Pricelines "we're still working on your request"

[regg]

I have placed several bids over the last few days and most of the time will end up with "We're still working on your bid". After a few mintues I then click "check my status". Whenever I get the message, I feel a little hopeful but end up being denied. Are there any tricks to this such as waiting more than 15 minutes to have a better chance of getting accepted?

[AaronJB]

This is more a technical message - the service is taking longer than expected to search - so waiting longer is not going to have any effect.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[nsxtasy]

I've gotten that message every so often lately - as though Priceline's website is hanging. When I refresh the screen, I have to retry my request, then I can click on "CHECK MY STATUS". I'm denied, but I've been denied quickly on similar requests lately and I don't think it's because I didn't wait long enough.

HTH