A question about books/fees/reliability

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I&#x27;ve been calling around several books so that I can spread my money around. Currently I&#x27;m with 5Dimes and Bookmaker. No complaints about either currently.However, (and I realize this is just part of what you have to deal with when dealing with offshore books) as I call around I&#x27;m shocked by the fees some places charge for taking a withdrawal, making a deposit, etc. In addition, sometimes the people answering the phones sound like uneducated, unfriendly people. Many time I can hear them talking to other people, or lots of people in the background. While I understand sometimes in a call center environment this is the case, it&#x27;s really a turnoff.Also I hear lots of stories of these books not wanting to pay out....dragging their feet.So my question (and I realize it&#x27;s probably been beat to death on this forum) is...if you had to recommend one book, what would it be?The book that fits this description (great customer service, fast payouts, minimal charges) most closely is?Yes I know there&#x27;s probably some paid shills on here, and yes I know a lot of this is part of the deal, and yes I know it would be easier to live in Vegas, but again....I&#x27;m just looking for your opinions.I&#x27;ve called Top Bet, Sportsbet, Heritage, Bet365...either they don&#x27;t take US customers, or the fees/customer service was horrendous.Your thoughts?

Gamer1000 · Answer

I&#x27;ve been calling around several books so that I can spread my money around. Currently I&#x27;m with 5Dimes and Bookmaker. No complaints about either currently.However, (and I realize this is just part of what you have to deal with when dealing with offshore books) as I call around I&#x27;m shocked by the fees some places charge for taking a withdrawal, making a deposit, etc. In addition, sometimes the people answering the phones sound like uneducated, unfriendly people. Many time I can hear them talking to other people, or lots of people in the background. While I understand sometimes in a call center environment this is the case, it&#x27;s really a turnoff.Also I hear lots of stories of these books not wanting to pay out....dragging their feet.So my question (and I realize it&#x27;s probably been beat to death on this forum) is...if you had to recommend one book, what would it be?The book that fits this description (great customer service, fast payouts, minimal charges) most closely is?Yes I know there&#x27;s probably some paid shills on here, and yes I know a lot of this is part of the deal, and yes I know it would be easier to live in Vegas, but again....I&#x27;m just looking for your opinions.I&#x27;ve called Top Bet, Sportsbet, Heritage, Bet365...either they don&#x27;t take US customers, or the fees/customer service was horrendous.Your thoughts?

Gamer1000 · Answer

One last thing, I called a couple of the books (Bovado and Sportsbet) and they wouldn&#x27;t even hardly answer any questions unless I had an account. I understand that from certain standpoint, but how are you going to get my business if you won&#x27;t even answer basic questions? So bizarre.

vegas_tracker · Answer

hi.. I get a lot of red flag by western union and moneygram..I play at betbtb.com  they offer moneypak deposits which is cheap and easy..they sell them at any cvs or rite aid for 5 bucks then u add funds on to it then betbtb gets the funds in your account in 10 minutes..they might still have the promo of 200 via moneypak get extra 50..500 extra 150..got to payouts and they allow me to avoid red flag with the government under my name and I have it sent ot my wifes name,,plus I don&#x27;t need to send them my info of pic I,D, or utility bill..email them at betbtb@aolcom and an agent will set u up with account good luck..

HypoHandi · Answer

Agreed. The fees on the way out are something no one seems to consider. If you use P2P payments, you are basically betting 120 odds and you are not going to win that way. If I had realized all the fees involved, I probably would never have gotten started betting online.

From the research I have done, I think you have to go with a 100% free play and hope to cover your fees in that way and try to beat them out of losing all the money on the rollover. You've got to get some free money to cover your costs.

I think 5 Dimes is probably the best since they will give you a free payout and that's a big reason people stay there. I'm at BetDSI myself but they are just too expensive. Fortunately, I am going to burn them on the rollover. But I'm going to cash out when that is met.

I'm thinking seriously about BetMania which has 107 odds and a 100% free play and will send you a free check if over $1,000. That's a tough deal to beat. They are not a top-rated book but seem to have some loyal customers and might be worth a shot. But they have some negatives out there too. I have not used them so I don't recommend them.

MichiganBeest00 · Answer

I really don&#x27;t know who to choose.

nummy · Answer

Go with a trusted local and you don&#x27;t have these ridiculous fees

vinnievibes · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by vegas_tracker] &#xD;&#xA;hi.. I get a lot of red flag by western union and moneygram..I play at betbtb.com  they offer moneypak deposits which is cheap and easy..they sell them at any cvs or rite aid for 5 bucks then u add funds on to it then betbtb gets the funds in your account in 10 minutes..they might still have the promo of 200 via moneypak get extra 50..500 extra 150..got to payouts and they allow me to avoid red flag with the government under my name and I have it sent ot my wifes name,,plus I don&#x27;t need to send them my info of pic I,D, or utility bill..email them at betbtb@aolcom and an agent will set u up with account good luck..[/Quote]

vinnievibes · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by vegas_tracker] &#xD;&#xA;hi.. I get a lot of red flag by western union and moneygram..I play at betbtb.com  they offer moneypak deposits which is cheap and easy..they sell them at any cvs or rite aid for 5 bucks then u add funds on to it then betbtb gets the funds in your account in 10 minutes..they might still have the promo of 200 via moneypak get extra 50..500 extra 150..got to payouts and they allow me to avoid red flag with the government under my name and I have it sent ot my wifes name,,plus I don&#x27;t need to send them my info of pic I,D, or utility bill..email them at betbtb@aolcom and an agent will set u up with account good luck..[/Quote] of course they&#x27;re gonna take your money in ten minutes..there&#x27;s no way you&#x27;re gonna get a withdrawal in ten minutes..it should work both ways..until that day happens, i&#x27;ll just stick with my local

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