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Old 09-26-2007, 12:17 PM
 
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anyone ever use priceline.com? I am uncomfortable giving my credit card info without a choice of hotels.
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Old 09-26-2007, 01:19 PM
 
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Thats how that website is.... same as hotwire.com.... I've done hotwire... it's safe.
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Old 09-26-2007, 02:08 PM
 
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Thats how that website is.... same as hotwire.com.... I've done hotwire... it's safe.
Thanks for the info. On Hotwire, it gives me an idea of what Hotels I can get into. Is it pretty honest?
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Old 09-26-2007, 02:12 PM
 
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yea pretty much I went to Baltimore and got a room for $86 per night through hotwire. Everywhere else the room was $180 +. What you do is look at the area and google the amenities in that area... you should get an idea of what hotel hotwire will choose.
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Old 09-26-2007, 02:19 PM
 
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yea pretty much I went to Baltimore and got a room for $86 per night through hotwire. Everywhere else the room was $180 +. What you do is look at the area and google the amenities in that area... you should get an idea of what hotel hotwire will choose.

I don't want to sound dumb, but how do I do the google search?
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Old 09-26-2007, 02:38 PM
 
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Google

and type in hotels in (whatever area you are looking for) with (type of amenities)
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Old 09-26-2007, 06:10 PM
 
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I've pricelined hotels many times and have had great luck :-)
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Old 09-26-2007, 06:43 PM
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I got a great deal once in Madison, WI. I would do it again.
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Old 09-26-2007, 10:32 PM
 
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Since '97, I've used priceline exclusively for airline & hotel when on vacation/biz. Never had a bad experience & have stayed in 4-5 star hotels only, the highest $90/night for a normally $250 room. For airfare, I've paid 1/2 or 1/3 of the price on other sites. I didn't think the rental car saved me that much (a few dollars), but airfare & hotel, definitely.

Forgot to mention, I have a credit card that I only use for online purchases. It has a smaller limit. That way, should it ever be compromised, I can easily close that account & not be without credit. I've never had a problem using a CC online, however.

Good luck... VV
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Old 09-27-2007, 04:48 AM
 
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I used Priceline once during a family emergency (had to book a flight) and everything was fine.
I have to admit, I do like a bit more choice and control than Hotwire or Priceline offer, but that's just me. I know some people who use Hotwire exclusively for flights.
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