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Old 06-07-2009, 06:37 PM
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Matchbook - Please advise

1 point lines....i have looked many times but never actually tried them. is there a downside to these places, and why don't all of us use them?

Example for tonight the Lakers are trading at -6.5 -105/Orlando +6.5 +104...best lines on both sides.

anyone with thoughts please share, i am curious about these sites
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Old 06-07-2009, 09:20 PM
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Old 06-07-2009, 11:04 PM
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Under what circumstance would you bet with a book instead of matchbook? it looks like matchbook almost always has the best lines...curious to understand this
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Old 06-08-2009, 01:31 AM
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I heard about matchbook before, but never really checked their site out until now. Is there a drawback or some catch All their lines are 1 to 2 cents. Why have I been laying 10 cent juice for last 2.5 years since Pinny left us when this is an option?
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:24 AM
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I heard about matchbook before, but never really checked their site out until now. Is there a drawback or some catch All their lines are 1 to 2 cents. Why have I been laying 10 cent juice for last 2.5 years since Pinny left us when this is an option?
Exactly....i'm hoping for some informed responses
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Old 06-08-2009, 11:12 AM
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I use Matchbook for 80% of my bets, if you line shop and go with the best line you would as well. They don't have parlays, teasers etc. and in some cases the liquidity is found wanting, but overall its a must have out.
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Old 06-08-2009, 04:50 PM
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smitch or anyone could you also comment on deposits/withdrawls...again all help is appreciated it just seems like i discovered the wheel LOL
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Old 06-08-2009, 06:02 PM
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I'm not sure how much detail we want to put in the open forum, I will say that payouts have always been quick and reliable. I'm sure if you contact customer service they will give you all your deposit and transfer options (I've had no problem funding personally).
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Old 06-09-2009, 02:40 PM
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good enough for me i am going to fund an account for college football
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Old 08-11-2010, 08:59 PM
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Old 08-12-2010, 12:29 AM
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firstly dont forget the commission, its a few cents, take that into consideration when shopping

another, the main reason it cant be your only out is because there isnt enough offers seeded at openers

mostly best to shop for closing #s there

lastly parlaymakers I think is still out there??? with that book you can parlay/tease several MB offers

forgot how it works
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Old 08-12-2010, 02:38 PM
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the baseball lines seem to be a better deal than most for sure, even with commision.
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