Well, I started with 4* in Fisherman's Wharf (where I wanted to stay) and in 3 successive sessions added Union Sq east and west down to 3* between $79-109 ...(109 to 3.5 in FW and UnionSQ). None of those were accepted and I bailed at the 3 areas, 3* and 109. My 4th time in, I added Civic center at 89 and then again at 2.5* and that was finally accepted. I guess it's not that bad...but it would appear that others have gotten much better deals at different times. But yeah, perhaps it's unrealistic to assume I could beat this in SF? Otoh, this was my first time on Priceline, and obviously my first time here... Thanks, Noel