CanuckGuy Posted January 2, 2011 Report Posted January 2, 2011 Looking for 5 star - for 12 Jan to 15 JanHave been bidding for a few weeks no luck (in the 100 to 130 range not a nibble). Tried strategy posted on earlier post which started ended up with a 133 bid.As I was bidding Priceline started to reply with the free bid.... as I was bidding higher the free bid option was going up... go figure!At the bid of 123 ... Priceline offered a free rebid at 153..... all the way to when I bid of 133. Priceline offered a free bid of 168 - ouch...that is as much as the listed price for the Venetian. I am considering going with the 4 star option in Strip North (where I could get TI or The Mirage)Any advice.
thereuare Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Don't be concerned about the counter-offer going up as you bid higher... the 'right' price is likely somewhere between $134-$153. How high would you be willing to bid before lowering your rating to a 4*?HOTWIRE has a 5* hotel in the Strip South zone for $109/nite (likely the Aria) and a 5* hotel in the North Strip zone for $139/nite (i'm guessing the Venetian or the Wynn)... would either of these work for your needs?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know your thoughts on the board and how you'd like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
CanuckGuy Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Posted January 3, 2011 Thanks for the reply. Yeah I have been hoping to get the Wynn or the Venetian, might take your advice and try the HOTWIRE option which sounds like a better deal than PRICELINE right now. I have used PRICELINE many times before and this is the first time I have such a hard time getting a good deal.... guess Vegas did not get the memo about the recession. I had no problem getting discounted tickets for two Cirque du Soleil shows. But to answer you earlier question, I was planning on going to go up to 135 for the 5 star (but seems unlikely on priceline - and most 5 star wins have been for the Pallazzo) . Or I was going to gor around85 for the 4 star. But the 5 Star on HOTWIRE might be the way to go.
thereuare Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 Once you decide which route you'd like to take let us know and we'll try to assist further.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
CanuckGuy Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Posted January 4, 2011 Hi just to let you know, bid 100 on 5 star - North Strip - was rejected. Added South strip and again 5 Stars, got the Aria for 110. Dates Jan 12th to 15th. Thanks for the help and advice. Great forum.
thereuare Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you found something which works well for both your needs and budget and that you're happy with the results.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and helping us add this property to the Priceline Hotel List.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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