mrsmacc Posted January 28, 2010 Report Posted January 28, 2010 Hello. I am new to posting but have been lurking around betterbidding for a while. I am requesting PL bid assistance for the following:4* Fort Lauderdale Beach Area3* DowntownI have unsuccessfully bid from $60 up to $85 with six rebids following the advice you gave to the March precruise bidder.Max bid amount $125Thanks, any assistance would be greatly appreciated.I did use your PRICELINE link. :)
thereuare Posted January 28, 2010 Report Posted January 28, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!To confirm, is a 4* or 3.5* hotel in the Downtown zone acceptable as well? If so, are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* vs. a 3* in this zone OR is the goal the least expensive 3* or better in this zone?Are you willing to pay more for a 4* hotel in the Beach zone over the Downtown zone OR are you looking for the least expensive hotel in either of these areas?Let us know the above and we'll advise accordingly.Thank you for using our PRICELINE links for your bidding! :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mrsmacc Posted January 28, 2010 Author Report Posted January 28, 2010 Hello and thanks for the response.I'm looking for the lowest price possible for 4* in beach or downtown.I hope that I answered your questions.
AaronJB Posted January 29, 2010 Report Posted January 29, 2010 As an alternate idea/note, HOTWIRE does have a 4* in Hollywood Beach for $125 w/Resort, Near Beach, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Golf, which looks to be a likely match for the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted January 29, 2010 Report Posted January 29, 2010 4* Fort Lauderdale Beach Area3* DowntownI'm looking for the lowest price possible for 4* in beach or downtown.Sorry, but your second quote can be interpretted two different ways... is your minimum star rating for Downtown 3* or 4*? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mrsmacc Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Posted January 29, 2010 My minimum is 4 * for downtown :) Thanks.
thereuare Posted January 29, 2010 Report Posted January 29, 2010 Using your SIX re-bid zones (If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.)Select 4* Beach...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Downtown...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Beach and Downtown...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125Any 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
mrsmacc Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Posted January 29, 2010 I tried all three bidding strategies (using your PRICELINE links) with no luck. :) Looks like I am going to have to lower my standards.Can you give me help on gettig a 3.5 * hotel in either downtown or beach area of FLL.This site is the best.If all my efforts on PL fail, I will look into the hotwire suggestion if I can get my post cruise transportationto drive us to hollywood beach. Anyone have any ideas how far hollywood beach is from FLL airport?I have to catch an early flight on Monday.
thereuare Posted January 29, 2010 Report Posted January 29, 2010 At the 3.5* level you have FOUR re-bid zones available. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)Select 3.5* Beach...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Downtown...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Beach and re-bid zone4...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Downtown and re-bid zone4...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Beach and Downtown...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $125Any questioins 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
mrsmacc Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Posted January 31, 2010 I tried your first three bidding stategies - with no success.I ended up on HOTWIRE, 4* hollywood beach for $129...got the Crowne Plaza.Thanks for all your help.
thereuare Posted February 1, 2010 Report Posted February 1, 2010 Congratulations on your success!Glad you found something which will suit your needs, and thank you for sharing it with the board.Can you please add a reply to this thread with the amenities shown before your purchase... you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mrsmacc Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Posted February 1, 2010 Hotwire 4* Hollywood Beach HotelWon the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach :) $129AMenities include:ResortNear BeachSmoke Free RoomsFitness CenterPoolRestaurantHi-Speed InternetGolf NearbyThis site rocks!!
AaronJB Posted February 1, 2010 Report Posted February 1, 2010 Glad that Betterbidding was helpful with your purchase! :)Thanks for the follow-up and enjoy your stay.
sheshbesh4u Posted February 6, 2010 Report Posted February 6, 2010 Ya but you didn't get the Westin Diplomat....
thereuare Posted February 6, 2010 Report Posted February 6, 2010 Ya but you didn't get the Westin Diplomat....I don't think anyone suggested the OP would, or should expect to, receive the Westin :)Can you please follow-up your first Hotwire Florida and second Hollywood Beach threads with whatever you ultimately did for each stay.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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