hikimmo Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I'm wondering whether I should change my strategy. I tried bidding for a 3* hotel in Dallas (Arlington/Grand Prairie). By backing all the way out each time, I had 7 rebids instead of 3. Began at $40, went up by $3-$4 each rebid. Final rejection at $63. The Hilton seems to be the hotel that comes up in this zone, and their desk rate is $119/Thurs and $101/weekend.1. Should I wait and try again as the date gets closer?2. Should I try again now, aiming for the weekend only (5/12-5/14)? If I do this, how successful would I be in adding a room for Thursday 5/11?3. Should I rebid in 72 hours but go up by $5 instead? (topping out at $75)Thanks in advance for your help.Kim Link to comment
hikimmo Posted April 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 3* Dallas (Arlington/Grand Prairie), $45 5/11-5/14/06I tried unsuccessfully three weeks ago for a hotel in the Arlington TX area. I specifically hoped for the Hilton. I began my bidding at $40 and ended at $63 when I ran out of rebid zones. Today I tried again, beginning my bid at $45 and intending to add $3 each rebid...but I got it on the first try. Go figure. Priceline said the avg. price for a 3* hotel in Arlington was $111/night.I can't always figure this thing out. But I'm not going to complain about a Hilton for $45/night, either.Your Offer Price: $45.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 3 Subtotal: $135.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $28.44 Total Charges: $163.44 By the way, Thereuare, I just made a donation to your site through PayPal. Thank you for all the help I've received over the years from the info shared here. Kim (WriteShop) Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Glad you got it sorted out and the hotel you wanted... at a great price.Thanks for the DONATION.Enjoy your stay in Dallas. 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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