Neelee Posted March 28, 2007 Report Posted March 28, 2007 Its been a while since I've been here and on Priceline. Seems PL has added several new zones. I'm making my annual trek to San Diego again, namely Mission Valley Area, more precisely Hotel Circle. The place the venue is held in is Town & Country Resort (500 Hotel Circle North). Attendees room rate is $139/nite, up $20 from last year and $20 less than hotel web site. On another bidding help site I saw that people had won for this location last year - so it must be new to PL. Winning bids ranged from $57 (May 2006) to $100 (August 2006). I'm loyal to this site because people are much friendlier and helpful.Anyway, with six (6) free re-bid zone, I'm a little dazed over how to proceed. :) Here are my options: Mission Valley 3*Six zones with no more than 2.5*Maximum bid $90In the past, I've been advised to bid Mission, then add zone 1, if rejected, close browser. Then use Mission plus zone 2. Now with so many free rebid zones, I think I added up over 15 possibilities - perhaps seasoned PL folks can come up with more. But what is the best and most effective way to increase my chances without spending hours typing and rebidding? What's the best price to start with? Do you think my maximum is too low?Any advice would be helpful and very much appreciated.
thereuare Posted March 28, 2007 Report Posted March 28, 2007 With your six re-bid zones i'd give it a go as follows:Select 3* Mission Valley...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone5...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previousy.Select 3* Mission Valley and re-bid zone6...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $90Any 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
Neelee Posted March 31, 2007 Author Report Posted March 31, 2007 Good evening, Thereuare -I tried the advice you provided on 3/27 to the tee - ALL rejected. Bummer! :) But I'm not giving up. I'll keep trying with you exact strategy and amounts you advised. I will also book a room close to T&C "just in case".Thank you for your assistance. I'll let you know the outcome.
Neelee Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Posted April 11, 2007 Hi Thereuare,Just a quick update to let you know that I've used your strategy three times (including tonight) via SavingsBarn, all rejected. I'll keep trying. :)
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