1. 02-18-10 12:31 PM #1
    azn624
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    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.
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  2. 02-18-10 01:28 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by azn624 View Post
    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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  3. 02-18-10 01:33 PM #3
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    To make money.
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  4. 02-18-10 01:33 PM #4
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    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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  5. 02-18-10 01:34 PM #5
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    i play if i think they are good
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  6. 02-18-10 01:35 PM #6
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    Sometimes the risk is worth the reward
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  7. 02-18-10 01:54 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by durito View Post
    To make money.
    ^^^^
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  8. 02-18-10 03:03 PM #8
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    lay104 is D I think, but I am still tempted to use them
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  9. 02-18-10 03:09 PM #9
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    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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  10. 02-18-10 03:22 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by crinkle View Post
    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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  11. 02-18-10 07:16 PM #11
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    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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  12. 02-18-10 08:22 PM #12
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    Why play with anyone other than a sbr a book?
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  13. 02-18-10 08:29 PM #13
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  14. 02-18-10 08:35 PM #14
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    Ignorance. Simple as that.
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  15. 02-18-10 09:45 PM #15
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    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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  16. 02-19-10 01:55 AM #16
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    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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  17. 02-19-10 04:19 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by durito View Post
    To make money.
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  18. 02-19-10 04:42 AM #18
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    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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  19. 02-19-10 06:49 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by durito View Post
    To make money.
    Durito has been pretty consistant answering this question over and over again in the last few years.
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  20. 02-19-10 07:51 AM #20
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    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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  21. 02-19-10 08:10 AM #21
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    I've played oddsmaker and I believe its because I am a freaking idiot
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  22. 02-19-10 08:14 AM #22
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    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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