Neelee Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Needing to stay in Lewiston, ID, hopefully Red Lion because that's where the event is. Unfortunately, I didn't get that info until tonight All web sites (Kayak, Travelocity, Expedia, etc.) showing $159 for this 3* property.Tried tonight just as a test:Lewiston 3* @ $45 - rejectedAdd rebid: Moscow 2.5* @ $47 - rejectedAdded final rebidPullman 2.5 @ 55 - rejectedMax would be at least half of the web rates. Tonight was just a test.Any suggestions for a successful bid would be appreciated. Thank you! Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 With your two re-bid zones i would try as follows:Select 3* Lewiston...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Lewiston and re-bid zone2...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $75Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board 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
Neelee Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 :) Not going so well. Tried the strategy 3 days in a row. All rejected.Should I go higher or lower my star options? Problem is that I need to be in Lewiston.Any suggestions are most welcome.Thank you! Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 At what point do you raise your bid or choose to book direct? In many smaller markets you often can't get as good of a deal as we often see in large cities since there is little competition, and therefore hotels don't need to discount as deeply. Is 50% off your threshold to make an opaque purchase worthwhile?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board 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
Neelee Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Yeah, I hear what you're saying and was pondering the same question myself. I just noticed in PRICELINE that Lewiston is a zone if I choose Moscow, ID. Perhaps I can try it from that angle?Moscow 2.5*Pullman 2.5*Colfax 2*Lewiston 3*Moscow is the alternate option.Thoughts? Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 That's going to check the same inventory, but by entering Moscow, ID into the city search box will give you some extra re-bid zones.Are you considering raising your maximum bid or intending to keep it at $75?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board 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
Neelee Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 At this point, I think I''m going to bail. Thank you, though, for all your advice! Link to comment
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