YoPhilly Posted October 20, 2012 Report Posted October 20, 2012 Can you help with my bidding strategy? My preference is a 4* property in Central Park South zone. As a last resort, I'd take a 4* in a) Midtown West or B) Upper West Side. Maximum bid would be about $250.Thanks for your help.
thereuare Posted October 21, 2012 Report Posted October 21, 2012 To confirm... you want to bid for a 4* hotel in the CPS zone up to $250 before trying the other alternate zones?If this is correct i would try as follows:When bidding 4* in NYC you have SIX re-bid zones. 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.(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)Select 4* CPS...Bid $125, if reject add re-bid zone1...Bid $145, if reject add re-bid zone2...Bid $155, if reject add re-bid zone3...Bid $165, if reject add re-bid zone4...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS and re-bid zone5...Bid $180, if reject add re-bid zone1...Bid $185, if reject add re-bid zone2...Bid $190, if reject add re-bid zone3...Bid $195, if reject add re-bid zone4...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS and re-bid zone6...Bid $205, if reject add re-bid zone1...Bid $210, if reject add re-bid zone2...Bid $215, if reject add re-bid zone3...Bid $220, if reject add re-bid zone4...Bid $225, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS and re-bid zone5 and re-bid zone6...Bid $230, if reject add re-bid zone1...Bid $235, if reject add re-bid zone2...Bid $240, if reject add re-bid zone3...Bid $245, if reject add re-bid zone4...Bid $250Any 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
YoPhilly Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks for your suggestions. I'll try it this week and will check back with you.
YoPhilly Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Posted October 22, 2012 First bid was rejected, so I'm working through the strategy.
thereuare Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 FYI, you do realize that you can make all the bids above in one bidding session and don't need to wait 24 hours between bids?If you're confused or uncertain how that can be just post back and we'll break it down further for you.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
YoPhilly Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Posted October 24, 2012 Yes, I figured it out. It looks like I'll have to increase my maximum. I don't see any 4* for less than $350 for that date.
AaronJB Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 Did you try bidding and were the bids not accepted up to $250?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted October 25, 2012 Report Posted October 25, 2012 Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.Please remember to use the requested links above each time you access PRICELINE or HOTWIRE for bidding, searching or purchasing.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
YoPhilly Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Posted October 25, 2012 I've bid up as high as $260 but no luck. I see that hotel prices for that date are through the roof, so I'm not surprised my bid was unsuccessful. I'm trying to decide whether to continue to bid higher and roll the dice on a hotel, or just pay $375 for the exact hotel location I prefer. I may just let this one go. What are your thoughts?
AaronJB Posted October 26, 2012 Report Posted October 26, 2012 In terms of paying a little more to try for something that you may like more, are there any listings of interest on HOTWIRE?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted October 26, 2012 Report Posted October 26, 2012 ... and what is the $375/nite hotel that you prefer? Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
YoPhilly Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Posted October 26, 2012 6 Columbus is closest to my destination.
YoPhilly Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Posted October 26, 2012 HOTWIRE has nothing less than $393 for a 4*. I can book directly for less than that.
thereuare Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 Assuming the $375/nite rate is fully refundable i'd book that as a cancellable back-up and continue to try PRICELINE in the weeks ahead in hopes of catching some lower priced inventory added to the system. However, i'll also add that there is a lot of room between your $260/nite maximum bid and the $375/nite you're willing to pay to book direct.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
YoPhilly Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Posted October 28, 2012 I bid up as high as $300 but was still rejected.
thereuare Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Is the $375/nite hotel refundable and did you book as a back-up?Do you need to constantly go back-forth from your hotel to the location in the Lincoln Center area? If not, why not expand your zones a bit in hopes of a better deal... even if you need top pay $10 for a taxi 2x-3x throughout your trip by staying in a nearby zone, it could end up being cheaper than $375/nite.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
YoPhilly Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Posted October 29, 2012 Hmm....that makes a lot of sense. I did make a refundable reservation as a backup. I'll try Midtown West, Times Square and Madison Square Garden. Stay tuned.
AaronJB Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Thank you for keeping us updated and let us know if you have additional questions.Thanks for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
YoPhilly Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Posted October 30, 2012 Still rejected - up as high as $275. Here's what I bid last night. 12/29/2012 12/30/2012 Midtown West, Central Park South, Long Island City, Queensborough Bridge $275 12/29/2012 12/30/2012 Midtown West, Queensborough Bridge, Central Park South $255 12/29/2012 12/30/2012 Midtown West, Central Park South $240There are no 4* in Long Island City or QBridge, so I used them for re-bids.I can add Times Square area but have a question....If I start my bidding all over again, what's the best strategy at this point? I'd take a 4* in either Central Park South, Midtown West or Times Square. I'd go up at high as $300-325.Thanks for your help.
YoPhilly Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Posted October 31, 2012 Still rejected - up as high as $275. Here's what I bid last night. 12/29/2012 12/30/2012 Midtown West, Central Park South, Long Island City, Queensborough Bridge $275 12/29/2012 12/30/2012 Midtown West, Queensborough Bridge, Central Park South $255 12/29/2012 12/30/2012 Midtown West, Central Park South $240There are no 4* in Long Island City or QBridge, so I used them for re-bids.I can add Times Square area but have a question....If I start my bidding all over again, what's the best strategy at this point? I'd take a 4* in either Central Park South, Midtown West or Times Square. I'd go up at high as $300-325.Thanks for your help.My question wasn't very clear. What I mean is....if I click the link to start all over again, can I start at a lower bid than my last bid of $275? Here's what I'm considering:4* Midtown West $2604* Central Park South $2654* Times Square $2704* Queensborough Bridge (there aren't any) $2754* Morningside/Harlem (there aren't any) $2804* Long Island City (there aren't any) $285Does this make any sense, or should I start this bidding at $275 and keep going up?
YoPhilly Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Posted October 31, 2012 Still no luck. I bid:4* Midtown West $2604* Central Park South $2704* Times Square $2754* Queensborough Bridge (there aren't any) $2804* Morningside/Harlem (there aren't any) $2854* Long Island City (there aren't any) $290I know rates are high that weekend, but am I doing this right???
AaronJB Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 You can break it down further (select MTW and CPS, then go from the starting bid and work higher using re-bidding zones; if that doesn't work, start over again at the prior starting bid again and work up once again using re-bidding zones.) Please let us know if you have any questions regarding re-bidding before bidding. Unfortunately, the way rates are looking, a winning bid will likely require over the $300 level for a 4* in these zones for this date.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
YoPhilly Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Posted November 1, 2012 Can you clarify your advice? It sounds like you are saying I should rebid again using this same formula, and with the same starting bid of $260. Wouldn't that just result in the same rejections? Can you be more specific? Thanks, I really appreciate your help.
thereuare Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 What is your current maximum bid? Which zones are acceptable and you're willing to stay in? Are you able to identify your SIX re-bid zones when bidding 4* in the NYC area? (if not, see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free (highly recommended) to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding)Let us know the above and we'll suggest a step-by-step strategy for you to follow.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
YoPhilly Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Posted November 1, 2012 I'm willing to stay in a 4* in Midtown West, Central Park South or Times Square. Maximum bid is $3404* Midtown WestSix rebid zones:4* Central Park South4* Times Square4* Queensborough Bridge (there aren't any)4* Morningside/Harlem (there aren't any)4* Long Island City (there aren't any)4* Coney Island (there aren't any)Thanks for your help. I've used your link for every bid.
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