm in a teacup topic. Would you ask your local convenience store where they bought there sales stock from? It is a long standing practice that Wardens are permitted by the Club to offer goods and services, at prices determined by the Wardens. The club provide the chiller and freezer cabinets and gas bottle storage areas. Some sites offer ice cream, rock pegs, EHU cables, postcards, milk etc., all of which stock is prepaid by the Warden team. Who are you to say 'The true facts do not justify the title? There seem to be various opinions in this thread. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 38 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 If the warden is buying these bottles on this own account he won't be paying the RLP he will be getting it trade so to charge the £5 extra he is really having a laugh. Quote Regards, David Peugeot 308 GT Premium, 1.5 diesel 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Capiro owner Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I only carry the one bottle, so if I ran out of gas I'd happily pay the extra fiver if it kept my BBQ going for tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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