This will hurt some, but I'm done with 5dimes..need a recommendation.

soul786 · 03-12-13, 07:06 PM

I would have got your money before posting this. Expect a runaround

As for other books I can't provide input, I'm Canadian so it's pinnypinnypinny for me

TheCentaur · 03-12-13, 07:09 PM

Post chat

High3rEl3m3nt · 03-12-13, 07:11 PM

I don't see how any of the details I provided, which were very generic, could pin this post or my handle to a specific client of theirs. I can't say anything negative about my ability to receive funds from them and I don't expect to have any hiccups going forward.

High3rEl3m3nt · 03-12-13, 07:14 PM

I did not copy and paste chat, but I will tell you this, any book offshore that has a decent amount of my funds, I make damn sure not to piss them off. CS was throwing some innappropriate diggs my way and I remained civil, because I want my cash out. I wouldn't post them until after I received my funds, anyway.

Optional · 03-12-13, 07:17 PM

There must be an ugly culture in there that leaves so many of the staff we get to deal with believing all customers are the enemy.

Don't cut off your nose to spite your face though. Just move some of your play elsewhere until you find some place you like. No need to take some personal stand that they won't care about and only inconveniences you.

Cuse4tw · 03-12-13, 07:26 PM

Damn sorry to hear that,

how about Heritage.......them and 5dimes are my favorite outs.

Not trying to be nosey but i would love to hear some details and im sure others would as well

High3rEl3m3nt · 03-12-13, 07:40 PM

Cuse,

I may share at some point.

Can someone educate me as to the relationship between Sportbet and 5dimes? How are they separate from each other..I know you can log-in to your 5dimes account via Sportbet. Same lines too. Same company, different name? Marketing tactics?

boeing power · 03-12-13, 07:45 PM

All these books are run by scumbags,

the nicer they treat you the shittier the book.

If you're winning at 5 dimes I would forget about this and stay.

tto827 · 03-12-13, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by High3rEl3m3nt

Cuse,

I may share at some point.

Can someone educate me as to the relationship between Sportbet and 5dimes? How are they separate form each other..I know you can log-in to your 5dimes account via Sportbet. Same lines too. Same company, different name? Marketing tactics?

If your taking a moral stand on 5dimes, I would stay away from sportbet, but I do not know their actual relationship, but I've been under the assumption that sportbet is just a skin for 'em.

hankcream · 03-12-13, 07:47 PM

Sometimes you just have to suck it up & put up with poor customer service. Would you pay $8.00 for a pair of socks @ Macy's when you can get the same pair of socks @ Wal-mart for $3.50?

Emily_Haines · 03-12-13, 07:47 PM

As a US player its not like you have a lot of options

Heritage, Bookmaker and 5dimes are about it

pimike · 03-12-13, 07:51 PM

Same deal Same outfit.

just move to Heritage or a solid Local. Some locals offer same reduced juice once you get established.

Best of Luck

High3rEl3m3nt · 03-12-13, 08:00 PM

A lot of you are making sense...I appreciate it.

Wish there was a reputable book that cared about all ends of its business model. Hope to God someday this gets legalized and CR books are forced to jump through hoops to keep our business. Wish this were a free market.

Waterstpub87 · 03-12-13, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by High3rEl3m3nt

A lot of you are making sense...I appreciate it.

Wish there was a reputable book that cared about all ends of its business model. Hope to God someday this gets legalized and CR books are forced to jump through hoops to keep our business. Wish this were a free market.

Costa Rican Books would disappear in about 15 minutes if they legalized internet gambling in the US. If I had an audited, regulated place that I could take to court if they didn't pay me, I'd be there in a second.

winz · 03-12-13, 09:57 PM

always liked bookmaker and heritage for mlb due to the fact they offer 1st 5 inn and 2nd half as well..plus heritage lets you buy/sell runs and play teasers, but their limits are smaller than bookmaker.

byronbb · 03-12-13, 10:27 PM

Always confused why people seem to always have these endless problems with seemingly decent books. Ive dealt with every A and B book around and almost never have to even deal with CS except for the most minor of issues once in blue moon.

Mac4Lyfe · 03-12-13, 11:31 PM

Maybe, you're a perpetual loser that never have to worry about cashing out???

Originally posted by byronbb

Always confused why people seem to always have these endless problems with seemingly decent books. Ive dealt with every A and B book around and almost never have to even deal with CS except for the most minor of issues once in blue moon.

John Dough · 03-13-13, 06:31 AM

Heritage.

LT Profits · 03-13-13, 06:40 AM

You can NOT have simultaneous accounts at 5 Dimes and Sportbet, so they are out. Since you bet MLB, you may consider DSI because of dime lines. They also offer three-way NHL lines, which is like betting first 60 mins at 5 Dimes only with Tie option added.

The Kraken · 03-13-13, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by Waterstpub87

Costa Rican Books would disappear in about 15 minutes if they legalized internet gambling in the US. If I had an audited, regulated place that I could take to court if they didn't pay me, I'd be there in a second.

Yes! More regulation. That's always the answer. What are you going to take them to court for, bad CS

that's what's in question here, not 5dimes swindling his funds. Anyways, you don't think Vegas can give guys the run around come payout time?

Likely tony just got tired of subsidizing OP's theatre rooms. This happens. You think regulation will fix this? You think being able to sue casinos on US soil wont force them to factor that into the line so your playing .40 cent openers? Think again.

chopperocker · 03-13-13, 07:05 AM

with all the things you looking for it sounds like you'd be better off living in Vegas

I/O · 03-13-13, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by hankcream

Sometimes you just have to suck it up & put up with poor customer service. Would you pay $8.00 for a pair of socks @ Macy's when you can get the same pair of socks @ Wal-mart for $3.50?

