Online Travel Booking and Bidding Agencies - Free priceline bidding help

We decided to temporarily close our service at this moment to avoid any possible violation of priceline's ToC through our current algorithm. However as I have mentioned earlier in another thread, we 're going to provide a better service which is 100% without any violation and will make Betterbidding and Biddingfortravel obsolete in the future.

I'll update this when our new service is ready.

I decided to offer free priceline bidding help for all users in this forum. Hope you will like it.

[Rules]

1. Reply in this thread, your requested hotel city, zone, star, checkin, checkout date and how many rooms you want. One zone one star per request. I 'm offerring three free requests per user for now. The format of your reply needs to be:

City:
Zone Number: (If there's any zone, you can assume zone 1, same on bestbidding.co.cc)
Star:
Checkin:
Checkout:
Room:

2. I 'll try to give you the result ASAP and please bid ASAP on priceline if you think this price is reasonable. And please report your bid and which hotel you got here in this thread. Thank you.

Hope you will like my service!

Thanks for your generous offer. I don't need help right now and am fairly proficient with PL bidding anyway. But I do appreciate your generosity.

And though I know it is a "secret" I am amazed at how you come up with the bid amounts for people. Keep up the good work.

And a note to others: based on reading his help to others on another forum, I think giving him the zone NUMBER and not the name of the zone is preferred, but correct me if I am wrong.

John

Very nice offer, thanks for posting it on FT. I hope to be able to try it out some time in the near future. ^

Wow, this thread has the potential to become very long very fast, if everyone is posting their requests, receiving replies, and posting results to it. It will become like an entire betterbidding.com in a single thread. Yikes!

Didn't coolwulf say in a previous thread that they have inside information to the priceline rates? If so, it seems that posting bidding info here could open up FT to litigation from PL.

Wow, this thread has the potential to become very long very fast, if everyone is posting their requests, receiving replies, and posting results to it. It will become like an entire betterbidding.com in a single thread. Yikes!

Didn't coolwulf say in a previous thread that they have inside information to the priceline rates? If so, it seems that posting bidding info here could open up FT to litigation from PL.

No wonder why you registered today and this is your first post ...

I think one of the primary issue of this post is we suggest people to go directly to priceline instead of thru other people's link. Guess this touched some people's cheese ...
It is alslo one of the main reasons why FW removed our thread over there cause they provide fatcash program for priceline...

coolwulf,

You've posted to multiple threads that people shouldn't bid through affiliate links because doing so inflates the minimum accepted price.

That contradicts my longheld understanding, which is that bidding through affiliate links has NO impact on price.

For discussion's sake let's say I want a 4* hotel in Downtown Phoenix zone on Oct 3. I ask you to find the low price for me. You tell me $55.

Are you saying that if I bid $55 directly through Priceline without going through any affiliate link my bid will be accepted, but if I bid the same $55 through BFT, BB, FW, or any other affiliate link my bid will be rejected?

coolwulf,

You've posted to multiple threads that people shouldn't bid through affiliate links because doing so inflates the minimum accepted price.

That contradicts my longheld understanding, which is that bidding through affiliate links has NO impact on price.

For discussion's sake let's say I want a 4* hotel in Downtown Phoenix zone on Oct 3. I ask you to find the low price for me. You tell me $55.

Are you saying that if I bid $55 directly through Priceline without going through any affiliate link my bid will be accepted, but if I bid the same $55 through BFT, BB, FW, or any other affiliate link my bid will be rejected?

We only suggest people to bid directly through priceline intead of affiliated link since it might increase the minimum bid. And we did see this happen before...

And we did see this happen before...

Please cite one specific example.

We only suggest people to bid directly through priceline intead of affiliated link since it might increase the minimum bid. And we did see this happen before...

There are a couple other FT threads about your service, coolwulf.

In one of those threads you posted on September 4 in bold:

Do not go through other website links to priceline! Those links are affiliated with priceline and raise your winning bid price!

I don't see the word "might" there.

It's post #17 in the "Priceline Bidding Help--Now for a Fee" thread.

Would like your input.
Fort lauderdale
zone 2
4 star
nov27/09
dec2/09
2 rooms
thanks

This generous offer is too good to refuse!

City: Zurich, Switzerland
Zone Number: 2 Glattbrugg (Airport)
Star: 4*
Checkin: 9/23/09
Checkout: 9/24/09
Room: one

I've already had bids rejected at $89 and $96

Thanks in advance

There are a couple other FT threads about your service, coolwulf.

In one of those threads you posted on September 4 in bold:



I don't see the word "might" there.

It's post #17 in the "Priceline Bidding Help--Now for a Fee" thread.

As if every single post on an internet bulletin board is completely well thought out for every potential meaning that could be construed by the internet grammar police? Puh-lease. :td:

If you don't like the OP's offer then don't use it.

Extra data point: $115 bid just rejected. Without being familiar with Zurich I'm not sure I should risk an inconvenient "in-town" location, with a 10:20 flight out of ZRH


This generous offer is too good to refuse!

City: Zurich, Switzerland
Zone Number: 2 Glattbrugg (Airport)
Star: 4*
Checkin: 9/23/09
Checkout: 9/24/09
Room: one

I've already had bids rejected at $89 and $96

Thanks in advance

1. Walnut Creek, CA
2. Zone 2
3. 4 star
4. 11/8/09
5. 11/9/09
6. 1 room

Thanks for your help.

No wonder why you registered today and this is your first post ...

I think one of the primary issue of this post is we suggest people to go directly to priceline instead of thru other people's link. Guess this touched some people's cheese ...
It is alslo one of the main reasons why FW removed our thread over there cause they provide fatcash program for priceline...

coolwulf:
1. Yes, I registered today and that was my first post. Everyone starts somewhere. Thank you for the warm welcome.:eek: Since my post was not critical of you, I am puzzled that you took umbrage at it and chose to be accusatory and question my motivations.

2. I did not mention anything about anyone's links, nor did anyone in this thread before me, so I fail to see why you throw that issue in my face and accuse my "cheese" of being touched. :confused: Seems like the beginning of a straw-man argument, to me.

3. I notice in your replies to the messages after mine that your initial singular has now become plural "we only suggest" etc. You now have helpers? Employees?

4. I see that someone asked for your help at 10:30 last night and now, 12 hr later, there is still no reply, so I wonder what you really mean in RULE #2 by "please bid ASAP" if your assistance is merely at your own convenience.

As if every single post on an internet bulletin board is completely well thought out for every potential meaning that could be construed by the internet grammar police? Puh-lease. :td:

If you don't like the OP's offer then don't use it.

Diplomatico, I for one thought Colfax's questions were reasonable and polite.

As far as posts being "well thought out for every potential meaning that could be construed", all I can say is that if you're offering advice to people on how they should spend their money, then yes, you DO have a responsibility to be clear, unambiguous, and definite in your statements. Even more so if you're advocating against people using other services (and their links) that have provided significant benefit to the advisee in the past.

If someone is asking what price to name on priceline for two rooms for a 5 nite stay in Honolulu, that adds up to big bucks pretty quickly. The advice has to be explicit & swift, and action needs to be taken immediately. Stale priceline advice helps nobody, and can truly HURT the advisee.

Criticism of other sites where help has been responsible, accurate, and free for a long while, really does need to come with some EVIDENCE that there is a hidden cost. What Colfax is asking is completely reasonable, in my opinion.

Diplomatico, I for one thought Colfax's questions were reasonable and polite.



Of course you did. Then again, you have three whole posts on FT, all of them on this thread, attempting to discredit the OP. :td:

Of course you did. Then again, you have three whole posts on FT, all of them on this thread, attempting to discredit the OP. :td:

Yeah, thank you for the warm welcome too. My first post was not aimed at discrediting anyone. Then the OP started attacking me, and now that I dared to make a polite disagreement with your post, you are attacking me too. What a nice bunch.

I can just imagine how much traffic coolwulf's site is going to garner, when they immediately chastise new users. I bet if I was posting on their site, I'd be banned and my posts deleted by now.

Let's stick to price requests in this thread as requested by OP who is offering to provide valuable information.
All other questions can be addressed in a separate thread.

I also hope people who plans to bid on PL in the near future can try OP's price suggestion first through a referring link and, if not successful, directly to see if we indeed have a difference there.

Let's please get back to the threads topic and not personal issues.Thanks

As if every single post on an internet bulletin board is completely well thought out for every potential meaning that could be construed by the internet grammar police? Puh-lease. :td:

If you don't like the OP's offer then don't use it.

Amen ^

I also hope people who plans to bid on PL in the near future can try OP's price suggestion first through a referring link and, if not successful, directly to see if we indeed have a difference there.

I had the same thought, and intend to bid the way you've suggested. Since using the OP's bidding suggestions (whether for free or $1.95) doesn't involve any revenue generated from affiliate links, then he/she has nothing to lose by your placing your bid through BetterBidding's link, for example. In my book, that's a win/win for everyone. The OP gets $1.95, and BetterBidding gets their affiliate revenue (along with your posting your winning info to add to their database). Works for me!

I'll bite! I could use some help as well:

City: Boston MA
Zone Number: 5 Copley Square - Theater district
Star: 4*
Checkin: 10/13/09
Checkout: 10/17/09
Room: two

Let's please get back to the threads topic and not personal issues.Thanks

Respectfully, jabez, I have no personal issues with coolwulf. He seems like a decent fellow and he’s offering a unique service that many obviously find useful.

I’m only challenging coolfwulf’s “facts”, not his opinions or his right to earn a living.

I hope you agree there’s a difference between these two statements:

1) “United’s a better airline than Delta.”
2) “Last week 20 people caught herpes from sitting on Delta’s filthy seats”.

The first is opinion. The second is presented as fact, and if untrue it should be challenged.

To my mind, coolwulf’s statements that using affiliate links raises the price, or even “might” raise the price, is like the herpes statement. If untrue the statement can do damage and it deserves to be challenged directly.

Bidding through affiliate links either raises the price or it doesn’t. There’s no middle ground. It’s important to establish what the truth is because people won’t use affiliate links if they think it increases the price, even by a penny.

I respect your wish to reserve this thread for its original purpose---asking and receiving bottom dollar bid amounts from coolwulf, with no side talk. If I have further comment I’ll post to the other thread.

Sorry guys for my a little late reply. And I haven't been able to go through all the posts yet...

I was in an important meeting this whole day and I 'm working on your requests right now and will give the answer later.

Would like your input.
Fort lauderdale
zone 2
4 star
nov27/09
dec2/09
2 rooms
thanks

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 2 room at Fort Lauderdale in zone 2 with check in date 11/27/09, check out date 12/02/09 will be $79, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Respectfully, jabez, I have no personal issues with coolwulf. He seems like a decent fellow and he’s offering a unique service that many obviously find useful.

I’m only challenging coolfwulf’s “facts”, not his opinions or his right to earn a living.

I hope you agree there’s a difference between these two statements:

1) “United’s a better airline than Delta.”
2) “Last week 20 people caught herpes from sitting on Delta’s filthy seats”.

The first is opinion. The second is presented as fact, and if untrue it should be challenged.

To my mind, coolwulf’s statements that using affiliate links raises the price, or even “might” raise the price, is like the herpes statement. If untrue the statement can do damage and it deserves to be challenged directly.

Bidding through affiliate links either raises the price or it doesn’t. There’s no middle ground. It’s important to establish what the truth is because people won’t use affiliate links if they think it increases the price, even by a penny.

I respect your wish to reserve this thread for its original purpose---asking and receiving bottom dollar bid amounts from coolwulf, with no side talk. If I have further comment I’ll post to the other thread.

As I stated earlier, my previous statement is based on reports from several users. And we 're currently doing a serious reassessment of this statement to see whether there's a real difference between direct links and affiliated links.

Once we got enough data, we 'll correct this statement if it turns out to be wrong. Thank you for your post still.

This generous offer is too good to refuse!

City: Zurich, Switzerland
Zone Number: 2 Glattbrugg (Airport)
Star: 4*
Checkin: 9/23/09
Checkout: 9/24/09
Room: one

I've already had bids rejected at $89 and $96

Thanks in advance

I feel very sorry to tell you:

We found 4 star hotel with 1 room at Zurich, Switzerland in zone 2 with check in date 09/23/09, check out date 09/24/09 is sold out!

Maybe you can try a different zone or maybe not going through priceline. Sometime priceline won't result in the best deal ...

1. Walnut Creek, CA
2. Zone 2
3. 4 star
4. 11/8/09
5. 11/9/09
6. 1 room

Thanks for your help.

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Walnut Creek, CA in zone 2 with check in date 11/08/09, check out date 11/09/09 will be $127, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

I'll bite! I could use some help as well:

City: Boston MA
Zone Number: 5 Copley Square - Theater district
Star: 4*
Checkin: 10/13/09
Checkout: 10/17/09
Room: two

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 2 room at Boston MA in zone 5 with check in date 10/13/09, check out date 10/17/09 will be $177, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

coolwulf:
1. Yes, I registered today and that was my first post. Everyone starts somewhere. Thank you for the warm welcome.:eek: Since my post was not critical of you, I am puzzled that you took umbrage at it and chose to be accusatory and question my motivations.

