BigErn

Been trying for several days to get this property. Bid up to $100 yesterday, received counteroffer to $129. Started today at $65, no success. Rebid to $70, received counteroffer + $29. Rebid to $75, received counteroffer + $24. Rebid to $80, received counteroffer + $19. Rebid to $85, received counteroffer + $14. Rebid to $88 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link. This property has gotten more pricey over the years.

Started at $46; declined. Rebid up to $50; counter-offer received + $17. Rebid up to $52; counter-offer received + $15. Rebid up to $54; counter-offer received + $13. Rebid up to $56; counter-offer received + $11. Rebid up to $58; counter-offer received + $9. Rebid up to $60 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

Started last night at $45. No rebid zones available, so took it up $5. Might have been too much, but needed to confirm something soon. Bid $50 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

Started bidding low at $48 with multiple rebids available. Bid up to $54, received counter offer + $15. Continued to rebid + $2 thorough $60, received same counter offer each time. Added $1 x 5 and hit at $65 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

Started at $55, rebid to $58. Rebid to $60, received counter offer + $15. Added $1 rebids to $65 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

Started at $45, rebid to $50. Rebid to $52, received counter offer + $15. Rebid to $56 -- ACCEPTED. Works out nicely -- going to attend a conference at this property. Best conference rate offered was $95 + Tax. :) Used the link.

Not sure what the hell is going on in LA this week. Tried up to $100 in Marina Del Rey, up to $75 in Culver City. Switched down to LAX and even dropped to 3.5* Finally got a counteroffer + $20 on my $75 bid. Raised to $85 (running out of time) -- ACCEPTED [2 Rooms]. Used the PRICELINE link.

Been trying for several days to secure a hotel in this zone. Have received this hotel many times in the past and very pleased with this property, although availability is usually now limited to a 3 day window before prices are accepted. (Seems they are holding out longer to release rooms) Tonight, first try of $65 was accepted. Might have been able to save a few dollars, but very pleased. Used the PRICELINE link.

Tried up to $100 for 4* in French Quarter no success. Decided to jump to Downtown zone rather than drop * level. Started at $50, $52, $54, $56, $58, $60, $62, $64 -- counteroffer received + $15. Rebid $66 -- counteroffer received + $20. (?) Rebid $68 -- counteroffer received + $20. Rebid $70 -- counteroffer received + $20. Rebid $72 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

Started at $95. Increased $5 increments. At $100, received counteroffer + $25. Rebid to $105, received counteroffer + $25. Rebid to $110 - ACCEPTED. Used the link.

Started at $70 in Downtown Zone 4*. Used rebids at $75, $80, $85. Received counteroffer + $15. Used rebids up to $88, $90. Counter offer received + $20. Rebid $91, $92, $93, $94, $95 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

Been trying unsuccessfully to get 3.5* Wichita (Hyatt) for several weeks. No rooms available conventionally it seems either. Decided to drop to 3* and wanted East Zone. Started at $45 and $50, no luck. Used rebid to $55; counteroffer + $15 received. Used rebid, $60 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

Bid $60, received counteroffer + $15. Used rebid up to $65 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

Bid $40 last week, no success. Only one zone so no rebids. Bid $44 tonight -- ACCEPTED by Country Inn & Suites (Not on hotel list). Used the PRICELINE link.

Started bidding at $50. Immediately received counteroffer + $10. Used rebids + $1 up to $53. Counteroffer changed to + $15. Continued using $1 rebids up to $55 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

Started bidding at $45. Used + $1 rebids up to $51, received counter offer + $10. Continued to use + $1 rebids up to $53. Counteroffer changed to + $15. Continued to use + $1 rebids up to $60 -- ACCEPTED. Hope this property is as nice as the Hyatt, which I would have preferred. Used the PRICELINE link.

Have been bidding for several days hoping to get 3.5* in Back Bay area. Two days ago, got a counter offer at $115 to add +$20, but used rebids and eventually surpassed that amount. Tried to add the $20 and received message that "inventory had changed and we are unable to offer you a hotel at this price." Started again today, received counteroffer +$30 at $150. Used rebids up to $160 -- ACCEPTED and UPGRADED to 4* at the Back Bay Hotel. Used the PRICELINE link.

Started several weeks ago, no luck up to $70. Saw several accepted at $61 closer to travel dates. Started tonight at $55, rebid to $58; received counteroffer + $15. Rebid to $60; received counteroffer + $15. Used 4 rebids (+$1); received counteroffers each time + $15. Bid $65 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

Started yesterday at $35. Used 2 rebids up to $41, counteroffer for $51 received. Rebid $44, counteroffer for $54 received. Waited 24 hours, started at $45, counteroffer for $55 received. Rebid to $47 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link. Holiday Inn not listed on current hotel list. Holiday Inn Buffalo Downtown (3 Star) Downtown Buffalo 620 Delaware Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 716-886-2121

First bid of $50 accepted. Used the PRICELINE link.

Started at $45, received a counter offer + $10. Used free rebid to $47, received a counter offer + $10. Used free rebid to $48, received a counter offer + $10. Used free rebid to $49, ACCEPTED.

Started at $60...counter offer + $15. Rebid to $62...counter offer + $15. Rebid to $64...counter offer + $15. Rebid to $65 -- ACCEPTED. Used the PRICELINE link.

And sorry -- if you could fix the dates, I incorrectly posted them from a previous report. I am staying 7/17-7/18

Started at $46, counter offer + $10...used the rebid and went to $50 and was accepted. Very happy to get the Holiday Inn Express in this zone as it is highly rated. Used the PRICELINE link!

Started at $50, rebid up to $55, $58 -- Counter offer + $15, rebid to $60 -- Counter offer + $15, rebid to $62 -- ACCEPTED.