frugaltraveler2 Posted May 3, 2007 Report Posted May 3, 2007 Hi, I'm new the the Priceline/bidding concept. I'd love to get a 4* in early July any chance I can get it close to $175 or is that unrealistic. Any strategy would be appreciated, I already have a cancellable hotel booked that will suffice but just isnt' "nice"!! :)
AaronJB Posted May 3, 2007 Report Posted May 3, 2007 Please be specific about dates. It's not possible to help without knowing the exact dates, as prices can vary quite a bit from day-to-day. Thanks :)
thereuare Posted May 3, 2007 Report Posted May 3, 2007 Welcome to BetterBidding!Your budget should be ok... i'm assuming MTE, MTW and UM/CPS are all fine, should we also include MTS as an acceptable zone? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
frugaltraveler2 Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Posted May 3, 2007 Probably not MTS, I'm not familiar with where the 4* are but the general area seemed to go a little too far out of the Theatre district. Thanks!
thereuare Posted May 3, 2007 Report Posted May 3, 2007 When bidding 4* in NYC you have two re-bid zones 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 4* MTE...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4*UM/CPS...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE and MTW...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE and UM/CPS...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150.The above may be too low at this point, but given that rates are generally favorable during the summer, i wouldn't bid higher than the above at this time. If the above is rejected, you should book a cancellable back-up, and i would consider the Beekman Tower which you can book for $168/nite and the reviews are very good.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
frugaltraveler2 Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Posted May 3, 2007 Thanks a million! I already have a cancellable room that is satisfactory so I have no where to go but up.
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