Camping World's President's Club

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richard waters

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Right after I bought my GMC, I went to Camping World and
bought a few things. At the time of the purchase I signed up
for their "President's Club". It seemed like a good deal at the time,
however I have since found out that you can buy stuff at other RV
places cheaper and without sales tax.

My "President's Club" membership is about to expire. I wonder
if I should bother with it.

I keep getting junk mail from them trying to get me to renew. As an
incentive they keep offering me free tool kits and hats. Their latest
mailer suggests that if I don't sign up now, the price of membership
will go up 33%! All this so I can be one of their customers?

They can keep their $.39 tools and hats. I'm tired of getting this
junk mail.

I can't think of any big ticket item that I would buy from them
any time soon. Holding tank deodorant etc. I can get anyplace.

I just want a good deal. What do you guys/gals think of the
"President's Club?" Is it a good thing, or should I pass on it this
time?

Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
 
Richard,

I agree - I tossed my PC card last year.

Patrick

>
> My "President's Club" membership is about to expire. I wonder
> if I should bother with it.
>
> I keep getting junk mail from them trying to get me to renew. As an
> incentive they keep offering me free tool kits and hats. Their latest
> mailer suggests that if I don't sign up now, the price of membership
> will go up 33%! All this so I can be one of their customers?
>
> They can keep their $.39 tools and hats. I'm tired of getting this
> junk mail.
>
> I can't think of any big ticket item that I would buy from them
> any time soon. Holding tank deodorant etc. I can get anyplace.
>
> I just want a good deal. What do you guys/gals think of the
> "President's Club?" Is it a good thing, or should I pass on it this
> time?
>
> Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
>
 
I saved many times the cost when I bought my A&E 8500 awning from them.

>Right after I bought my GMC, I went to Camping World and
>bought a few things. At the time of the purchase I signed up
>for their "President's Club". It seemed like a good deal at the time,
>however I have since found out that you can buy stuff at other RV
>places cheaper and without sales tax.
>
>My "President's Club" membership is about to expire. I wonder
>if I should bother with it.
>
>I keep getting junk mail from them trying to get me to renew. As an
>incentive they keep offering me free tool kits and hats. Their latest
>mailer suggests that if I don't sign up now, the price of membership
>will go up 33%! All this so I can be one of their customers?
>
>They can keep their $.39 tools and hats. I'm tired of getting this
>junk mail.
>
>I can't think of any big ticket item that I would buy from them
>any time soon. Holding tank deodorant etc. I can get anyplace.
>
>I just want a good deal. What do you guys/gals think of the
>"President's Club?" Is it a good thing, or should I pass on it this
>time?
>
>Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
 
Dear Richard in Troy
If you were a tight Scotsman, who squeaked when he walked,
like I am, the answer would be clear to you !!
End the relationship and move on to other retailers :-)

That's my $.01 worth.

Mikeb

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Thanks to everyone that responded to my questions about
the President's Club. It would appear that it is a good deal
on occasion if you buy a big ticket item.

I did an unscientific test comparing Camper's Choice with
Camping World. I went to both of their web sites and got
prices for a Thetford Aqua Magic IV toilet. It turns
out that Camper's Choice was less expensive.

The prices were as follows:

Aqua Magic IV
president's club price $111.60
Sales Tax * 6.70
Shipping Charges 1.00
Total $119.30

For shipment into the following
states, your state requires us to add
applicable state & local sales tax:
AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY , MI,
MN, NJ, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX,
UT, WA.
- -----
CAMPER'S CHOICE
Aqua Magic IV $115.20
Shipping Cost $0.00
Net total $115.20
Sales tax $0.00
Total $115.20

The big difference for me is that I don't have to
pay sales tax with Camper's Choice.

So I'm going to do it not renew my President's Club
membership. If down the road I need to buy a awning
or something else expensive that has a good price
at Camping World, I'll sign up again.

Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI

> Right after I bought my GMC, I went to Camping World and
> bought a few things. At the time of the purchase I signed up
> for their "President's Club". It seemed like a good deal at the time,
> however I have since found out that you can buy stuff at other RV
> places cheaper and without sales tax.
>
> My "President's Club" membership is about to expire. I wonder
> if I should bother with it.
>
> I keep getting junk mail from them trying to get me to renew. As an
> incentive they keep offering me free tool kits and hats. Their latest
> mailer suggests that if I don't sign up now, the price of membership
> will go up 33%! All this so I can be one of their customers?
>
> They can keep their $.39 tools and hats. I'm tired of getting this
> junk mail.
>
> I can't think of any big ticket item that I would buy from them
> any time soon. Holding tank deodorant etc. I can get anyplace.
>
> I just want a good deal. What do you guys/gals think of the
> "President's Club?" Is it a good thing, or should I pass on it this
> time?
>
> Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
 
Richard,
The problem is that the one you want to install is the Thetford
Aqua-Magic Aurora with China bowl which sell for $206.10. This is a
direct fit and is more durable that the Aqua Magic IV. Several member of
the GMC GreatLaker have installed this unit and are very pleased with
it. If I cannot get the valve rebuild kit installed in the old unit
this is the one I will buy as a replacement.

