Another_User Posted September 13, 2012 Report Posted September 13, 2012 Hello Betterbidding Users,we just decided to probably have a last minute trip to New York City for a duration of 4 nights. Dates possible are Sep 24-28 or Sep 25-29. Our backup hotel is the Howard Johnson Inn Long Island City at a price of $603 in total for 4 nights.Now we are trying to bid on a Manhattan Hotel, maximum $140 per night. Can anyone suggest a strategy? Might we even be successfull to make a win at this price, minimum 2,5*, preferred 3*?Priceline areas we cut off the list are Brooklyn, Coney Island and Harlem. Anything else would be great, although we would def. prefer to be a location centrally in Manhattan. Thanks very much in advance. I don'r really know where to start with my bidding. :)
thereuare Posted September 14, 2012 Report Posted September 14, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please list the zones, by PRICELINE name, that you are willing to accept (rather than the zones that you won't accept) and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.I'll add that while possible, i think your chances of success for a 2.5* or better at $140 or under are somewhat low.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
Another_User Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Posted September 14, 2012 Hello,Zones accepted are (in order of preference, but this is not the main criteria):Midtown West, Midtown East, Madison Square Garden, Empire State Building, TSQ, Central Park South, Chelsea, Soho, Upper West Side.Long Island City would not be considered for a bid higher than $ 110, as we already have a decent offer for this area at the HoJo Inn. The other areas in Manhattan are not considered for bidding as distance to subway station might be larger.Our strict limit for a bid is $ 165. I have seen some successfull bids on even 3* for that time, but sure I know that a chance to win is low. Thats why we just want to give it a try.Thanks!
thereuare Posted September 14, 2012 Report Posted September 14, 2012 At both the 2.5* and 3* levels in NYC you have ONE re-bid zone. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.It sounds as if lowest price is the primary objective, so you can try this first series of bids for LIC in attempt to win something at $110 or under (if you prefer not to stay in LIC you can skip this first step with LIC bidding):Select 3* LIC...Bid $90, if rejected add CPS...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* LIC and MTW...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* LIC and MTE...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* LIC and MSG...Bid $110If the above is rejected close the current browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE (or start below if you didn't want to first bid on LIC)...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, Soho, UWS...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, Chelsea, Soho, UWS...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, Chelsea, MSG, ESB, TSQ...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, MTE, Soho, UWS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, Soho, ESB, TSQ...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, MSG, UWS...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, UWS, TSQ...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, Soho, ESB...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea MSG, ESB, TSQ...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, Soho, UWS...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ, CPS, Chelsea...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ, Soho, UWS...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ, Soho, Chelsea...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ, CPS, UWS...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ, CPS, UWS...Bid $153, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ, Soho, Chelsea...Bid $153, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ, CPS, UWS, Soho...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ, CPS, UWS, Chelsea...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, MSG, ESB, TSQ, CPS, UWS, Soho, Chelsea...Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165Any 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
Another_User Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Posted September 14, 2012 Perfect, thanks a lot for the strategy.I have been successfull at $ 158 (paying $ 148 due to a $10 reward) and won the 3* Courtyard New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue. PRICELINE link was used. Thanks :)
AaronJB Posted September 15, 2012 Report Posted September 15, 2012 Congrats on your success.Very nice win for this Courtyard property! Hope you are looking forward to your stay.Can you confirm the date/s of travel so that we can update the site's Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins? Thanks.Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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