2. I did not mention anything about anyone's links, nor did anyone in this thread before me, so I fail to see why you throw that issue in my face and accuse my "cheese" of being touched. :confused: Seems like the beginning of a straw-man argument, to me.

3. I notice in your replies to the messages after mine that your initial singular has now become plural "we only suggest" etc. You now have helpers? Employees?

4. I see that someone asked for your help at 10:30 last night and now, 12 hr later, there is still no reply, so I wonder what you really mean in RULE #2 by "please bid ASAP" if your assistance is merely at your own convenience.

I didn't really want to offend you. It's just because your appearance seems really a little bit suspicous. So if you feel like my language was too strong, I would like to take it back for sure.

And as I stated just now, we 're undergoing a resessment of this affiliated issue and will let you know ther result very soon.

Bidding through affiliate links either raises the price or it doesn’t. There’s no middle ground. It’s important to establish what the truth is because people won’t use affiliate links if they think it increases the price, even by a penny.

Hmm. Now you are making factual statements that are also unproven.

There is no reason why bidding through affiliate links might raise the price of a winning bid. Just like changing some bidding parameters might change the price (number of nights for example has been shown on other sites to be a factor in whether a bid is won or not, but is not consistent in every zone of every city).

Do I believe using affiliate links might raise the price? I don't know. But it could, sure. It might be one factor. Why not bid yourself through an affiliate link and when rejected try again direct. Or use coolwuff's price point suggestion and do the same. You can become the prover of "no middle ground." :D

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Walnut Creek, CA in zone 2 with check in date 11/08/09, check out date 11/09/09 will be $127, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Since I had a lot of free rebid zones available, I decided to start at $120 and work my way up. Below is my bid history;

1. $120 - rejected
2. $122 - rejected with counteroffer to add $22
3. $124 - rejected with counteroffer to add $22
4. $125 - rejected with counteroffer to add $22
5. $126 - accepted

All bids were placed through an affiliate link to Priceline.

As I posted earlier, it's nice to be able to take advantage of your service (even when paying $1.95 vs your current free offer to FTers) while giving revenue to bidding sites like BetterBidding at the same time. Not to mention adding the winning bid information to their data base for others to benefit from.

As info, I was assigned to the Lafayette Park Hotel, which I was expecting.

Thanks for your time & help, coolwulf.

Hmm. Now you are making factual statements that are also unproven.

Good point, fti.

Later this weekend I'm going to propose a little experiment that coolwulf and I can perform together, if he agrees. Hopefully it will settle the question whether bidding through affiliate links raises the minimum strike price or not.

I'll post my experiment idea to the other FT thread though, not here, since a moderator asked that this thread be reserved for bid requests and replies.

Hmmm.

BEAV's post wasn't up yet when I was composing my own, about my proposed "experiment". BEAV's bidding exerience (accepted at $126 through an affiliate link after coolwulf suggested a minimum bid of $127) sort of mimics what I was proposing to do.

Since the momentum is going now I'll just out with it here.

==============

coolwulf,

I need one 3* room on Sunday, Sept 20 in Priceline's Berkeley-Emeryville zone, which is Zone 1.

Here's the experiment I propose:

You tell me the low price. I'll make three bids then:

#1) First I'll bid $1 less than the price you say, going direct to Priceline, not using any affiliate link. That bid should be rejected but placing it will establish that you've truly given me the lowest possible price.

#2) Then I'll bid the price you tell me, but I'll do so through an affiliate link.

#3) If #2 is rejected I'll bid the identical amount again, but this time going direct to Priceline, not using any affiliate link.

If using affiliate links raises the strike price then Bid #2 should be rejected and Bid #3 accepted.

If using affiliate links has no effect on strike price then Bid #2 should be accepted.

If you can do your research tonight and post the price by 8pm Pacific Time tonight I'll bid then. If that's not possible we can shoot for 11am Pacific Time tomorrow morning. I want to bid as close to the time you do your research as possible, to reduce the possibility of inventory changes affecting the result.

edit to add: If the strike price you give me is more than $75 then I'm over budget and will have to propose a different zone.

Hmmm.

BEAV's post wasn't up yet when I was composing my own, about my proposed "experiment". BEAV's bidding exerience (accepted at $126 through an affiliate link after coolwulf suggested a minimum bid of $127) sort of mimics what I was proposing to do.

Since the momentum is going now I'll just out with it here.

==============

coolwulf,

I need one 3* room on Sunday, Sept 20 in Priceline's Berkeley-Emeryville zone, which is Zone 1.

Here's the experiment I propose:

You tell me the low price. I'll make three bids then:

#1) First I'll bid $1 less than the price you say, going direct to Priceline, not using any affiliate link. That bid should be rejected but placing it will establish that you've truly given me the lowest possible price.

#2) Then I'll bid the price you tell me, but I'll do so through an affiliate link.

#3) If #2 is rejected I'll bid the identical amount again, but this time going direct to Priceline, not using any affiliate link.

If using affiliate links raises the strike price then Bid #2 should be rejected and Bid #3 accepted.

If using affiliate links has no effect on strike price then Bid #2 should be accepted.

If you can do your research tonight and post the price by 8pm Pacific Time tonight I'll bid then. If that's not possible we can shoot for 11am Pacific Time tomorrow morning. I want to bid as close to the time you do your research as possible, to reduce the possibility of inventory changes affecting the result.

edit to add: If the strike price you give me is more than $75 then I'm over budget and will have to propose a different zone.

I would like to help you with your experiment. However I need to state that it's also possible priceline has been changing their strategy through time. We did get reports about price raise with going through affiliated links. (And we admit these are possible false alarm...) If priceline changed this behavior right now and we found out it's the same minimum bidding thru both direct link and affiliated link, it won't guarantee that priceline won't change again in the future.

Just like the increased fees when going through FW's link when using Hotels.com ... (Check according thread at FW), there 's always things not expected ....

coolwulf,

I need one 3* room on Sunday, Sept 20 in Priceline's Berkeley-Emeryville zone, which is Zone 1.



We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Berkeley, CA in zone 1 with check in date 09/20/09, check out date 09/21/09 will be $46, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

It's up to you if you want to play along or not, coolwulf.

Things are changing all the time and I'm willing to admit the possibility that I'm wrong. Just because bidding through affiliates hasn't increased the cost in the past doesn't mean it's the same situation now.

I'm not invested in being right. If bidding through affiliate links raises the price that's something I, and others, want to know. I'll share my bidding results honestly, whatever they are.

I'd think you should be interested in the outcome of this too, coolwulf, so that your website will have accurate information.

If you want to do this and you can post my price the next 10 minutes (before 8:15pm Pacific) I'll bid now and post my results tonight. Otherwise I'll check back at 11am tomorrow.

edited to add: I hadn't seen coolwulf's 7:56pm post when I wrote this.

We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Berkeley, CA in zone 1 with check in date 09/20/09, check out date 09/21/09 will be $46, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks, coolwulf.

I'm going to bid $45/3* first, direct through Priceline. (no affiliate link)

Then $46/3*, using an affiliate link.

If rejected then I'll bid $46/3*, direct through Priceline, without an affiliate link.

I'll post back with results, hopefully within 30 minutes.

It's up to you if you want to play along or not, coolwulf.

Things are changing all the time and I'm willing to admit the possibility that I'm wrong. Just because bidding through affiliates hasn't increased the cost in the past doesn't mean it's the same situation now.

I'm not invested in being right. If bidding through affiliate links raises the price that's something I, and others, want to know. I'll share my bidding results honestly, whatever they are.

I'd think you should be interested in the outcome of this too, coolwulf, so that your website will have accurate information.

If you want to do this and you can post my price the next 10 minutes (before 8:15pm Pacific) I'll bid now and post my results tonight. Otherwise I'll check back at 11am tomorrow.

As I stated earlier, we admit our statement of bid raise thru affiliated links is questionable and there's a detailed study we're carrying on with this right now. (We are checking this more in detail than your current experiment as all I can say.) And I said this already if we found out we were wrong about this right away, we 'll correct it on our website. (people make mistakes, and we admit we could make mistakes too...)

You were spot on with the price, coolwulf, to the dollar. I won the Courtyard Emeryville for $46. This will work out very well for me and thanks for the assist.

$45 for 3* was rejected. I bid direct through Priceline, not using any affiliate link.

$46 for 3* was accepted. I placed that bid through an affiliate link.

To me this says the low price is identically the same, whether you bid through an affiliate link or not. BEAV's bidding experience suggests the same. (Actually BEAV bid through an affiliate link and got his hotel for $1 less than the price you gave.)

I'm not gloating. I really wanted to know how this would turn out and I wasn't certain what the outcome would be. Thanks for being a good sport, coolwulf, and playing along.

I hope you'll quit posting that bidding through affiliate links raises the price though because unless you have some evidence to the contrary that doesn't appear to be true.

You were spot on with the price, coolwulf, to the dollar. I won the Courtyard Emeryville for $46. This will work out very well for me and thanks for the assist.

$45 for 3* was rejected. I bid direct through Priceline, not using any affiliate link.

$46 for 3* was accepted. I placed that bid through an affiliate link.

To me this says the low price is identically the same, whether you bid through an affiliate link or not. BEAV's bidding experience suggests the same. (Actually BEAV bid through an affiliate link and got his hotel for $1 less than the price you gave.)

I'm not gloating. I really wanted to know how this would turn out and I wasn't certain what the outcome would be. Thanks for being a good sport, coolwulf, and playing along.

I hope you'll quit posting that bidding through affiliate links raises the price though because unless you have some evidence to the contrary that doesn't appear to be true.

No. It's not that simple to get a conclusion :)

Your experience might not fit for others...And we are also considerring whether there's any difference if going thru different affiliated links. There are why we 're still waiting for more cases to come in to support this claim. And also we 're studying why we got those contrary reports before if they' re false alarms.

However I totally agree if affiliated links won't increase any bidding price or fees, I would like to claim it...

(One thing I really don't like is some mod at BFT like banning people if they don't go through their website's affiliated links... So if it appears true it's the same bidding price I 'll strongly suggest people to go through cashback website's link intead of BFT or another...)

And also, if we found out affliated link won't affect the bid, we would like to use this system to furthur support our service in the future... (Which means less fee or even free (possible? we don't know yet) for our service... )

Tampa
Z-3
4*
12-24 thru 12-28
One

Thx ^ ;)

Tampa
Z-3
4*
12-24 thru 12-28
One

Thx ^ ;)

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Tampa in zone 3 with check in date 12/24/09, check out date 12/28/09 will be $44, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Deleted. Worded so carelessly that could be misinterpreted.

Having read your informative posts for several years on the subject of Priceline bidding I feel sure that you wouldn't really have bid on Priceline on 9/18 for lodging some 50 days out (11/08) getting the Lafayette with a $126 bid. Was the check-in date actually 10/8/? I know I am missing something but it's past midnight here.

Nov 8 is the correct date. We leave the following day on vacation to Europe and decided to start our holiday at a hotel of this calibur vs something more "run of the mill" near the airport.

As info, this hotel has once again began selling rooms via Priceline. I have been bidding this date for a few weeks now without success (not bidding high enough). So I thought I'd give coolwulf'sservice a try.

Thank you very much -- this saves me from increasing my bid and then adding another zone or lower star level and thereby overpaying. I hope just there's a room for me somewhere...

I feel very sorry to tell you:

We found 4 star hotel with 1 room at Zurich, Switzerland in zone 2 with check in date 09/23/09, check out date 09/24/09 is sold out!

Maybe you can try a different zone or maybe not going through priceline. Sometime priceline won't result in the best deal ...

Coolwulf wrote:

"Sometime priceline won't result in the best deal ..."


I have been finding this more lately, especially in Europe.

Nov 8 is the correct date. We leave the following day on vacation to Europe and decided to start our holiday at a hotel of this calibur vs something more "run of the mill" near the airport.

As info, this hotel has once again began selling rooms via Priceline. I have been bidding this date for a few weeks now without success (not bidding high enough). So I thought I'd give coolwulf'sservice a try.

Just let you know that we have upgraded our service and from now on we'll check the price more carefully and guarantee it will be right on the spot instead of creating the $1 difference in your case in the future...

Just let you know that we have upgraded our service and from now on we'll check the price more carefully and guarantee it will be right on the spot instead of creating the $1 difference in your case in the future...

I read your posts in amazement, actually. You are providing a great service to people, especially to those who are a bit fearful of Priceline, don't know or want to learn about free rebidding, etc.

John

I read your posts in amazement, actually. You are providing a great service to people, especially to those who are a bit fearful of Priceline, don't know or want to learn about free rebidding, etc.

