mikkirm Posted July 26, 2003 Report Posted July 26, 2003 New here; hope I'm doing this correctly. (I've been "lurking" for a couple of days.) Feel free to move if in wrong location, but it's kind of a general question, rather than specific bid question.My question is: I am going to Philadelphia Sept. 30 - October 4, to attend a concert and some general sightseeing. Just learned the National Association of Broadcasters is also in town. :) Do I need to adjust bids upward to get a room? If so, by how much (generally speaking)? NOTE: I tried a couple of 4* bids, a bit on the low side, but not ridiculous (about average, from history on this board). No go. Same with a 2 1/2* bid. Has anyone else had success getting good rates on rooms this far out date-wise, when there is a convention in the area you are bidding on?Thanks!
thereuare Posted July 26, 2003 Report Posted July 26, 2003 Welcome to BetterBidding.List the zone(s) you are trying for and the actual bidding history that was already rejected and we'll try to advise and give you a strategy to use to going forward. I don't think you're 'too far out' at this point in time. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mikkirm Posted July 26, 2003 Author Report Posted July 26, 2003 Dates: 9/30/03 - 10/4/03, 4 nights.DT Phila., 4*, bid $50, rejected.Added University, bid $60, rejected.Then decided to drop to 2 1/2*. DT Phila., 2 1/2*, bid $45, rejected.That was it. After my first two bids, I decided not to go higher (at least for now) on a 4*, so didn't try further, even though I had more free bids. After 2 1/2* was rejected, I didn't want to drop to 2*, or take a chance on another zone, so stopped there. I have time, so decided to wait it out for the 72 hours.Like I said in my previous post, these are a bit on the low side, but not out of line from other winning bids I've seen for these levels and this area.
thereuare Posted July 26, 2003 Report Posted July 26, 2003 My guess is that a 4* will likely require a bid between $60-$90, a 3* probably somewhere between $40-$60 (but right now under $45 is obviously too low since your 2.5* bid would have been upgraded if it was acceptable). I wouldn't lower my criteria to a 2.5* at this point in the bidding process.Given the prices i've guessed above, how high would you want to go for a 4* at this point and if unsuccessful, how high would you want to then go for a 3* (or would you just wait and re-try the 4* at a later date)? Let me know your thoughts on this and then i'll be able to post a detailed strategy for you. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mikkirm Posted July 26, 2003 Author Report Posted July 26, 2003 Hotwire has a four-star at $74, so I wouldn't go any higher than that, obviously. My hope is to get a 4 star for between $60-$70. However, I would also be willing to bid 3 star for $50-$60. As long as it is downtown, the exact location isn't vital. I'm used to walking a lot when I travel, and taking public transportation. Thanks for your help!!
Welldone Rumproast Posted July 26, 2003 Report Posted July 26, 2003 The "challenge" with these kinds of situations is that some hotels may release blocks of unneeded rooms at the convention deadline, while others (especially the "official" hotels) might hold back rooms in order to handle late registrants.In this case, the NAB Radio Show website shows a hotel registration deadline of August 27th. Therefore, it's *POSSIBLE* that some currently-blocked rooms may be released, but then again, there's no way to be sure.The show's hotel booking page is at the link below:http://www2.expobook.com/evt/evt_home.asp?eventid=34Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
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thereuare Posted July 27, 2003 Report Posted July 27, 2003 When bidding 4* i count 7 re-bids, so i would:Bid 4* at $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $67, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $69, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $71, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $73, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $74.If the above fails, lower the star rating to 3* (where you have 3 re-bids) and...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60.Let us know how it goes and/or you have any add'l questions. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mikkirm Posted July 27, 2003 Author Report Posted July 27, 2003 Thanks, Thereuare (and all others who gave suggestions). I'll try that Monday evening, and see what comes up. Of course, I'll post the results here, one way or the other.
mikkirm Posted July 29, 2003 Author Report Posted July 29, 2003 Got a hotel! 3*, DT Philadelphia, Sheraton Society Hill, $50 (9/30 - 10/4, 4 nights).Okay, history first:4*, Philadelphia Downtown, $65 - rejectedadded University free bid, $68 - rejectedadded Veteran's Stadium free bid, $71 - rejectedadded Line District (?) free bid, $74 - rejectedHmmph. :) Started over at 3*:3*, DT Philadelphia, $50 - accepted. Looks like a good hotel, in a good area. I'll post a review when I return (2 1/22 months from now!).So, I'm all set! Thanks for your help, Thereuare!
thereuare Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 That's Great! I just scrolled back and this is at the low range of what you wanted to spend for a 3*, so it worked out perfect. I assume the location is good for you too.Glad it worked out for you, have a great trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mikkirm Posted July 29, 2003 Author Report Posted July 29, 2003 Oops, I realize I forgot to add the taxes/fees and total to my original post:Total offer price for 4 nights: $200Taxes and Fees: $35.41Total charges: $235.41Hope this helps someone else.
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