chrisbru Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hey all,This is my first post in this forum, and first time attempting to name my own price. I'm very excited to try it. I've read through the articles, and understand how to rebid and everything.We need 2 rooms on 5/13-5/16 (3 nights, Friday-Monday). I'd like to get us into a 4 or 5*, because it looks like I can pick strip north and strip south and the only real dud would be the Westin (which wouldn't be awful.) We a group of 20 somethings, and don't mind walking to get where we want to go. What would be a good bidding strategy?Thank you all!ETA: I plan on using the links on this site when I start bidding! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Please provide your desired max budget per night and we would be happy to offer suggestions on how to proceed. How many are in your party?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
chrisbru Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 We have 8 in the party... I know there are no guarantees about having two beds, but we don't mind sleeping on the floor if we have to.Max budget would be:3* $604* $905* $120Obviously, cheaper = better. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Did you want to try for a 5* hotel first OR would you prefer a lower rated property for less money?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
chrisbru Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 We'd like a 5* first, then 4*, then 3* if we can't get either of those in our price range. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 At the 5* level you have ELEVEN 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 5* Strip North and Strip South...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $103, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $108, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $113, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 Link to comment
chrisbru Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks for the help everyone! Priceline ended up having a sale, and Treasure Island was $94/night for 5/13-5/16 (Friday-Monday) so we went ahead and booked that instead of trying to name our own price. We'll definitely try it next time when we have a smaller group! Link to comment
yellowdog Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 chrisbruThanks for the follow-up and closing this thread.Good to see that you found someting that works for you.Yellowdog.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Link to comment
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