hubovic Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 Great forum here congratulations!I'm loking to stay in Southbeach at a 4* or resort from the February 20, 2008 to February 25, 2008 (5 nights) I stayed at the Royal Palms last year and thought it was quite good. Loews or National could be nice to try too :) I'm willing to spend up to $200 per night. Any ideas on what price to start the bidding at? I understand I can get free re-bids by adding zones that don't have 4* or resorts. I guess I should go through all the re-bids for the resorts and then close my browser and do the same thing with the 4*? Yes?Any other strategies that could be helpful? What bid increment should I use?Many Thanks
thereuare Posted January 8, 2008 Report Posted January 8, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!Are you willing to pay more for a Resort vs. a 4* or is your goald the least expensive 4* or better property for this stay?Let us know and we'll advise accordingly.PS- is that $200 before fees and taxes?? If not, please let us know your maximum bid amount Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
hubovic Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Posted January 8, 2008 I am willing to bid up to $200 (not including fees and taxes) also I am willing to pay a premium for a Resort ( I think the only resort in the SOBE area is the Loews is that correct?) in the SOBE area if I can get it for $200 dollars or less otherwise I would take the cheapest four * in the SOBE area.Thanks for your help!
thereuare Posted January 8, 2008 Report Posted January 8, 2008 We'll start with the Resort bidding, if that's rejected we'll then advise on a 4* approach...At the Resort level in Miami you have 8 re-bid zones. 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 South Beach Resort...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone5...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone6...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previoulsy.Select South Beach Resort and re-bid zone7...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone5...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone6...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previoulsy.Select South Beach Resort and re-bid zone7 and re-bid zone8...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $200.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
hubovic Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks! I'll try that strategy and let you know.
hubovic Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Posted January 9, 2008 I tried your strategy but wasn't able to get a Resort in SOBE even with my top bid of $200 :)What do you recommend as a 4* strategy? I'd be willing to bid up to 180 for a 4* in SOBE (is it worth it?)Thnaks again
thereuare Posted January 9, 2008 Report Posted January 9, 2008 At the 4* level you have four re-bid zones...Select 4* South Beach...Bid $90, 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-bid zone2...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* South Beach and re-bid zone3...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* South Beach and re-bid zone4...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* South Beach and re-bid zone2 and re-bid zone3...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* South Beach and re-bid zone2 and re-bid zone4...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* South Beach and re-bid zone3 and re-bid zone4...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* South Beach and re-bid zone2 and re-bid zone3 and re-bid zone4...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $180.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
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