Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Maryland - DC Suburbs (College Park) Sheraton Washington North

[Goldbeard]

I need help on a bidding strategy for a 3.5* in College Park, MD (1st choice) or Greenbelt, MD (2nd choice). Checking in 9/8 and out 9/10 (2 nights).

It's been a while since I bid and want to check that the re-bid strategy is still the same. College Park 3.5* has 5 re-bid zones and Greenbelt 3.5* also has 5 re-bid zones.

What would be the best strategy for bidding these.

FYI Hotwire has a 3.5* in College Park for $68

[AaronJB]

Please provide a follow-up for your prior San Diego Priceline thread (post what you decided for that stay within that thread, then reply to this thread and we would be happy to offer our thoughts on the above stay.)

Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[Goldbeard]

Completed the follow up for the San Diego thread. Looking forward to more success on this thread. Thanks.

[thereuare]

Please remember to follow-up your threads with your results/decisions as you receive them so that the information can best help others in a timely manner.

For your Maryland trip, are you willing to pay more to stay in College Park vs. Greenbelt or is the goal the least expensive in either of these two zones?

So we don't suggest a strategy that goes higher then you're willing to pay, what is your maximum bid for this trip?

Let us know the above and we will suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Goldbeard]

The goal is the least expensive 3.5* in College Park. Because Hotwire has a 3.5* in College Park at $68 I'm hoping to not go over $68 on Priceline. If I can't get College Park 3.5* on Priceline less than $68 I should probably take the 3.5* on Hotwire for $68.

Do Priceline and Hotwire have the same fees? For example on Priceline if the price is $68, there are another $15 or so of fees in addition. Does Hotwire have a similar fee?

If none of that works I would go up to $100 for 3.5* in College Park. If I can't get the 3.5* in College Park, I would add Greenbelt 3.5* up to $100. If both failed at 3.5* I would drop to 3* in College Park to $100 first and if that failed add Greenbelt at 3* to $100. Thanks!

[thereuare]

If you're concerned about the fees you can first go to HOTWIRE and click the $68 offer in this zone to see what the total would be... then when you bid after you enter the bid price you're shown on the review page you'll see the total (including taxes/fees) should your bid be accepted, and make sure your bid price doesn't produce a total higher than the HOTWIRE deal.

As far as your bidding let's take it one step at a time...

When bidding 3.5* in College Park you have FIVE 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.

Select 3.5* College Park...

Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $68

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.

[Goldbeard]

Priceline Win: Sheraton Washington North 3.5* $61 per night Sep 12-14

I checked Hotwire first and they had 3.5* in College Park for $71 which was up from $68 when the strategy was planned.

I bid Priceline 3.5* College Park at $56 first (I adjusted the strategy up by $3 to compensate for Hotwire going from $68 to $71). Rejected

Added re-bid zone 1 and re-bid at $61. Win! ($73 after fees)

Thanks Better Bidding!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Well done! Glad to see you're happy with the purchase and this property will work well for your needs.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.