Not sure the point of this thread.
I have a vested interest I should declare from the outset. I own a bushcraft school and think a run some of the best value courses in the country.
However they are not the cheapest.
Too many factors to consider best value.
For example location, group size, staff ratio. Quality of the catering. I pay a fortune on ingredients to feed my clients to really well.
I have invested 1000s in top quality tools. Some might have a couple of bacho saws and that’s it. Rather than a huge collection of axes and knives for the students to use.
So whilst I think the original post is good intentioned I don’t think it’s a simple premise that here is a super deal, run and book with ACMEs Road runner school of bushcraft because they’re offering a deal.
I was asked by Groupon to design a course for them. Say £100 for a day course with lunch provided. Then discount it by 60% so it’s now £40 per person. Groupon then wants 50% of the £40. So for that £100 experience the school gets £20.
Something has to give and in my experience bailing a couple of providers out when they realised they couldn’t provide what was promised is the quality. Huge groups sizes and very poor customer experience.
So as always do your research and choose wisely.
I look at it that my clients free time is incredibly valuable far beyond the cost of any course. Most folk get a few days leave a year that must be divided amongst family commitments and chores etc so very little time left to indulge in their passions. So 1 day with me has a huge impact on their year. It’s my responsibility to ensure that day is the very best experience it can possibly be from the moment they arrive until they choose to depart.
