njnjnj Posted May 14, 2008 Report Posted May 14, 2008 Newbie needing some help with bidding strategy, travel dates are approaching rapidly! Thanks in advance for any help, will certainly use board links to bid @ PRICELINE.Looking for arrival 5/19, departing 5/25In order of preference, zones:1. MTE/ MTS/ MTW2. TS, UM-CPS3. DT4. UE, UWBudget is about $250. A bit flexible for a really good value.Preference is 4*, 3* is doable.Have not successfully used PL before, and am anxious to save a few $ on this upcoming trip. A complete strategy would be ideal, really starting to sweat about having left this until a week before!Thank you :)Nick
thereuare Posted May 14, 2008 Report Posted May 14, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!1. MTE/ MTS/ MTW2. TS, UM-CPS3. DT4. UE, UWdid you want to bid up to your maximum in the zones in #1 above, then lower your bid and try up to your maximum in #2 above, etc, etc... then if rejected repeat for a 3 star? OR were you looking to bid for a 4* in #1 above and then try for a 3*, then if rejected repeat for #2, etc, etc.I think most people would be looking for a 4* or better in MTE, MTS, MTW, TS, or UM-CPS up to their limit... then choosing bewtween a 3* in those zones or a 4* in the other zones (depending upon if location or star rating is more important to you). If there is a bid disparity in your eyes between zones in group #1 above and group #2 above you could first bid up to your limit for #1 for a 4* and then #2 for a 4*... but let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there.Thanks in advance for using our PRICELINE and/or HOTWIRE links :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
njnjnj Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Posted May 14, 2008 I think most people would be looking for a 4* or better in MTE, MTS, MTW, TS, or UM-CPS up to their limit... then choosing bewtween a 3* in those zones or a 4* in the other zones (depending upon if location or star rating is more important to you).Yup, I think this is the right approach for me. Definitely not a big bias for me in choosing between zone locations 1 and 2, I just thought I should include the info in case it might be relevant.Thank again :)
thereuare Posted May 14, 2008 Report Posted May 14, 2008 At the 4* level you have four 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 4* MTE and MTW...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* UM-CPS and Times Square...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* MTS and MTE...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* MTE and UM-CPS...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline.Select 4* MTW and Times Square...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline.Select 4* MTS and MTW...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline.Select 4* MTE and Times Square...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline.Select 4* UM-CPS and MTW...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline.Select 4* MTS and UM-CPS...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline.Select 4* MTE and MTW and UM-CPS and Times SquareBid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline.Select 4* MTE and MTW and MTSBid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline.Select 4* MTS and Times Square and MTE and MTWBid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline.Select 4* MTS and Times Square and UM-CPSBid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline.Select 4* MTE and MTW and UM-CPS and MTS and Times SquareBid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250.The first few cycles of bidding don't really have a chance, but sometimes (very rarely) there is an error rate loaded into the system, and since you have the re-bid zones available, it doesn't hurt to try... but if you're pressed for time you can always start at one of the higher bid levels.Any questions feel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.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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