homerzzz Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hello. My sister-in-law and I will be visiting New York on 4/17 - 4/20. Therefore, I'm looking for bidding assistance on a 3* or better in TS, MTW, UM-CPS, and MTE in that order. The most I'd like to spend is $215. Zone is more important, i.e. I'd rather pay $215 in TS vs. 175 in MTE for hotels in the same star rating. I'm interested in the cheapest 3* or better based on this criteria.I'd appreciate any help you can provide and I'll use the PRICELINE link provide in the support forum when I bid.Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 At the 3* level you have three 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* Times Square...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 3* Times Square and re-bid zone2...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 3* Times Square and re-bid zone3...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 3* Times Square and re-bid zone2 and re-bid zone3...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.24 Hours later...Select 3* Times Square...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 3* Times Square and re-bid zone2...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 3* Times Square and re-bid zone3...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 3* Times Square and re-bid zone2 and re-bid zone3...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $215.If the above is rejected post back and we'll revise the strategy for the next zone (which will be more than just substituting the new zone for Times Square)Any questions feel free to ask.Thanks for using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.Good Luck and keep us updated as to yoru progress. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
homerzzz Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thank you. Success today with the $195 bid portion of the strategy. We are booked at the Hudson Hotel. Rate on their website is listed as $309/night during our stay. Thanks for all the help!Just to follow up, I believe the Hudson Hotel is in UM-CPS. I didn't quite have a grasp on the re-bidding zone aspect and ended up with this hotel. Overall, I'm happy with the hotel and price vs. rack rates. I did use the PRICELINE link when bidding.Thanks again! Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Congratulations on your win and thank you for sharing your winning bid with the board.Glad to hear you're happy with the results. Feel free to ask for help with the re-bid concept so you'll be prepared the next time you bid for a hotel stay.Thank you for sharing yoru win and for using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.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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