[pct-l] discounts. was: Kickoff & Warner Springs Resort Dinner

[Tortoise]

After I posted my last message, my old brain started rummaging in its old 
files. I recall reading in Frommer's Europe on $5 and $10 a Day that in 
Europe it is considerable very acceptable for one to ask for a discount or 
politely bargain for the room rate. Also to inspect the room in which you 
will be staying before paying. And yes, I read that book many, many, many 
moons ago.

I've done this various times.  Also it is perfectly acceptable to ask for 
their best rate or what discounts are available. Also typically there are 
special discounts available for people attending conferences and conventions.

Motels and hotels have a very perishable commodity -- a night stay in a 
room.  If they don't rent it, that night in that room is gone forever.

So the take away message -- ask (politely) for the discount / lower rate. 
The business has the option of giving one or not.


Tortoise

<> He who finishes last, wins! <>


Slyatpct at aol.com wrote:
> I guess we'll have to make sure Switchback does some miles on the trail 
> while he's there. 
>  
> Seriously, it would be nice if someone could ask managerment if they'd 
> extend the courtesy of the discounts to trail angels, KO coordinators, 
> trail crew etc.  They're atleast as deseving as someone walking through 
> town.
>  
> Sly
>  
>  
> twolegs at roadrunner.com writes:
> 
>     We stayed at Warner Springs the night 
>     before we met up with Charlie, and I asked if we could have the PCT 
>     hiker discount, because we ARE hikers and also trail volunteers but 
>     were, at the moment, in a vehicle on the way to the border for Dr. 
>     Bob to start his hike.  They explained that the PCT hiker discount 
>     was only for hikers WHILE HIKING THROUGH Warner Springs. 
> 
>  
> 
> 
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