Sapp Posted May 1, 2011 Report Posted May 1, 2011 I have tried the following for 7/1-7/3 (2 nights) with no success:Westminer @ $100 - FailedAdded Soho and kept @ $100 -FailedAdded Marble Arch and raised to $105 - FailedThese are the areas I am primarily interested, and I would like to keep it below $125.I read about free bidding zones, but do not quite understand. Are there any areas in London that does not have hotels with rating of 4* and above? I checked in the priceline main page but did not find any. Did I do something wrong? Any tips on how to bid succesfully?
thereuare Posted May 1, 2011 Report Posted May 1, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!You don't want to use the 'retail' listings to determine your re-bid zones, you want to use the method described in Priceline Re-Bidding Explained.If you're confused start with the following:1) Use the PRICELINE search box on the upper right of this page, enter "London, England" and your dates, and click "GO".2) List each zone that is offered in this region. 3) Next to each zone list the highest star rating offered in the zone. The way to determine the highest tar rating offered n the zone is by selecting the first zone i the list, then scrolling down to see the highest star rating selectable (ie- not greyed out). NEXT UNcheck the selected zone, place a checkmark in the next zone, and repeat the process for each zone in the region. Each time you take note of the highest star rating in the zone, make sure that only ONE zone is selected above.4) post your findings and we'll take it from thereIf you don't follow the above just post back and we'll break it down further.HINT: you have TWO re-bid zones when bidding 4* in this area... see if you can determine then and confirm with the board.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
Sapp Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Posted May 1, 2011 Hammersmith and Wembley! But I didn't get anything again. Then I kind of got impuslive and tried 5* in Westminster and Mayfair and raised the bid to $180, but again nothing.... How soon do you think I should try again? Am I likely to get anything by trying the same tomorrow? or wait a week, or longer? How often does the priceline change their inventory/pricing?
thereuare Posted May 1, 2011 Report Posted May 1, 2011 You could try tomorrow, but with 2+ months before your stay i'd only bid 2-3 per week... any more than that and you'll likely get frustrated (which is when mistakes often get made)If you'd like help with a bidding strateg, let us know your maximum bid for a 5* hotel and if you prefer to try first for a 5* up to your limit before trying for a 4* (and if your maximum bid for a 4* is still $125)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
Sapp Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Posted May 1, 2011 My first choice is a 4* and max is still $125. For *5, I don't want to go above $180. A bidding strategy would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
thereuare Posted May 1, 2011 Report Posted May 1, 2011 Using your TWO re-bid zones (always double check them just before bidding):Select 4* Westminster...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Soho...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Marble Arch...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Westminster and Soho...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Westminster and Marble Arch...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Westminster, Soho, Marble Arch...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120 if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.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
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