John

I agree. Spooky good how accurate the recommendations are.

Just let you know that we have upgraded our service and from now on we'll check the price more carefully and guarantee it will be right on the spot instead of creating the $1 difference in your case in the future...

Believe me, a $1 difference is not important to me (although it may be to others). But thanks, anyway, for the offer and committment to your service.

Having read your informative posts for several years on the subject of Priceline bidding I feel sure that you wouldn't really have bid on Priceline on 9/18 for lodging some 50 days out (11/08) getting the Lafayette with a $126 bid. Was the check-in date actually 10/8/? I know I am missing something but it's past midnight here.

It was late for me last night, too, when I replied to your post. After coffee this morning, and rereading your post, may I ask why you think a bid 50 days in advance is so odd?

If you, or anyone, for that matter, is questioning the authenticity of my bid, please feel free to send me a PM. I would be happy to set up an arrangement where I send you a copy of my Priceline receipt.

It was late for me last night, too, when I replied to your post. After coffee this morning, and rereading your post, may I ask why you think a bid 50 days in advance is so odd?

If you, or anyone, for that matter, is questioning the authenticity of my bid, please feel free to send me a PM. I would be happy to set up an arrangement where I send you a copy of my Priceline receipt.

I am not questioning you in any way. I thought I was complementing you for all of the sound advice you have offered over the years re Priceline bidding. I frankly thought the date was incorrect - nothing more. I would regret it enormously if anyone reading my post thought otherwise. In 24 hours I will delete my post so as to eliminate any possibility of offending.

I also feel that Coolwulf's price quotes are remarkable. A $ here or there is inconsequential IMO. When I am bidding at the $60 level or higher I usually jump my bids by at least $5 each bid anyway - so I could care less if he is a dollar or so off.

I am not questioning you in any way. I thought I was complementing you for all of the sound advice you have offered over the years re Priceline bidding. I frankly thought the date was incorrect - nothing more. I would regret it enormously if anyone reading my post thought otherwise. In 24 hours I will delete my post so as to eliminate any possibility of offending.

No offense taken. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't misunderstanding you! Feel free to leave your post as is and thanks for replying back.

Just let you know that we have upgraded our service and from now on we'll check the price more carefully and guarantee it will be right on the spot instead of creating the $1 difference in your case in the future...

That's really great, it's a fascinating service you are offering. Can you further explain the guarantee you provide? Is this a financial guarantee, such as "double the difference" or "we'll buy it for you if the price doesn't work"? For such a guarantee, I think many people would be willing to pay your $2 service fee. What documentation must a user supply to take advantage of the guarantee?

Coolwulf.. My final stab on this one. Boston Zone 10 (Logan ) 4 * 9/22 fior 1 night. Last time you quoted $67 or $69 plus tax and fees ( I would assume ) I have the Hyatt Harborside booked with 12K Hyatt points, not sure if I should keep that ( need to cxl 48 hrs in advance ) or go with PL hopefully at a lower rate closer into the date. Kindly advise. Thanks you are Cool, wulf not so much...

Boston
zone 10
4 star
check in 9/22
1 night
1 room

Hi Coolwolf,

Here's my request:

City: San Francisco, Ca
Zone Number: 3 (Fisherman's Warf)
Star: 3 1/2
Checkin: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Checkout: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Room: 1

Thanks for the help!

Hi Coolwolf,

Here's my request:

City: San Francisco, Ca
Zone Number: 3 (Fisherman's Warf)
Star: 3 1/2
Checkin: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Checkout: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Room: 1

Thanks for the help!

I'm sorry to tell you:

We found 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at San Francisco, CA in zone 3 with check in date 09/24/09, check out date 09/26/09 is sold out!

Maybe you can try a different zone? I would like to do one more check for you.

Coolwulf.. My final stab on this one. Boston Zone 10 (Logan ) 4 * 9/22 fior 1 night. Last time you quoted $67 or $69 plus tax and fees ( I would assume ) I have the Hyatt Harborside booked with 12K Hyatt points, not sure if I should keep that ( need to cxl 48 hrs in advance ) or go with PL hopefully at a lower rate closer into the date. Kindly advise. Thanks you are Cool, wulf not so much...

Boston
zone 10
4 star
check in 9/22
1 night
1 room

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Boston in zone 10 with check in date 09/22/09, check out date 09/23/09 will be $69, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks for the offer Coolwulf!

Detroit
Zone 3
4*
9/25
9/26
1

Also.....
Detroit
zone3
3 1/2*
9/25
9/26
1

I'm also curious .... if you know the price, do you also know what hotel it is? Thanks again for the help!

Thanks for the offer Coolwulf!

Detroit
Zone 3
4*
9/25
9/26
1

Also.....
Detroit
zone3
3 1/2*
9/25
9/26
1

I'm also curious .... if you know the price, do you also know what hotel it is? Thanks again for the help!

You sure you want to use all of your free requests? :)

Here you are:

We found your best bidding price for 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at Detroit in zone 3 with check in date 09/25/09, check out date 09/26/09 will be $55, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!


We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Detroit in zone 3 with check in date 09/25/09, check out date 09/26/09 will be $80, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!


(No. I can't tell you exactly which hotel you will get, but maybe in the future I can tell you the chances of which hotel you might get and that's another project we're working on...)

Yikes! I didn't see the "2 per person" rule.........this wasn't even for me. I was just being a good sister. Can we pretend my request was only one? What makes it even worse is she's asleep so we can't even bid until tomorrow! This just isn't my night!:o

Hi Coolwulf,

It would be wonderful if you could help me with this non-US request.

Bali, Indonesia
Kuta-Tuban-Legian region
3*
12/18
12/21
1

Thanks a lot!

I'm sorry to tell you:

We found 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at San Francisco, CA in zone 3 with check in date 09/24/09, check out date 09/26/09 is sold out!

Maybe you can try a different zone? I would like to do one more check for you.

Thanks for trying! Instead of 3.5 star, can you check 3 star? Also, if that proves sold-out too, then on the same dates can we try 3.5 star in zone 2: Financial District - Embarcadero? If that also proves sold out, zone 2, 4-star?

Thanks a lot!

One other question (no quote need for this now, but the future!), do you have access to Priceline Singapore/Hong Kong rates (priceline.com.sg, priceline.com.hk)? Reason I ask, they have the name-your-own price option for New Delhi & Mumbai, India, which Priceline.com does not.

Thanks again!

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Boston in zone 10 with check in date 09/22/09, check out date 09/23/09 will be $69, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Hi Coolwulf.. Priceline did not accept the $69 bid.. Just tried..
Started with airport at $60 Water Front at $65.00 then $69.00 with Faneuil all rejected.. see below

Name Your Own Price Offer History (most recent offer on top) check-in check-out areas selected minimum star level bid
09/22/2009 09/23/2009 Boston Waterfront - Convention Center, Revere - Logan Airport (BOS), Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial, Boston Harbor Front - Aquarium $69
check-in check-out areas selected minimum star level bid
09/22/2009 09/23/2009 Boston Waterfront - Convention Center, Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial, Revere - Logan Airport (BOS) $65
check-in check-out areas selected minimum star level bid
09/22/2009 09/23/2009 Revere - Logan Airport (BOS), Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial $60

wow, this is very generous of you coolwulf. ^ here's my PL request:

Detroit, MI
Zone 2 (DTW Airport)
3-star
9/28
10/02
1 room

Hi Coolwulf.. Priceline did not accept the $69 bid.. Just tried..
Started with airport at $60 Water Front at $65.00 then $69.00 with Faneuil all rejected.. see below

Name Your Own Price Offer History (most recent offer on top) check-in check-out areas selected minimum star level bid
09/22/2009 09/23/2009 Boston Waterfront - Convention Center, Revere - Logan Airport (BOS), Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial, Boston Harbor Front - Aquarium $69
check-in check-out areas selected minimum star level bid
09/22/2009 09/23/2009 Boston Waterfront - Convention Center, Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial, Revere - Logan Airport (BOS) $65
check-in check-out areas selected minimum star level bid
09/22/2009 09/23/2009 Revere - Logan Airport (BOS), Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial $60

Flying Machine,

It will be interesting to get coolwulf's "take" on this. Perhaps we'll never know the true reason why your bid of $69 was not accepted. However I can't help but wonder if the reason is because coolwulf suggested $69 yesterday, but you didn't bid until today??? I know pricing and inventory can change all the time, so could that be the reason for your striking out?

I can't find any bidding history for 3* London. Any help appreciated!
City: London
Zone Number: 6 (Mayfair Soho)
Star: 3
Checkin: Oct 9
Checkout: Oct 12
Room: 2

Flying Machine,

It will be interesting to get coolwulf's "take" on this. Perhaps we'll never know the true reason why your bid of $69 was not accepted. However I can't help but wonder if the reason is because coolwulf suggested $69 yesterday, but you didn't bid until today??? I know pricing and inventory can change all the time, so could that be the reason for your striking out?

Since his date is very close and the price I suggested was one day earlier, so it's very likely to change. I 'm checking it again right now to see why.

Since his date is very close and the price I suggested was one day earlier, so it's very likely to change. I 'm checking it again right now to see why.

curious to hear your reply.. Thanks..

Thanks for trying! Instead of 3.5 star, can you check 3 star? Also, if that proves sold-out too, then on the same dates can we try 3.5 star in zone 2: Financial District - Embarcadero? If that also proves sold out, zone 2, 4-star?

Thanks a lot!

One other question (no quote need for this now, but the future!), do you have access to Priceline Singapore/Hong Kong rates (priceline.com.sg, priceline.com.hk)? Reason I ask, they have the name-your-own price option for New Delhi & Mumbai, India, which Priceline.com does not.

Thanks again!

At this moment, I don't have the access to Priceline Singapore's rate .... Maybe in the future...

Yikes! I didn't see the "2 per person" rule.........this wasn't even for me. I was just being a good sister. Can we pretend my request was only one? What makes it even worse is she's asleep so we can't even bid until tomorrow! This just isn't my night!:o

Ok.....a bad thing got even worse! Not only did I waste my 2 chances on my sister's bidding info, when I called her today she already had bid on a room. Being a PL rookie my sister entered the info and after seeing PL's suggestion of $159 for the bid she thought she would be smart and cut it to $140. It kills me..........her total was $169 with taxes and fees when she could have gotten it for $98 AI!!! I didn't have the heart to tell her she just wasted $70 of her teacher's salary!

So coolwulf, once again I'm pleading for mercy and let me have another free try. Pretty please........:D

Ok.....a bad thing got even worse! Not only did I waste my 2 chances on my sister's bidding info, when I called her today she already had bid on a room. Being a PL rookie my sister entered the info and after seeing PL's suggestion of $159 for the bid she thought she would be smart and cut it to $140. It kills me..........her total was $169 with taxes and fees when she could have gotten it for $98 AI!!! I didn't have the heart to tell her she just wasted $70 of her teacher's salary!

So coolwulf, once again I'm pleading for mercy and let me have another free try. Pretty please........:D

Since you didn't use them for yourself last time, I 'll still keep the 2 free requests for you :)

Since his date is very close and the price I suggested was one day earlier, so it's very likely to change. I 'm checking it again right now to see why.

so what did you find out??

so what did you find out??

I'm very sorry to tell you that the bidding price for your request has been changed on priceline...

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Boston in zone 10 with check in date 09/22/09, check out date 09/23/09 will be $278, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Hi coolwulf,

SFO
zone 9
4 star
Checkin 12/02/09
checkout 12/09/09
7 nights
1 room

thank you for your help.

At this moment, I don't have the access to Priceline Singapore's rate .... Maybe in the future...

Alright, thanks for the info!

I think you may have forgotten my request!

Original:

Hi Coolwolf,

Here's my request:

City: San Francisco, Ca
Zone Number: 3 (Fisherman's Warf)
Star: 3 1/2
Checkin: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Checkout: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Room: 1

Thanks for the help!

Your response:

I'm sorry to tell you:

We found 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at San Francisco, CA in zone 3 with check in date 09/24/09, check out date 09/26/09 is sold out!

Maybe you can try a different zone? I would like to do one more check for you.

Updated:

Thanks for trying! Instead of 3.5 star, can you check 3 star? Also, if that proves sold-out too, then on the same dates can we try 3.5 star in zone 2: Financial District - Embarcadero? If that also proves sold out, zone 2, 4-star?

Thanks a lot!

Thanks again!

It kills me..........her total was $169 with taxes and fees when she could have gotten it for $98 AI!!! I didn't have the heart to tell her she just wasted $70 of her teacher's salary!



If you don't tell her she WAY overbid, isn't she likely to repeat that mistake in the future? Explaining her error in bidding strategy may save her money in the future bids.

I'm very sorry to tell you that the bidding price for your request has been changed on priceline...

