The "beginner's lesson" learned: :) Checked Travelocity, found 3-star Sheraton at $ 99, 2- and 1-stars in the $ 70s. Ok. go on priceline and it says average rate for a 3-star $ 124. Ok, I go for $ 69 and get accepted. Now I find this forum at $ 36, further checking I find that there is a government rate at $ 82! Woa, I am in way too high! As a first rule I think you don't want to bid more than 30% of what PL shows as average rate. Well, I guess there is no remedy now!