xyzzy.bid Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Two PriceLine bids so far $40 for a Mini-Van rebid for a Full Size SUV at $45. No joy so far. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Sorry to hear that your bids haven't been accepted yet. Hopefully the next round of bids will be successful. Thank you for keeping us updated with what you decide and please let us know if you have any questions.Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
xyzzy.bid Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Still trying just bid $50 for a Minivan and then tried a full size SUV at $55 both no luck. I did see something on the priceline re-bid screen that said retail price was $58. Maybe in the next bid session i'll start with $58 or $60. My Mother-in-Law made a safety reservation for $850 for the week at Avis but I think I can do better then over $100 a day. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 This is Easter Break for my public schools, for which many families will make a trip to sunny and warm Florida to escape the cold months they've been experiencing in their home towns... so it's not unusual to see very high rates during this time period.The retail rate shown by PRICELINE is often meaningless, what is the best 'true' (and bookable) rate you're able to find for the car classes you're considering when using our Car Rental Checker?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
xyzzy.bid Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Well after a couple more bidding attempts I was offering $63 for a mini van.( I used the BB PRICELINE link). The $63 was not accepted and I got the screen the "negotiator" could not get me a deal but offered a (limited time) Alamo Deal for $58. This $58 is less then my did price of $63. This seems is just a normal reservation I guess with Alamo and I would pay when the rental is returned. That is what the PRICELINE screen said pay when you return the van. So I took the reservation for $58 and will let you know if there are any problems. Maybe because everyone is watching the super bowl they offered a lower price? Any way much less then my safety reservation of over $800. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Congratulations on your success!Very strange that they turned down their suggested price and then offered you an even lower price, but all is well that ends well. :)Glad to see you saved some money and are happy with the purchase.Thanks for deal with the board and using the PRICELINE link.Have a great trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Sota327 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 if that priceline deal can be cancelled, which my guess is that it can (I've received similar offers in the past, although never below my offered price), I say keep bidding. You might still be able to get something for less. but hold on to Alamo deal until you find better! Link to comment
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