Johngo Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Have been bidding for the last week or so for a 3-night stay, starting at $72, upping $1 per bid. $101, $102, and $103 bids were denied this morning, but I finally won at $104 this evening. Unfortunately, as it turns out, I just discovered that I could have purchased directly from the hotel (and other websites) for $98. So, I not only overpaid per night in my bid, but I'm also now paying Priceline's fees on top of that. A well known "advisor" website showed Embassy Suites as the only 3.5* in South San Francisco, so I thought this was the property I was bidding on. Seems Priceline includes Brisbane in South San Francisco. Ah, well... part of the risks of bidding... Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Sorry to see this one didn't work out as you had hoped. Do note that PRICELINE does have a Best Rate Guarantee where if your claim qualifies they will match the lower price. Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Johngo Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thank you for pointing out the price match guarantee - I wasn't aware they had one. I contacted them through chat, and they refunded me the difference between my bid total (including taxes/fees) and the total if I had booked directly, including taxes. In other words, they honored the lower price and refunded the Priceline fees. Total refund was $40.08 And yes, I did start my bid via betterbidding PRICELINE quickquote... Thanks, BetterBidding! Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Glad to see PRICELINE honored their Best Rate Guarantee and at least you were able to shave a few extra dollars off of this stay. Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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