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FW46778FW46778 Posts: 227
edited October 2009 in The Porch
Looking to stay Friday and Saturday, and think that I may have missed the boat on this one already. Any suggestions or help for me besides to book earlier next time haha.
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  • BeerBaronBeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,097
    You didnt' miss the boat, but you missed the great deals. I did too. I got my room a few days ago (Tuesday or Wednesday). Had to pay $90 per night for Fri-Sun for a 3 star. Got the doubletree. Was bidding for days and $90 was the minimum, unless inventory has changed since I bid. Still a great deal though...
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  • Tuolumne MamaTuolumne Mama Posts: 1,210
    Hi, I would try bidding $75 for a 3.5 star hotel in mid city Philly. Keep doing this daily - early am works best - at least in my case. By Tuesday there may be cancellations on cards or folks unable to attend. I found if you sound serious and bid reasonably, they will try to accomodate you even if it's a little higher price. I would suggest getting a bid in before the Phillies game is over tonight. Good luck and hope that helps. J
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  • BeerBaronBeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,097
    Tuolumne Mama wrote:
    Hi, I would try bidding $75 for a 3.5 star hotel in mid city Philly. Keep doing this daily - early am works best - at least in my case. By Tuesday there may be cancellations on cards or folks unable to attend. I found if you sound serious and bid reasonably, they will try to accomodate you even if it's a little higher price. I would suggest getting a bid in before the Phillies game is over tonight. Good luck and hope that helps. J
    What do you mean by that? How can you "sound" serious on Priceline? They don't "try to accomodate" anyone ... there is a minimum price that a hotel within your parameters is willing to accept for a room and if you hit or exceed that price, you get a room for whatever you bid.

    That said, your other point is a valid one, you can grab some sweet deals at the last minute on PL. But, as you also mentioned, there is a BIG RISK associated with that. A friend of mine found that out the hard way for the MSG shows back in 2008 and couldn't get anything on Priceline a few days before, so that's the downside.
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  • Tuolumne MamaTuolumne Mama Posts: 1,210
    I was basing my reply on my experience using them for past trips I have made and getting 4 star accomodations for a reasonable amount. By serious I meant making a reasonable offer,not $30 for the Four Seasons and being persistent in bidding each day, which I am sure they got or would have asked what I meant. Why you felt the need to comment on what worked for me, Beer Baron,I have no idea. I was simply trying to be helpful. If you have an issue with what I said, I will be happy to discuss it in a pm.
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