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Boston in zone 10 with check in date 09/22/09, check out date 09/23/09 will be $278, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Hi there, no worries. I had contacted you last week when your service offer first came out. You had stated $69 then should be the striking price, I waited, and tried at the last minute to see if I should have canceled the Hyatt Award that I booked for 12K points. Guess thats what I will use. Thanks for your courtesy..

I tried early this morning through the "free 2 tries" email I had... but have gotten no response. So, thought I would try here:


City: Warwick, RI
Zone Number: 2
Star: 3
Checkin: 9/21/2009
Checkout: 9/25/2009
Room: 1

I just told her next time to make sure she calls me before she does any bidding....which she promised to do. She knows that she overbid, but didn't want to hear how much. I've bid on a number of rooms for her in the past and she has always been delighted on the money she saved. I think she thought it was time for her to do it herself....a costly mistake! Sometimes it's nice when you get to teach a teacher a lesson or two. :D

Being a PL rookie my sister entered the info and after seeing PL's suggestion of $159 for the bid she thought she would be smart and cut it to $140.

I don't recall Priceline ever offering a "suggested" bid amount (aside from their counteroffers). But they usually always reference the supposed retail price which should not be misunderstood as a recommended bid price. In other words, what would be the point of bidding the amount as the retail price. In your sister's situation, do you think $159 was Priceline's definition of the retail price for the star level and zone she was bidding? I hope she follows your advice in the future and lets you do her bidding!

I tried early this morning through the "free 2 tries" email I had... but have gotten no response. So, thought I would try here:


FWIW, yesterday I paid $1.95 for a suggested bid price. The "turnaround" time from submitting a request to receiving an answer in email was 12 hours. I'm not making any kind of judgement call, but rather just stating the wait period I experienced. I have no idea if coolwulf has a staff, does it himself, or what time zone he operates from. I will say, however, I was satisfied with my $1.95 experience. The star level and zone I was requesting a bid quote was sold out for my travel dates, although coolwulf and/or his staff went the extra mile by providing a suggested bid price in the next lower category.

Hi Coolwulf,

It would be wonderful if you could help me with this non-US request.

Bali, Indonesia
Kuta-Tuban-Legian region
3*
12/18
12/21
1

Thanks a lot!

We found 3 star hotel with 1 room at Bali, Indonesia in zone 1 with check in date 12/18/09, check out date 12/21/09 is sold out!

Hi coolwulf,

SFO
zone 9
4 star
Checkin 12/02/09
checkout 12/09/09
7 nights
1 room

thank you for your help.

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at SFO in zone 9 with check in date 12/02/09, check out date 12/09/09 will be $127, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Alright, thanks for the info!

I think you may have forgotten my request!

Original:



Your response:



Updated:



Thanks again!

We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at SFO in zone 3 with check in date 09/24/09, check out date 09/26/09 will be $210, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

I can't find any bidding history for 3* London. Any help appreciated!
City: London
Zone Number: 6 (Mayfair Soho)
Star: 3
Checkin: Oct 9
Checkout: Oct 12
Room: 2

We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 2 room at London, UK in zone 6 with check in date 10/09/09, check out date 10/12/09 will be $153, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Oh... I am a paid customer as well.... and been very happy with my experiences overall. Responses within an hour... and major savings.

I guess my concern is when I see help being given here for free when "paying customers" are not getting responses to their requests. I understand the need to cultivate new customers.... but I would work hard first to keep the customers I already have. :)

FWIW, yesterday I paid $1.95 for a suggested bid price. The "turnaround" time from submitting a request to receiving an answer in email was 12 hours. I'm not making any kind of judgement call, but rather just stating the wait period I experienced. I have no idea if coolwulf has a staff, does it himself, or what time zone he operates from. I will say, however, I was satisfied with my $1.95 experience. The star level and zone I was requesting a bid quote was sold out for my travel dates, although coolwulf and/or his staff went the extra mile by providing a suggested bid price in the next lower category.

Thanks in advance!!!

City: San Juan
Zone Number: 6
Star: 3½-Star Upscale-Plus
Checkin: 10/2/2009
Checkout: 10/4/2009
Room: 1

Bid rejected at 70/80

We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at SFO in zone 9 with check in date 12/02/09, check out date 12/09/09 will be $127, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you so much coolwulf for the quick responce.

The normal average price which can be booked directly at priceline for the Grand hyatt 4 stars in zone 9 is 131$ for this period, therefore i will wait a little before booking, since i still haver alot of time. thanks again for your support.

We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 2 room at London, UK in zone 6 with check in date 10/09/09, check out date 10/12/09 will be $153, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks!

Wow that is more than I expected. At least now I know I'm wasting my time bidding $80!

Do you think you could try zone 1 for me?

Hi coolwulf, thanks for the offer. I'm looking for the following:

City: Bend, Oregon
Zone number: 1
Star: 3 star upscale
Checkin: Sept 23/09
Check out: Sept. 24/09

Thanks!;)

wow, this is very generous of you coolwulf. ^ here's my PL request:

Detroit, MI
Zone 2 (DTW Airport)
3-star
9/28
10/02
1 room

Not sure if you're doing these in the order they come in, but in case you forgot it..

Oh... I am a paid customer as well.... and been very happy with my experiences overall. Responses within an hour... and major savings.

I guess my concern is when I see help being given here for free when "paying customers" are not getting responses to their requests. I understand the need to cultivate new customers.... but I would work hard first to keep the customers I already have. :)

Have you checked your email yet? I sent you the email around noon... ( I hope I did :) )

Thanks in advance!!!

City: San Juan
Zone Number: 6
Star: 3½-Star Upscale-Plus
Checkin: 10/2/2009
Checkout: 10/4/2009
Room: 1

Bid rejected at 70/80

We found your best bidding price for 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at San Juan in zone 6 with check in date 10/02/09, check out date 10/04/09 will be $83, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks!

Wow that is more than I expected. At least now I know I'm wasting my time bidding $80!

Do you think you could try zone 1 for me?

We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 2 room at London, UK in zone 1 with check in date 10/09/09, check out date 10/12/09 will be $104, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Not sure if you're doing these in the order they come in, but in case you forgot it..

I think I posted it already but obviously I forgot:

We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Detroit, MI in zone 2 with check in date 09/28/09, check out date 10/02/09 will be $37, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Hi coolwulf, thanks for the offer. I'm looking for the following:

City: Bend, Oregon
Zone number: 1
Star: 3 star upscale
Checkin: Sept 23/09
Check out: Sept. 24/09

Thanks!;)

We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Bend, Oregon in zone 1 with check in date 09/23/09, check out date 09/24/09 will be $56, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 2 room at London, UK in zone 1 with check in date 10/09/09, check out date 10/12/09 will be $104, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks for all the help coolwulf! That's comparable to a Hotwire hotel that I can be (somewhat) more certain of which property it is.

Thank you so much coolwulf for the quick responce.

The normal average price which can be booked directly at priceline for the Grand hyatt 4 stars in zone 9 is 131$ for this period, therefore i will wait a little before booking, since i still haver alot of time. thanks again for your support.

I see on BFT that on August 27 a member posted a successful bid for a 4* hotel, San Francisco, check-in date August 28 (& 29). He received the 4* USE Grand Hyatt Union Square for a final bid of $71 per night. Does this simply reflect the usual rise in rates in San Francisco in the Fall or is this price difference the reason you have chosen to delay your buy? Maybe I am comparing two different zones -- I know little about San Francisco. Very curious. Thanks.

I see on BFT that on August 27 a member posted a successful bid for a 4* hotel, San Francisco, check-in date August 28 (& 29). He received the 4* USE Grand Hyatt Union Square for a final bid of $71 per night. Does this simply reflect the usual rise in rates in San Francisco in the Fall or is this price difference the reason you have chosen to delay your buy? Maybe I am comparing two different zones -- I know little about San Francisco. Very curious. Thanks.

I decided to delay my booking because of the normal rate which priceline offers for the Grand Hyatt, 131$ a night which can be booked directly, for a succesful bid i would have paid 126$ a night as coolwulf suggested.

At BB poeple are paying 65$ to 84$ for a succesful bid for this hotel.

I also have a backup reservation for another hotel, which can be cancelled any time. Therefore no need to rush in bidding.

We found your best bidding price for 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at San Juan in zone 6 with check in date 10/02/09, check out date 10/04/09 will be $83, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you very much... bid accepted at 83.. Hotel: Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza, price listed on their website, starting at 129++

I decided to delay my booking because of the normal rate which priceline offers for the Grand Hyatt, 131$ a night which can be booked directly, for a succesful bid i would have paid 126$ a night as coolwulf suggested.

At BB poeple are paying 65$ to 84$ for a succesful bid for this hotel.

I also have a backup reservation for another hotel, which can be cancelled any time. Therefore no need to rush in bidding.

Royalpool, I think you've made the right decision to wait awhile as opposed to buying now. With a rack rate of $131, it doesn't make much sense to pay $126 via Priceline's "name your own price" method. And as additional info, the rack rate of $131 can also be found directly at Hyatt.com. For a 7 night stay, it would pay to book directly with the hotel (for the same price) as it would to book through Priceline's retail channel. If you joined Hyatt's frequent guest program, you would earn some nice points on a 7 night stay. Lastly, booking direct with the hotel would give you some greater leverage with regard to room type, etc. That is only advice if you had to book rack rate. But as you indicated, I think you can do better by waiting in this instance. Good luck to you!

Thank you very much... bid accepted at 83.. Hotel: Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza, price listed on their website, starting at 129++

Great to hear that. Thank you for your feedback!

Thanks for your offer, I'm looking for


City: Hong Kong
Zone Number: 1 or 2
Star: 4-Star
Checkin: Dec 05/09
Checkout: Dec 09/09
Room: 1

Thanks ^

Thanks for your offer, I'm looking for


City: Hong Kong
Zone Number: 1
Star: 4-Star
Checkin: Dec 05/09
Checkout: Dec 09/09
Room: 1

Thanks ^

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Hong Kong in zone 1 with check in date 12/05/09, check out date 12/09/09 will be $145, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks for your offer, I'm looking for


City: Hong Kong
Zone Number: 2
Star: 4-Star
Checkin: Dec 05/09
Checkout: Dec 09/09
Room: 1

Thanks ^

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Hong Kong in zone 2 with check in date 12/05/09, check out date 12/09/09 will be $68, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Hotels seem hard to come by in Austin for this weekend.

Austin, TX

October 24 - 25....1 nite

4*

Zone 5...Downtown

Thanks.

Hotels seem hard to come by in Austin for this weekend.

Austin, TX

October 24 - 25....1 nite

4*

Zone 5...Downtown

Thanks.

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Austin, TX in zone 5 with check in date 10/24/09, check out date 10/25/09 will be $169, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Royalpool, I think you've made the right decision to wait awhile as opposed to buying now. With a rack rate of $131, it doesn't make much sense to pay $126 via Priceline's "name your own price" method. And as additional info, the rack rate of $131 can also be found directly at Hyatt.com. For a 7 night stay, it would pay to book directly with the hotel (for the same price) as it would to book through Priceline's retail channel. If you joined Hyatt's frequent guest program, you would earn some nice points on a 7 night stay. Lastly, booking direct with the hotel would give you some greater leverage with regard to room type, etc. That is only advice if you had to book rack rate. But as you indicated, I think you can do better by waiting in this instance. Good luck to you!


BEAV,
Thank you very much for your info and advice. Im really looking forward to my stay in LAX and SFO. I got the Hyatt Newport Beach at my first bid for 45$/night for 5 nights, great price.

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Austin, TX in zone 5 with check in date 10/24/09, check out date 10/25/09 will be $169, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks for the quick response. Just wanted to confirm that the Lastminutetave.com deal at $156 for where I really want to stay, the Omni, was a good deal. Thanks.

Thanks in advance for your help!

City: Washington DC
Zone Number: 4
Star: 3½-Star Upscale-Plus
Checkin: 11/9/2009
Checkout: 11/11/2009
Room: 1

Thanks in advance for your help!

City: Washington DC
Zone Number: 4
Star: 3½-Star Upscale-Plus
Checkin: 11/9/2009
Checkout: 11/11/2009
Room: 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at Washington, DC in zone 4 with check in date 11/09/09, check out date 11/11/09 will be $138, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Wow, thanks for the superfast reply. $138 is more than what I had budgeted. If it's not too much trouble, would you check zone 7 for me? Thanks.

City: Washington DC
Zone Number: 7
Star: 3½-Star Upscale-Plus
Checkin: 11/9/2009
Checkout: 11/11/2009
Room: 1

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Wow, thanks for the superfast reply. $138 is more than what I had budgeted. If it's not too much trouble, would you check zone 7 for me? Thanks.

City: Washington DC
Zone Number: 7
Star: 3½-Star Upscale-Plus
Checkin: 11/9/2009
Checkout: 11/11/2009
Room: 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at Washington, DC in zone 7 with check in date 11/09/09, check out date 11/11/09 will be $65, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Hi I'm hoping to get some great advice from coolwulf on this site!!

