SteveinPhilly1 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 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 Link to comment
dahammer Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Steve, can you post your recent bidding history and we will comment? Make sure to include your zones and last rejected bid. Thanks Link to comment
SteveinPhilly1 Posted June 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 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 Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Bidding every day will not affect your changes of a successful bid.What is the date of your stay... we'll have a look to see if we can comment regarding this specific date. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
SteveinPhilly1 Posted June 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 August 19th.Steve Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 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. 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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