dutchtoo Posted June 5, 2011 Report Posted June 5, 2011 Trying for 2 rooms, bids as follows:Orlando, July 20 - 23 Lake Buena Vista 3.5 * $47.- rejected added Seaworld - I Drive $49.- rejected added Maingate Celebration $51.- rejectedMiami, July 23 - 26 Miami Airport 3.5 * $50.- rejected added Coral Gables / Coconut Grove $55.- rejected added North Miami to rebid $60.- rejectedI decided Fort Lauderdale is a very nice place to stay as well:Ft Lauderdale July 23 - 26 West Ft Lauderdale Plantation $57.- rejected added Ft Lauderdale Beach $59.- rejected added Downtown Ft.Lauderdale $61.- rejectedDrinking beer while bidding on Priceline is now one of my hobbies. :)
MIChessGuy Posted June 6, 2011 Report Posted June 6, 2011 There's no doubt, it is getting tougher in Orlando. My trip is still eight weeks off, so I am going to cool it for a little while before I try some more bidding. My hope is that maybe some hotels will experience a high level of cancellations or otherwise become more willing to consider a cheapskate like myself. It is mostly my own fault for going in high season this year; generally I go closer to the end of August, when the school year has already started in many places and so it is a little tougher to fill rooms. There's no way I will bid into the 50s, though. Might be time to give HOTWIRE a try.
thereuare Posted June 6, 2011 Report Posted June 6, 2011 dutchtoo,Welcome to BetterBidding!Sorry to hear your bids have thus far been unsuccessful.Please stick with the board format of only one stay per thread... we'll use this thread for your first stay of July 20 - 23, feel free to start a NEW TOPIC for your July 23-26 stay.For July 20-23, what is your maximum bid for this stay? Also, are you familiar with re-bidding? (see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained, but if you're new to the topic it's highly recommended that you ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding)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
dutchtoo Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Posted June 6, 2011 I was going back looking at last year's accepted bids, there weren't much before end of June.
dutchtoo Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Posted June 6, 2011 It depends on the star level, for the 3.5 star in Orlando, maybe would go up to $60.- A 4 * or resort maybe a little more.If you're Dutch you don't pay much. I saw the Rosen Inn that was mentioned in another post on Kayak for $56,- but rated as a 3 star.I'm thinking on booking that with a refundable reservation as a back up.
thereuare Posted June 6, 2011 Report Posted June 6, 2011 What do you want to do next... book a back-up and wait it out, bid higher for a 4*/Resort, OR bid higher for a 3.5* property?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
dutchtoo Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Posted June 7, 2011 I'll stick it out another week or so, I think it just might be too early.
thereuare Posted June 7, 2011 Report Posted June 7, 2011 Keep us updated and let us know if we can be of further help in the pursuit.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck on your next round of bidding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
dutchtoo Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Posted June 8, 2011 Bid up to $57.- same dates, 3.5*, Lake Buena Vista, Seaworld - Idrive, Maingate Celebration, Florida Mall and Kissimee.Nothing yet.
thereuare Posted June 8, 2011 Report Posted June 8, 2011 Thanks for the update... let us know when you have success or want to shift gears.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.Good luck. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Daniel Hernandez Posted June 8, 2011 Report Posted June 8, 2011 Bid up to $57.- same dates, 3.5*, Lake Buena Vista, Seaworld - Idrive, Maingate Celebration, Florida Mall and Kissimee.Nothing yet.Hi why dont you chech HOTWIREfor 20-23 july they have some 3 * for $33 in disney maingate celebration areaDaniel
dutchtoo Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Posted June 17, 2011 July 20 - 23ResortFitnessPoolRestaurant BusinessInternetGolf TennisSpa$79.- per nightWould this be Gaylord Palms or Omni? Used HOTWIRE link at the top of the page,
dutchtoo Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Posted June 18, 2011 I saw a 4.5* resort in Maingate - Celebration on HOTWIRE for $79.-, tried to go after it on PRICELINE with this result.Wasn't sure if it was Gaylord Palms or Omni, turned out to be Omni.I'm happy with it, looking forward to the lazy river.Started with $66.-added zone for rebid $70.- got counteroffer for $20.- moreWent up to $72.- and got it.Used BB HOTWIRE and PRICELINE links.Thank you BB!
dutchtoo Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Posted June 18, 2011 Don't know what would have happened in Hotwire, used Priceline and ended up with Omni Championsgate at $72.-I think would have been same on Hotwire? But I suppose you can't be sure.
thereuare Posted June 18, 2011 Report Posted June 18, 2011 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you received one of the hotels you were hoping for and at a great rate!Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.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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