Ronnald Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 I'm looking to go to Ka'anapali on 4/23-4/29. Last night I bidded on PL for resort on Ka'anapali. Started with $135, rejected. PL countered with $157, free rebid at $139 was rejected, another free rebid at $145 was rejected. I see Hotwire has a 4* for $185. Should I wait the 72 hours and try again? Also does having the same CC but under my wife's login work as a free rebid? Would like to try and get the Sheraton.(Sorry I should have wrote Resort in the title not 4*)
bbbb Posted March 17, 2005 Report Posted March 17, 2005 I think $150 would have been accepted. $150 seems to be the new price for slow times in this area.
Ronnald Posted March 17, 2005 Author Report Posted March 17, 2005 I'm going to try rebidding soon (if I can ever log onto PL). I actually changed the dates a little from my first attempt. Attempt #1 was for 4/24-4/29, Attempt #2 will be from 4/23-4/29. I'll start out around $130 or so and do the free rebids. Hotwire showed a slight increase, probably from the Saturday.
LoneStar Posted March 17, 2005 Report Posted March 17, 2005 If you have enough rebids, start as low as you want, but nobody has been hit below $150 there for quite some time. Given your bidding history, my guess is you have a near zero chance of breaking that streak. :) BTW, a lot of people will be "jealous" of you getting so many days there for $150, especially so easily. Inventory at that price has been quite spotty of late.
thereuare Posted March 17, 2005 Report Posted March 17, 2005 $150 seems to be the magic number lately, and it can sometimes take a little more. Whatever strategy you employ, i would recommend making sure that you go up to at least $150 in your bidding.Let us know how it goes.Good Luck. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Ronnald Posted March 17, 2005 Author Report Posted March 17, 2005 I've got to wait 72 from yesterday.
Ronnald Posted March 20, 2005 Author Report Posted March 20, 2005 April 23-29 Maui. $150 per night, first bid.
thereuare Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 Glad to see it work out for you.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
sk84fungirl Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 Ronnald,Glad to see you received a hotel for the time you needed. Do you mind sharing the name of the hotel? Looks like you bid for a 4*? I have been bidding unsuccessfully for the week before you in the same area up to $175 resort with no luck. I have booked a backup hotel and will keep trying as I have about three weeks to keep trying. Can bid again tonight and will see what happens.
thereuare Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!See the topic title. :) If you need help on your own dates please start a new thread. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
sk84fungirl Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 I must have been tired when I typed the previous post. Realized it was the Sheraton a little later after I typed it .No strategy needed. I'm a little experienced with Priceline, just having no luck right now and I'm OK with that. Thanks
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