PHILK Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Used Lowballers "intentional underbid" stratgey here, with a little twist. A friend of mine and I are skiing at Breck and wanted to stay in town. Started bidding at $40 in $2 increments for a stay of 12/10-12/16 and got rejected up to $60 (It was tedious but interesting). I got wary of why my bidd was not being accepted and went on line to Travelocity for hotels. I clicked on their rate for Great Divide (the only hotel in Breck for priceline) and saw that their holiday rate for the last day of my bid (12/16) went from $75 for 12/15 to $139 for 12/16. This blew my mind (it's a Thursday of all days) but then figured out that the holiday rates must be kicking in on Thursday. Therefore, I shortened my stay in Breck by one day. Bid $64, was rejected and then hit on $66. Total= $330 + 49.64=379.64This is my first time using priceline and this web site was tremendous at helping me with my bid. Thanks to everyone. I felt like I got a good deal for a great ski town. :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!Congratulations on your win... we're glad the tips on the board were helpful in your success.Just a note that there could always be other 3* hotles in this area besides this one, this is just currently the only known property in this area.Have a great stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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