justagirl Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 I have used Priceline and BetterBidding a few times, and LOVE it. Has Priceline recently added more zones for this area?I am looking for a hotel in the Garden Grove or Anaheim North area. I will be bidding for a 3.5 * property. My bid strategy will be as follows:3.5* August 6- August 11Start bid with Garden GroveAdd Anaheim NorthAdd Anaheim HillsAdd Buena Park Add CypressAdd Laguna beachAdd Lake Forestfinally if still not successful, I will Add Seal Beach.6 "re-bid" zones seem like a lot more than before. Any comments on the bid strategy would be helpful. I looked ahead, and it may be early but the Calendar of Wins didnt have a lot of wins posted yet.Thanks!
thereuare Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 You have your re-bid zones correct, but always double check just before bidding to make sure nothing has changed since you last looked.You could improve the strategy above slightly depending upon how high your willing to bid... what is your maximum bid at this time?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
justagirl Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Posted June 15, 2012 I have gotten rooms in the past for 52.00, so I usually start at 48 or 50. My max would be 65.00(?) since I plan on getting 5 nights.
thereuare Posted June 16, 2012 Report Posted June 16, 2012 Taking into consideration your previous bids i would use the following strategy, using your SIX re-bid zones:Select 3.5* Garden Grove...Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $43, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $48, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* Anaheim North...Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $43, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $48, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* Garden Grove and Anaheim North...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, 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 add re-bid zone...Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65Any 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
justagirl Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Posted October 24, 2012 Had no luck for that trip. ended up getting a Best Western in Placentia, and booked on the BW website.
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