Hello...having bid only once before...I am asking for some help. We have friends staying at the Villa L'Auberge in Del Mar. That is way out of our price range... so we need to try some bidding. Staying 3 nts Sat 7/30, Sun 7/31 and Mon 8/1...checking out Tu Aug 2. We would be happy with 2.5* in Del Mar (Possibly Courtyard?) or pleasently pleased with a 3* in Del Mar (Possibly the Hilton?) Am I correct to assume that Del Mar would be our best/only choice to be somewhat near our friends? Prices I have gathered per night are... Courtyard 219.00 Marriot Del Mar 209 Hilton Del Mar 209 Doubletree 160 Best Western Stratford 149 Clarion Carraige House 161 Bottom line max bid...nothing over 100 So...any tips? Too early to bid? Wilma