Why is "stalking" a thing if there's a waitlist?

[DoubleBaconBLT]

Does stalking give you a chance to grab an available reservation before it goes to the waitlist? Is there a benefit to stalking? Does the waitlist mechanism have like a delay built into it to allow stalking to work?

I feel like if the waitlist is instant, then stalking would not be a thing. So there must be some delay or other nerf to waitlists. Appreciate any insights anyone has.

 

[MICKIMINI]

Well, I've scooped nights by stalking. It seems there is a delay in waitlists though apparently none of us really know for sure. If I REALLY want another night or more it is worth my time to hit that "update" button. I often get my dates just when I am ready to give up!

 

[AstroBlasters]

Does stalking give you a chance to grab an available reservation before it goes to the waitlist? Is there a benefit to stalking? Does the waitlist mechanism have like a delay built into it to allow stalking to work?

I feel like if the waitlist is instant, then stalking would not be a thing. So there must be some delay or other nerf to waitlists. Appreciate any insights anyone has.

The waitlist is not instant.

 

[Sandisw]

It is odd the way it works and we really are not sure.

I have seen rooms I cancel not show back up and other times it does.

That’s why it’s good to stalk!! And sometimes, one will have a match but because a CM has to process another room will show up in the meantime.