Koopster Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hi there,I've just started looking into this whole Priceline thing, and this website is proving to be a very valuable resource.I was hoping somebody might be able to help me formulate a bidding strategy for a trip to NYC.I'm looking for something in the 3* range, hopefully around $90 if possible.Dates are June 20 - June 24.I'm not too picky about areas: CPS, MTE, MTW, TSTD, MSG, ESB, and Chelsea areas would all be suitable options.Not too many people bidding for a 3* around my dates, mostly for 4* which seem to be priced at $115/night or more.Should I start bidding in only one area at a lower price (maybe $85) and then add one more area for each rebid? Should I be raising my bid price each time as well? If so, by how much?Any suggestions on how to proceed would be much appreciated.Cheers,Brendan Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!Under $90 is not often seen in NYC, but if you want to give it a try you could proceed as follows:Select 3* MTE, MTW, TSTD...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MSG and ESB...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE, MTW, MSG...Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* TSTD and ESB...Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE, MTW, ESB...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MSG and TSTD...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE, MTW, TSTD and MSG...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE, MTW, TSTD and ESB...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE, MTW, TSTD MSG, and ESB...Bid $90The above will take you up to your $90 limit and not risk overbidding in any of the zones.Any 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 Link to comment
jenndon Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Also--One note. When you bid 3* -- it's actually 3 star and up, SO you might start with 3.5 stars first. Then add in 3 * as an additional zone (which will still bid up through 3.5 *).I have stayed in 3* properties there, but that was before they added the 3.5* level, so I'm sure that most of the properties I won are now 3.5 star -- and they were perfectly nice. Link to comment
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