FabSwingers.com forum: Swinging Club Membership Fees

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

Is it time for clubs to drop the membership fees. I could understand it 10-15 yrs ago when there were few and far between but today the numbers have at least tripled.

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

I personally think they should be higher with a lower admission fee on a pre book system to control numbers

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By *ondonpride69Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

I look at it this way. Swinging clubs are a business. Rent, booze, utility bills, staff wages, cleaning costs, food cost, and then the owners wages. When your open 3 ish days a week owners of swinging clubs have to earn a living.

If you think costs are too high stay in and choose nights where it is going to be special or go into town spend £100 minimum and watch fights and bad social behaviour.

I'd rather spend my money at a swinging club than to watch the usual Saturday night alpha male show in towns.

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By *atasha_DavidCouple
over a year ago

Slough

Aren't we lucky that we have so much more choice these days?

There is a market for these services, if the vendors do not supply value for money in the customers eyes then they will go out of business.

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By *enuinetallstuMan
over a year ago

nr beauly

"Is it time for clubs to drop the membership fees. I could understand it 10-15 yrs ago when there were few and far between but today the numbers have at least tripled."

Not all clubs charge.......

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By *eforfuncplCouple
over a year ago

Morecambe

Blackpool Connections no membership

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

I think our membership at Tease was a very nominal amount. We're not members of VA and pay an extra charge when we attend which is fine by us.

Conversely we were put off by the fee for Abfabs as it's a club we are unlikely to go to more than once every few months.

I think the VA model makes sense, membership rewards regular attendees but the surcharge isn't so much as to break the bank for those (like us) that only go every couple of months.

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

For certain legal reasons most swinging clubs need to be private members clubs, but I'm not if a membership fee is required to be payed

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Is it time for clubs to drop the membership fees. I could understand it 10-15 yrs ago when there were few and far between but today the numbers have at least tripled."

Still only 3 in the whole of Yorkshire and only one I can actually get to. But then I don't pay that much.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

it is my bug bear.... because I think when you have to pay for both membership and entrance on a first visit it puts off 2 sets of people...

those who travel round and will only go to a club once a year.......

those who are really not sure about trying a club put are put off trying because of the fess....

clubs may be busy as it is... they could be busier....

maybe charge membership on the 2nd visit to give people a tester....

or have different sets of charges for members and non-members..... the onus is then if people do like, they will pay for membership because they will keep coming back....

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

"it is my bug bear.... because I think when you have to pay for both membership and entrance on a first visit it puts off 2 sets of people...

those who travel round and will only go to a club once a year.......

those who are really not sure about trying a club put are put off trying because of the fess....

clubs may be busy as it is... they could be busier....

maybe charge membership on the 2nd visit to give people a tester....

or have different sets of charges for members and non-members..... the onus is then if people do like, they will pay for membership because they will keep coming back....

What a good idea although some of the clubs are very reasonable we went to op4f on Saturday £15 lifetime membership for couples not sure about single guys though

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

"it is my bug bear.... because I think when you have to pay for both membership and entrance on a first visit it puts off 2 sets of people...

those who travel round and will only go to a club once a year.......

those who are really not sure about trying a club put are put off trying because of the fess....

clubs may be busy as it is... they could be busier....

maybe charge membership on the 2nd visit to give people a tester....

or have different sets of charges for members and non-members..... the onus is then if people do like, they will pay for membership because they will keep coming back....

I would have thought you get in for free mate your there everyweek Buddy

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

"I look at it this way. Swinging clubs are a business. Rent, booze, utility bills, staff wages, cleaning costs, food cost, and then the owners wages. When your open 3 ish days a week owners of swinging clubs have to earn a living.

If you think costs are too high stay in and choose nights where it is going to be special or go into town spend £100 minimum and watch fights and bad social behaviour.

I'd rather spend my money at a swinging club than to watch the usual Saturday night alpha male show in towns. "

Totally agree !

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

I think the charges for single guys are a bit extreme! Granted, the number of males who would attend the club would be higher if the costs were lower and therefore would probably lower the number of women and couples!

I just think that 70 membership and the 30 per visit is extreme. Why not offer a golf club type membership, where you pay an annual fee but the visits are free. I would be happy to increase the membership charge if this was the case!

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

"I think the charges for single guys are a bit extreme! Granted, the number of males who would attend the club would be higher if the costs were lower and therefore would probably lower the number of women and couples!

