This is my issue with Matchbook___ everyone please read

bigboydan · 01-01-08, 02:42 AM

Well you could have set your own price.

This is the reason why I use more than just Matchbook for my wagering purposes. You can sometimes find a better price elsewhere sometimes, without paying the 2% commission.

Wheell · 01-01-08, 02:54 AM

Let me get this straight: Your problem with Matchbook is that they aren't ALWAYS the best line on the side you want? I just want to make sure I am clear on this...

Bill Dozer · 01-01-08, 02:58 AM

People often say the same thing about Pinnacle and books that tend to move the price instead of the line. It sounds like you need to add a few options. Check out SBRlines for an idea on where the best number is and go from there.

guitarjosh · 01-01-08, 02:58 AM

Is Matchbook your only out?

2Pac · 01-01-08, 02:58 AM

1) You are a ****.

What are you betting, $12 a game? So you get $10 back instead of $11. Cry me a ****ing river.

Cris is easy enough to fund --- so send them so money. Matchbook USUALLY has the best lines. Not alwaysl.

Your picture is of a tanned douche bag, and I think *********

I kind of hope ************** 3) total disregard for economics.

*no need to attack poster - Bill D

rake922 · 01-01-08, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by Wheell

Let me get this straight: Your problem with Matchbook is that they aren't ALWAYS the best line on the side you want? I just want to make sure I am clear on this...

Yea and then on top of that they take a commission of my profits. I don't get charged a commissions at sportsbooks like CRIS or WSEX, they simply charge -110 the majority of the time

durito · 01-01-08, 03:05 AM

So play somewhere else.

But, if you don't realize that you'll get a better # at matchbook most of the time, you shouldn't be betting at all.

Everyone should have several books anyway.

Wheell · 01-01-08, 03:05 AM

Consider the commission part of the vig. Matchbook has not made the sportsbooks obsolete, it is merely one of the best options. Think of the line as -114. MB offered -114, CRIS offered -110. That will happen sometimes. It can be considered the MB lean (assuming it isn't just CRIS offering you the -110).

rake922 · 01-01-08, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by 2Pac

Your picture is of a tanned douche bag, and I think you are a douche bag.

I kind of hope you die becuase you are 1) stupid as ****, 2) uneducated, 3) total disregard for economics.

you don't even have an avatar so good luck with that. and thanks for the encouragement

idontlikerocks · 01-02-08, 01:17 PM

i think that in your case and several others , no avatar is the better option

Dark Horse · 01-02-08, 01:25 PM

Rake, if you don't understand the benefits of an exchange, don't play there. You can set any price you want, and your assumption that getting a better price than the one offered on the board is not feasible is 100% incorrect.

Jamie_UK · 01-02-08, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by rake922

Ok I go to make a wager on the Orlando Magic and the side I want is -112 and I can't get anything better than that....

SO then I win my bet and get a lousy payout compared to lets say CRIS at -110 and furthermore Matchbook takes a portion of my winnings as their commission

Am I just a complete idiot?

Don't say I could have set my price at -105 and just assumed I would get that price because that's not feasible if you ask me

What was the over round ? (or if thats beyond you, what was the price for the other team?)