dvrich1, if you are finding just as good deals on the hotel websites as what you are getting through Priceline, then it is very likely that you are way overbidding. I've had tremendous success with Priceline because I do my homework BEFORE bidding. I check to see what the lowest available rate for my travel dates at all the major chain websites is and then I bid accordingly. My best deal so far as to the amount I saved vs. the lowest available rate offered was for a 4 star hotel in the Michigan Ave. Chicago zone. I got the Renaissance for $160 when their website showed the only availability to be a $489 suite and no 4 star hotel in the area had an available rate under $300. I've got Priceline bidding for hotels down to a virtual science (used them at least 15 times), so if you want to get the most out of your bidding experience, visit the Yahoo Club I host at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/pricelinedeals