shamp Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Hi, I need a room for one night only, March 1st, in South Beach.I would really like to start bidding 4* but I am not sure what a good starting bid should be. Hopefully I can get a good deal since this is a Thursday night.Thanks for any tips.
thereuare Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 What is your maximum bid? We woudln't want to suggests a strategy/approach that went higher than you wanted to bid. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thereuare Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 You have four re-bid zones avaialble when bidding 4* in Miami. 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 4* South Beach...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* South Beach and re-bdi zone2...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* South Beach and re-bdi zone3...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* South Beach and re-bdi zone4...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* South Beach and re-bdi zone2 and re-bid zone3...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $125.Any quetions 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
shamp Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Posted February 26, 2007 thanks for the bidding strategy. i tried but was unable to get a room up to 125. used savingsbarn link for bids.i would be willing to reduce to 3* hotel but would like south beach only again.can you help with a revised strategy? 125 would be my max again. thanks.
shamp Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Posted February 26, 2007 tried 60, 65, 70, 75 with my 2 rebid zones for 3* south beach, unsuccessful. will try again in 24 hours.
thereuare Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Keep us updated... is this for a pre-cruise stay? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
shamp Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Posted February 26, 2007 no cruise, meeting up there for a big weekend bash with a large group, im just going a day early
shamp Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Posted February 27, 2007 rebid 4* up to 155, no luck.am going to rebid 3* up to 110 (80, 90, 100, 110). if that doesn't work, im going to grab a room im eyeing off HOTWIRE.
shamp Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Posted February 27, 2007 rebid up to $115 for 3*, no go.decided to take a shot at the winterhaven with hotwire and scored. i love the location and it would have cost the same if priceline took it at $120 but then the odds of getting winterhaven aren't the same. i used "travel links to help support betterbidding"=========WinterHaven HotelThu, Mar 1, 2007 Check-in date Fri, Mar 2, 2007 Check-out dateReservation details 1 room(s) @ $127.00 per night x 1 night(s)Taxes, recovery charges, and fees $21.56$148.56 Total =========Thank you betterbidding. your hotwire hotel list was on the money. the list has winterhaven as boutique and near beach, 3*. that was exactly what showed up on hotwire before i bought and confirmed with this reservation. keep up the good work. looks like they are sold out now on Expedia but was showing up $184 with taxes, so ill put that $35 back into my party fund.
thereuare Posted February 27, 2007 Report Posted February 27, 2007 Congratulations on your success!!Glad to hear the board was helpful and that you received the hotel you were hoping for.Thank you for using our HOTWIRE link in the travel links page.Have a great stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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