Maleficent Posted May 7, 2010 Report Posted May 7, 2010 Hello all,A little advice please on a bidding strategy? Started off with $60 which immediately came back with a counter offer of $93, which I rejected. This is for 4*, I'm not really willing to go down to a 3* unless I really have to. $93 is stretching it a bit. I should also let you know that unfortunately my dates are not flexible - seeing Muse on the 19th.I can't bid on the North zone so not really sure where to go from here apart from waiting. Some help would be greatly appreciated! I also started the process with your PRICELINE link.M
thereuare Posted May 7, 2010 Report Posted May 7, 2010 If $93 is more than you want to pay, what is your maximum bid for a 4* hotel for this stay?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
kitty28 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Posted May 9, 2010 I am fairly new to PRICELINE (lurking for awhile) but I did a lot of reading here & finally bid on a 4* for JulyI checked the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins page then bid the amount others were getting hotels for ...worked for me Priceline Amsterdam HotelGood luck bidding
BacSi Posted May 9, 2010 Report Posted May 9, 2010 $60 is just way to low. The lowest we are seeing now is in that $69-$75 range. Unless you run into a bad weekend or a big conference. Weekends can be a bit more expensive that week day.If you are getting a CO of $93 that should mean a win somewhere between $60 and $93.I'd be starting around $70 and hoping to get a win at or before $75 if it were me. By $80 for sure. If over $80 then you have really run into a bad patch. (the only win I see for your dates is the Wed ($74) )The 3* in AMS is a black hole. It has been ages and ages and ages since I have seen a 3* win. Have no clue as to the prices have no clue as to the hotels you might get at a 3*. Stick with 4* is my advice.
Maleficent Posted May 11, 2010 Author Report Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks. I asked on the topic on Trip Advisor and the advice was similar. I'm up to $69 and it keeps offering me the $93 deal, must be getting closer. I'll update the topic if/when I win.
thereuare Posted May 11, 2010 Report Posted May 11, 2010 If $93 is more than you want to pay, what is your maximum bid for a 4* hotel for this stay?2xPlease remember to use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
PapaCat Posted May 14, 2010 Report Posted May 14, 2010 Thanks. I asked on the topic on Trip Advisor and the advice was similar. I'm up to $69 and it keeps offering me the $93 deal, must be getting closer. I'll update the topic if/when I win.$74 is your most likely break point based on previous reports. We all rely on each other for information. Please do your part to keep BetterBidding the best place to research Priceline bids: 1. Remember to start your bidding with the BB PRICELINE link. 2. When you win, post your results here so others can learn from your experience. 3. If you had to do rebids or have bidding tips, pass them along when you can. THANKS!
Maleficent Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Posted May 14, 2010 Just to give you a small update - just tried $75 and they offered me a rebid if I increase my price by $15. Hopefully getting close now.
Maleficent Posted May 23, 2010 Author Report Posted May 23, 2010 A win for the Moevenpick at $85/n - June 17 - June 21.Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $85.00 (USD)Number of Rooms: 1Number of Nights: 4Room Subtotal: $340.00 (USD)Taxes and Fees: $50.84 (USD)Total Room Cost: $390.84 (USD)I was very lucky, apparently there's a huge conference that weekend but I couldn't change my dates due to a concert. Very pleased and relieved.
thereuare Posted May 23, 2010 Report Posted May 23, 2010 Thanks for the post.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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