nickissam Posted August 15, 2008 Report Posted August 15, 2008 Greetings, new user here and with priceline/hotwire. Bringing my son and his Grandmother to a Cubs game Tuesday the 19th and would like a room in NMA zone. Linked through here last night and made a $89.00 bid through priceline for a 4 star that was rejected. Now waiting 24 hours to up it to $95??? You guys really seem to know the market so any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Have considered adding the Loop area but would like to use only as a last alternative. Thanks.
thereuare Posted August 15, 2008 Report Posted August 15, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!nickissam, are you familiar with re-bidding? See Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding (if you're new to the concept of re-bidding you're strongly encouraged to confirm your re-bid zones with the board... at the 4* level you have three such re-bid zones)How high are you willing to bid before adding the Loop zone?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
nickissam Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Posted August 15, 2008 Yes, there are three in our party....gramma wants her own room which is why we are looking for 2.Also, just read the re-bidding explaination which is helpful. So I guess rather than wait til the 24 hours are up I will try to locate chicago zones without 4 star hotels and include them one at a time as I raise the bid. Do I have that right? Thanks.
thereuare Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Yes, that should be your gameplan, but you're highly encouraged to confirm your re-bid zones with the board to make sure you have them correct... otherwise you could end up in an area you didn't intend.If you confirm your re-bid zones with the board, and let us know your maximum bid, we will suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
nickissam Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Posted August 21, 2008 Just back from Chicago trip. We had a bid of $95 for 4* NMA accepted for 8/19 at the Sheraton Hotel and Tower. We were pleased with the location and quality of the Sheraton. Thanks for your help.
thereuare Posted August 21, 2008 Report Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks for the report and glad you enjoyed your stay.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
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