BOS dual lines

[Duckstabber]

I have no problem with the fact that BOS have different lines for different customers - I mean I'm not a big fan of the concept, but that's just the way it is, I guess.

I'm going to open an account at BOS (and yes, I'll remember to use the TFZ1 banner 8) ) and now the million dollar question is:

How do I make sure to get the square lines?? :?:

[Buddybear]

to get the square lines you'll need to consistently bet big favorites and lose long term. Rest assure that you will not only get the square lines but perhaps a bonus or two thrown in...

Anyway....dealing dual lines IMO is unethical. Imagine going to grocery store and being dealt "dual prices" based on your socioeconmic status or if you are student being dealth "dual tests" because of your past academic performance.

The #1 goal of the linesmaker is to outsmart the wiseguys, the sharps, the guys who know what they are doing...when they deal dual lines they are in effect surrendering and playing by a different set of rules.

[raiders72001]

You will get the sharp line after a while but you will have a lot of fun until that point. :D

They have tons of prop bets that are very beatable.

[budworth22]

Buddy,
I disagree witht he grocery store example. It is somewhat flawed, as it does not account for the possibility that linesmaker is losing money by having some customers bet a certian set of lines. If the grocer was losing money when a certian person purchased a product as opposed to another, then he would likely take loss prevention measures.

Duckstabber,
deposit less than $500 US. I have figured out that you automatically get switched via computer to the sharp lines if you deposit more than 500 at a time.

I agree, I have beaten them badly on some props.

[raiders72001]

Good post Bud.

[Duckstabber]

I disagree with the grocery store example too - but I agree that it is somewhat unethical to deal dual lines. At least if the book is not completey honest about it, which BOS are not.

Bud, your <$500 deposit answer was the kind of answer I was hoping for - let's see how things work out.

I see that you've moved the thread - but while you're at it, shouldn't it be in the offshore forum? :)

[budworth22]

I disagree with the grocery store example too - but I agree that it is somewhat unethical to deal dual lines. At least if the book is not completey honest about it, which BOS are not.

Bud, your <$500 deposit answer was the kind of answer I was hoping for - let's see how things work out.

I see that you've moved the thread - but while you're at it, shouldn't it be in the offshore forum? :)

I could copy it possibly. BOS is an advertiser here, so we have easier access to their managment.