Understanding Harvest Hosts Membership Costs, Renewals, and Taxes
Overview of Membership Costs and Plan Types
Harvest Hosts provides subscription plans that vary based on features and benefits. Your membership cost depends on the plan you initially selected, including:
Standard Harvest Hosts memberships
Upgraded plans such as All-Access or additions like Golf + Boondockers Welcome
If you've held a membership for a longer period, you may have a "legacy rate." Legacy rates are older pricing plans that some users retain from their original sign-up terms. However, pricing may change due to voluntary upgrades or after merging memberships. For instance, legacy All-Access rates of $129 have recently been updated to $179 to incorporate access to Escapees and new additional features.
Renewal Pricing: Legacy Rates, Discounts, Taxes, and Unexpected Charges
Renewal pricing is determined by your current plan and taxes:
Legacy and Renewal Pricing: - Legacy pricing continues unless changes like account upgrades alter your rate. For instance, legacy rates from initial sign-ups usually won't apply to upgrades designed for expanded features like "All Access." If a legacy-priced plan is upgraded, the new plan's annual rate will apply during the next billing cycle.
Coupons and Discounts: - Discounts, such as coupons, primarily apply to new subscribers. Renewing your membership typically retains the original rate confirmed at sign-up, barring specific changes. It's important to note that coupons do not stack with legacy or standard renewal rates. Additionally, promotional pricing, like holiday deals or first-year discounts, only applies to new members. Taxes for renewals (e.g., $1.76 on a $99 base plan) and potential currency conversion fees for international members may also impact the total renewal costs.
Tax Calculations: - Taxes added during renewals depend on your billing address. Harvest Hosts has complied with tax laws by applying state and local taxes based on your jurisdiction. To ensure your taxes are calculated correctly, update your payment method's billing address in the Account Details section on your member dashboard. Additionally, Harvest Hosts applies VAT for UK and EU members at checkout, based on specific country rates and itemized in invoices. Canadian members are also subject to regional taxes like GST/HST/QST/PST, which are added during checkout per Canadian legislation.
Accessing Renewal and Membership Information
To view pricing breakdowns and renewal details, log in to the Harvest Hosts website. You can find this information:
Navigate to the Membership Dashboard
Select the "Membership" tab
However, please note that if your membership is canceled, you won't be able to access or view historical pricing or renewal information.
Addressing Unexpected Membership Charges
Managing membership charges can be confusing, especially when costs change or seem higher than expected. Below are key reasons and solutions for such situations:
Renewal Pricing Adjustments
Changes like membership upgrades may lead to higher renewal rates, as seen in legacy membership upgrades. For example, if you upgraded to a bundled plan like All Access with Boondockers Welcome and Escapees, your costs may reflect a higher renewal fee consistent with the additional features.
Transaction Fees for International Members
International fees, such as currency conversion or card issuer charges, can unexpectedly increase the membership cost. For instance, a $99 base membership fee could become $111 after taxes and currency conversion charges by payment processing companies.
Regional Taxation Differences
Taxes vary by region. Confirm accurate billing information to ensure correct tax applications.
Adjustments to Memberships: Upgrades, Downgrades, and Changes
If your membership needs adjustment, follow these guidelines:
Upgrading or Downgrading Plans: - You can upgrade to plans with enhanced benefits (e.g., All Access). Costs will adjust to the rate applicable to your new plan. Downgrades are also supported, and you may be eligible for refunds based on the original pricing difference.
Updating Billing Information: - Keep your billing address and payment details current to avoid incorrect tax applications or billing failures.
Bundled Plan Pricing: - Bundled memberships, such as All Access including Boondockers Welcome and Escapees RV Club, offer consolidated features at a lower combined cost compared to purchasing each feature separately, but they are more expensive than individual plans.
FAQs
Why don’t I see my renewal information? - Canceled accounts lose access to membership information post-termination.
Why was I charged tax this year? - Taxes are now collected based on jurisdictional compliance. Ensure billing details reflect your correct state or local address.
Can I retain older, discounted pricing? - Legacy pricing stays valid unless you initiate upgrades or merge accounts, as these changes adjust your billing. Discounts also typically do not apply to renewals.
Why do I see unexpected charges due to taxes? - Taxes for renewals are applied based on your region, and additional details like VAT, GST, or local sales tax may increase costs. Ensure tax rates are correct by confirming your billing address.
Why does my membership cost differ internationally? - Currency conversion fees or charges from your card issuer can cause higher costs for non-U.S. members. Check with your financial institution for a fee breakdown.