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freezingflyboy 03-21-2019 06:42 AM
Originally Posted by MadDogMikeATL (Post 2786675)
I emailed this guy several days ago and I never heard back from him.
Too busy counting his coin most likely.

mispoken 03-21-2019 07:20 AM
Same. No response. I may give him a call, he seems like he could be the old fashioned type.

MadDogMikeATL 03-21-2019 07:26 AM
Originally Posted by mispoken (Post 2786812)
Same. No response. I may give him a call, he seems like he could be the old fashioned type.
If he's so old-fashioned as to not answer email, that doesn't bode well for someone who's supposed to be an expert in a computer bidding system! Also doesn't bode well for customer service communications.

Who were you using before? Was it PBS Bidding Strategies? I ask because I'm considering them, too.

weasil 03-21-2019 02:39 PM
Originally Posted by MadDogMikeATL (Post 2786819)
If he's so old-fashioned as to not answer email, that doesn't bode well for someone who's supposed to be an expert in a computer bidding system! Also doesn't bode well for customer service communications.

Who were you using before? Was it PBS Bidding Strategies? I ask because I'm considering them, too.

Hmmm I don’t know what to tell you he always emails me back. He charges $30/mth or $300/yr and is really good at it. I believe he is a retired NW guy who worked on the PBS software.

AirbusPTC 03-21-2019 05:20 PM
Originally Posted by mispoken (Post 2783010)
I’ve been using a bidding service to place my bids for a few years. I can say that I’m unhappy with the results a majority of the time....can anyone suggest a paid service that seems to work well? I know this can be VERY subjective, but I’d just like to try another service.....I don’t have the will or time to sit down and learn this system. I’m thinking perhaps a current Delta pilot may be a good person to give me an opinion on how my existing bids have been placed and how I can improve. I’m moving up in seniority, and my schedules are getting worse. Partly attributed to line construction my category and base, but when I see junior dudes with better schedules....well, you can probably guess how that makes me feel....
Try EasyBid...I'm not sure why it hasn't been mentioned here (simple point and click entries). PBS takes 3x longer for most bid entries...I've timed myself. It does everything PBS does but faster.

Gunfighter 03-21-2019 06:25 PM
I'll second the EasyBid recommendation. The interface is much simpler than NavBlue in any of its forms. The step by step logic is useful for understanding what you really bid for. There are a few limitations that I don't specifically recall, but they are easy to work around. Depending how you bid, the monthly changes to your bid take a minimal amount of time.

zippinbye 03-21-2019 06:38 PM
Originally Posted by MadDogMikeATL (Post 2786675)
I emailed this guy several days ago and I never heard back from him.
His attention to communications tends to flow more freely as the bid window approaches. Right now he’s like your Tax guy on April 16; taking a breather after the peak of business. When I picked up his service a few months back, it was getting tight to “go time” before I was sure he was handling my bids, but he did and very well. Did a good job of deciphering my wishes into PBS language and results. Price is half of what was mentioned a few posts back, whiich I presume is for a different provider. $90 for 3 months to get going. Suggest backing up the email with a phone call.

MadDogMikeATL 03-21-2019 08:42 PM
Originally Posted by AirbusPTC (Post 2787160)
Try EasyBid...
Yeah, I've had EasyBid for approaching two decades, but it seems like Flightline is dying a slow and painful death. Lots of connectivity issues lately. Many others complaining about it on CC. Not reliable. Not sure they'll be viable much longer.

AirbusPTC 03-22-2019 06:20 AM
Originally Posted by MadDogMikeATL (Post 2787262)
Yeah, I've had EasyBid for approaching two decades, but it seems like Flightline is dying a slow and painful death. Lots of connectivity issues lately. Many others complaining about it on CC. Not reliable. Not sure they'll be viable much longer.
I've heard that, but haven't had any issues myself. I'm sure the discussion on CC went something like this: "hey is anyone having problems with Easybid?", "yes, I heard someone hired at DAL after me, but is senior to me after the merger was able to upload bids, while I can't". "I was screwed in the merger...." Talk about beating a dead horse! :D

MadDogMikeATL 03-22-2019 06:26 AM
Originally Posted by AirbusPTC (Post 2787378)
I've heard that, but haven't had any issues myself. I'm sure the discussion on CC went something like this: "hey is anyone having problems with Easybid?", "yes, I heard someone hired at DAL after me, but is senior to me after the merger was able to upload bids, while I can't". "I was screwed in the merger...." Talk about beating a dead horse! :D
Plouffed! :D

But seriously, EasyBid/Flica/FDS has been hit or miss for me lately. Getting "Server not responding" a lot.

Also, I want to try hiring a pro for a bid period or two, see if I can learn something new.


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