Priceline Hotel: 4* Toronto (Downtown) Renaissance

[uofg2000]

Hi,

Going through a bid process on priceline.com and twice now after waiting 24 hours I have gotten this option. Initial bid was $60, then I went to $65 after 24 hour wait. I find it odd that in both case $60 and $65 they suggested a $17 increase. I'm not going for it, I will just try again in 24 hours. Any thoughts on this? Thanks,

"Try Again Right Now

We searched hundreds of options to find your hotel room, however we can't accept your offer of $65 per room, per night. Your credit card has not been charged for Request Number ###-###-###-###. If you are willing to raise your price by $17, you can try the same request again right now.

Normally you are required to change additional items (add zones, star level, or dates) in order to try your request again. However we are able to extend this one-time opportunity to you because of the zone, quality level and dates you requested."

[thereuare]

This is nothing new and what we refer to as a counter-offer. See this thread for more info: Priceline Counter Offer

What city/zone/star rating/dates are you bidding?

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[uofg2000]

Thanks,

I will check that tread about counter offer, I did a search for "try again right now" and didn't come up with anything, counter offer makes sense.

Toronto/Dowtown/4 star/Sept 19 2009

I am having both my wife and i bid, each of us increasing by $5 increments, not sure if that is a good idea.

I initially went $55 , then $60, then $65 based on info in the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins which is awesome by the way.

Thanks,

[thereuare]

When bidding 4* in Toronto you have NINE re-bid zones, so you should be able to make plenty of attempts all within the same bidding cycle.

Please confirm once you have read the Priceline Re-Bidding Explained link and if you understand the concept (and feel free to confirm your re-bid zones with the board)... then let us know your maximum bid and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[uofg2000]

Hi,

Thanks, I had read the re-bidding explained, and while I understood it didn't feel comfortable attempting it.

Regardless I just had my bid accepted, my priceline cherry popped. Should I post in the Canada - Priceline win forum it is below as well.

I started at $55, $60, $65, won at $71. About 1/2 price, reg room is listed at $159.

4 star / Toronto Downtown / Toronto Renaissance Downtown / Sept 19 / won at $71

Not my top pick, while it might be cool to stay at the Rogers Centre/Skydome, it is a bit of a hike (10 blocks, oh no!) to the shopping downtown at the Eaton Centre or restaurants in the Entertainment District. Although I am right beside the CN tower, so may check that out, haven't been up in years. Toronto is always a nice night out.

Thanks, great forum.

[thereuare]

Congratualtions on your success!

While not your first choice in the zone, like most of us, for the price you'll make it work for your needs :)

No need to re-post as we've edited your topic title to reflect your win and enable this thread to appear in the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins.

Thanks for sharing your win with the board.

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Enjoy your stay.