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Priceline Hotel: Can bidding daily HURT your chances of getting good price?


SteveinPhilly1
By SteveinPhilly1,
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I have been unsuccessful in my Priceline bids for about 10 days. I need a room in mid-August but usually get it on PL in mid June. Got it every year for same price. I decided to up my bid to near my max for the hotels (there are only 3 in the area) but still no luck yet.

My question: Does it HURT my chances if I bid EVERY day? In otherwords does PL see the interest and therefore doesn't offer as good a price as if I bid every 3 days or so?

Thanks!

Steve

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I bid for 2.5 star in Plymouth Meeting $41. and lost. I then bid $41. for a Two Star. The one I was hoping for was a two star. In past years I got for about $34.00 or $35.

I won't bid higher than $43.00 for the 2 star because when I add the PL fee (and taxes) it's not practical. I can almost drive home for that.

So I guess my question is: If I keep bidding $40.00 or $41.00 ever 24 hours will that hurt my chances as compared to doing that every 2-3 days.

It's a weekend and the hotels (usually business ones) are generally empty. Best price from the hotels direct is about $99.00. It's for 8 weeks from now.

Steve

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Rates are not high for this date so i would think that it's currently just an 'access to inventory' problem. I would keep trying, but not every day, as you'll likely only get frustrated.... every 3-4 day should be more than sufficient.

Keep us updated as to your progress.

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