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westernrvparkow's avatar
Feb 18, 2020

Who is responsible for discounts?

Is it the obligation of the business or the customer to determine whether or not that customer is eligible for a discount? We honor discounts for Good Sam members, seniors and active military. That information is clearly posted on our website and at that registration counter. Should the park question each guest as to whether or not they are eligible for one of those discounts or is the onus on the customer to tell us they are Good Sam members, over 55, or are actively serving in the military?
If you feel it is the park's responsibility, does that obligation extend to further investigating the customer's planned itinerary and pointing out they could save money by either staying longer, thus qualifying for a weekly discount, or arriving earlier or later in the year thus getting the shoulder season rate?
It is my opinion that the customer is responsible for their reservation details. Any thoughts, pro or con?

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  • While it is the customer's responsibly a establishment that points out the discounts is more likely to win over customers.

    Just recently I was checking 4 different RV parks to stay at in Southern Georgia. One of the parks the office staff was friendly and free with information another was very abruptly in answering any questions and did not volunteer any information without being asked directly.

    Guess which one I will be staying at even though the friendly park was more money and futher from my destination.
  • i would think if you've clearly stated that you offer discounts for certain people that it would be up to them to tell you that they meet the criteria. What if you make asking a regular thing and then someone gets upset you didn't ask? if you want your discount speak up!

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