innit Posted August 6, 2011 Report Posted August 6, 2011 Hey,I'm looking for a 4-3* hotel in NYC from the 16th to 22nd September, with for approx. $200. Any help with a bidding strategy is very much appreciated as I'm fresh to Priceline.The areas I'm keen on (in descending order) are:ChelseaMidtown EastEmpire State Building AreaCentral Park South__Times Square - Theatre DistrictMidtown WestMadison Square Garden - Convention AreaUpper West SideDowntown - SoHo - Financial DistrictAny assistance re: bidding zones is also much appreciated!Thanks.
thereuare Posted August 7, 2011 Report Posted August 7, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please start by reading your messages and clicking this PRICELINE link... then reply to this thread and we'll have a look at your stay above.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
innit Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Posted August 7, 2011 Not a problem, will be using the links.
thereuare Posted August 7, 2011 Report Posted August 7, 2011 Are all the zones you've listed above acceptable and is the divide between the two lists of zones signify something? (ie- is there a difference between the first 4 zones you've listed and then the last 5 zones you've listed, given that there is a demarcation between the two)Are you willing to pay more to stay in your first choice of zone(s) vs. your last choice of zones are is the least expensive of any of the above zones acceptable? Are you willing to pay more fora 4* vs. a 3.5* vs. a 3* OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay?My initial thought is that $200 will not likely be enough for this stay, but let's clarify the zone(s) you're willing to bid first and we'll give some things a try.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
innit Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks for your help, really appreciate it.The divide does signify a preference for those above it, I think initially I'd just like to try those above the line. Ideally I'd like 4-3*, but will happily take 3* if that is all the money allows. $220 is prob the max I'd like to spend before taxes, etc.Chelsea is the area I'm most keen on staying in.Thanks again!
thereuare Posted August 8, 2011 Report Posted August 8, 2011 At the 3* level you have ONE re-bid zone available. 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 3* Chelsea...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea and MTE...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB and CPS...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea and ESB...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE and CPS...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea and CPS...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB and MTE...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MTE and ESB...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MTE and CPS...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB and CPS and Chelsea...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB and CPS and MTE...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MTE, ESB, CPS...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220Any 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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