Anybody want a VAT free berth

[Koeketiene]

Same as most business 'models' these days - car insurance, phone contracts, TV all give better deals to newbies than loyal existing customers....
We don't (at my business) so long standing clients pay much less than new ones (over 25% discount) - after all, they've been with us for years so you need to reward them. Shame the rest of the world doesn't do the same.

The only issue is Simon is that a benefit was / has / possibly withdrawn, due to short sighted management without telling berth holders @ the time of the increased renewals notices going out.
The marina is a very friendly place ( read recent posts on it) the only issue is comms, & treat the regulars with respect not take the Michael by raising fees,cutting the service & then offer new berth holders a large discount.

It may not be an option for everyone (for whatever reason: social/proximity/...), but just as I renegotiate renewal or change my car insurance every year, I have over the last few years voted with my keel quite frequently. My custom is not to be taken for granted - there are 6 marinas in the Orwell area and all have vacant berths.
When marinas all had a waiting list as long as your arm berth holders were squeezed till they squeeked. Now the boot is on the other foot - up to you to make the most of it.

 

[Otter]

Well deposit is paid and forms complete, for better for worse...

Have to say I'm very impressed with the service, we explained that with notice at our current yard we couldn't take the berth until 1st September which was no problem, VAT off the first year, few vouchers to the forumite who'd recommended it. The TransEurope issue is waiting for clarification, it was news to the office that it may not be in opperation.

C8 from 1st September and if we're lucky enough to get an invite to Mermaid's Christmas drinks again, we shan't argue about who drives home

Joining FMYC and see how the first year goes, shame Woolverstone didn't work out, they have a superb spot on the river but I think we're going to like Foxs.

 

[WF36]

Must be desperate as there is a now a sign advertising vacant berths on the car park fence!