Analise Posted July 10, 2003 Report Share Posted July 10, 2003 I was bidding and bidding and bidding for a 2.5* or higher at BWI but got rejected up to $62. I used every rebid in the book (adding Balto regions which I knew didn't have any hotels above 2*) but kept getting rejected. So I went to Hotwire. They had a 3 star for $65 at BWI. Called my boyfriend prior who suggested that I try a neighboring town---he said my luck with Priceline should not warrant my bidding anything in the $60s. Yes he's enjoyed the fruits of my labor.So I researched Columbia, MD (Hotwire offered a 3* at $65) and made a bid for $48 for a 3* on my second try. I got accepted. This probably tells me that I bid too high but you know what, I'm happy with the savings. Besides it's too late for me to take it back.The tax and Priceline fee was $16.99. The hotel tax rate is 10%. So assuming that Priceline's fee is still $5.95, the actual price of the hotel for two days including tax was $110.40. So I overbid by only $1.60. I guess this is a good thing? Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 10, 2003 Report Share Posted July 10, 2003 Thanks for keying us into a new hotel! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
bturner13 Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 And thanks for providing the tax rate too! I really don't think you overbid at all because it is generally noted that PL has upped their fees. Isn't it a nice feeling to hit the nail(price) on the head?!?Tks! :) Link to comment
Analise Posted July 18, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 And thanks for providing the tax rate too! Link to comment
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