David lloyd gym membership.....prices??

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  • Realist1974
    Realist1974 Posts: 1 Newbie
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    Does anybody know whether it is possible to sign up to David Lloyd on a 3 month contract, and pay for the membership in cash rather than direct debit?
  • anotheroutrage
    anotheroutrage Posts: 4 Newbie
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    JeffWorc,

    Does your peak membership include use of rackets (tennis, squash...) ?

    If so then you are getting full peak time with rackets membership for the same price as couples that joined a couple of years ago are paying now for off-peak gym-only membership.

    The price list you have seen is the "new customers only" list. You can expect it to go up sharply.
  • amyg2704
    amyg2704 Posts: 1 Newbie
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    Can anyone confirm the price in Leeds Moortown for a couple membership??
  • Halbared
    Halbared Posts: 3 Newbie
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    anotheroutrage wrote: »
    funkylady789,

    You need to tread carefully. I think earlier in this thread people reported that at any sign of non-payment according to contract, DL just sever any communication with you and call in a debt collection agency.

    That wasn't my experience. They tried to communicate with me many times over a lengthy period.
  • sebtomato
    sebtomato Posts: 1,109 Forumite
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    edited 20 March 2013 at 5:30AM
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    1. With or without rackets: with rackets
    2. Anytime, or off-peak only: anytime
    3. Single, joint (two people), family membership...: Single
    4. For which specific gym location, or for any gym countrywide: Any gym

    I have been a member at a David Lloyd west London club for several years, and paying £110 a month (no towels!). People paying yearly get a discount, but not sure how much. Might be around 10%. They want about £40 a month extra for Vantage membership.

    They have increased their prices by more than twice the rate of inflation in the last few years, while the standards have decreased. When I joined, I was paying £82 a month, so they have increased the price by 35%, while inflation over the same period was 16%.

    They now charge £25 for guest passes (for instance, to play tennis with a non-member for an hour...), and £2.50 for a towel. Those prices are ridiculous and completely out of line with other local gyms.

    Apparently, a trick to squeeze a 15% discount out of them is to give your 3-month notice, and then wait for them to offer 2 months free if you continue your membership... Usually, they call after 2 months or so.

    They are surely a lot less busy compared to a couple of years ago (car park utilization is an obvious indicator) and therefore probably very keen to retain members.
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  • paxtecum
    paxtecum Posts: 15 Forumite
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    Realist1974 wrote: »
    Does anybody know whether it is possible to sign up to David Lloyd on a 3 month contract, and pay for the membership in cash rather than direct debit?

    I asked this question to the sales guy, I didnt want David Lloyd having access to my bank account. You have to sign a contract and give a full calendar months notice. David Lloyd want access to your bank details, so they can take a direct debit each month. If you don't cancel then you carry on paying the monthly fee. If you like the gym after the 3 months you could start a 12 month contract for a lower rate.
  • HarryBerry
    HarryBerry Posts: 4 Newbie
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    Looking at gym prices in Stevenage this week they must have come down at lot.

    The DL near me (not racquet but everything else) was 43.50 per person for a full peak membership a month.

    Still a bit pricey for me but might help some people get a better deal. ;)
  • Bobo360m
    Bobo360m Posts: 1 Newbie
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    £155 per month. anytime for family of four. Racquets included for children. Cardiff club only.
  • heartbreak_star
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    I could faint at some of these prices.

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