Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (UWS) The Empire Hotel

[rmunson1]

Very disappointed. Not that it might not be a fine hotel at a decent price, but my bidding strategy went south when I miss clicked on my free rebid (UWS when I meant to do UES). ;-(

Strategy Day 1 - 4 suitable locations (TS, MTW, MTE, CPS preferred in that order), 5 free rebids using $3 raises.

TS @ $90 plus 5 rebids up to $105

MTW @ $90 plus 5 rebids up to $105 plus add TS at $108

MTE @ $90 plus 5 rebids up to $105 plus TS at $108 + MTW at $111

CPS @ $90 plus 5 rebids up to $105 plus TS, MTW, MTE getting up to $114, no go.

Strategy Day 2- 4 suitable locations (TS, MTW, MTE, CPS preferred in that order), 5 free rebids.

TS @ $115 plus 5 rebids up to $130, except, on the last 'free rebid' I selected UWS instead of UES and I got an UWS property for $130.

Darn! Called Priceline, told them about my miss click, about my loyalty, about my many times on the site making successful purchases to no avail. They said a deal is a deal, cannot be canceled. Of course they make that very clear up front, but I thought whining might win them over. Not.

By the way, I understand that I could have done pairings (TS, MTW) and triples rather than just throwing TS, MTW, MTE into the mix at the end of my 2nd, 3rd, 4th bidding start, but I thought I could get a win and get it over with, so I didn't bother with it.

[thereuare]

Sorry to hear of your 'mis-click' but at least this property is well located near the southern end of the zone and not up in the northern area. While it may not have been your preference, i'm sure you'll be able to make it work for your needs.

Thank you for sharing your win, and experience, with the board.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.