Skybook- what happened to NCAA hoop halftimes?

[bbuster]

Lance-

Since your following this forum maybe you would answer my 2 question. Why doesn't Skybook offer halftime lines on all NCAA hoop games like CRIS and Olympic? I believe you guys had them on every game earlier in the season and at some point stopped. I would like to see you guys have halftimes on every game again.
Second, why when I call Skybook about half the time when I give the game number the clerk says something like " Is 510 good for 1234" I have never heard no be the answer but this seems like a time stalling tactic and also makes it seem like certain numbers are available for certain players and the same number not available for certain players.
If you take the time to respond I offer a premature thank you.

[Skybook]

BBUster
This is risky for me because all your previous posts have been just as you say in your username. You breaking balls. These seem legit so I will give it a shot. The first answer is it takes a lot of manpower to do all those second halfs. More time and effort then you might think. It also fills the clerks terminal with many meaningless games thus slowing down the system and the clerk. Most importantly they are not popular and that is why you see so few books use them.
Very few clients are interested in betting them. As in any company we had to make a decision and ours was we were better off without them.
Your other question was a good one. It is not a stalling tactic at all. Like you said you always get the number your looking for. The amswe is simple. As you know we take lager bets from all types of people. We have many other clients on the pnone at the same time as you. IF this happens to you it is the clerks way of making sure he/she doesnt give you a large bet on a game while a clerk on the other side of the room takes a large bet on the same game at the same number. After all all books have limits simply because at that amount they wish to change the line.
I hope that helps.
Take care Lance

[bbuster]

Lance-

Thanks for responding. 2 things. First you misinterpreted my name it is not ballbuster it is bookiebuster. Although maybe I do both.
Second I understand your explanation of not wanting to get hit numerous times on same game that is why the clerk asks if it is good, but I would think you would analyze the players account before you do this. If you are protecting yourself from getting double punched on limit bets that is one thing, but I have never had a 5 figure balance with you and since you have gone to post up a player can only bet what is in their account. If I am a nickel or dime player and you see that I have a low balance their is no need to treat me the same way as you do a limit player. I know you guys have a reputation as having big limits and saying you can always ask for more. What are your limts for NBA/NCAA sides and totals and halftime side and totals?

[This message has been edited by bbuster (edited 02-04-2000).]

[Skybook]

BBUster
Sorry for the misinterpretation of your name. Actually you bring up a good point.Our clerks should not be doing that to everyone , only the people like you say who have the ability to make limit plays. They are normally really good at this and I apolize if it happened to you.
5/2 and 3/1. These are of course for the syndicate plays because as you know we would be nuts not to have any. As you also know for the non syndicate players we really dont have limits and take heavy hits.

[Skybook]

BBUSter
Also it would be really hard for the clerks to remember what each clients betting habits are. There are to many clients. I really liked you point about the clients who dont have the ability to place limit bets. The clerk can simply as you say check the credit available of the caller. The thing is though any client that calls the front room ( Which consists on limit players and the ability to play the limit) should have the ability to make a limit play. It sounds to me that you are calling the wrong room. If your account doesnt have the funds for limit bets then you
shouldnt be calling there. Give me a call. Maybe you should be switched if it bothers you that a clerk asks if the line is good. It shouldnt bother you though because it doesnt bother anyone else (except the syndicates who are racing to get over on the books )Like we have said over and over again and like this forum has proved you get the number you are looking for anyway.
If it still bothers you I would love to make you happy. Give me a call and I will figure out a way to satisfy you

Thanks Lance

[bbuster]

Lance-
Well its nice to see that you make it a point to satisfy your customers, but I am fine with the level of service I recieve from Skybook.
Not often are books willing to interact in this forum as openly and honestly as you(which you are commended for) and I had a couple questions regarding how Skybook operates and you answered them for me.
Aside from that the only other thing you could do to make me happy would be give me free hooks or half juice! LOL

[Skybook]

BBuster
I will my friend. If you bet me 10 plays or more on the same call for the same amount you can have a half point in your favor on all of the games. Also thank you for the compliment. I know you do and i hope others realize I put myself under great scrutiny by expressing the truth. As you can see people take it upon themselves to attack us personally and manipulate this forum to benefit themselves.
I will not be bullied by negative posts that are strictly put here so I will do what ever the poster wants if he doesnt post negative posts about Skybook again. If people wish to question me professionally in an adult manner
I will respond. I will respond to positive and negative posts if properly posted.

Thanks a lot Lance