I'd take the better customer service instead of dealing with shit any day

Microphone · 03-13-13, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by High3rEl3m3nt

Probably the only book that I have won a decent amount at. There comes a time when a business should treat their customers with civility and respect and that line was WAY crossed today. I know a lot of you have been subjected to piss-poor treatment, but I half-believed that a number of you must have brought it upon yourselves. Sure, chat can be incompetent, but I always worked around that and have had positive experiences working with Armando--still think he's a good guy. Well, I did not even remotely provoke the kind of treatment I received today. So, I'll be taking my money out in the next couple of weeks and will be searching elsewhere.

I need some suggestions on where to go. I have a Legends account, but I can't see this being my primary book...hate the late lines, poor odds, etc. Bookmaker the route to go? For me, it's all about MLB and NHL. I do not bet basketball or football, but on rare occasions. I do not care about bonuses, outside of reduced juice, but that's long gone. I prefer p2p. Where are you guys playing bases at this year?

Or is time I find a local? Never liked this route, especially if I decide to wager decent amounts on low volume games. Seems very risky.

After 5 Dimes ,DSI/Bookmaker, Heritage, Legends the only places I'd consider being a US guy.

Was it poor customer service on an issue or are they hassling you with limits or is it a money withdrawal issue? Maybe you can't answer yet but anxious to know.

milwaukee mike · 03-13-13, 08:09 AM

i've played them all and #1 choice is always

youwager

great customer service, calendar promos and other contests, and lines that are a bit off sometimes

i would've said betdsi too until a couple weeks ago, they have done everything possible to irritate me lately

Russian Rocket · 03-13-13, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by milwaukee mike

i've played them all and #1 choice is always

youwager

great customer service, calendar promos and other contests, and lines that are a bit off sometimes

i would've said betdsi too until a couple weeks ago, they have done everything possible to irritate me lately

Miker is still fuming about the rollover runaround

jds07v · 03-13-13, 08:20 AM

Bookmaker is not going to be the best option for baseball. BetDSI (their sister operation) has better lines. I play at both Bookmaker and 5Dimes, and shop between the two for the better line

TxAaron · 03-13-13, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by High3rEl3m3nt

Probably the only book that I have won a decent amount at. There comes a time when a business should treat their customers with civility and respect and that line was WAY crossed today. I know a lot of you have been subjected to piss-poor treatment, but I half-believed that a number of you must have brought it upon yourselves. Sure, chat can be incompetent, but I always worked around that and have had positive experiences working with Armando--still think he's a good guy. Well, I did not even remotely provoke the kind of treatment I received today. So, I'll be taking my money out in the next couple of weeks and will be searching elsewhere.

I need some suggestions on where to go. I have a Legends account, but I can't see this being my primary book...hate the late lines, poor odds, etc. Bookmaker the route to go? For me, it's all about MLB and NHL. I do not bet basketball or football, but on rare occasions. I do not care about bonuses, outside of reduced juice, but that's long gone. I prefer p2p. Where are you guys playing bases at this year?

Or is time I find a local? Never liked this route, especially if I decide to wager decent amounts on low volume games. Seems very risky.

You seem like a good guy Element. Let me know if you want my locals contact info. He has pretty high settle up, but is solid as a rock (1k min settle). Also offers a monthly cocktail party in Dallas for all his customers if you're near.

Mikeyanks23 · 03-13-13, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by milwaukee mike

i've played them all and #1 choice is always

youwager

great customer service, calendar promos and other contests, and lines that are a bit off sometimes

i would've said betdsi too until a couple weeks ago, they have done everything possible to irritate me lately

i gotta say i love youwager. Went on a huge run there. Been paying without a prob.

milwaukee mike · 03-13-13, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by Russian Rocket

Miker is still fuming about the rollover runaround

forgot about that

it was actually because they stiffed me out of the ufccontest winnings - being emailed multiple times to join a contest that i won and then was told was ineligible for (because of a random, unfair rules change) really pissed me off

LordVodka · 03-13-13, 11:08 AM

I would go with youwager as well. I know a g at another board that had upwards of $90k there.

fitguy67 · 03-13-13, 11:33 AM

the three best options for a US'er

3rd best= YouWager (best of the 20cent books, all things considered)

2nd best = 5dimes (the only 10-cent book)

Best= BOTH of them (see Optional's and I/O's comment...stupid to deprive yourself of Walmart prices for the rest of your life...cuz a salesman was rude)

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BTW, for sportsbook advantage/disadvantage "look before you leap" consideration ...you really gotta lurk the "Sportsbooks & The Industry" sub-forum threads...

Two guys over there (touchback and Hankwins) are brilliant in this area.

SuperiorDaily · 03-13-13, 11:37 AM

sorry to hear that sir

easyliving · 03-13-13, 11:42 AM

BOVADA top notch book if your a rec. bettor

High3rEl3m3nt · 03-13-13, 11:49 AM

Again, appreciate some of the suggestions and I am thinking of trying out youwager for a small amount today. I know there are locals here, but I think the volume on betting baseball is so low that I can't see it being a good thing. I do not live in a baseball or hockey city...it's all basketball and football here. I can't win ATS longterm...I'd be up a greater amount at 5dimes if I hadn't tried.