Carlp22 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hello All,I have bid successfully a few times, but now I'm trying to bid on a 4* hotel in Bellevue, WA for 11/9 - 11/14 (4 weeks in advance).I have tried $85, $88, and $90 for several days. Is this just too low or am I shooting for too far in the future (or both)?This is a great forum!Thanks for all the work you've put into it and your help.Carl Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Welcome to BetterBidding!I think it's more so the dates of your stay... the first three nites of your stay at the 4* hotlels are 'affordable', but the last two nites rates jump to $300+ per nite. Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Carlp22 Posted October 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Thanks very much for the reply. Yes, splitting my bid is an option. I read up on this, thanks to your link. Do you do your research via BetterChecker?I'll post again if anything is excepted. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Yes, i research using the BetterChecker. I built a very scaled down version for myself to help research rates when users asked for assistance... after awhile i figured it could benefit others so i cleaned it up a little and put it into a clean and easy to use interface and made it available to anyone who wanted to use it.If you would like help with a bidding strategy let us know.Keep us updated. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Carlp22 Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Thereuare, thanks for the tip on splitting the dates.I just had a bid accepted.$88 for 4* (Hyatt, Bellevue) 11/9 - 11/12 (Friday, Sat, Sun nights). I thought I was really on to something when it offered to extend my stay at the same price - BUT DIDN'T!I'll work on the other 2 nights now.Thanks again.It went like this... all for 11/9 - 11/12$86 Bid 4* Bellevue - REJECTED$87 bid 4* Bellevue, and Lake Union (No 4* hotels in L.U.) - REJECTED$88 bid 4* Bellevue, and Lake Union, Renton (No 4* hotels in Renton) - ACCEPTEDJust remembered, I forgot to use SavingsBarn.Com. I'll remember next time. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Glad we could help and that you're happy with the results.Thanks for sharing your results with the board.Enjoy your stay. 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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