Just received an email from FC saying they miss my advert with them so much they will offer 3 months free, as long as I take up a 12 month listing, so not free really.
Was with FC 4 yrs ago with zero interest and bookings, has anyone recent data on their performance in France ? Thanks
"NEW" French Connections - anyone ?
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I used to be with FC - it was the only place you needed to advertise on for French properties many years ago. Then enquiries dropped off and, like Enaid, I moved to OD. OD were good for a while, but then became silly, so I moved back to FC nearly a year ago. 2 enquiries but no bookings so far.
I too got the 'welcome home' e-mail, and when I phoned FC the lady I spoke to laughed and said that I could ignore it.
I too got the 'welcome home' e-mail, and when I phoned FC the lady I spoke to laughed and said that I could ignore it.
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As per my earlier post I did send them an e-mail and suggested that if I could have three months free and received a two week, high season booking as a result I would subscribe for the 12 months.
I have received the following reply:
"Your request for the 3 free months before signing up and on condition of a 2week summer booking is not something we could consider I'm afraid. Whilst we are confident in our ability to help you fill your property, there are no guarantees and especially when your 3 free months would be now, which is historically not necessarily the time that people think about their summer 2017 break.
That said, what we can offer you is a staggered payment option. We could arrange for you to have a more flexible payment term and if you decide isn't working after you've completed half of your term, you could pull out? Or, we can offer some more added value to the renewal cost and permit you to upgrade your scheme to our professional package and provide with unlimited photos and unlimited special offers package.
I hope the above is of help and please advise me by return if you with to consider one of the above option and we will do everything we can to ensure a successful 2017 for you."
Very sensibly, they point out that now (and the next three months) is not peak booking time although we have, in the past, had bookings confirmed in September and October for the following year. Maybe, I'll ask again when peak booking time arrives ..............
I have received the following reply:
"Your request for the 3 free months before signing up and on condition of a 2week summer booking is not something we could consider I'm afraid. Whilst we are confident in our ability to help you fill your property, there are no guarantees and especially when your 3 free months would be now, which is historically not necessarily the time that people think about their summer 2017 break.
That said, what we can offer you is a staggered payment option. We could arrange for you to have a more flexible payment term and if you decide isn't working after you've completed half of your term, you could pull out? Or, we can offer some more added value to the renewal cost and permit you to upgrade your scheme to our professional package and provide with unlimited photos and unlimited special offers package.
I hope the above is of help and please advise me by return if you with to consider one of the above option and we will do everything we can to ensure a successful 2017 for you."
Very sensibly, they point out that now (and the next three months) is not peak booking time although we have, in the past, had bookings confirmed in September and October for the following year. Maybe, I'll ask again when peak booking time arrives ..............
French Connections renewal offer
Hi,
I tried French Connections for 6 months this year, as they offered me a good deal - I got exactly zero enquiries - all my bookings came via Chez Nous.
(Izzy) Maitland has just offered me 15 months for price of 12, as well as a discount. But not going to both as seems pointless.
Mark
I tried French Connections for 6 months this year, as they offered me a good deal - I got exactly zero enquiries - all my bookings came via Chez Nous.
(Izzy) Maitland has just offered me 15 months for price of 12, as well as a discount. But not going to both as seems pointless.
Mark