J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLakers
77 Eleganza II
Michigan

>
> Thanks to everyone that responded to my questions about
> the President's Club. It would appear that it is a good deal
> on occasion if you buy a big ticket item.
>
> I did an unscientific test comparing Camper's Choice with
> Camping World. I went to both of their web sites and got
> prices for a Thetford Aqua Magic IV toilet. It turns
> out that Camper's Choice was less expensive.
>
> The prices were as follows:
>
> Aqua Magic IV
> president's club price $111.60
> Sales Tax * 6.70
> Shipping Charges 1.00
> Total $119.30
>
> For shipment into the following
> states, your state requires us to add
> applicable state & local sales tax:
> AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY , MI,
> MN, NJ, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX,
> UT, WA.
> -----
> CAMPER'S CHOICE
> Aqua Magic IV $115.20
> Shipping Cost $0.00
> Net total $115.20
> Sales tax $0.00
> Total $115.20
>
> The big difference for me is that I don't have to
> pay sales tax with Camper's Choice.
>
> So I'm going to do it not renew my President's Club
> membership. If down the road I need to buy a awning
> or something else expensive that has a good price
> at Camping World, I'll sign up again.
>
> Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
>

>
> > Right after I bought my GMC, I went to Camping World and
> > bought a few things. At the time of the purchase I signed up
> > for their "President's Club". It seemed like a good deal at the time,
> > however I have since found out that you can buy stuff at other RV
> > places cheaper and without sales tax.
> >
> > My "President's Club" membership is about to expire. I wonder
> > if I should bother with it.
> >
> > I keep getting junk mail from them trying to get me to renew. As an
> > incentive they keep offering me free tool kits and hats. Their latest
> > mailer suggests that if I don't sign up now, the price of membership
> > will go up 33%! All this so I can be one of their customers?
> >
> > They can keep their $.39 tools and hats. I'm tired of getting this
> > junk mail.
> >
> > I can't think of any big ticket item that I would buy from them
> > any time soon. Holding tank deodorant etc. I can get anyplace.
> >
> > I just want a good deal. What do you guys/gals think of the
> > "President's Club?" Is it a good thing, or should I pass on it this
> > time?
> >
> > Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
 
Found the Aurora in parchment color for $!85 at RV parts:
https://www.rvpartsoutlet.com/store/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/Store/p-000117.html?L+scstore+bmkf0401+948766897

J.R. Wright

>
> Richard,
> The problem is that the one you want to install is the Thetford
> Aqua-Magic Aurora with China bowl which sell for $206.10. This is a
> direct fit and is more durable that the Aqua Magic IV. Several member of
> the GMC GreatLaker have installed this unit and are very pleased with
> it. If I cannot get the valve rebuild kit installed in the old unit
> this is the one I will buy as a replacement.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLakers
> 77 Eleganza II
> Michigan
>

> >
> > Thanks to everyone that responded to my questions about
> > the President's Club. It would appear that it is a good deal
> > on occasion if you buy a big ticket item.
> >
> > I did an unscientific test comparing Camper's Choice with
> > Camping World. I went to both of their web sites and got
> > prices for a Thetford Aqua Magic IV toilet. It turns
> > out that Camper's Choice was less expensive.
> >
> > The prices were as follows:
> >
> > Aqua Magic IV
> > president's club price $111.60
> > Sales Tax * 6.70
> > Shipping Charges 1.00
> > Total $119.30
> >
> > For shipment into the following
> > states, your state requires us to add
> > applicable state & local sales tax:
> > AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY , MI,
> > MN, NJ, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX,
> > UT, WA.
> > -----
> > CAMPER'S CHOICE
> > Aqua Magic IV $115.20
> > Shipping Cost $0.00
> > Net total $115.20
> > Sales tax $0.00
> > Total $115.20
> >
> > The big difference for me is that I don't have to
> > pay sales tax with Camper's Choice.
> >
> > So I'm going to do it not renew my President's Club
> > membership. If down the road I need to buy a awning
> > or something else expensive that has a good price
> > at Camping World, I'll sign up again.
> >
> > Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
> >

