pfaherty1 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hi, I'm brand new to bb but I have used name your own price about 50x on Priceline. I have a question no one has ever been able to answer and I hoped someone might?In one priceline area, INTERNATIONAL DRIVE/SEA World Orlando FL there are multiple 4* hotels. If the advertised rate on one of them is $179, and another is $300 (BOTH are 4*) do I have a better chance of getting the nicer one ($300) if I bid higher? In other words, I know I can get the $179 rm If I bid, say $90. But if I bid $125 are my chances of getting the $300 room better? or am I just likely to overpay for the $179 room because they are both 4* in the same area?Thanks! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Welcome to Betterbidding.You're quite likely to overpay. Both services require flexibility and overbidding to try and get (or avoid) a particular property is definitely not recommended. You can bid more than the retail price for a property and still win it - there have been examples reported to the board, including one accidental instance where the bid was much more than retail.Sharing any prior wins (as separate threads) would be greatly appreciated.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
pfaherty1 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Thank you! I will be sure to post my wins. Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 If you want to read further on this subject see this link: Don't Bid Higher for a Specific HotelWe look forward to hearing about, and helping with, your future travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
pfaherty1 Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Started with $60 NYOP bid for 1 night stay, 2 rooms, 4* in Sea World/I Drive area. After being rejected I added the MCO area (which has no 4*) and increased my bid to $63 which was accepted.2 rms @ $63 = $126+ tax/fees of $26 = $151 total for 2 rooms/1 night.Savings of approx 64%(+ resort fee/parking) Link to comment
AaronJB Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congrats on your success. :)Very nice win for this Westin property! Hope you are looking forward to your stay.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches. Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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