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Old Sep 10, 2019, 7:42 pm
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pgh234
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: PIT, BWI, or IPT
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Originally Posted by Ordhater
I bid on the low side hoping it would go higher at the gate. No dice, mine ended up being the highest bid. But it was only a 24 hour delay because I requested it. They offered me the first flight Monday morning but I had a conference call I didn't want to miss so I asked for something later in the day. But you're still right; typically I get at least $800 for anything overnight.
You should watch the Price Is Right more often. Always bid $1. I can promise you...I never leave with a dollar.

BTW, just scored $1000 x 3 for my wife, daughter, and myself on SLC-PIT a few weeks ago.
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