Jennifer71 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Posted June 6, 2011 Hello, this is my first post at BetterBidding.com, so hopefully you can walk me through the process:) We are traveling to NYC for one night, Wednesday 6/29/11, to see a Broadway play. I think we'd like to stay in the Midtown West or Times Square area, and stay in a 3.5* or 4* hotel. Of course I'd like to pay as little as possible, but I think before taxes, etc. we could pay up to $180. Can you help with the bidding strategy? And of course I'll use the PRICELINE links on your site:)Thank you!Jennifer
thereuare Posted June 7, 2011 Report Posted June 7, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* OR is your goal the least expensive 3.5* or better in either of these two zones?Let us know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your bidding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Jennifer71 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks for responding! Yes, I would be willing to pay more for a 4* vs a 3.5*.
thereuare Posted June 7, 2011 Report Posted June 7, 2011 Did you want to first bid up to your $180 limit for a 4* before lowing your bid and star rating to 3.5*? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thereuare Posted June 8, 2011 Report Posted June 8, 2011 At the 4* level you have SIX re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 4* MTW...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* TS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* TS and MTW...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180Any 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
Jennifer71 Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Posted June 8, 2011 So I followed the strategy and won the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers 4* in Midtown for $165/nt, for the night of 6/28/2011 (I accidentally posted the wrong date in the initial post).Thanks so much!Jennifer :)
thereuare Posted June 8, 2011 Report Posted June 8, 2011 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you were able to land a 4* hotel within your budget and hopefully you're pleased with the results.Thank you for sharing your win with the board.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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