andyg Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 got mine today !! Well got two in fact. Big improvement Clive great new layout and love all the new pic !! plus it a lot earlier then normal.. Some very keen prices as well if you want to get a float on a budget !! Well done to mrs Richos for the design work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnygeoff Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Just spent two hours in the bath reading it.... Very well set out with a lot more info on the boats.... Just one thing though, on my confirmation letter it says outside parking £7.50, in the catalogue (front page in fact) free outdoor parking..... as a tight Yorkie... every little helps... Great job Richardsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thanks for the comments, Parking is free outside next year, there must be a glitch! I will investigate unless you are talking about this years hols? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnygeoff Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Hi Clive, It was on the confirmation letter for 2014 holiday. See you next August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 third trip booked !! Sunlit horizon first time from acle.... got 47 quid early booking discount... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trambo Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Good professional brochure, with a nice balance between promotion and useful information. Some really stunning Broads photographs, love the misty view of Horizon craft on page 68. The photograph of Broadway, which is actually the reversed and doctored photograph of Broadlander below had me fooled for a while and is really well done. I have to say however I would be rather miffed if I was the member of the office team on the right of the photo on page 8. Am I in for the chop? Well, she certainly is here! Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Wot no fenders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Nice brochure. Good to have it out so early too, and with an early booking incentive (excluding platinum fleet) - most tempting! Rewards for loyalty and getting the business in early is my kind of offer really! Overall I like the increased grouped pricing - it makes choosing a boat different as you can almost choose the amount to spend and then compare the pros and cons of each design in that bracket, and its quite straight forward/transparent. There's a few I disagree with that will create different popularity I think (I'd be surprised if San Remo had a good 2014 for example). Has the 20% off a second holiday (page 8) changed criteria for 2014 in the holiday needing to be for a week? I could be wrong, but if so it's a pity as after booking a main holiday the second or later holidays for many often need to be for a short break, especially for those in full time or self employment, and gives less incentive for loyalty to the brand for further breaks. Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 We decided to start again with the pricing, and then adjust a few for next year, there will be popular boats which are priced low but we saw that as a bit of a 'first come first served' thing and a bonus for early bookers, I don't know if there is a cheaper better alternative to San Remo so will have to watch that one, I think the second week discount may be a mistake but will check. Don't forget you would still get the 10% on your loyalty card as well Good professional brochure, with a nice balance between promotion and useful information. Some really stunning Broads photographs, love the misty view of Horizon craft on page 68. The photograph of Broadway, which is actually the reversed and doctored photograph of Broadlander below had me fooled for a while and is really well done. I have to say however I would be rather miffed if I was the member of the office team on the right of the photo on page 8. Am I in for the chop? Well, she certainly is here! Fred The pictures are sent in manly by contributors to our Facebook competitions as well s a couple of locals. the bookings girl has left so luckily we had a photo of the team with her on the end! the Broadway was done in 5 mins so if blown up a bit the join can be seen, I hope we have the same back windows as Broadlander! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnygeoff Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 the bookings girl has left so luckily we had a photo of the team with her on the end! So she left, then you gave her the chop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 We decided to start again with the pricing, ...Don't forget you would still get the 10% on your loyalty card as well... Well I have booked up four breaks for next year with you! Your re-pricing meant I booked different boats to what I would have previously chosen and indeed the value was hard to argue with, though not getting the 20% off the second trip (unless a week long holiday)will mean one break less for me each year with you, which will probably go down well at home to be honest and help us shoehorn in those pesky non boaty holidays! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hi Dan, it s good to see you are filling up the loyalty cards! I did not check if there has been a mistake but I cannot recall a change to the second holiday discount criteria, I will do tomorrow.. Just book a week and go home early! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Lol Clive .... Go home early ??? Dan going home early :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Lol Clive .... Go home early ??? Dan going home early :/ It is a truly shocking idea! I had worked out if it was cheaper to do that that with the 20% off than a short break without.... was pretty close tbh! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Anyway.... Yes we did change it to apply to second holidays being a week or more long to qualify for the discount. Don't forget you will save your car parking fee as that is free from next year (unless undercover) you will also get a free map. obviously you have already factored in the much lower damage waiver AND the fuel deposit based on the individual boat and length of break...... Don't forget to book early to avoid disappointment 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 I think that's Clive trying to teach you how to suck eggs dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I think that's Clive trying to teach you how to suck eggs dan I'm not so sure Andy, afterall a free map could come in handy for some of my crew based on this years experience, so mustn't be under-estimated! I did wonder if he meant free fuel and free damage waiver though, as I had found clever ways round most of the things mentioned! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I like the brochure as well. I think the Broads scene photos really add to it but then I'm biased because my photo is on page 5! The layout is simple and clear as always. Prices have moved more often than not in a downward direction, platinum fleet excepting. Handily for me Spring Bank Holiday week has moved below peak price as that's when I wanted to go! San Francisco is now booked for around £300 less than it would have been the same week this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhesford Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 GREAT BROCHURE SOME REALLY GOOD PICTURES STROLL ON AUGUST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Andy, most of the pictures have been from Facebook competitions and a few which are sent in to us where we credit the photographers. the pics look much better than 'set up' ones and it shows our customers having a great time what its all about,! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhesford Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 luv the way the madeira on page 11 is tied off I guess nobody showed them how to secure the boat at least the young lad seems to know what he is doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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