We are looking to go to San Fran from 10/3-10/6 and would like to bid for a 4 star hotel room in USE or USW on priceline. I've already submitted three bids and all got rejected.

Can someone help me out with the strategy?? Thanks so much!

Hi I'm hoping to get some great advice from coolwulf on this site!!

We are looking to go to San Fran from 10/3-10/6 and would like to bid for a 4 star hotel room in USE or USW on priceline. I've already submitted three bids and all got rejected.

Can someone help me out with the strategy?? Thanks so much!

Please follow the format/rule mentioned in the first post and I 'll try to help you.

Thanks Coolwulf, I got the Washington Marriott Wardman Park for $65. :cool:

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at Washington, DC in zone 7 with check in date 11/09/09, check out date 11/11/09 will be $65, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks Coolwulf, I got the Washington Marriott Wardman Park for $65. :cool:

Thank you for your feedback. Engjoy your trip!

Thanks - here is my request.

City: San Francisco
Zone Number: 10
Star: 4*
Checkin: 10/3/2009
Checkout: 10/6/2009
Room: 1

2nd Request:
City: San Francisco
Zone Number: 2
Star: 3.5*
Checkin: 10/3/2009
Checkout: 10/6/2009
Room: 1

Thanks!!!

Thanks for your insight Coolwulf! Here's my need:

Waikola, Hawaii
Zone 5
Resort
2/14/2010
2/16/2010
1

Thanks again!

Thanks - here is my request.

City: San Francisco
Zone Number: 10
Star: 4*
Checkin: 10/3/2009
Checkout: 10/6/2009
Room: 1



Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at SFO in zone 10 with check in date 10/03/09, check out date 10/06/09 will be $130, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!


2nd Request:
City: San Francisco
Zone Number: 2
Star: 3.5*
Checkin: 10/3/2009
Checkout: 10/6/2009
Room: 1

Thanks!!!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at SFO in zone 2 with check in date 10/03/09, check out date 10/06/09 will be $127, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks for your insight Coolwulf! Here's my need:

Waikola, Hawaii
Zone 5
Resort
2/14/2010
2/16/2010
1

Thanks again!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for resort star hotel with 1 room at Waikoloa, Hawaii in zone 5 with check in date 02/14/10, check out date 02/16/10 will be $89, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

A little update:

With good growth of our service on Hotel bidding, we are now working on updating our service with rental car and airline bidding price check. Hopefully these services will be available soon.

Thanks!

Bid through Priceline for San Francisco, 4* in Zone 10 for 10/3 - 10/6 and got the Parc 55 Hotel for $130/nt. Total is $458.

Thanks!

Bid through Priceline for San Francisco, 4* in Zone 10 for 10/3 - 10/6 and got the Parc 55 Hotel for $130/nt. Total is $458.

Thank you for your feedback. Engjoy your trip!

Thanks In Advance....

City: Barcelona, Spain
Zone number: 3
Star: 4 Star
Check in: Oct 15, 2009
Check out: Oct 18, 2009
Room 1


City: Madrid, Spain
Zone number: 2
Star: 4 Star
Check in: Oct 20, 2009
Check out: Oct 25, 2009
Room 1

Thank you for your help.

city: seoul , south korea
zone number : 3 -Seocho Ku,Kangnam-ku (any zone in seoul would be ok)
star - 4 star
check-in: October 18
check-out October 28
room: 1

Thank you again

Thanks in advance for your help!

City: Washington, DC
Zone Number: 8
Star: 4*
Checkin: 9/25/2009
Checkout: 9/27/2009
Room: 1

Thanks in advance for your help!

City: Washington, DC
Zone Number: 8
Star: 4*
Checkin: 9/25/2009
Checkout: 9/27/2009
Room: 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Washington, DC in zone 8 with check in date 09/25/09, check out date 09/27/09 will be $69, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you for your help.

city: seoul , south korea
zone number : 3 -Seocho Ku,Kangnam-ku (any zone in seoul would be ok)
star - 4 star
check-in: October 18
check-out October 28
room: 1

Thank you again

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at seoul, South Korea in zone 3 with check in date 10/18/09, check out date 10/28/09 will be $79, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks In Advance....

City: Barcelona, Spain
Zone number: 3
Star: 4 Star
Check in: Oct 15, 2009
Check out: Oct 18, 2009
Room 1



Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Barcelona, Spain in zone 3 with check in date 10/15/09, check out date 10/18/09 will be $119, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!




City: Madrid, Spain
Zone number: 2
Star: 4 Star
Check in: Oct 20, 2009
Check out: Oct 25, 2009
Room 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Barcelona, Spain in zone 2 with check in date 10/20/09, check out date 10/25/09 will be $89, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at seoul, South Korea in zone 3 with check in date 10/18/09, check out date 10/28/09 will be $79, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you.
I will bid $79.00 as soon as priceline allows me to do it. - another 12 hours.

I bid upto $75 and was rejected.

Thank you for your help.

Thanks for th generous offer!

City: Krakow, Poland
Zone Number: There don't seem to be zones...
Star: 3
Checkin: Oct. 5, 2009
Checkout: Oct. 7, 2009
Room: 1

Thanks for th generous offer!

City: Krakow, Poland
Zone Number: There don't seem to be zones...
Star: 3
Checkin: Oct. 5, 2009
Checkout: Oct. 7, 2009
Room: 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at KRK in zone 1 with check in date 10/05/09, check out date 10/07/09 will be $166, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Since I had a lot of free rebid zones available, I decided to start at $120 and work my way up. Below is my bid history;

1. $120 - rejected
2. $122 - rejected with counteroffer to add $22
3. $124 - rejected with counteroffer to add $22
4. $125 - rejected with counteroffer to add $22
5. $126 - accepted

All bids were placed through an affiliate link to Priceline.

As I posted earlier, it's nice to be able to take advantage of your service (even when paying $1.95 vs your current free offer to FTers) while giving revenue to bidding sites like BetterBidding at the same time. Not to mention adding the winning bid information to their data base for others to benefit from.

As info, I was assigned to the Lafayette Park Hotel, which I was expecting.

Thanks for your time & help, coolwulf.

I think you bid way too early. The Renaissance Club Sport 4* typically goes for a bid of $70 or so on weekend nights when they're not sold out.

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Barcelona, Spain in zone 3 with check in date 10/15/09, check out date 10/18/09 will be $119, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

coolwulf,

Thanks for the info, the Hotel NH Calderon came in at $119, this hotel cost $200+ plus on other websites.



Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Barcelona, Spain in zone 2 with check in date 10/20/09, check out date 10/25/09 will be $89, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Unfortunately the hotel in Madrid did not work, i bid the $89 and I got a counter offer at $130…. I'll try the $89 again tomorrow.

Thanks Again

Unfortunately the hotel in Madrid did not work, i bid the $89 and I got a counter offer at $130…. I'll try the $89 again tomorrow.

Thanks Again

Thank you for feedback and glad our service works for you to get one hotel. I 'm checking on the other dates again to see why the $89 was not accepted.

Update:

I see why. I was checking Barcelona on that dates, not Madrid :) So I 'm checking it again.

Thanks In Advance....

City: Madrid, Spain
Zone number: 2
Star: 4 Star
Check in: Oct 20, 2009
Check out: Oct 25, 2009
Room 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Madrid, Spain in zone 2 with check in date 10/20/09, check out date 10/25/09 will be $118, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for resort star hotel with 1 room at Waikoloa, Hawaii in zone 5 with check in date 02/14/10, check out date 02/16/10 will be $89, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

I sure was happy to see your suggested price. I had been monitoring the price at other sites but it was hard to guess what kind of bid would be necessary for peak season. I had a $20 priceline coupon so I bid $69 plus the twenty and it was rejected. Maybe there is different levels when you are using a coupon....Rebid $70 plus the $20 coupon and was accepted at the Marriott Waikola Beach Resort. We'll be enjoying Valentine's Day in a very romantic place next year!:D

Thanks again for your help!

A little update:

With good growth of our service on Hotel bidding, we are now working on updating our service with rental car and airline bidding price check. Hopefully these services will be available soon.

Congratulations on both your great service and diplomatic handling of the discussion on this thread. I would definitely prioritize rental car over airline, if only for the selfish reason of having a tricky upcoming 10-day rental at RSW that I would love help with. Here are the details in case you need a test case as the date approaches :)

City: RSW (Fort Myers, Florida Airport)
Pick-up Date: Sat, Oct 31
Pick-up Time: 6:30pm
Drop-off Date: Tue, Nov 10
Drop-off Time: 9:30am
Car Type: Minivan

I decided to offer free priceline bidding help for all users in this forum. Hope you will like it.

Heard about this thread in the FT newsletter, willing to give it a shot!

City: San Diego
Zone Number: 3 - Downtown San Diego & Harbor Island
Star: 4*
Checkin: Fri 23 Oct 2009
Checkout: Sun 25 Oct 2009
Room: 1

I sure was happy to see your suggested price. I had been monitoring the price at other sites but it was hard to guess what kind of bid would be necessary for peak season. I had a $20 priceline coupon so I bid $69 plus the twenty and it was rejected. Maybe there is different levels when you are using a coupon....Rebid $70 plus the $20 coupon and was accepted at the Marriott Waikola Beach Resort. We'll be enjoying Valentine's Day in a very romantic place next year!:D

Thanks again for your help!

Thank you for your feedback. We did monitor that when you use coupon on priceline, the winning bid varies a little bit. Enjoy your trip.

Congratulations on both your great service and diplomatic handling of the discussion on this thread. I would definitely prioritize rental car over airline, if only for the selfish reason of having a tricky upcoming 10-day rental at RSW that I would love help with. Here are the details in case you need a test case as the date approaches :)

City: RSW (Fort Myers, Florida Airport)
Pick-up Date: Sat, Oct 31
Pick-up Time: 6:30pm
Drop-off Date: Tue, Nov 10
Drop-off Time: 9:30am
Car Type: Minivan

The best bidding price for your request is $24

Heard about this thread in the FT newsletter, willing to give it a shot!

City: San Diego
Zone Number: 3 - Downtown San Diego & Harbor Island
Star: 4*
Checkin: Fri 23 Oct 2009
Checkout: Sun 25 Oct 2009
Room: 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at San Diego in zone 3 with check in date 10/23/09, check out date 10/25/09 will be $105, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at San Diego in zone 3 with check in date 10/23/09, check out date 10/25/09 will be $105, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Amazing results, as usual! Bid $100, rejected, with free re-bid offered if I increased $22. I declined and offered $105 instead, which was accepted for the Westin! Thank you very much!

Amazing results, as usual! Bid $100, rejected, with free re-bid offered if I increased $22. I declined and offered $105 instead, which was accepted for the Westin! Thank you very much!

Thank you for your feedback and enjoy your trip!

Thanks in advance!

City: Orange Beach, Alabama
Zone Number: 2
Star: 3
Checkin: Oct. 5, 2009
Checkout: Oct. 9, 2009
Room: 1

I am a little concerned about this language appearing on the Priceline name your own price page:

"Please note: Orange Beach, Alabama is located within the Gulf Shores, AL region. "

I am not interested in Gulf Shores (which seems to be Zone 1). Am I right to be concerned?

Thanks again.

Thanks in advance!

City: Orange Beach, Alabama
Zone Number: 2
Star: 3
Checkin: Oct. 5, 2009
Checkout: Oct. 9, 2009
Room: 1



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I am not interested in Gulf Shores (which seems to be Zone 1). Am I right to be concerned?

No need for concern. You won't end up in Gulf Shores itself unless you select that zone. I think message you got (and there are others around the country) is more to help those that may not be familiar with the general area to relate where they're going to a "big name" city/town.

For example, if you were to search for Brighton, Massachusetts, you get the message "Please note: Brighton, Massachusetts is located within the Boston, MA region.", but you won't be in downtown Boston unless you select a downtown zone.

Hi!
I'm looking for a hotel in downtown Austin, maybe near 6th Street for the night of October 3.


City: Austin, TX
Zone Number: 5
Star:3
Checkin:10-3-09
Checkout:10-4-09
Room:1

Any help would be appreciated!!


~NS

Hi!


City: Austin, TX
Zone Number: 5
Star:3
Checkin:10-3-09
Checkout:10-4-09
Room:1

Any help would be appreciated!!


~NS

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Thanks a lot in advance!

City: Brussels, Belgium
Zone: Brussels
Star:4 OR 5
Checkin:10-16-09
Checkout:10-18-09
Rooms:3

Thanks for the speedy reply Coolwulf, and to lo2e for the reassurance.

Allow me to expose my colossal ignorance if you will. While I have enjoyed FT for several years, I am mostly an armchair traveller. I am admittedly inexperienced when it comes to Priceline and related services, having usually booked vacation condos either directly with the owners or through management companies.

