calbears03 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Hi Ya'llGreat site. i have been a long time lucker here and finally signed up. I am looking to get a good deal on a 4* hotel on the strip for aug 11th (one night). I understand how free bids work, and would prefer to win something on the north strip (TI, miragage correct?)i already booked monte carlo as my backup but the rate is 189. I am not opposed to winning something on the south strip, and really dont mind westin if the price is right. My max bid would probably be 189 but if i am going that high its going to be for the north strip (TI or mirage) i bid up to 150 two days ago without any success. any advice. how should i bid for north strip onlyand how should i bid for north and south strip (obviously i want to start lower since im probably going to recieve the westin) thanks in advance Link to comment
calbears03 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 just finished trying to get Strip North. went up to 155 which came out to 179ish with all the fees and no success. am i even close ? or should i give up on TI and miragei need suggestion on where to start tomorrow if im targeting the strip south 4* hotels. how do i bid if i can include strip north as a free rebid zone? thanks guys. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Welcome to BetterBidding!One of the issues you're likely having is that many hotels in Vegas don't accept a Saturday check-in... so there is a large pool of properties that aren't even available to accept your bid.If you haven't yet included the Strip South zone you can continue bidding... if you let us know your maximum bid we'll outline a strategy to follow.I'll aslo remind you that as per our support page we're an affiliate of the Monte Carlo... as well as the Treasure Island and Mirage) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
calbears03 Posted August 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 thanks!again, i dont think i have a shot at the strip north 4* hotels. My maximum bid is 170 for those. with the strip south 4* hotels, i dont mind westin but my max bid is way lower. I think my max bid is 130 there. Are these figure in the ballpark?what does being an affiliate mean? thanks in advance =) Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 what does being an affiliate mean?It means we are affiliated with them and you should use the links in our support page to begin your purchases/reservations.You have two re-bid zones available at the 4* level (NOTE: Summerlin isn't one of them). If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.The following can be done without waiting 24 hours from your previous failed bids above.Select 4* Strip South...Bid $90, if rejected add North...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Strip South and re-bid zone1...Bid $105, if rejected add North...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Strip South and re-bid zone2...Bid $115, if rejected add North...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Strip South and re-bid zone1 and re-bid zone2...Bid $125, if rejected add North...Bid $130.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
calbears03 Posted August 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 my 2 free bid zones are nellis and LAS airportcorrect?will try soon!thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Yes, you have your re-bid zones correct.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
hollyh Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Why is Summerlin not a free rebid zone for 4* hotels in Las Vegas? When I look at Priceline it shows no 4* hotels in Summerlin. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 It has Resort hotels, and the star rating you select is the minimum star rating you're willing to accept... so when you bid 4* you could be upgrded to a Resort class property (and end up in Summerlin)If you'd like help for your own stay please start a NEW TOPIC. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
calbears03 Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Just tried the bidding process below and was not successful. I actually went up to 135 on the last bid. should i raise my max bid? any advice? thanks. Link to comment
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