ad736 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 Hello, I am new to the forum, but am eager for any suggestions you may have. I have included my unsuccessful bidding history below:Selected 3* MTE, MTW, TS, ESB, CPS, + Downtown/Soho -- bid $130 Added MSG -- bid $150 Added Long Island -- bid $170 Added UES -- bid $190 Added UWS -- bid $210If I am willing to pay up to $250 (for base price, not including taxes) do you have any suggestions to help me improve my bidding strategy? Thank you in advance!
thereuare Posted August 1, 2008 Report Posted August 1, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!This is pre-Marathon nite, one of the busiest nites in the city, so rates are at a premium.First thing i would do is secure a cancellable back-up as many hotels will sell-out. Quickbook is a recommended source as most of thei rates are "book now pay later" and full cancellable (those which aren't refundable are clearly marked as such). The Desmond Tutu is a new hotel which has been getting good reviews and available for $319/nite including breakfast.From there i would try the following, using your three 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* MTE, MTW, TS, and MSG...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB, CPS, and Downtown... Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE, MTW, TS, and ESB...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MSG, CPS, and Downtown... Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE, MTW, TS, ESB, MSG and CPS...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $240, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE, MTW, TS, ESB, MSG and Downtown...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $240, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE, MTW, TS, ESB, MSG, CPS, and Downtown...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $255, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $260.You can stop at $250 if you'd like, but if your next best alternative is $319 you may want to try the extra $10.Any questions feel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. (and our Quickbook link if you use that as your back-up)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
ad736 Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Posted August 1, 2008 Whoa! Thanks for the advice and suggestions -- I have made a reservation at the Desmond Tutu Center through your Quikbook link and will try PRICELINE again tonight after work. I will be in touch soon with more updates!
greenjade08 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Posted August 2, 2008 Thanks so much! I didn't know it was a pre-marathon nite! Eeks!
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