Why do people play at books worse than a C-?

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  • azn624
    SBR MVP
    • 06-29-09
    • 2771

    #1
    Why do people play at books worse than a C-?
    Questions in the title and just wanted to know why some play at some of those D and F books, when there are so many to choose from that are at least C or above.
  • princesspolamalu
    SBR Sharp
    • 02-10-10
    • 373

    #2
    Originally posted by azn624
    Questions in the title and just wanted to know why some play at some of those D and F books, when there are so many to choose from that are at least C or above.
    I think the answer is lack of information. I am with BetUs currently and they have pretty terrible reviews. However I did not find this site until after the money was deposited. Im hoping to get my 2.5K from them and then I am moving on to a more reputable book.

    Another reason could be that these terrible books cant be horrible to everyone or they would be out of business. They are probably treating some people ok so no need to change for those folks.
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    • durito
      SBR Posting Legend
      • 07-03-06
      • 13173

      #3
      To make money.
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      • ringemup
        SBR MVP
        • 11-24-08
        • 2112

        #4
        cannot understand y there r players who buy into scam books haha.....n then wait til they r scammed u should kno better when ur dealing with books that r offshore play only with the reputable ones period
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        • nenad
          Restricted User
          • 08-12-09
          • 714

          #5
          i play if i think they are good
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          • patswin
            SBR MVP
            • 09-05-06
            • 1794

            #6
            Sometimes the risk is worth the reward
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            • trumpdown
              SBR Wise Guy
              • 01-21-09
              • 755

              #7
              Originally posted by durito
              To make money.
              ^^^^
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              • blix177
                Restricted User
                • 09-20-08
                • 1520

                #8
                lay104 is D I think, but I am still tempted to use them
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                • crinkle
                  SBR High Roller
                  • 12-20-07
                  • 208

                  #9
                  All the poorly rated books aren't that bad. I've had great experiences with D rated books on this site which pay quicker and I feel are better than the A ones. I will leave it at that but that's my opinion. To each their own.
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                  • ringemup
                    SBR MVP
                    • 11-24-08
                    • 2112

                    #10
                    Originally posted by crinkle
                    All the poorly rated books aren't that bad. I've had great experiences with D rated books on this site which pay quicker and I feel are better than the A ones. I will leave it at that but that's my opinion. To each their own.
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                    • taco3275
                      SBR Hustler
                      • 05-10-07
                      • 83

                      #11
                      I play at sportsbook.com and for the 9+ years with no problems I don't have any reason to play anywhere but there. I enjoy this site (SBR) because of all the pure B.S that people come up with.So make it an F book,I could care less I will still play there and enjoy the comps and perks they offer me.
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                      • robmpink
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 01-09-07
                        • 13205

                        #12
                        Why play with anyone other than a sbr a book?
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                        • mintybetmachine
                          SBR Sharp
                          • 10-30-09
                          • 467

                          #13
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                          • whatsgood5
                            Restricted User
                            • 10-13-09
                            • 15359

                            #14
                            Ignorance. Simple as that.
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                            • Dr.Gonzo
                              SBR MVP
                              • 12-05-09
                              • 4660

                              #15
                              To make money calculating the risk

                              OR

                              Ignorance. It doesn't help when other major forums are a publicity machine for average books. I have been sucked in by this.
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                              • thecomebacker
                                SBR Hustler
                                • 01-18-10
                                • 92

                                #16
                                I'd rather risk my money on my own picks rather than risk it on whether a bad rated book will cancel my wager / slow pay
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                                • Peeig
                                  SBR Wise Guy
                                  • 02-06-08
                                  • 567

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by durito
                                  To make money.
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                                  • Hareeba!
                                    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                    • 07-01-06
                                    • 37279

                                    #18
                                    I don't and think that anyone who does is taking an extreme risk .. but maybe they know what they are doing

                                    I do however play with a few books which are not rated at all, including one which I would rate in my top 3 just behind Betfair and Pinnacle and which I simply can't understand why SBR doesn't seem to recognise even exists!
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                                    • Mikelo
                                      SBR High Roller
                                      • 02-11-07
                                      • 140

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by durito
                                      To make money.
                                      Durito has been pretty consistant answering this question over and over again in the last few years.
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                                      • HedgeHog
                                        SBR Posting Legend
                                        • 09-11-07
                                        • 10128

                                        #20
                                        Today I only play at B or better Books. However, a few years back I made serious money at SportsBook.com and the now defunct BetonSports. Gave a little bit back to both in the end, but overall I came way ahead. So it really does come down to risk vs reward at the D shops. Some are very easy to beat but you have to weigh that against the odds of them stealing your money.
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                                        • sq764
                                          SBR MVP
                                          • 04-17-07
                                          • 1026

                                          #21
                                          I've played oddsmaker and I believe its because I am a freaking idiot
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                                          • THEGREAT30
                                            SBR Hall of Famer
                                            • 10-04-08
                                            • 8970

                                            #22
                                            Why do people that post on this site choose to play at such books is the question. That kinda defeats the purpose of the site. Why come on here and complain about a D book, if you can read reviews, you know you should not even be touching those books, good day
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