bcrrizo Posted October 9, 2008 Report Posted October 9, 2008 I'd like to stay in a 5* during my trip, ideally at Trump or Venetian. I've been seeing that some people are getting $119 for different dates. How do I go about bidding the "right" way?Thanks in advance.
bcrrizo Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Posted October 9, 2008 So I tried 1 bid at $99 for the Las Vegas Strip Vicinity South. I got a counteroffer for $180/night. What are the next steps? I think this is TheHotel (per the hotels list in the forum) so I really want to be able to book this!!
thereuare Posted October 9, 2008 Report Posted October 9, 2008 What is your maximum bid for a 5* hotel in the South zone for this 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
bcrrizo Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Posted October 10, 2008 I'd like to get it at $119 like everyone else!
thereuare Posted October 10, 2008 Report Posted October 10, 2008 Not everybody gets it for $119 as rates are date specific... it often takes more than that, and given the amount of your counter-offer, i suspect that it will take more than $119 for your dates as well.If that is your maximum bid you have SEVEN re-bid zones at the 5* level. Priceline Re-Bidding ExplainedSelect 5* South Strip...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 $113, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $119Any 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
bcrrizo Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Posted November 16, 2008 Sorry for not replying. From my research, it looks like I picked an expensive weekend to go to Vegas! Tried this bid strategy over and over again, and it didn't work. Today I even upped my bid to $134 still without luck. The counteroffer on my first bid tonight was $155. Can I not get anything lower than that?
thereuare Posted November 16, 2008 Report Posted November 16, 2008 Yes, you will likely be able to be successful between $135-$155.You may also want to consider the Venetian deal thru i4Vegas which comes to $165/nite, but also includes:*$50 Gaming Credit per suite/per stay *$50 Beverage Credit per suite/per stay *Complimentary Line Pass and Admission to Lavo Nightclub per suite/per stay (max 4 guests)If you include the $50 beverage credit (assuming you'd use it anyway) and treat the $50 gaming credit (i'm assuming a match play chip... likely cash value: $25) it is like a $75 credit, reduing your cost to ~$140/nite and no worrying if you'll get the Venetian, Palazzo, or Trump International.If you continue to bid please use our PRICELINE adn HOTWIRE links... or our i4Vegas if you decide to go that route.Let us know what you ultimately decide or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
bcrrizo Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Posted November 16, 2008 Ended up getting the Venetian for $139/night. I'm happy with this! Thanks BetterBidding for the help. I used the PRICELINE link.
thereuare Posted November 16, 2008 Report Posted November 16, 2008 Congratulations on your success!Glad to hear you were successful at just a little more than you had previously bid and received one of the hotels you were hoping for.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and 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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