islandgirl Posted July 1, 2004 Report Posted July 1, 2004 First time user to Priceline. Yesterday I bid for MTW/MTE AT $90 and it was rejected. I just wanted to see how it works so put in really low to start. Then I increased bid by $10 and added UMT-CPS. Still nothing, so added UES at $105, again rejected. Final bid added MTS (no 4*) and raised to $110.Where should I start next time.I don't have much preference between MTW/MTE/UMT-CPS and am more keen to get a good price. Dates are Aug 14 - 18 for one room.Hotwire have 4.5* for $173 (Intercontinental Barclay - I think) but this only represents a $60 saving over booking direct with the hotel.Am I likely to get a good deal for these dates?
thereuare Posted July 1, 2004 Report Posted July 1, 2004 Welcome to BetterBidding!I think you can be successful between $120-$140. In order to get the best price, you'll need to understand RE-BIDDING. Please read thru the prior link and ask any questions that you may have. You have 2 re-bid zones available at the 4* level in NYC and feel free to confirm which ones they are with the board before bidding.Once you understand re-bidding and which zones qualify as your re-bid zones, this is how i would proceed:Select 4* MTE, bid $120, if rejected close that browser and start over, accessing Priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and...Bid $120, if rejected add MTE and...Bid $125, if rejected add UM/CPS and...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone#1 and...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone#2 and...Bid $140.Feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding the above (or if you don't want to bid as high as $140 let us know your maximum bid and we'll adjust the strategy accordingly).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
islandgirl Posted July 1, 2004 Author Report Posted July 1, 2004 Thanks for the quick response. Will let you know on Saturday my results.
islandgirl Posted July 2, 2004 Author Report Posted July 2, 2004 I have been thinking about trying for the Waldorf Towers 5* for this period (8/14-8/18). Do I stand any chance this far out and what should I bid?
thereuare Posted July 2, 2004 Report Posted July 2, 2004 I'd highly doubt that you'd be successful this far out... but somebody has to the first to experience a change in trend (which is why i never tell people 'never a chance'). If you want to try it let us know you're maximum bid and we'll advise from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
islandgirl Posted July 4, 2004 Author Report Posted July 4, 2004 Got the Waldorf Astoria for $120 per night. I am pretty happy, just hope I don't have the experience I have seen on some of the reviews. Used Savingsbarn.comFirst time user of Priceline and first time visitor to New York. Nice result. Thanks for your help.
thereuare Posted July 4, 2004 Report Posted July 4, 2004 Thanks for the follow-up and for using the SavingsBarn site to place your bid!Glad you were successful... i'm sure you'll have a great time.Can you provide your bidding history for this... i assume that you either started at a lower price or added the MTE zone before the MTW zone. Either of which is fine, but it may help others as far as which zone to add first when prices are at certain levels.Thanks! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
islandgirl Posted July 4, 2004 Author Report Posted July 4, 2004 I bid $120 MTE as you suggested and got it first time. In a strange way I was disappointed not to have more fun having to rebid!!! Maybe I should have started lower?Now going to bid for London Heathrow for the 8/13. Any tips.
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