Red41 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 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! Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 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"?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 Link to comment
Red41 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 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! Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 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. 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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