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 Oct 12 2004, 05:51 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 12-October 04 Member No.: 5724  |
Hope I'm posting this in the correct spot on the board. Please let me know if it should be ssomewhere else.
I know of several Canadians who have used Priceline but it doesn't seem to work for me. Also on another Bidding Help site there are instructions how to do this. But, I just don't seem able to do it. Suggestions and hints would be very much appreciated. |
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Oct 12 2004, 06:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 1709 Joined: 31-March 03 Member No.: 317 |
What credit card are you using?
What error messages do you get? |
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Oct 12 2004, 06:19 PM
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 Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 55085 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Hoboken, NJ Member No.: 1 |
-------------------- Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Check and Research Hotel Rates at: BetterChecker.com What to do on vacation? Things To Do 411.com |
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Oct 12 2004, 08:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 12-October 04 Member No.: 5724 |
Thanks so much for the responses. I'm using my daughter"s mastercard (and her address and phone number) as I have only Visa which I've been told won't work.Message is "we were unable to authorize your card"
I did use my own e-mail adress so that the confirmations would come to me. Could this be the problem. Also Priceline asks for the 3 0r 4 digit code on the back of the Credit card. Mastercard has 7 numbers on the back. It was suggested to use the last 3 so I did that. Yes, I'ne now read Priceline Tips for Canadians and will try the suggestions again for sure. I just want to feel really comfortable that its going to work before I use up more bidding room. Many thanks |
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Oct 12 2004, 08:13 PM
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Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 55085 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Hoboken, NJ Member No.: 1 |
If you follow the guidelines in the above thread (i'm assuming you didn't previously since you were given the 'can't authorize your card' message) then it should work.
-------------------- Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Check and Research Hotel Rates at: BetterChecker.com What to do on vacation? Things To Do 411.com |
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Oct 12 2004, 08:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 1709 Joined: 31-March 03 Member No.: 317 |
Some Canadian Mastercards don't work. Mine does, but other people have reported a lack of success. American Express appears most likely to work for Canadians. I haven't heard of anyone succeeding with a Canadian VISA at Priceline.com although I think someone succeeded with a German one.
If you can't use any of these on Priceline.com, keep in mind that you can almost certainly use Priceline.co.uk . However, you will have to wait 72 hours from your bid in order to bid again (assuming you don't have any rebid zones), because it will be picked up as a duplicate. Of course you will have to be sure to adjust for the different currency in your bid. |
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Oct 13 2004, 06:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 21-February 03 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 108 |
You must have not used the "99999" for the zip code (the link provided has all the detailed info). I have been successful with countless Canadian Mastercards....
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