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I am trying to determine a bidding strategy to stay at one of the Atlantis properties. If I could confidently place a successful bid for $200/night, that would be a deal maker. Lowest rates I've seen are $300/night. So if $200 is a stretch I would pay more. Your help is appreciated.

yes, the Sheraton.

Tried doing each night separately. Did not get 12/31 night, but received winning bid for the night of 1/1 at $70, which including the $16 in taxes and fees is about $10 savings off the normal $89 + 6% tax. I'll need to go back and get it for the 12/31 night or just pay the $89 cost. Thanks for your help.

Ok, my 72 hour wtg period is up. I decided to try $60, and then a re-bid (adding Waterbury again) at $70. Neither went through. I'm guessing it has something to do with New Years. Thanks for the suggestion..hopefully the next one will work out.

Hey did you notice that Better Bidding, Priceline, and Hotwire were all mentioned in this month's Consumer Reports article? I think you should expect a huge jump in traffic coming verrrry soon.

Ok, I bid $40 on Danbury and lost. Then bid $45 adding Waterbury as a re-bid zone. Lost again. Now I wait 72 hours aka until Monday Dec 12 at 2pm to try again and up my bid to $50. I will keep you posted. I think I'll actually bid $65 and $70 on the re-bid because there are only 3 zones, and only 1 zone (Waterbury) can be used as a re-bid zone. If I can get $89 at the Sheraton i'd be happy at $70 or below, especially on New Years! I'll let you know. Hey move me up from a Newbie because once learning the art of Re-bod zones is worth something. Also, what the heck are those coupons and how do people use them? Thanks, Todd

Thanks. I wil let you know al of the details and look up what it means to add a re-bid zone.

Hi. I'm looking to get a two-night stay for Dec 31st and Jan 1st in Danbury only. I can get a 3 or 3.5 star hotel for $109 using Better Bidding's hotel checker. So I want to know if I can get a better price using Priceline. If you need a gauge, I'd ideally like to pay around $60, but woul dbe more curious if you know a reasonable asking price and strategy. Thanks