Toby Posted July 24, 2008 Report Posted July 24, 2008 Looking for 2 rooms, 3* Aug. 5-6 either Shelter Island/Old Town or Downtown/Harbor Island. Bids @ $95 & 96 today were rejected. Marriott (and affiliates) are sold out on that date. Bidding strategy suggestions would be appreciated.
thereuare Posted July 24, 2008 Report Posted July 24, 2008 We wouldn't want to suggest a strategy which went higher than you were willing to spend... what is your maximum bid for this stay?Let us know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Toby Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Posted July 24, 2008 Max would be $120 for 3*, but willing to stay at 2.5* at $100.
thereuare Posted July 24, 2008 Report Posted July 24, 2008 One step at a time...Do you first want to bid up to $120 for a 3 star? (or first going up to $100 for a 3 star, then up to $100 for a 2.5*, then up to $120 for a 3*... which i don't necessarily recommend, but it depends upon how you want to play it)Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Toby Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Posted July 25, 2008 I think the first alternative (up to $120 for 3*). Will use the links.
thereuare Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 At the 3* 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 3* Downtown...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected closer browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Shelter Island...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected closer browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Downtown and Shelter Island...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120Any 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
Toby Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Posted July 25, 2008 Decided to try for 4* Downtown. Used PRICELINE link. Bid at $4 increments starting at $87 using free rebid zones. Rejected through $127. Will try for Shelter Island 3* next.
thereuare Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 Keep us updated and let us know if we can help along the way.Thanks for using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.EDIT TO ADD: not sure how high you're willing to go for a 4* but HOTWIRE has what appears to be the Sheraton for $159/nite if that is of interest to you Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Toby Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Posted July 26, 2008 Decided to try for San Diego Coastal 4*. Started at $88 and ran through free rebid zones until finally accepted at $124. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. Used PRICELINE link. Thanks for the tips.
thereuare Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Congratulations on your win!Glad to see you were able to be flexible in your zones in order to try to get a great deal. Glad to see you ultimately land something and hopefully you're happy with the results.Thank you for sharing your win with the board 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
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