I have three questions before I take the leap, and then must explain what I have done to my lovely wife.

1) In looking at the hotel portion of Priceline, I see exactly one (1) three star property in the region I mentioned, namely the Perdido Beach Resort. I have also looked at maps of the area and see no other hotels that I believe would be comparable. The ones that come close are listed by Priceline with fewer stars. Is it possible that there is another three star lurking offstage that I could get stuck with? Having a beachfront property is really a dealbreaker.

2) Travelling with the wife and three small daughters, could I get stuck with a room that won't handle us all? I can manage with two beds and a rollaway or something similar. Am I mistaken to think I can pull this off through Priceline?

and finally,

3) The price you suggested was $230.00. Was that for a night, or the entire stay? Priceline seems to be quoting room rates of $150.00 or so, which makes $230.00 either a steal or way too high.

Thanks again for the help.

Thanks a lot in advance!

City: Brussels, Belgium
Zone: Brussels
Star:4 OR 5
Checkin:10-16-09
Checkout:10-18-09
Rooms:3

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 5 star hotel with 3 room at Brussels, Belgium in zone 1 with check in date 10/16/09, check out date 10/18/09 will be $96, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

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Thanks for the speedy reply Coolwulf, and to lo2e for the reassurance.

Allow me to expose my colossal ignorance if you will. While I have enjoyed FT for several years, I am mostly an armchair traveller. I am admittedly inexperienced when it comes to Priceline and related services, having usually booked vacation condos either directly with the owners or through management companies.

I have three questions before I take the leap, and then must explain what I have done to my lovely wife.

1) In looking at the hotel portion of Priceline, I see exactly one (1) three star property in the region I mentioned, namely the Perdido Beach Resort. I have also looked at maps of the area and see no other hotels that I believe would be comparable. The ones that come close are listed by Priceline with fewer stars. Is it possible that there is another three star lurking offstage that I could get stuck with? Having a beachfront property is really a dealbreaker.

2) Travelling with the wife and three small daughters, could I get stuck with a room that won't handle us all? I can manage with two beds and a rollaway or something similar. Am I mistaken to think I can pull this off through Priceline?

and finally,

3) The price you suggested was $230.00. Was that for a night, or the entire stay? Priceline seems to be quoting room rates of $150.00 or so, which makes $230.00 either a steal or way too high.

Thanks again for the help.

1. The property priceline listed doesn't agree with their lists of hotels in their wholesale department. So it's quite possible there are other hidden 3 star hotels out there.

2. Priceline only gaurantee 2 adults per room. Capacity of a room beyond that would depend on the hotel. So there is a risk to use priceline if you want to have several people in one room...

3. I feel like the price is also suspicous but that's the price we checked with them. So if this price is even much higher than prices listed on other website, just don't go thru priceline...

Update:

I checked your request again and found out the 3 star hotels are sold out! So that's probably why priceline showed us a strange number earlier!

Thanks for all your trouble. I think we will look elsewhere this time.

Any suggestions on a thread or site where I might educate myself on Priceline and other similar sites?

Thanks for all your trouble. I think we will look elsewhere this time.

Any suggestions on a thread or site where I might educate myself on Priceline and other similar sites?
betterbidding.com

I think you bid way too early. The Renaissance Club Sport 4* typically goes for a bid of $70 or so on weekend nights when they're not sold out.

In March of this year, Priceline downgraded the Renaissance Club Sport from 4* to 3.5*. When that happened, Priceline no longer offered 4 star bidding in the zone, an indication the Lafayette Park Hotel was not a participant in "name your own price" at that time. Then about a month ago, I noticed 4* bidding was again available. I assumed the Renaissance had been upgraded back to 4*, however it remains at 3.5*, which was an indication the Lafayette Park Hotel had joined Priceline.

As info, the Renaissance remains a 4 star hotel on the list at BiddingForTravel because nobody has updated the list since the hotel was downgraded to 3.5 in March.

Up-to-date hotel lists in this zone are available at BetterBidding.com

And lastly, to check the current star rating of any hotel, you can find that by searching through Priceline vacation packages.

In March of this year, Priceline downgraded the Renaissance Club Sport from 4* to 3.5*.

Thanks for the info. This is good news for people who want only the Lafayette Park Hotel, but very bad news for people wanting only the Renaissance Club Sport and not the Marriott for the $70 bid. Another hot PL deal bites the dust.

Thanks for the info. This is good news for people who want only the Lafayette Park Hotel, but very bad news for people wanting only the Renaissance Club Sport and not the Marriott for the $70 bid. Another hot PL deal bites the dust.

Not only are the Renaissance & Marriott both 3.5 stars, but also the Crowne Plaza in Concord. No way will I bid 3.5 in this zone as long as Renaissance remains common-rated with Crowne Plaza.

Granted the Lafayette Park commands a higher rate than Renaissance did, at least you know you're getting a strong 4-star property.

Thanks in advance, coolwulf. Will let you know how it goes.

City: Portland, Maine
Zone Number: 2 - Portland - Portland West
Star: 3*
Checkin: Fri 9 Oct 2009
Checkout: Sat 10 Oct 2009
Room: 1

Thanks in advance, coolwulf. Will let you know how it goes.

City: Portland, Maine
Zone Number: 2 - Portland - Portland West
Star: 3*
Checkin: Fri 9 Oct 2009
Checkout: Sat 10 Oct 2009
Room: 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Portland, Maine in zone 2 with check in date 10/09/09, check out date 10/10/09 will be $126, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Service updated today!

Just let you all know, we have updated our service at http://bestbidding.co.cc today. In 50% cases, your request will be checked right away and you should be able to get the feedback within 30 minutes. Hope you like our services.

coolwulf, please help.

City: Taipei, Taiwan
Zone: East Taipei
Star:4
Checkin:02-12-10
Checkout:02-19-10
Room:1

Thanks very much!

coolwulf, please help.

City: Taipei, Taiwan
Zone: East Taipei
Star:4
Checkin:02-12-10
Checkout:02-19-10
Room:1

Thanks very much!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Taipei, Taiwan in zone 1 with check in date 02/12/10, check out date 02/19/10 will be $108, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

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City: Warwick, RI
Zone Number: 2
Star: 3
Checkin: 9/27/2009
Checkout: 9/30/2009
Room: 1

Coolwulf,

That is tremendous news!

I hope everyone continues to support you and your business after they use up their free requests.

I know that I will.....

Service updated today!

Just let you all know, we have updated our service at http://bestbidding.co.cc today. In most cases, your request will be checked right away and you should be able to get the feedback within 30 minutes. Hope you like our services.

City: Warwick, RI
Zone Number: 2
Star: 3
Checkin: 9/27/2009
Checkout: 9/30/2009
Room: 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Warwick, RI in zone 2 with check in date 09/27/09, check out date 09/30/09 will be $35, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Coolwulf,

Thanks.... got the Sheraton Providence Airport for the third time in four weeks.... what a deal $35 when the going rate is $144.

Thanks again!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Warwick, RI in zone 2 with check in date 09/27/09, check out date 09/30/09 will be $35, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Coolwulf,

Thanks.... got the Sheraton Providence Airport for the third time in four weeks.... what a deal $35 when the going rate is $144.

Thanks again!

Thank you for your feedback and enjoy your trip!

City: Budapest
Zone Number: ANY
Star: 4
Checkin: 18 October
Checkout: 20 October
Room: 2 rooms

Service updated today!

Just let you all know, we have updated our service at http://bestbidding.co.cc today. In most cases, your request will be checked right away and you should be able to get the feedback within 30 minutes. Hope you like our services.

Sorry Coolwulf -- I paid my $1.95 and asked for help bidding Geneva 4* for Sunday 27th. Message said back in 1/2 hour. Has now been over 5 hours and no bidding help. Is your site too successful to handle the influx of business?

:confused:

Service updated today!

Just let you all know, we have updated our service at http://bestbidding.co.cc today. In most cases, your request will be checked right away and you should be able to get the feedback within 30 minutes. Hope you like our services.

Does this mean your website is staffed/monitored 24 hours a day, including weekends? If not, are there better times of the day, or days of the week one can expect 30 minute turnarounds? A little clarification may help with regard to client expectations (as in spainflyer's experience) since you are getting bid requests at all hours from across the globe.

Does this mean your website is staffed/monitored 24 hours a day, including weekends? If not, are there better times of the day, or days of the week one can expect 30 minute turnarounds? A little clarification may help with regard to client expectations (as in spainflyer's experience) since you are getting bid requests at all hours from across the globe.

BEAV why do you have such a hard tone against coolwulf.. I have read several of your posts and you are always down on the guy for one reason or another. Its a buck ninty five a price of a grande at strabucks. I received some good advice for free here and he even sent me a PM. I just dont understand your agenda. I am up for the help either free or for a fee.. The service is good if priceline bidding is your thing. Please be constructive with your commentary..

The only issue I had (past tense) with coolwulf was his claim that bidding through affilliate links required a higher bid price. Frankly, I like paying him $1.95 for the "strike price" as it saves me a lot of time trying to figure it out on my own. But I'm also a strong supporter of BetterBidding.com and want to be able to bid through their affiliate link as well as post my winning bid over there. Posting that data on BB will be seen by far more people than it will here. A big advantage to the Internet community. Coolwulf rose to the occasion and backed away from his earlier claim, and I acknowledge him for that.

You may have missed one of my posts in this thread where I paid him the $1.95 (even though I had one freebie left). I posted my bid experience as well as complimenting him that I was satisfied with his product. As info, the turnaround time on my paid bid was 12 hours.

So after my 12 hour and spainflyer's 5 hour experiences, all I'm looking for from coolwulf is a little clarification if everyone can expect a 30 min (give or take) experience 24 hours a day.

So after my 12 hour and spainflyer's 5 hour experiences, all I'm looking for from coolwulf is a little clarification if everyone can expect a 30 min (give or take) experience 24 hours a day.

Now 11 hours and counting. Certainly not trying to break your record, BEAV!! :p

But would like some help for my $1.95 as I need a room in Geneva tomorrow night.

The only issue I had (past tense) with coolwulf was his claim that bidding through affilliate links required a higher bid price. Frankly, I like paying him $1.95 for the "strike price" as it saves me a lot of time trying to figure it out on my own. But I'm also a strong supporter of BetterBidding.com and want to be able to bid through their affiliate link as well as post my winning bid over there. Posting that data on BB will be seen by far more people than it will here. A big advantage to the Internet community. Coolwulf rose to the occasion and backed away from his earlier claim, and I acknowledge him for that.

You may have missed one of my posts in this thread where I paid him the $1.95 (even though I had one freebie left). I posted my bid experience as well as complimenting him that I was satisfied with his product. As info, the turnaround time on my paid bid was 12 hours.

So after my 12 hour and spainflyer's 5 hour experiences, all I'm looking for from coolwulf is a little clarification if everyone can expect a 30 min (give or take) experience 24 hours a day.

wow, I took that post down with the edit feature, as I thought that I was being too harsh on you.. Anyway thank you for the clarification and Safe Travels. I personaly think Coolwulf is Cool and a small setup as well. I cant envision a call center in his kitchen :) Just my opinion, but I assume he will work out the kinks and deliver on a speedier basis. I just cant figure out how he does it. But heck, its making people happy and he is earning a bit for his efforts as well. Safe Travels

Apologies in advance if the answer to my question is already somewhere in this or another thread, but my quick search hasn't turned up anything. Here's the question:

Is there some way to determine how far in advance one should place a PL bid to optimize price? I understand that there are lots of variables, but I was curious about people making requests here months in advance.

Many thanks.

Thanks in advance!

City: Perth, Australia
Zone Number: (n/a?)
Star: 4*
Checkin: 11/19/09
Checkout: 11/21/09
Room: 1


City: Perth, Australia
Zone Number: (n/a?)
Star: 5*
Checkin: 11/19/09
Checkout: 11/21/09
Room: 1

Sorry Coolwulf -- I paid my $1.95 and asked for help bidding Geneva 4* for Sunday 27th. Message said back in 1/2 hour. Has now been over 5 hours and no bidding help. Is your site too successful to handle the influx of business?

:confused:

Sorry for my lale reply for your case. I have sent you an email explaining why this request was delayed and also the result for your request. Thank you for using our service.

And I changed my claim on the website.... We can only guarantee in 50% case, we 'll give you reply in 30 minutes. I sincerely sorry for any inconvinience of our service. We 're still trying to improve at this moment.

City: Budapest
Zone Number: ANY
Star: 4
Checkin: 18 October
Checkout: 20 October
Room: 2 rooms

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 2 room at Budapest, Hungary in zone 1 with check in date 10/18/09, check out date 10/20/09 will be $94, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks in advance!

