jrmorgan Posted October 27, 2005 Report Posted October 27, 2005 Looking for information on bidding on priceline. I am travelling with my 8 year old daughter to New York on November 1oth just plan to stay one night. Have a reservation at the Jersey City Courtyard for $192 but we would like to stay in the city. Would appreciate any help. Thanks
dave Posted October 27, 2005 Report Posted October 27, 2005 Do you have a budget in mind and * levels that would be acceptable?
dahammer Posted October 27, 2005 Report Posted October 27, 2005 when bidding in NYC with Priceline or Hotwire, the minimum accomodation for two is a room with a double bed
jrmorgan Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Posted October 27, 2005 I would like to spend $250. I'm not sure how low to go in regards with stars want to stay somewhere safe and clean. Should I stay above 3 * is 2.5 okay? Thanks
dave Posted October 28, 2005 Report Posted October 28, 2005 With $250 you can start bidding 4* or even 5*. Are you particular which zone you want to stay in?The main zones in the "city" are MTE, MTW, MTS & UM-CPS.Please click "Area Details" on each of these zones to see if these are acceptable and we can then suggest a strategy if required.
jrmorgan Posted October 28, 2005 Author Report Posted October 28, 2005 I would appreciate information on a strategy to use for bidding. The areas mentioned will work.Thanks
dahammer Posted October 28, 2005 Report Posted October 28, 2005 The main zones in the "city" are MTE, MTW, MTS & UM-CPS.Please click "Area Details" on each of these zones to see if these are acceptable and we can then suggest a strategy if required.answer the above and we will try to help with a bidding strategy
dave Posted October 28, 2005 Report Posted October 28, 2005 Rates for your dates seem high but there are alternatives. On Hotwire, the lowest price on a 3 * hotel in Times Square - Theatre District (Midtown) area is $314.However, on Easyclicktravel, there are hotels within your budget of $250.We can try bidding first and see what to do next if unsuccessful.Select 4* MTW...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTS...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and MTE...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and MTS...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and UM/CPS...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and MTE and MTS Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and MTE and UM/CPS Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and MTE and MTS and UM/CPS...Bid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.======================================================Select 3* MTE...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* UM/CPS...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTW...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTS...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select MTE and UM/CPS...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select MTW and MTS...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select MTE and MTW...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select UM/CPS and MTS...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select MTE and MTW and MTS...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $240, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select UM/CPS and MTS and MTW...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $240, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Selelct MTE and MTW and MTS and UM/CPS...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250.
dave Posted October 28, 2005 Report Posted October 28, 2005 I forgot to add, if you could please help support BetterBidding by placing your bids through here.
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