My apologies...I'm still learning how everything works in here. Though I'm looking for 4* because I'm hoping I can get one affordably (max of 120 per night for two people), I thought I'd try for 5* because there is another person who might join us with would make ther room more affordable. Either way, I need to make sure I'm understand the bidding process so that I don't get stuck paying full price. I read your question about the Westin and I would much rather say on the strip. Again, though ultimately I 'd like to stay open, I'm more interested in 4* places like NY NY, TI, Paris, Luzor. So, what should I now do with my bid...increase it? I'm assuming that I won't be locked in to the full price at this stage of the bid, correct? Thanks again for the help and for accommodating newbies like myself!