City: Perth, Australia
Zone Number: (n/a?)
Star: 4*
Checkin: 11/19/09
Checkout: 11/21/09
Room: 1



Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Perth, Australia in zone 1 with check in date 11/19/09, check out date 11/21/09 will be $126, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!


City: Perth, Australia
Zone Number: (n/a?)
Star: 5*
Checkin: 11/19/09
Checkout: 11/21/09
Room: 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 5 star hotel with 1 room at Perth, Australia in zone 1 with check in date 11/19/09, check out date 11/21/09 will be $153, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks for your help Coolwulf!

I need help on a rental

KOA
2/03/10 8 p.m.
2/16/10 8 p.m.
midsize

This might be too far out to strike a good deal, but I thought I would give it a try. Thanks again

Car Rental

JFK
10/22 Arrival time 8:00 p.m.
10/27 Return Time 6:00 p.m.
Economy or Least Expensive

Car Rental

JFK
10/22 Arrival time 8:00 p.m.
10/27 Return Time 6:00 p.m.
Economy or Least Expensive

$37 is the winning bid for your request (more expensive than I expected tho.)

One thing I would like to clarify here is our rental price check service is still in testing and is not as reliable as our hotel price check service...

Thanks for your help Coolwulf!

I need help on a rental

KOA
2/03/10 8 p.m.
2/16/10 8 p.m.
midsize

This might be too far out to strike a good deal, but I thought I would give it a try. Thanks again

$24 is the winning bid for your request

City: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Zone Number: 3
Star: 3
Checkin: 09/30/2009
Checkout: 10/01/2009
Room: 1

City: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Zone Number: 3
Star: 3
Checkin: 09/30/2009
Checkout: 10/01/2009
Room: 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Ottawa, ON in zone 3 with check in date 09/30/09, check out date 10/01/09 will be $121, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

City: Bristol, UK
Zone Number: NA
Star: 4
Checkin: 09/30/2009
Checkout: 10/01/2009
Room: 1

Thanks!

City: Bristol, UK
Zone Number: NA
Star: 4
Checkin: 09/30/2009
Checkout: 10/01/2009
Room: 1

Thanks!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Bristol, UK in zone 1 with check in date 09/30/09, check out date 10/01/09 will be $143, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Sorry for my lale reply for your case. I have sent you an email explaining why this request was delayed and also the result for your request. Thank you for using our service.

And I changed my claim on the website.... We can only guarantee in 50% case, we 'll give you reply in 30 minutes. I sincerely sorry for any inconvinience of our service. We 're still trying to improve at this moment.

Coolwulf did get back to me with a figure, I bid and got the hotel. He explained that the delay was due to the fact that I put in the date in the worldwide system (day, month, year) and not in the US system (month, day, year). If that was explained on the web site, I missed it, but it is a good point to keep in mind when using Coolwulf's help. I'll use this service again, and try to get the date right! ^

City: Manchester, UK
Zone number: 1
Star: 4
Checkin: 11/14/09
Checkout: 11/15/09
Room: 1

Many thanks !

Service updated today!

Just let you all know, we have updated our service at http://bestbidding.co.cc today. In 50% cases, your request will be checked right away and you should be able to get the feedback within 30 minutes. Hope you like our services.

coolwulf, thanks for the clarification on expected turnaround times!

Coolwulf did get back to me with a figure, I bid and got the hotel. He explained that the delay was due to the fact that I put in the date in the worldwide system (day, month, year) and not in the US system (month, day, year). If that was explained on the web site, I missed it, but it is a good point to keep in mind when using Coolwulf's help. I'll use this service again, and try to get the date right! ^

It was explained on our website but might be a little confusing. Check the input field of checkin and checkout, on our website, we note:

Check in : (MM/DD/YY)

And we have an default example of "12/20/09"

City: Manchester, UK
Zone number: 1
Star: 4
Checkin: 11/14/09
Checkout: 11/15/09
Room: 1

Many thanks !

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found 4 star hotel with 1 room at Manchester, UK in zone 1 with check in date 11/14/09, check out date 11/15/09 is sold out!

And we decided to check the 3 star for you:

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Manchester, UK in zone 1 with check in date 11/14/09, check out date 11/15/09 will be $40, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

And we decided to check the 3 star for you:

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Manchester, UK in zone 1 with check in date 11/14/09, check out date 11/15/09 will be $40, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks for the reactivity - and congratulations on the accuracy !
Bid accepted first time, 3-star, $40 as sannounced (hotel internet saver rate $110)

Many thanks !

Cheers,
J-

Thanks for the reactivity - and congratulations on the accuracy !
Bid accepted first time, 3-star, $40 as sannounced (hotel internet saver rate $110)

Many thanks !

Cheers,
J-

Thank you for your feedback and enjoy your trip!

Thanks in advance!

City: New York City, NY.
Zone Number: all inside Manhattan Island zones, no Brooklyn, no Long Island, or airports please
Star: 3* up
Checkin: 10/26/09
Checkout: 10/31/09
Room: 1
have advance & cancelable reservation at 2* Best Western Seaport for $159

City: Washington, DC
Zone Number: near walking distance to metro station only for capital sightseeing vacation
[12] white house - downtown -- highest preference this area
[7] Dupont Circle near metro only
[8] Georgetown - Foggy Bottom
[4] Convention Ctr - Capital Hill area
Star: 3* up
Checkin: 11/01/09
Checkout: 11/7/09
Room: 1
have advance & cancelable reservation at 3* Washington Plaza for $149

Thank you very much.

Thanks in advance!

City: New York City, NY.
Zone Number: all inside Manhattan Island zones, no Brooklyn, no Long Island, or airports please
Star: 3* up
Checkin: 10/26/09
Checkout: 10/31/09
Room: 1
have advance & cancelable reservation at 2* Best Western Seaport for $159

City: Washington, DC
Zone Number: near walking distance to metro station only for capital sightseeing vacation
[12] white house - downtown -- highest preference this area
[7] Dupont Circle near metro only
[8] Georgetown - Foggy Bottom
[4] Convention Ctr - Capital Hill area
Star: 3* up
Checkin: 11/01/09
Checkout: 11/7/09
Room: 1
have advance & cancelable reservation at 3* Washington Plaza for $149

Thank you very much.

Please check my rules. One zone per request only...

This was tempting enough to make join........

Durango, CO DRO
10/08/09 6:30 p.m.
10/15/09 10:00 a.m.
mini van

Much appreciated Coolwulf!

City: San Francisco, CA
Zone number: 1
Star: 3
Checkin: 11/26/09
Checkout: 11/29/09
Room: 1

Many thanks once more !

Cheers,
J-

City: San Francisco, CA
Zone number: 1
Star: 3
Checkin: 11/26/09
Checkout: 11/29/09
Room: 1

Many thanks once more !

Cheers,
J-

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at San Francisco, CA in zone 1 with check in date 11/26/09, check out date 11/29/09 will be $65, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

This was tempting enough to make join........

Durango, CO DRO
10/08/09 6:30 p.m.
10/15/09 10:00 a.m.
mini van

Much appreciated Coolwulf!

The bidding price for your request is $64 (kind of expensive...)

Thanks in advance!

City: New York City, NY.
Zone Number: all inside Manhattan Island zones, no Brooklyn, no Long Island, no airports please
Star: 3* up
Checkin: 10/26/09
Checkout: 10/31/09
Room: 1
have advance & cancelable reservation at 2* Best Western Seaport for $159

previous Princeline bids submitted and rejected (from 9/18/09 to 9/27/09) are:$85, $89, $125, $115, $125, $125, $115, $125

Thanks in advance!

City: New York City, NY.
Zone Number: all inside Manhattan Island zones, no Brooklyn, no Long Island, no airports please
Star: 3* up
Checkin: 10/26/09
Checkout: 10/31/09
Room: 1
have advance & cancelable reservation at 2* Best Western Seaport for $159

previous Princeline bids submitted and rejected (from 9/18/09 to 9/27/09) are:$85, $89, $125, $115, $125, $125, $115, $125

Check rules. Please give me zone number and only one zone number per request. It would be much easier for me to check this for you this way. Thank you.

Coolwulf,

Thanks for the invitation, I would like to try out your PL rental car estimating service.

DEN Airport
10/02/09 8:30 p.m.
10/05/09 8:00 p.m.
rates for both compact and mid-size cars, if possible

Again, thanks much!

Coolwulf,

Thanks for the invitation, I would like to try out your PL rental car estimating service.

DEN Airport
10/02/09 8:30 p.m.
10/05/09 8:00 p.m.
rates for both compact and mid-size cars, if possible

Again, thanks much!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for Compact car level in Denver with pick up date 10/02/09 time 20:30 , drop off date 10/05/09 time 20:00 will be $38, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for mid-size car level in Denver with pick up date 10/02/09 time 20:30 , drop off date 10/05/09 time 20:00 will be $41, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks in advance!

City: New York City, NY.
Zone Number:
[3] Chelsea Area

Star: 3* and up
Checkin: 10/26/09
Checkout: 10/31/09
room: 1

Thanks in advance!

City: New York City, NY.
Zone Number:
[3] Chelsea Area

Star: 3* and up
Checkin: 10/26/09
Checkout: 10/31/09
room: 1

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found 3 star hotel with 1 room at NYC in zone 3 with check in date 10/26/09, check out date 10/31/09 is sold out!

I also checked 2.5 and 2 star, they are all sold out.

Thank you for your response.
Does this mean if we try to book, say 3 or 6 months ago, for these same dates, we would be able to book these rooms?

In normal Priceline bidding, is there anyway we can tell if the bid rejection is caused by no room available, regardless of the price we bid?

This would be a teachable moment for us. Thank you.

Thank you for your response.
Does this mean if we try to book, say 3 or 6 months ago, for these same dates, we would be able to book these rooms?

In normal Priceline bidding, is there anyway we can tell if the bid rejection is caused by no room available, regardless of the price we bid?

This would be a teachable moment for us. Thank you.

It does depend on the availablity of rooms in certain areas. I 'm sure if you book 3 month earlier, you are able to book these rooms, however the price won't be low either.

Actually I just checked there might be rooms available now with a little high price for 3 star.

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at NYC in zone 3 with check in date 10/26/09, check out date 10/31/09 will be $308, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

City: Washington DC
Zone Number: [12] white house - downtown
Star: 3* or higher
Checkin: 11/1/09
Checkout: 11/7/09
Room: 1

Thank you very much.

City: Washington DC
Zone Number: [12] white house - downtown
Star: 3* or higher
Checkin: 11/1/09
Checkout: 11/7/09
Room: 1

Thank you very much.

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Washington DC in zone 12 with check in date 11/01/09, check out date 11/07/09 will be $108, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at NYC in zone 3 with check in date 10/26/09, check out date 10/31/09 will be $308, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you. This $308 way much too high for us. I have cancellable advance reservation at Best Western Seaport NYC downtown zone 4, 2* for $159, same dates. I do not really care which zone inside Manhattan. Since I am not familiar with NYC, so I do not know what zone to select. Can you change to zone 9 - Midtown East where I might get a better chance to get a reasonable price room, or not?

When I try to use Bestbidding, am I suppose to pay? How? Do I suppose to click the credit card link? I do not mind paying reasonable amount, if I can get a room.

However, after bidding on priceline for the last 6 weeks for 4 different cities vacation from 10/22/09 to 11/7/09, same zones and same prices (without over bid the price listed in travelocity, Bing or Yahoo travel sites), all based on betterbidding & biddingfortravel, without not even one bid accepted. My guess is Priceline just do not have the rooms or hotels do not give priceline any deals. Is that why priceline become pushing those over-inflated retail prices. I just probably going to give up. Or, am I all wet?

Thank you. Actually I do not really care which zone inside Manhattan. But I am not familiar with NYC, so I do not know what zone to select. Can you change to zone 9 - Midtown East where I migh get a better chance to get a reasonable price room, or not?

When I try to use Bestbidding, am I suppose to pay? How? Do I suppose to click the credit card link? I do not mind paying reasonable amount, if I can get a room.

However, after bidding on priceline for the last 6 weeks for 4 different cities vacation from 10/22/09 to 11/7/09, same zones and same prices (without over bid the price listed in travelocity, Bing or Yahoo travel sites), all based on betterbidding & biddingfortravel, without not even one bid accepted. My guess is Priceline just do not have the rooms or hotels do not give priceline any deals. Is that why priceline become pushing those over-inflated retail prices. I just probably going to give up. Or, am I all wet?

I 'll do this request of zone 9 for free for you this time.
(But I guess the price will still be in 200+ range... )

To use bestbidding, submit request by using the request form, and then you will see the paypal pay now button. When you click it, it will automatically bring you to paypal website and you can pay thru paypal. The charge per request is $1.95 FYI

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at NYC in zone 9 with check in date 10/26/09, check out date 10/31/09 will be $219, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Washington DC in zone 12 with check in date 11/01/09, check out date 11/07/09 will be $108, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Got it. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
$108 for Holiday Inn Washington Central, 3 star. Actually I did consider this same hotel, but their list price and all other travel site prices are exact identical at $169. Tripadvisor reviews are good. Distances to subway are good.
Thank you.

