Latitudes Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 First Attempt: 12/24/2004Bid 1: SFO for $25.Bid 2: Added Civic for $26.Second Attempt: 1/1/2005Bid 1: SFO for $27 - was offered a free rebid of a $7 minimum, which would have made the bid $34. Ignored.Bid 2: Added Civic for $28.Q: I see that zbenye was successful for 3* SFO at $34. Should I have just taken the $34 free rebid?Will try again in three days.Third Attempt: TBAWatch this space. Link to comment
fly_up_front Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 I think the sub-$30 wins in this zone are a thing of the past. Was nice while it lasted in 2003.If you wanted to re-bid for a 3* in the low $30s, I think you can safely add any downtown zone. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 With time on your side i would wait the 72 hours.Perhaps the chances of success in the downtown zone at that price are nil, but why even exposure yourself the the possibility of getting a zone you don't want if you have a few weeks before your stay? (but as you can see, i'm fairly conservative)Just my .02 Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Latitudes Posted January 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Thanks for your replies guys,I will wait the 72 hours rather than rebid downtown. My flight to the east coast the next morning is an early one, which is why I chose to stay close to SFO Airport. If I were staying downtown I'd have to get going that much earlier; I like my sleep more than an early morning shuttle. :) I'll probably bid $34 straight off next time... Link to comment
Latitudes Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Continuation of first post in this thread:Third Attempt: 1/4/2005Bid 1: 3* SFO for $32. Accepted!Check-In Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 Check-Out Date: Thursday, January 27, 2005 Hotel Name: Marriott San Francisco Airport1800 Old Bayshore Hwy Burlingame, California 94010 650-692-9100Summary of Charges Billing Date: January 5, 2005 Your Offer Price: $32.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $32.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $11.30 Total Charges: $43.30I was going to make my first bid at $34 but figured I had a free bid up my sleeve so I went for $32. If that was rejected I would have rebid for $34. I'm paying a third more again in taxes and service fees. :) Thanks for your help everyone. :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Glad you were successful and saved the extra $2. However, if you want to bring the percent of taxes and fees down you could have started at $34 :) Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Latitudes Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 However, if you want to bring the percent of taxes and fees down you could have started at $34 :)Hardy-Har-Har! :) Link to comment
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