aitken Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 We are trying to find a great rate for the Fullerton- Brea area of Priceline to stay 5/26- 6/1. I haven't seen very many recent wins and really appreciate any info you might have on this area! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Please provide your desired star rating and budget per night, and we would be happy to offer suggestions.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
aitken Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 We are hoping for a 3-3.5 star for around $60 if possible.Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Did you first want to bid up to your limit for a 3.5* property, then if rejected try for a 3*... OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay?Please confirm and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
aitken Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Yes, that sounds great to bid up to our limit for a 3.5* property and then try for a 3* in the Fullerton-Brea area. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 At the 3.5* level you have THREE re-bid zones... at the 3* level you have NO re-bid zones. 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 3.5* Fullerton-Brea...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53If the above is rejected, wait 24 hours and re-try:Select 3.5* Fullerton-Brea...Bid $49, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Fullerton-Brea...Bid $45Any 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 Link to comment
aitken Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I sure appreciate your help! I will be waiting til payday this next Friday and trying it out then. Thanks again for the tips! I will let you know how it goes. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Let us know how it goes and please remember to start your bids with the PRICELINE links on the board before bidding.Good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
aitken Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks for the advice on bidding!We finally had a "two star" bid accepted for $49 per night at Best Western Placentia. In my opinion I believe that the "60% off" that Priceline advertises is totally bogus. It may work for someone else- but I have never gotten any better than 30% which is fine. We are happy to have achieved some savings, but think Priceline engages in false advertising with their 60% off advertising.Thanks again for all your help! Very nice of you! Link to comment
aitken Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 We were very relieved that a 2* choice would result in us being placed in this Best Western. It really does have a pretty good reputation. Some of our relatives also have stayed there and enjoyed their stay in the past. In my humble opinion you might want to use great caution in dropping below 2* in the Fullerton area! Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Sorry to see if you expected more savings, but glad to hear you're still pleased with the results.We have seen wins reported to the board in excess of 60%, and of course it's not possible to achieve this discount each and every time, but it does happen frequently enough. 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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