lov2travel Posted August 7, 2012 Report Posted August 7, 2012 I have been bidding without success this evening for 2 nights in Paris. I started with St. Germain, Eiffel Tower - $90 - rejectedadded Latin Quarter $95 -rejectedadded Opera East $100 - rejected added Champs d'elysee $100 - rejected any suggestions?
thereuare Posted August 7, 2012 Report Posted August 7, 2012 Rates are high for these dates... using BiddingHelper.com and/or MAPS and HOTELS.com, what is the best rate you're able to find thru conventional booking channels?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
lov2travel Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Posted August 7, 2012 I used the BiddingHelper.com and checked PRICELINE. The best 3 star was $175 the best 4 star rate was $230.
thereuare Posted August 8, 2012 Report Posted August 8, 2012 The best... 4 star rate was $230.Which makes your previous bids less than half of the prevailing rate... not a high probability of success.Based upon the best rate you're able to find thru conventional booking channels, what is your maximum bid for this trip?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
lov2travel Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Posted August 8, 2012 I tried again tonight. 4 star St. Germain - Latin Quarter- Eiffel Tower - $120 - rejected added Champs Elysees and Opera East - $125 - rejected added Montparnasse $130 - accpeted I got the Novatel Paris Vaugirard Montparnasse I looked it up on Expedia and Hotels.com and the best rate for my dates was $197.00I got 33% off I sued the PRICELINE link above
thereuare Posted August 9, 2012 Report Posted August 9, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you're pleased with the purchase and looking forward to your trip.Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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