hi, i m going to bid on PL for the 1st time...i read through the FAQs and the re-bid process...theres a lot of useful info posted...but as a newbie...just wanted to confirm this before i go ahead: I am looking for a 4 * hotel in downtown montreal for 28th Dec to 1st Jan 2008 - bidding for 1 room... My max budget is 100 $ per room / per nite (inclusive of tax). 1. what is a realistic starting bid 2. i have canadian CCs...how much would i be charged extra for conversion rates for CAD to USD for a) VISA :) master Card c) AMEX 3. is there any way that I can cancel my booking, if weather does not permit a trip to Montreal...snow storm or blizzard etc. 4. what if i am not satisfied with the room they give me...would i be able to change that... 5. when can i make a request for things like a king bed, a non-smoking room etc..do they agree to these requests, or.... some of the queries r stupid...but just dont want to mess this trip, otherwise my wife will kill me.. :) cheers