baconzb Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 I am a first time bidder on Priceline. My wife is coming in off a late flight on March 10th and I thought it would be fun to stay the night downtown and then go see some sights the next day.I am looking for a 4* in the loop (since it's close to Shedd aquarium or the Field museum), but would consider other 4* areas that are convienient and accesible via public transportation such as N. Mich Ave., Greater Chicago, and O'Hare. In that order. My greatest concern is getting a 4* for for the most economical price. (we are poor grad students) I would prefer to stay below $80 (before taxes). It doesn't look like there are too many conventions going on that week.I have done the following so far. Chicago 4* March 10th, 2006Bid Loop: $50, rejectedadded re-bid #1: $60 rejectedclosed browser Bid Loop and re-bid #2:$65, rejectedBid Loop, re-bid #1 and #2,: $70 rejectedThen I decided to ask you all.
thereuare Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 Welcome to BetterBidding!My next step would be to bid as follows:Bid Loop: $55, rejectedadded re-bid #1: $60 rejectedclosed browser Bid Loop and re-bid #2:$65, rejectedBid Loop, re-bid #1 and #2,: $70 rejectedIf the above is rejected you'll have to make a decision. Personally i think the Loop and NMA zones are much more convenient than the Greater Chicago and ORD zone (an hour commute on the L is easily do-able, but not really what i call convenient)... would you want to then bid higher for the NMA and Loop zone or try lower for the Greater Chicago or ORD zone? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
baconzb Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Posted February 10, 2006 Perhaps you're right, a 1 hour EL ride isn't ideal.I'm a little confused as to your bidding strategy. It dosen't seem to take advantage of the NMA area.If Loop and NMA are my #1 choices then should I do the following? close browserBid NMA:$60Bid NMA+re-bid #1: $65close browserBid NMA+re-bid #2: $67Bid NMA+Re-bid #1: $70Close browserBid NMA+Loop: $73Bid NMA+Loop+re-bid #1: $75Close broswerBid NMA+Loop+re-bid #2: $77Bid NMA+Loop+re-bid #1: $80 If I can't get a 4* in Loop or NMA for $80, can I then try a similar bidding strategy with ORD and Greater Chicago and a lower price? What is resonable for that area?
thereuare Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Sorry about that, I copied and pasted from your post without editing the zones, should be:My next step would be to bid as follows:Bid NMA: $55, rejectedadded re-bid #1: $60 rejectedclosed browser Bid NMA and re-bid #2:$65, rejectedBid NMA, re-bid #1 and #2,: $70 rejectedIf the above fails then i would weigh your options regarding combining the bids as you suggest above OR trying first for the Greater Chicago area. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
baconzb Posted February 13, 2006 Author Report Posted February 13, 2006 Second times a charm!I got the Palmer house Hilton for $85!Here's what I did:Bid NMA:$60Bid NMA+re-bid #1: $65close browserBid NMA+re-bid #2: $70Bid NMA+Re-bid #1: $75Close browserBid NMA+Loop: $80 was offered a rebid for $22 more and declinedBid NMA+Loop+re-bid #1: $85 and was accepted!Thanks for your help!
Chote Posted February 18, 2006 Report Posted February 18, 2006 Thursday, Feb 16, 20064* Chicago Downtown both NMA and Loopwith combination of Re-bid #1 and #2Stay 3/10~3/12Tried from $60 to $89. All REJECTED!!!A little jealous that you got $85.Is it because of St. Patrick's day?!?
thereuare Posted February 18, 2006 Report Posted February 18, 2006 If you would like help with your own stay please start a NEW TOPIC. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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