DCDaveJ Posted March 16, 2010 Report Posted March 16, 2010 I'll be in New York over the July 4th weekend. Price is definitely the main consideration. I'm not so concerned about location (although I prefer to be in any Priceline zone south of Central Park) and amenities (hence 2* star). What is the absolute lowest bid I should put in? Any guidance on what zones to start with?
thereuare Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!I assume you only want to include zones which are within Manhattan? (ie- no Long Island City, Brooklyn, etc) Did you want to include UES and UWS in your bidding?Let us know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
DCDaveJ Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Posted March 18, 2010 I only want to stay in Manhattan and do want to avoid UES and UWS. But all the remaining Priceline zones are acceptable. My first choices would be Chelsea, MSG and Empire State.Thank you!
thereuare Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 One more question... just so we don't waste time typing a strategy which goes higher than you're willing to spend, what is your maximum bid for this stay?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
DCDaveJ Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Posted March 18, 2010 I was hoping to keep below $100. I do understand that is a very busy weekend. I'll welcome your guidance if you think I'm being unrealistic.Thanks again!
AaronJB Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 I wouldn't bid for a 2*, as some of the 2* properties in NYC may not be so great. I'd bid only for 2.5* and up, and if you don't mind location, you could bid for any of the Midtown zones. $75 would seem a reasonable starting point this far in advance.Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted March 19, 2010 Report Posted March 19, 2010 Personally i recommend trying to keep NYC bidding at 3* and above, but you can use the following for whatever star level your risk tolerance allows...Select CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB....Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, TS....Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, Chelsea, DT, ESB....Bid $60, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, MTE, MTW, TS....Bid $60, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, MTE, DT, ESB....Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, Chelsea, MTW, TS....Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, MTW, ESB....Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, DT, TS....Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, DT, TS....Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, ESB....Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG....Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MTE....Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MTW....Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, TS....Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, CPSBid $85, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, ChelseaBid $85, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, DTBid $85, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, ESBBid $85, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB....Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, MTW....Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, TS....Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MTW...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, TS....Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MTW, TS....Bid $100Any 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
DCDaveJ Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Posted March 22, 2010 I tried bidding for 3* but struck out and tried again for 2 & 1/2* and struck out again. Should I try again at these same bid levels again in a couple of weeks?By the way, when I got to the second $95 bid and $100 bid I got a "special offer" to allow me to rebid again if I increased the bid $22. Does this mean I would have had the bid accepted at $117?Thanks again for your help.
thereuare Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 It means that there is (at least at the time of your bid) a hotel available between $101- $117... do you want to stretch your maximum bid a bit OR you can wait and try again using the same bids as above. If you want to increase your maximum bid let us know your new bid amount and we'll revise the above accordingly. If you choose to wait it out and try again with the same bids, i'd only bid once a week or so at this point, to avoid getting discouraged.Let us know what you decide and how we can help further.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Keep us updated as to your progress. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
DCDaveJ Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Posted March 22, 2010 Yes, I guess $117 won't break the bank. Can you please advise on my next bids? Thanks!
DCDaveJ Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Posted March 22, 2010 Sorry, I should have added that I'd be willing to set a new maximum bid of $120.
thereuare Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 Select CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB....Bid $102, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, TS....Bid $102, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, Chelsea, DT, ESB....Bid $104, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, MTE, MTW, TS....Bid $104, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, MTE, DT, ESB....Bid $106, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, Chelsea, MTW, TS....Bid $106, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, MTW, ESB....Bid $1080, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, DT, TS....Bid $108, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, DT, TS....Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, ESB....Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG....Bid $112, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MTE....Bid $112, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MTW....Bid $112, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, TS....Bid $112, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, CPSBid $114, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, ChelseaBid $114, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, DTBid $114, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, ESBBid $114, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB....Bid $116, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, MTW....Bid $116, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, TS....Bid $116, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MTW...Bid $118, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, TS....Bid $118, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MTW, TS....Bid $120Any 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
DCDaveJ Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Posted March 23, 2010 My bid was finally accepted at $110 for the 3 & 1/2 star Roosevelt Hotel. This seems like a great price for a nice property. Thanks so much for your help!Will you change the heading on my post so it is searchable in the Calendar of Wins, or is that something I need to do?By the way, I continued to receive that "one-time opportunity" to re-bid an extra $22. It's interesting that I still got a room for less than what the bid would have been if I took the offer the first time it appeared ($117).
AaronJB Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Congratulations on your success. :)This is an awfully good deal for this property for the holiday, given that the regular rate on Expedia for these dates is $249. Certainly a great location, too.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using the site's PRICELINE link.Enjoy your stay.
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