cowpeer Posted January 13, 2008 Report Posted January 13, 2008 Hi,Was hoping someone could help suggest a biddding strategy for a reasonable hotel that ensures private bathroom in the midtown area (not fussed on what direction east, west etc) from the 30/04/08 - 5/05/08 with a maximum bid of $130.Thanks
cowpeer Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Posted January 16, 2008 Can someone please help, as i really need to try and sort this out and have never used priceline before
thereuare Posted January 16, 2008 Report Posted January 16, 2008 You have four "request for help" threads current on the board, we replied and suggested a strategy for this one, Priceline Montreal, and were awaiting your attempt/results in that thread before proceeding to the others.Have you tried bidding for that stay yet? (which is chronologically before this one) Any update on your outcome? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cowpeer Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Posted January 17, 2008 i haven't started bidding on montreal as i didn't realise you could only do it one at a time. i think i'd prefer to start with new york as that is where i think i'll have the most trouble in securing a room. i really do appreciate your help and guidance so if you could please help me with new york for and then i'll move onto the rest
thereuare Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 i think i'd prefer to start with new york as that is where i think i'll have the most trouble in securing a roomIs one bid dependent upon the other?Are you ready to bid on NYC now? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cowpeer Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Posted January 17, 2008 Is one bid dependent upon the other?Are you ready to bid on NYC now?yes
thereuare Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 I'm doubtful you're budget will be enough for a 3* hotel in midtown, but you can give it a try as follows:At the 3* level 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 3* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Times Square and MTS...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS and Times Square...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS and MTS...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS and Times Square and MTS...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130.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
cowpeer Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Posted January 22, 2008 You were right about the budget. I ended up settling for a 2* star and won Best Western Convention Center Hotel for $145p/n. i was hoping to get it a little cheaper but i guess i have to settle for this
cowpeer Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Posted January 22, 2008 Sorry i forgot to note i used the savings barn link
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