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2000/10/8-9 [Recreation/Travel, Industry/Startup] UID:19439 Activity:high
10/8    What's the deal with http://Priceline.com?  Rumor has it that it is going
        out of business.
        \_ they're Elvis. (dead).
        \_ http://www.fuckedcompany.com had something on them, I believe -John
        \_ http://www.fuckedcompany.com had something on them, I believe
-John
        \_ PriceLine WebHouse, their subsidiary that sold groceries & gas
           ran out of cash and closed their doors last week, but the main
           company is still around (for now).
        \_ Also, a couple of states attorneys general are investigating
           Priceline based on consumer complaints.  Finally, how does one
           work with a business model where one ends up with almost NO
           repeat customers?
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www.fuckedcompany.com
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Priceline.com -> www.priceline.com/
With Priceline, the exact hotel is shown only after purchase. Savings shown are for the total cost of the airline ticket ( or airline tickets ) when compared to the lowest published rates available at the time of travel booking for the same itinerary. Hotel prices shown do not include priceline's processing fee per accepted Hotel request or applicable taxes and fees. Airfare + Hotel and Vacation Package prices shown are the per-traveler cost, including round trip airline tickets and hotel rooms, and applicable airfare and hotel taxes, fees and surcharges. Rental car prices shown are averages based on offers for Rental Cars made in December, 2003. Savings shown are for the total cost of the airline tickets, hotel room (or hotel rooms ) and rental cars when compared to the lowest published rates available at the time of travel booking for the same travel itinerary. All prices shown above are subject to change and availability and these results are not necessarily typical. Cruise travel prices are in US Dollars and are per person, double occupancy. Exact travel prices depend upon selected day of travel departure, ship, cabin level, and class of airfare available. All prices and dates may not be available at time of travel booking. Name Your Own Price purchases are subject to certain restrictions and there is no guarantee that any Name Your Own Price offer will be accepted. Requests for same-day travel must be submitted prior to 12:00 PM local time in your departure city.