Priceline Hotel: "Recent Winning Hotel Bids" versus "Name Your Own Price"

[Red41]

Hi there,

I'm new to the hotel bidding rodeo. I've done some preliminary research but now I'm stuck.

I'm trying to get a 4 star hotel in downtown Vancouver BC for 8/21-8/23. Two days ago I bid $110 and was told that a recent hotel bid went for $133. This was an offer to me too. Maybe I should have grabbed it, but I didn't. Now the prices (24 hours later) for recently won rooms have jumped to $180. Is this right? (A Tue and Wed night?!)

What am I doing wrong here? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

If you haven't yet, please start by reading your messages.

The $133 information was received sent in an email trying to induce you to bid... or was it provided after a failed bid with some information as to "Normally you have to change some aspect of your bid or wait 24 hours, but if you're willing to raise your bid to $133 we'll let you bid again right now"?

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[Red41]

Thanks for the reply! It was the second circumstance you mentioned. Willing to raise your bid. Hindsight is always 20/20... Now the price is $180. Am I stuck?

I'm travelling tomorrow, so I don't know if this works for or against me.

Thanks again!

[thereuare]

Since then have you tried bidding $133? Are you now getting a counter-offer of $180... or where is that price coming from?

Which zone(s) are you bidding?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.