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at NYC in zone 9 with check in date 10/26/09, check out date 10/31/09 will be $219, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you very much. This price is more than we want to pay. Actually, this priceline price is higher than Hotwire prices. Thank you.

City: Hartford, CT
Zone Number: [4] East Hartford
Star: 3*
Checkin: 10/25/09
Checkout: 10/26/09
Room: 1

Thank you very much.

Secaucus, NJ
zone 3 Meadowlands - Rutherford
3.5*
check in 9/30/09
one night
check out 10/1/09
1 room

Thanks.

edited to add zone number

(No. I can't tell you exactly which hotel you will get, but maybe in the future I can tell you the chances of which hotel you might get and that's another project we're working on...)

Like most people bidding on Priceline, our biggest concerns are:

1. there is a dog with over-rated star rating, or one particular hotel way-out distance in the normal zone area, but same star rating.
For example, Hotwire Hartford Windsor Airport in Connecticut, the 3* rated hotels has a dog - Holiday Inn Express East Windsor. The Tripadvisor has numerous bad reports indicating this franchise is just plain lousy.

2. outside area, long distance from most same zone hotal, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Best Western Hotel Tria is a over rated 3 star hotel and way out from center of Cambridge and even further outside of Boston Metro; difficult to get around by subway. So that would not be a good choice in this zone for Boston travelers, distance wise, may be except for people going to Harvard.
In Boston Airport - we have Four Points Logan International Airport, 3*, but actually in Revere, MA. away opposite direction from Boston Logan airport to Boston Metro. So, I would avoid this in the Boston Logan Airport zone for Logan Airport travelers, but may be except people going to Revere.

3. Particularly bad areas with safety concerns, for example, Washington DC, North West suburb from the capital, and no subway too. Just plain too dangerous to stay.

As a frequency traveler, I have not been able to use priceline much. Hope you can provide a better services for us to use priceline. Thank you.

City: Hartford, CT
Zone Number: [4] East Hartford
Star: 3*
Checkin: 10/25/09
Checkout: 10/26/09
Room: 1

Thank you very much.

Hi young707,

I used bestbidding pay site and it's very user friendly. Just want to point out the rules that coolwulf posted on page 1 as none of us want him/her to run away because we're not following the guidelines. See below and thanks!


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Free priceline bidding help

I decided to offer free priceline bidding help for all users in this forum. Hope you will like it.

[Rules]

1. Reply in this thread, your requested hotel city, zone, star, checkin, checkout date and how many rooms you want. One zone one star per request. I 'm offerring two free requests per user for now. The format of your reply needs to be:

City:
Zone Number: (If there's any zone, you can assume zone 1, same on bestbidding.co.cc)
Star:
Checkin:
Checkout:
Room:

2. I 'll try to give you the result ASAP and please bid ASAP on priceline if you think this price is reasonable. And please report your bid and which hotel you got here in this thread. Thank you.

Hope you will like my service!

City: Hartford, CT
Zone Number: [4] East Hartford
Star: 3*
Checkin: 10/25/09
Checkout: 10/26/09
Room: 1

Thank you very much.

Note that this is your fourth request. After your third request, coolwulf said he would do that one for no charge. I agree with weather:

Hi young707,

I used bestbidding pay site and it's very user friendly. Just want to point out the rules that coolwulf posted on page 1 as none of us want him/her to run away because we're not following the guidelines.

Let's not abuse coolwulf's generosity - I think it is time you use the bestbidding.com site and pay their nominal fee.

Like most people bidding on Priceline, our biggest concerns are:

1. there is a dog with over-rated star rating or one particular hotel way-out distance in the normal zone area with rest of hotel, but same star rating.
For example, Hotwire Hartford Windsor Airport in Connecticut, the 3* rated hotels has a dog - Holiday Inn Express East Windsor. The Tripadvisor has numerous bad reports indicating this franchise is a dog.

I discount many, many Trip Advisor reviews. Be sure they are not from one-post wonders. So many false reviews on that site (from hotel insiders, competitors, etc). Most people are clueless about this but it is rampant. Trust me. I use TA a lot (am a destination expert for AK). You need to do your own homework and not request a bid for this zone and star level if you want to avoid this hotel.

2. outside distance zone, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Best Western Hotel Tria is over rated 3 star and way out from Boston Metro, difficult to get around by subway. So that would not be a good choice in this zone, distance wise.

Same here - if you don't want the chance to get that hotel, you need to not bid that star level or lower (could be upgraded) and zone so you can avoid the chances of getting that hotel.

In Boston Airport - we have Four Points Logan International Airport, 3*, but actually in Revere, MA. going from opposite direction from Boston Logan airport to Boston Metro. So, I would avoid this in the Boston Logan Airport zone.

No way to really avoid that hotel except as noted above in requesting your bidding.

3. Particularly bad areas with safety concerns, for example, Washington DC, North West suburb from the capital, and no subway too.

As a frequency traveler, I have not been able to use priceline much at all. Hope you can provide a better services for us. Thank you.

I think your expectations are unrealistic. Coolwulf can't provide a "better" service, just like s/he can't change the zones that priceline uses or which hotel you might get, etc. All they can do is give us the lowest bid amount that will be accepted for any city/zone/star level we request. You (or any of us) need to avoid requesting bids in the zones and for the quality levels that have questionable hotels in your mind. It sounds like you have done some homework in this regard so it makes it easier. Just don't request those zones and star levels that have questionable hotels and/or have hotels in the correct zone but are more distant from your preferred location within that zone.

John

Secaucus, NJ
zone 3 Meadowlands - Rutherford
3.5*
check in 9/30/09
one night
check out 10/1/09
1 room

Thanks.

edited to add zone number

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3.5 star hotel with 1 room at Secaucus, NJ in zone 3 with check in date 09/30/09, check out date 10/01/09 will be $64, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

On the money. Thanks.

Sir:
Car rental,please
Victoria BC YYJ
10/16/09 8:00 AM
10/18/09 5:00 PM
Full size or Mid Size
Cheers

Sir:
Car rental,please
Victoria BC YYJ
10/16/09 8:00 AM
10/18/09 5:00 PM
Full size or Mid Size
Cheers

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for Mid-size car level in YYJ with pick up date 10/16/09 time 08:00 , drop off date 10/18/09 time 17:00 will be $21, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Sir: Perfect. Thanks
Looking forward to using your services in the future.
Cheers

City: Banff, AB, Canada
Zone Number: 3
Star: 3
Checkin: 10/10/2009
Checkout: 10/11/2009
Room: 1

Thanks.

Like most people bidding on Priceline, our biggest concerns are:

1. there is a dog with over-rated star rating, .

2. outside area, long distance from most same zone hotal, .

3. Particularly bad areas with safety concerns, As a frequency traveler, I have not been able to use priceline much. Hope you can provide a better services for us to use priceline. Thank you.

The OP isn't offering to help identify the hotel. At least some dates/zones more then one hotel may have the same (lowest) PL rate.

PL doesn't work for everyone. Sounds like you're not flexible enough for PL.

City: Banff, AB, Canada
Zone Number: 3
Star: 3
Checkin: 10/10/2009
Checkout: 10/11/2009
Room: 1

Thanks.

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 3 star hotel with 1 room at Banff, AB, Canada in zone 3 with check in date 10/10/09, check out date 10/11/09 will be $72, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

City: Singapore
Zone Number: Marina Bay
Star: 5
Checkin: 01/14/10
Checkout: 01/15/10
Room: one

Thanks for the generous offer.

Second request

City: Singapore
Zone Number: Marina Bay
Star: 5
Checkin: 01/15/10
Checkout: 01/18/10
Room: one

City: Singapore
Zone Number: Marina Bay
Star: 5
Checkin: 01/14/10
Checkout: 01/15/10
Room: one

Thanks for the generous offer.



Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found 5 star hotel with 1 room at Singapore in zone 2 with check in date 01/14/10, check out date 01/15/10 is sold out!


Second request

City: Singapore
Zone Number: Marina Bay
Star: 5
Checkin: 01/15/10
Checkout: 01/18/10
Room: one

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found 5 star hotel with 1 room at Singapore in zone 2 with check in date 01/15/10, check out date 01/18/10 is sold out!

coolwulf you're completely lame.

You spammed me on biddingfortravel.com with a link to this thread. I hope they ban you from biddingfortravel.com and from flyertalk.com.

Folks, there are other sources of information out there on Priceline, I'd suggest using them.

Hi Coolwulf, a car hire request please:

London Ontario (YXU)
10/7/09 1600 hrs
10/13/09 1000 hrs
Compact or smallest available

Many thanks

coolwulf you're completely lame.

You spammed me on biddingfortravel.com with a link to this thread. I hope they ban you from biddingfortravel.com and from flyertalk.com.

Folks, there are other sources of information out there on Priceline, I'd suggest using them.

Guess the mod at biddingfortravel afraid this thread will affect their benefits ?

It was just a friend suggestting me to private message this thread's link to users at biddingfortravel so I could help more people and let them know our service. And I did that and you got my messages. If that counts as spam, I don't know how to call numerous emails I got from priceline.com ...

asheville nc, zone 2, four star & three and one half stars, oct 3 - oct 4.

Guess the mod at biddingfortravel afraid this thread will affect their benefits ?

It was just a friend suggestting me to privage message this thread's link to users at biddingfortravel so I could help more people and let them know our service. And I did that and you got my messages. If that counts as spam, I don't know how to call numerous emails I got from priceline.com ...

I'm not a mod at biddingfortravel, I just don't appreciate you trying to redirect me to your service. As far as I can tell you did this due to my recent posting over there about my experience with getting a Priceline hotel at LAX.

Also, I don't have a problem with clicking through their Amazing-Bargins link, i'd rather do that than utilize the service of someone who will resort to such poaching.

Let me try to explain why our service is better than websites like biddingfortravel

1) Their posts are quite limited. You can only find useful information on major cities. And their information is hard to say 'up to date'.
2) Their dates are not flexible. Cause we all know hotel bidding changes a lot with different dates, whether it's weekend or not.
3) And it is always hard to find spot-on price when just using other people's bidding price. Even the spot-on price is only 2 or 3 dollars lower than your bidding price, but why don't you want to save this 2 or 3 dollars (espeically for several days of staying)?
4) It takes tons of time to research in these websites. Why don't you let the research be our job and you can save this time for something else?

asheville nc, zone 2, four star & three and one half stars, oct 3 - oct 4.

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at asheville, nc in zone 2 with check in date 10/03/09, check out date 10/04/09 will be $225, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Hi I've got two requests. Thanks in advance!

City: Bangkok
Zone Number: 2 - Siam Square
Star: 5 Star
Checkin: 30/12/2009
Checkout: 02/01/2010
Room: 1

City: Bangkok
Zone Number: 2 - Siam Square
Star: 5 Star
Checkin: Feb. 3, 2010
Checkout: Feb 7, 2010
Room: 2

Thanks again!

I think the main concern people might have is that the information you are using to provide these answers is something that is supposed to be confidential. Can you confirm that the information you are getting to provide these answers is not from a confidential or proprietary source?

City: Toronto, ON
Zone Number: 4 (Downtown Toronto SOUTH)
Star:4
Checkin: Sat, Oct 3, 2009
Checkout: Sun, Oct 4, 2009
Room: 1

Thanks in advance!

City: Toronto, ON
Zone Number: 4 (Downtown Toronto SOUTH)
Star:4
Checkin: Sat, Oct 3, 2009
Checkout: Sun, Oct 4, 2009
Room: 1

Thanks in advance!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Toronto, ON in zone 4 with check in date 10/03/09, check out date 10/04/09 will be $92, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Hi I've got two requests. Thanks in advance!

City: Bangkok
Zone Number: 2 - Siam Square
Star: 5 Star
Checkin: 30/12/2009
Checkout: 02/01/2010
Room: 1



Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 5 star hotel with 1 room at Bangkok in zone 2 with check in date 12/30/09, check out date 01/02/10 will be $84, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!



City: Bangkok
Zone Number: 2 - Siam Square
Star: 5 Star
Checkin: Feb. 3, 2010
Checkout: Feb 7, 2010
Room: 2

Thanks again!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 5 star hotel with 2 room at Bangkok in zone 2 with check in date 02/03/10, check out date 02/07/10 will be $75, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thank you for using BestBidding services. We found your best bidding price for 4 star hotel with 1 room at Toronto, ON in zone 4 with check in date 10/03/09, check out date 10/04/09 will be $92, please bid ASAP at priceline.com!

Thanks that worked. The hotel is Hilton Toronto.

City: chicago, IL
Zone Number: 6 North Michigan
Star:4
Checkin: October 23
Checkout: October 25
Room: 2 rooms

Thanks