purefct Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Portland ME 3* June 24-25 one nightI looked at Ho.twire and saw 3* $132, Expedia 3* $149 and Clarion $149. I prefer 3* or better. I saw recent Priceline forum posts of successful $55-81 bids.I saw Priceline has Portland West 3* but no 3.5, South Portland 3 and 3.5, and Biddleton has neither star ratings.- Bid $55 PW 3*- added SP $60, noticed the 3.5* was added and I couldn't de-select it, but see later how I searched again using 3.5*- added B $65Noticed on Priceline there's now a page to review recent successful bids, http://travela.priceline.com/promo/hotel_w...ids_alerts.htmlshowing PW 3* at $85 and SP 3* at $100I closed the browser, started a new session- Bid $80 SP 3.5*- added PW $95- addded B $105I suppose i should have seen if I could add 3* after the initial bid, then bid in smaller increments to score the 3*. Since I think I might get a PW 3* at $85 I guess I'll wait until tomorrow if I get a chance to see if I can get a better price on the 3*. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Thank you for keeping us updated and for using the site's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches. Please let us know if you are successful and if you have additional questions. Link to comment
purefct Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 New Bids today, the Priceline "recent history" now shows SP $80 yesterday (down from $100) and PW $95 today (up from $85)- Bid $75 PW 3*- added SP $80, noticed the 3.5* was added and I couldn't de-select it, but see later how I searched again using 3.5**** At this point I got the Wyndham, but here was my plan in case I had to keep bidding. I was running out of time, but if I had more days, I should have started this at $65 to see if I could get the Wyndham for $70 in the SP area.- added B $85I closed the browser, started a new session- Bid $80 SP 3.5*- added 3* $85- added PW $90- addded B $95Here's my winning info:Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel South Portland - Scarborough363 Maine Mall Road South Portland, Maine 04106 207-775-6161Check-In Date:Fri, Jun 24, 2011 / After 03:00 PMCheck-Out Date:Sat, Jun 25, 2011 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $80.00 Subtotal: $80.00 Taxes & Fees: $14.31 Total Charges*: $94.31 Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Congratulations on your success!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 Link to comment
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