FabSwingers.com forum: Non-member days

By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Do you think there may be an increase in the amount of non-member days at clubs? Obviously members are still going to visit and could get free or reduced price admissions.

They would open up the prospect of clubs being used more broadly, for an odd trip out, that wouldn't be prohibitively expensive, by the time membership fees are added to adminission prices.

User type vetting can still continue, as it has before with clubs offering non-member admissions, as special events, or however they have done these, within the scope of their licensing and club rules.

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By *lirtymr_mrsCouple
over a year ago

Stockton-on-Tees

I think membership helps keep 'tourists' (for want of a better word) out of a club. Anyone serious about engaging in the activities a club offers will be willing to pay a reasonable fee, or handover a few personal details at the door.

Anyone not willing to make that contribution probably won't have the right attitude when in the club.

Clubs also offer a certain level of privacy enabled through being members only. Membership discourages people not in the 'lifestyle' from popping along and spilling the beans. Or dropping in for a quick drink instead of going to a lapdancing club. Btw I am not a fan of the 'lifestyle' label, for most people it's like saying going to the swimming pool once a month is a complete lifestyle.

Or you could look at it this way... Most clubs offer hot tub / sauna and plenty of people willing to give out a massage, along with a nice bar. Spa hotels charge similar money for similar facilities... Just pretend you are off for a nice relaxing spa day!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d have to agree on this, the issue with non membership days is it will attract some undesirable clientele. Those who don’t really care about anyone other than getting the kicks.

I’m quite happy that majority of clubs charge annual fee and also charge males a premium to attend. If it was non membership, and cheaper... the club will rapidly go down hill.

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By *elaxedsexyfunMan
over a year ago

Northants

"Do you think there may be an increase in the amount of non-member days at clubs? Obviously members are still going to visit and could get free or reduced price admissions.

They would open up the prospect of clubs being used more broadly, for an odd trip out, that wouldn't be prohibitively expensive, by the time membership fees are added to adminission prices.

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By *elaxedsexyfunMan
over a year ago

Northants

"Do you think there may be an increase in the amount of non-member days at clubs? Obviously members are still going to visit and could get free or reduced price admissions.

They would open up the prospect of clubs being used more broadly, for an odd trip out, that wouldn't be prohibitively expensive, by the time membership fees are added to adminission prices.

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By *luttyLaylaWoman
over a year ago

North West

"Do you think there may be an increase in the amount of non-member days at clubs? Obviously members are still going to visit and could get free or reduced price admissions.

They would open up the prospect of clubs being used more broadly, for an odd trip out, that wouldn't be prohibitively expensive, by the time membership fees are added to adminission prices.

I’m not a member anywhere but go to 3 most often. I go based on the event not the club so doesn’t make sense for me to join.

I’d not go if I had to join them so hope they stay that way

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

I think clubs could benefit from a "try before you buy" type membership arrangement.

One of the clubs I am a member of, I only ended up going there for a one off party (where being a member was not a requirement) had such a good experience that I paid for the membership.

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By *lirtymr_mrsCouple
over a year ago

Stockton-on-Tees

"I think clubs could benefit from a "try before you buy" type membership arrangement.

One of the clubs I am a member of, I only ended up going there for a one off party (where being a member was not a requirement) had such a good experience that I paid for the membership."

When we joined ClubF it sort of had that arrangement, in that your first 3 visits have reduced price entry, which effectively made the membership free. Obviously you have to spend to save but I thought it was a nice touch.

Agree with the special events not requiring membership being a good idea, and a good try before you buy. But usually they have a niche theme so have a similar way of keeping things to those with a genuine interest.

In either case, if you are serious about going to a club you will either seek out a non member night suiting your interests or pay a reasonable membership fee. If you still have reservations then you won't.

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"I think clubs could benefit from a "try before you buy" type membership arrangement.

One of the clubs I am a member of, I only ended up going there for a one off party (where being a member was not a requirement) had such a good experience that I paid for the membership."

It's good to be able to experience a venue at lower risk than investing a lot of money up front - your example shows how it works for them and people like you.

As we may have a period where fewer clubs are all open nationally, I put it out there as a potential starting point for how some membership creativity could benefit both the clubs as well as guests potentially from further afield, if displaced from their former haunts due to being closed down, local authorities restricting them etc.

Vetting of guests is still and will always be appropriate, so advance attendance requests could still be required, as well as clubs balancing guess by gender/singles etc.

I threw my idea that I'd rather spend money in a club, ss we come out of this pandemic, rather than in other non scene businesses. I think many of us who have been in this lifestyle for many years will want to help to support and retain the clubs who have been holding out during this epic struggle. We may not get reopening in 2021, so I'd hope that between us we can help to formulate some approaches that could work for us all.

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By *werty38Man
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Sadly pre lockdown the main club I go to used to do a guest list event once a month for a themed event. It was very clear when this happened that the manners and respect of people in the club ( male and female) went out the window.

I and many others used to avoid these days ! The problem comes when the people who join from these events then turn up on a normal members night and think that is how to behave in a club. I have no problem with non member evenings / days and yes it would get people through the doors and giving a much needed cash injection to those clubs who much need it but as others have said it could see a marked negative effect on the feel and atmosphere on clubs moving forward.

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By *ownhouseTwosomeCouple
over a year ago

Birkenhead/Liverpool

Many clubs already have non member events but full ID is still required and they usually pay a little more. It's a good way of introducing fresh faces to events, allowing out of towners to enjoy the venue without a membership and it stops events becoming stagnant. Numbers of non members can be limited and you can set 'terms' if you like. So, verified fab members only (we don't do this as there are many other sites and fab isn't the biggest), or non members could be recommended by a member; with their reputation on the line, they are not going to recommend arseholes.

There's lots of ways to skin that cat and most clubs have good business people behind them who have tried lots of these alternatives before. How clubs will run is anybodies guess....that's the word of the year. It's all guess work and speculation folks!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just joined recently where are the clubs in Cumbria to join.

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By *luttyLaylaWoman
over a year ago

North West

"Just joined recently where are the clubs in Cumbria to join."

There aren’t any.

SX (club play) and blackpool are our closest

I attend townhouse, Cupid’s and SX the most often/ but not members of any cos it’s so far away

There’s none in Cumbria xx

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