> >
> > > Right after I bought my GMC, I went to Camping World and
> > > bought a few things. At the time of the purchase I signed up
> > > for their "President's Club". It seemed like a good deal at the time,
> > > however I have since found out that you can buy stuff at other RV
> > > places cheaper and without sales tax.
> > >
> > > My "President's Club" membership is about to expire. I wonder
> > > if I should bother with it.
> > >
> > > I keep getting junk mail from them trying to get me to renew. As an
> > > incentive they keep offering me free tool kits and hats. Their latest
> > > mailer suggests that if I don't sign up now, the price of membership
> > > will go up 33%! All this so I can be one of their customers?
> > >
> > > They can keep their $.39 tools and hats. I'm tired of getting this
> > > junk mail.
> > >
> > > I can't think of any big ticket item that I would buy from them
> > > any time soon. Holding tank deodorant etc. I can get anyplace.
> > >
> > > I just want a good deal. What do you guys/gals think of the
> > > "President's Club?" Is it a good thing, or should I pass on it this
> > > time?
> > >
> > > Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
 
John,
Well I just picked that item as a test to see who had the best prices
for me here in Troy. Camper's Choice or Camping World. I had no
intention of buying one. I should have made that clearer in my post.

I already bought a new Aqua-Magic Aurora last Summer. I bought
it from Camping World. It was one of the best things I did for
the coach. Previously I had a recirculating toilet which really
didn't work out for us.

Richard

> Richard,
> The problem is that the one you want to install is the Thetford
> Aqua-Magic Aurora with China bowl which sell for $206.10. This is a
> direct fit and is more durable that the Aqua Magic IV. Several member of
> the GMC GreatLaker have installed this unit and are very pleased with
> it. If I cannot get the valve rebuild kit installed in the old unit
> this is the one I will buy as a replacement.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLakers
> 77 Eleganza II
> Michigan
>

> >
> > Thanks to everyone that responded to my questions about
> > the President's Club. It would appear that it is a good deal
> > on occasion if you buy a big ticket item.
> >
> > I did an unscientific test comparing Camper's Choice with
> > Camping World. I went to both of their web sites and got
> > prices for a Thetford Aqua Magic IV toilet. It turns
> > out that Camper's Choice was less expensive.
> >
> > The prices were as follows:
> >
> > Aqua Magic IV
> > president's club price $111.60
> > Sales Tax * 6.70
> > Shipping Charges 1.00
> > Total $119.30
> >
> > For shipment into the following
> > states, your state requires us to add
> > applicable state & local sales tax:
> > AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY , MI,
> > MN, NJ, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX,
> > UT, WA.
> > -----
> > CAMPER'S CHOICE
> > Aqua Magic IV $115.20
> > Shipping Cost $0.00
> > Net total $115.20
> > Sales tax $0.00
> > Total $115.20
> >
> > The big difference for me is that I don't have to
> > pay sales tax with Camper's Choice.
> >
> > So I'm going to do it not renew my President's Club
> > membership. If down the road I need to buy a awning
> > or something else expensive that has a good price
> > at Camping World, I'll sign up again.
> >
> > Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
> >

> >
> > > Right after I bought my GMC, I went to Camping World and
> > > bought a few things. At the time of the purchase I signed up
> > > for their "President's Club". It seemed like a good deal at the time,
> > > however I have since found out that you can buy stuff at other RV
> > > places cheaper and without sales tax.
> > >
> > > My "President's Club" membership is about to expire. I wonder
> > > if I should bother with it.
> > >
> > > I keep getting junk mail from them trying to get me to renew. As an
> > > incentive they keep offering me free tool kits and hats. Their latest
> > > mailer suggests that if I don't sign up now, the price of membership
> > > will go up 33%! All this so I can be one of their customers?
> > >
> > > They can keep their $.39 tools and hats. I'm tired of getting this
> > > junk mail.
> > >
> > > I can't think of any big ticket item that I would buy from them
> > > any time soon. Holding tank deodorant etc. I can get anyplace.
> > >
> > > I just want a good deal. What do you guys/gals think of the
> > > "President's Club?" Is it a good thing, or should I pass on it this
> > > time?
> > >
> > > Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
 
Richard,

That's the ticket. If you find sometime down the road that CW has the best
price on a big ticket item, you can rejoin at that time. AAMOF, CW will
cheerfully add the cost of your "dues" to the invoice.

Patrick

>
> So I'm going to do it not renew my President's Club
> membership. If down the road I need to buy a awning
> or something else expensive that has a good price
> at Camping World, I'll sign up again.
 
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