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Yes, I think that is exactly what I'm dealing with here--an attractive lure from some partner of theirs. :o Thanks. I'm still bidding and being rejected on Priceline--still using your link after your signature. Latest was Economy: $13/day: rejected. Compact: $15/day: rejected. Mid-size: $15./day: rejected. Will keep trying.

One more question, please, Obi Wan Kenobi of Better Bidding. I first made the "backup reservation" with Thrifty through the link on your Support Page. They offered a "$10.00 Rebate" obtained for calling their 866 number. I'm sort of scared to call because I might get roped into buying a timeshare in Florida or handing over my credit card for early payment or giving up my firstborn son--oh wait, I forgot to have kids--scratch that fear--or, any number of other dire consequences. I suppose they want e-mail information or some other catch? Once again--oh, wait--I gave my e-mail address when I made the reservation. Okay, in all seriousness, why are they offering the "rebate?"

Ah, very clever! You folks have seen it all, I guess. I will definitely try that next. Thank you! :)

Hi, I guess I was hoping for at least as low as $20/day. Priceline sent me an email saying someone found lower rates and they are $26.95/day, I think it was. I might end up just going with their published rate or maybe I'll try their bidding process one more time. In any case, thank you for helping. I'm afraid my learning curve with all this is very steep! :lol:

The best retail rates I'm finding are Priceline at $28.17/day before taxes & fees, and Hotwire at $28.28 for an economy or other car.

Brand new to both Better Bidding and Priceline. Decided to start with a car rental. Pickup in Grand Junction, Colorado (airport GJT) on 7/4/12 3:00 pm, return 7/10/12 7:30am. I'm on a strict budget, so I decided to try a very low price since I have a few days. Bid $9./day for economy: rejected Bid $10./day for compact: rejected Waited 48 hours--I guess you only have to wait 24, if I have that right Bid $10./day for economy: rejected Bid $11./day for compact: rejected I had checked the retail rates on both Priceline and Hotware and know I am nowhere near them yet, but was hoping to get a really lucky rate. If I change from July 4 pickup to July 5 pickup, do you think it would increase my chances since it shifts the pickup from a holiday? I don't absolutely have to have a car on July 4 as my hotel is very close to the airport. Do I have to change both pickup and dropoff dates to bid again prior to the 24 hours? Is it likely that Grand Junction, CO being a small city in western Colorado will not have any deals like a larger, busier city such as Miami or Houston that might have more cars? Just having fun here getting my feet wet. Your site has taught me a lot about Priceline already. Do you have any suggestions for more effective bidding on this trip? I have used your PRICELINE car rental link each time I've bid. Thanks for any suggestions.