Thanks Betty for finally saying something positive about Good Sam. They do have some good things going for them, and as you said the high price of tours, etc. includes some A-1 benefits. We see the same in our Newmar Kountry Klub tours, FMCA tours, etc. You usually get what you pay for and that's, as you said, good seats, most meals, good parking places. And it is a good organization for those who don't qualify for FMCA or don't care to belong to an certain brand owner's club, which almost all brands have.
I really think they have been bashed about long enough here. We are lifetime members, but don't participate in the many of the events they sponsor as our plate is full with other activities. And, like you, we have NOT been inundated with mail. There was a period of time, several years ago now, that this was so, but once they saw all the negative reaction to it, I believe they felt it was in their good interests to slow it down. We subscribe to their Highways and Motorhome magazines and always find good information in them. And again, this has not increased any unusual mail flow from them. We also frequently take advantage of the 10% off at campgrounds, usually looking for those first before others, and are not being hypocritical about that, i.e. bashing but using their benefits.
Thanks for letting me vent. Daisy