vanclan Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I just made a bid through BetterBidding link to PRICELINE for Burlington, Canada. I like to start lower than I know they will accept and work up. I bid $48 Priceline countered stating I should increase my bid by $14.00 I only increased it slightly and it reminded me of the need for $14.00. At that point, I chose not to accept their counter bid. I am sure I have read on this forum that people can sometimes counter bid by about 1/2 of the suggested bid and get the room Is that the case or must you rebid the entire amount that they counter offer. If this question is answered elsewhere on the site, please simply direct me to the answer. (I can't seem to find it anywhere) Thanks so much! Link to comment
yellowdog Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 You need to accept the amount PRICELINE offer you if you use the counter offer this way. But I understand what you're thinking of here. You must change a criteria like price, zone or * level to undercutt the counter offer.This is the link you're looking after: Priceline Re-Bidding ExplainedIt's very important that you understand what zones that are "free" zones for your bidding. Feel free to post them and the board will confirm them.Yellowdog. Link to comment
vanclan Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Thanks so much! I continued to look around after I posted and did find where people counterbid lower than the suggested amount....but not on their initial bid...which I was trying unsuccessfully to do. I'm not sure I can change any zones since all surrounding zones appear to have 3 star accomodations. However I started early enough to allow several 24 hour periods to pass and I'll rebid that way. Thanks for your help...this is a great site where peopl eare willing to help each other win great deals! Link to comment
Tiggeruth Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 at what point does Priceline suggest the amount you need to increase your bid by? I have seen this mentioned on the board but this has not happened to me...am i doing something wrong?Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 There is no set amount... we have seen counter-offers given when $1 away as well as when $50+ away... likewise have seen no counter-offers when at these amount too.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 Link to comment
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