stacielee Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 I've gone through some of the re-bidding process but have no idea what would be a good starting bid. We would like to stay either Mid-South or Soho, want to be somewhat close to the Empire State Building and we only have 1 night and don't want to have to travel too far.
thereuare Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 I'm guessing that you have never been to NYC before as it's a VERY compact city and the ESB should be easy enough to reach from just about any midtown location (so i would recommend including other zones, such as MTE, MTW, and UM/CPS to your bidding).Let us know your maximum bid and if you want to include the other zones mentioned above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
stacielee Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Posted May 19, 2006 Because my husband is "monney-spending challenged" his highest bid is $150, not even sure if that will get us anything.No, I've never been to NYC so any suggestions are greatly appreciated. We'll be in DC during the day and then driving into the city that evening for just 1 night. If all the zones are pretty close, that's fine to use all of them in bidding.Thanks for you help!
thereuare Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 I'd recommend you bid MTE, MTW, MTS, and UM/CPS... including the SoHo zone, which also includes Downtown, could take you a bit futher than you'd like to be.At the 3* level you have one re-bid zone available. 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* UM/CPS...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTW...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTS...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* UM/CPS and MTW...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTS...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* UM/CPS and MTS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTW and MTE...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* UM/CPS and MTS and MTW...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* UM/CPS and MTS and MTE...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* UM/CPS and MTE and MTW...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTS and MTE and MTW...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE, MTW, UM/CPS, and MTS...Bid $150.Any questions feel free to ask.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
stacielee Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Posted May 19, 2006 I think I understand, other than the phrase "if rejected add re-bid zone..." what does that mean?UPDATE: I think I got it, I added Upper West when I had to add a new zone because the highest rated hotel they have is a 2*, is that right?
stacielee Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Posted May 19, 2006 I went through the entire list, everything was rejected. I guess I'll try again in a few days. How often should I try? Any other suggestions?
thereuare Posted May 21, 2006 Report Posted May 21, 2006 You can try every 72 hours, but at this point i wouldn't try more than every 3 days or you'll get frustrated very quickly.I would also find a cancellable back-up in the meantime to ensure that you'll have a place to sleep if Priceline does not come thru for you. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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