cheaptravler

BId History

$70 06/06/10 Chicago, IL 7/31-8/1/10 3.5 stars, NMA/River North only

$73 06/06/10 Chicago, IL 7/31-8/1/10 3.5 stars, NMA/River North and Hyde Park

$76 06/06/10 Chicago, IL 7/31-8/1/10 3.5 stars, NMA/River North and Franklin Park

$79 06/06/10 Chicago, IL 7/31-8/1/10 3.5 stars, NMA/River North and Skokie

$82 06/06/10 Chicago, IL 7/31-8/2/10 3.5 stars, NMA/River North only

$85 06/06/10 Chicago, IL 7/31-8/2/10 3.5 stars, NMA/River North and Hyde Park

$88 06/06/10 Chicago, IL 7/31-8/2/10 3.5 stars, NMA/River North and Franklin Park

$91 06/06/10 Chicago, IL 7/31-8/2/10 3.5 stars, NMA/River North and Skokie

$94 06/07/10 Chicago, IL 7/31-8/2/10 3.5 stars, NMA/River North only SUCCESSFUL BID

I'm still in the midst of bidding. I will keep you posted.

'just to confirm that I'm not misunderstanding--If you want a 4* or better in Chicago NMA/River North you get 5 bid+rebid chances per day. If you want a 3.5* or better in Chicago NMA/River North you get 4 bid+rebid chances per day. Correct?

What is the optimum incremental increase amount? Is it always $1? Is anything less than $5 usually a waste of bid?

Thanks.

I'm not a frequent PRICELINE bidder, so forgive me if you've seen this. Today I was re-bidding in Chicago and I was offered the opportunity to re-bid everything the same -- just $15 higher. There was an option to go back and change my bidding criteria, which I elected.

No matter what, you should ALWAYS first make a reservation at a hotel that is FULLY refundable.

You mean before you start the PL process? Is this true once you have a reservation through a successful PL bid?

I started with just "Chicago NMA" at $75 for 1 room 6/5-7/09.

I added $5 each when adding locations Lincoln Park and then Midway. I was successful for $85 at Westin Michigan Ave. Total price $170 plus $34.80 taxes for $204.80.

'hope this helps.