Jenga Posted October 13, 2008 Report Posted October 13, 2008 Could I ask for help with a bidding strategy (and price point) for 4* Chicago NMA Feb 5-8, 2009?Using Better Bidding's PRICELINE link, I've bid as high as $75 and been rejected. This surprised me because Hotwire has a 4.5* Mag Mile and a 4* NMA for $99. I know there's no direct correlation between the two services, but I thought HOTWIRE price that low would translate into lower winning bids on Priceline as well. My maximum for PRICELINE would be $80. I'm looking for a 4* NMA. I understand how to use rebidding, I'm just wondering if I'm overlooking something here, or maybe if I'm bidding too early. You guys have been at this longer than I have. Any insights or advice appreciated (I am ready to bid).Thanks!
thereuare Posted October 13, 2008 Report Posted October 13, 2008 Not much to add since you have already bid within $5 of your maximum bid. Given the HOTWIRE rate you may be close and just need a bit more to get an acceptance.You do have three re-bid zones avaialble when bidding 4* in Chicago and i would try again as follows:Select 4* NMA...Bid $68, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $76, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80.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
Jenga Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Posted October 14, 2008 Thanks, thereuare. I just tried again (with BB's PRICELINE link) using the above and was rejected.Since even the non-opaque rates are pretty low for this Feb long weekend, I'm going to keep at this with the low price point. (My user name could be "StubbornInWisconsin"!) I will post back as I have progress :)
Jenga Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Posted October 28, 2008 I didn't want to leave this thread hanging. We have postponed this trip. Thanks!
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