cntrfieldsmom Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 Hello,I found this site yesterday and feel I can ask a question without getting a "lashing" :) I bid yesterday on Minneapolis DT and Metrodome 3* up to $37 with no luck. I based my bid on the fact that I've seen the Four Points come up several times at or below $35. I understand free re-bidding. My question....My parents are travelling with us, (we're bidding for 2 rooms) is it acceptable to use their info and credit card to avoid the 72 hour wait? Or will it still be my ISP?
fly_up_front Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 I think by Priceline's rules you'd need to wait 72 hours since you aren't changing zones, dates or quality levels but as far as going ahead and placing a new bid, using a different browser should work with no problem.In addition to a different card, you'll want to use a different email address.
cntrfieldsmom Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Posted June 5, 2005 Fly,They must recognize ISP's because I used their address, CC and email and no go.
fly_up_front Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 Did you use different browser (ie - Netscape Navigator instead of Internet Explorer)?
cntrfieldsmom Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Posted June 5, 2005 Hmmmm, no I didn't, I only have IE on my computer. I used their computer and still no luck up to $45. I'll try again in 3 days I guess.
thereuare Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!What are the date(s) of your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cntrfieldsmom Posted June 6, 2005 Author Report Posted June 6, 2005 July 1 and 2. I'm seeing availability with the prices ranging 89-119 for DT and Metrodome. Maybe it's the upcoming holiday that is causing a problem?
thereuare Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 You're basing your bidding on the lowest acceptor in the zone, which based upon your failed bids, hasn't appeared to release inventory to the opaque suppliers.I think raising your bids to $50 and $55 will increase the likelihood of success as it brings a few more hotels into the potential mix... or you can choose to wait and see if the above hotel releases any low priced inventory as your date draws closer.I wouldn't bid hgher than $55 at this point for as you point out, many hotels are available for as low as $89/nite... but even a successful bid at $55 would yield you decent savings on a percentage basis. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cntrfieldsmom Posted June 6, 2005 Author Report Posted June 6, 2005 Thanks theruare, I'll keep you posted and post a win when I get one. And I'll follow up with a review. I have a couple of old stays I can review if you're interested.
thereuare Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 Yes, please do add some comments to the HOTEL REVIEW section of the board.Thanks! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cntrfieldsmom Posted June 7, 2005 Author Report Posted June 7, 2005 I added Omaha Marriott and Kansas City Radisson Lenexa. Also Kansas City Hilton MCI.
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