dangeorgia Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Going on a cruise in late Setember and wanted a two night stay in NYC pre or post cruise.I have used your link to bid on pricline for the Thursday and Friday precruise on 4*MSG$124 reject -then added MTW,reject-then added MTE reject. Would I more likly get a lower bid accepentce for a Saturday Sunday post cruise for NYC?. I am still along way out and try on weekly basis
AaronJB Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 The Fall is unfortunately a busy time frame traditionally and rates often ramp up after late August. What would be your desired budget per night for this stay and which date/s are you looking for? Additionally, which zone/s would be acceptable?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
dangeorgia Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Posted March 26, 2013 I am looking for Sept 19 and 20th(Thursday-Friday) or Sept 28 and 29th(Saturday-Sunday). I want to stay in Manhatten south of Central park.3* or higher with a budget of 150 per night. This far out, I was going to keep my bids lower and stars higher.
thereuare Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Generally speaking the Saturday-Monday stay should be cheaper then the Thursday-Saturday stay.Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* vs. a 3* OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this trip? Did you want to bid for a 4* up to $150, if rejected try for a 3.5* up to $150, if rejected try for a 3* up to $150 (or looking for the cheapest 3* or better property)?If you let us know the above, and which zones (by PRICELINE name) are acceptable we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
dangeorgia Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Posted March 27, 2013 Really looking for the cheapest 3* in the areas south of central park---central park south,midtown east,midtown west, times square,empire state building,madison square garden,chelesa.
thereuare Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 What about the 'downtown' zones... Soho, Lower East Side, Financial?Please confirm if these should be included as well and we'll have a closer look at your trip.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
dangeorgia Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Posted March 28, 2013 These areas can be added also. Just not my first choice.
thereuare Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 What is your more important for this trip... the lowest price OR your first zone choice?Are you looking for the least expensive of any of the acceptable zones OR did you want to first bid on your first group of zones, then if rejected, include the other zones in your bidding? If the latter, how high do you want to bid for the first group of zones before trying for the second group?Let us know the above and we'll suggest a 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
dangeorgia Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Posted March 28, 2013 I want to first bid on my first group of zones,(4* then 3.5*, then 3*) then if rejected, include the other zones in my bidding? $150 before fee etc. is my budget.I see some wins in MTE for this range.
thereuare Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 When bidding in NYC you have FOUR re-bid zones at the 4* level, THREE re-bid zones at the 3.5* level, and ONE re-bid zone at the 3* level.For your first group of zones i would bid as follows:Select 4* CPS, MTW, MTW, TS...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, MSG, Chelsea...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, MTW, MTW, TS...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, MSG, Chelsea...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, MSG, MTW, TS, ESB, MTW...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, MSG, MTW, TS, ESB, Chelsea...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, MTW, Chelsea, TS, ESB, MSG, MTW...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150If the above if rejected you can close the browser, use this link to re-access PRICELINE, and try again at the 3.5* level using the same strategy. If that too is rejected you once again close the browser, use this link to re-access PRICELINE, and try the following at the 3* level:Select 3* CPS, MTW, Chelsea, TSBid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB, MSG, MTE...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB, MTW, Chelsea, TSBid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MSG, MTE...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MSG, Chelsea, TSBid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB, MTW, MTE...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MTW, MTE, TSBid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB, MSG, Chelsea...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MTW, MTE, TS, ESB...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MTW, MTE, TS, MSG...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MTW, MTE, TS, Chelsea...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MSG, CPS, MTW, MTE, TS...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MSG, CPS, MTW, MTE, ESB...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MTW, MTE, TS, ESB, MSG...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MTW, MTE, TS, ESB, Chelsea...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MTW, MTE, TS, ESB, MSG, Chelsea...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150ALSO, you can try each 'cycle' for one set of dates, then the other, then the original set of dates, then the other, etc, etc. (ie- try for a 4* up to $150 for 9/28-9/30, if that is rejected make the same bids for 9/19-9/21, if that is rejected try a 3.5* for 9/28-9/30, if that is rejected try the 3.5* for 9/19-9/21, etc, etc)Any 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
dangeorgia Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Posted April 3, 2013 I went ahead and reserved, for Sept 19-21, a room at the Verve in Long island city as a backup.The cost was aprrox 150 a night. I am going to use your link and continue to bid thru the summer hoping to get on Manhatten for that same price. If not, I think this place will still be good. Thanks so much for your detailed help in the bidding stratagy. You guys rock!
AaronJB Posted April 3, 2013 Report Posted April 3, 2013 Thank you for keeping us updated with what you decide and hopefully other options will appear closer to your stay.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
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