But it's the same chicken and egg scenario increase the amount of single males decrease the amount of couples and single fems then decrease the amount of single makes club out of business

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By *eordiesCouple
over a year ago

newcastle

We have friends coming up to North East in a few weeks, we'd have liked to take them to clubF, but it makes no sense for them to join as they might not visit again for a year. Therefore we'll just have to play at home.

Like Fabio's idea of the two price system based on if your a member or not.

John & Shel

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

Has nobody ever tried contacting the clubs directly if friends are visiting and asking about one time only visit fees? As with lots of memberships in life - it pays to ask questions! If someone who is already a member wants to bring guests as a one off it seems a reasonable request!

Particularly for clubs with licensed bars, surely more heads equal more drinks sales?

And more bodies through the door will keep other regulars happy!

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

Jaydee's don't have member ship charges and its only £20 a couple and £30 for a single guy thou single guys are ltd and they don't charge for tea n coffee or soft drinks and you get a good spead of food layed on to

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

we have a social at our club every thursday from 7 till 10 and its free to get in for all. this gives people a chance to see what a clubs like and decide if they want to become members, i think thats the way forward and eliminates the problems you mention.

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

didnt mention the club as dont think the forums should be used for cheap advertising as a lot do!!!

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By *ogistical NightmaresCouple
over a year ago

Manchester Area

We love to travel round to different clubs and have no objections to a £5 or £10 charge for membership.

But for some of the more expensive ones, as we may only visit once a year it does make for a very expensive evening, especially taking hotel charges into the equation.

A one of visit per year, without membership but perhaps a slightly higher entrance fee would be a great idea

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

Eurekas, near dartford is the best prices I've seen

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

why should you need to pay the membership fee AND the entrance fee on the first visit??

think it would be better if the entrance fee was waived for the first visit when you pay for the membership?

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

"Eurekas, near dartford is the best prices I've seen

One off price is great but the membership appears only to be useful if you are there for over a month

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By *ub bbwWoman
over a year ago

oldbury

Our local club has an inflated price for guests not members but for £35 which is entrance and couples membership I don't see that as a great hardship. Bearing in mind most couples will spend more than that on a night out in a pub I think it's very reasonable. Single male prices are as high as they are to limit them however membership does seem a little high but if you get rid of it clubs will just be full of single guys.

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By *otwife CoolhubCouple
over a year ago

Bathgate

I really don't see how clubs actually make money. With the rent on a barge building and then a fit out and limited opening times.

Him

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

"Has nobody ever tried contacting the clubs directly if friends are visiting and asking about one time only visit fees? As with lots of memberships in life - it pays to ask questions! If someone who is already a member wants to bring guests as a one off it seems a reasonable request!

Particularly for clubs with licensed bars, surely more heads equal more drinks sales?

And more bodies through the door will keep other regulars happy!

I know chameleons will allow entry at a guest fee.. I am away overseas quite a lot and maybe get there once or twice every three months. in fairness i will be getting membership next time i am home, but i do not mind paying a fee up front (not to dissimilar from normal entry fee) Bu ti am talking as a single guy

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

"I really don't see how clubs actually make money. With the rent on a barge building and then a fit out and limited opening times.

Him"

I totally agree it must be really difficult to make money in this business

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

"Eurekas, near dartford is the best prices I've seen

One off price is great but the membership appears only to be useful if you are there for over a month"

Membership is not compulsory though, just a great advantage if you go regularly. I think £20 for a single guy or couple on a Fri night party is a reasonable price. £30 sat.

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By *bapCouple
over a year ago

Blackpool

Well said

We work in a club and not many people see it this way but at end the end of the day club owners have a business to run !!

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

So what does paying a membership actually give you? Surely you should have members entrance fees and non-membership entrance fees.

And maybe have 1st time entrance fees? That would allow more people access, taking other costs in people's budgets e.g. drive over 40 miles plus b&b (if having a drink or two).

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By *ondonpride69Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

Membership fees benefits. Reduced cost of entry, if a member, two free party's year. That's at one club I know. If your going more than 5 times a yr it's worth it.

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By *enandlisaCouple
over a year ago

Burnley'ish

"We're not members of VA and pay an extra charge when we attend which is fine by us.

I think the VA model makes sense, membership rewards regular attendees but the surcharge isn't so much as to break the bank for those (like us) that only go every couple of months."

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