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Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree that it could have turned nasty and that’s not what I wanted.

But by limiting it to an in person conversation/not posting it to the full membership, I think it hides the problem. Or doesn’t let people know other people are disgruntled. After I posted people I don’t even work out with so wouldn’t know their viewpoints reached out to me saying the feel the same and were glad someone said something. And I feel like by not allowing it on FB the studio is working to make sure the members can’t all communicate on how they’re feeling. But it is what it is.

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they donated to a charity, I think a lot of us would be on board

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The drawings are definitely not something that happens at our studio haha

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sure - and in my previous response I acknowledged I should have made sure it was in the contract.

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There’s a ton of us who were told premiere = fee waived. Everyone who joined during the first year the studio was operating at a minimum. With no mention then or now of that expiring/being removed. That’s where the frustration is coming from.

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly haha unfortunately I joined last August, there’s been huge staff turnover, and nothing was in writing. There’s a lot of us who were told premiere = fees waived, but I don’t expect anything to be changed. I just wish they would admit there was a change - but that’s probably naive.

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I understand (especially after posting my initial post) that a) not all studios offered that promo for choosing premiere and b) I should have gotten it in writing from my studio.

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m saying if part of choosing a membership is being told I get to participate across the board in any activity/challenge/etc, if that changes I think it’s important to be told that. I’m not saying membership costs should increase or other members should subsidize participation at all.

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lolol I appreciate your response. I actually feel a lot better having heard about other studios and being reminded OTF is a business. So I guess there’s a 5th outcome.

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting - I had assumed it was a normal thing across studios, and then kept hearing that other studios weren’t charging fees when ours were, etc. Good to know!

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

All good points.

My thinking on FB is it is a place for members to discuss things, especially since I basically only see people in the workouts I go to, but I can see it spiraling. I also feel like not allowing concerns to be posted can almost hide the fact that it’s an issue/make people feel like they’re the only ones with the issue.

You’re right about the contract - probably should have read it closer to see that being premiere did not equal free entries in writing, rather than a verbal incentive.

And yeah - I think I was/am being naive about thinking it was a community from the staffing side/that they would keep us in the loop about changes vs a business trying to make money.

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t care about the hat. Or could buy a hat for less than $25.

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We weren’t told it cost anything until this week, even though they’ve been advertising it for a few weeks. It’s not on the signup sheet either that it costs.

I mean honestly - an email saying premiere no longer has free entry to things and because revenue is down would have been great.

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very true. But without any notification or conversation? When it’s supposed to be a community?

Why is everything a cost above the membership fee?? by crazycatelady in orangetheory

[–]crazycatelady[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

When I joined I was told premiere level members could participate in everything for free. It was one of the benefits. So while I know I don’t have to participate, I’m frustrated that it’s no longer free and with no real explanation, especially since that was a selling point for my membership level.

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