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Quality of Players b/w $5+0.50 and $10+1 SNG's?

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  1. #1

    Default Quality of Players b/w $5+0.50 and $10+1 SNG's?

    For anyone that plays the low SNG's, $5+0.50 and $10+1, have you noticed a difference in the quality of the players at the tables? I'm just wondering if I should just go ahead and make the move up to $10+1. My bankroll is sitting at $350. Also, I have a $200 bonus to collect within a month and the $10+1 would cut the amount of SNG's I would need to play in half.
  2. #2
    there is no difference in skill between the 2
  3. #3
    the only difference is the BR you need to play. 350 is fine for 10s, move up.
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  5. #5
    From my experience there is a little difference

    The fish are still there, pretty much the same amount, however the good players are a bit better, bubble play and ITM play are a bit tougher, but if you consistently win the $5 you will adjust pretty fast
  6. #6
    I've played just four $10 SNG's and haven't noticed any difference in skill until I get ITM, and then it's a little tougher. But this is only through four SNG's, and I've finished 1,5,2,2. I'd love to maintain that but we all know that won't be possible for 1000 SNG's(150% ROI % 75% ITM, LOL).

    I have noticed that it's easier in the early stages but it may just be the four that I've played which of course isn't anywhere near consideration of a decent sample. I'll keep putting my ROI/ITM stats are in my signature.
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    At $10 there are fewer uber-fish-style mistakes, but there are few players who are definably "better".
  8. #8
    i find the $10 if anything, slightly easier than the $5 ones because players are more predictable and easier to bluff and blind steal. basically if you're making money at the $5 you will at the $10.
  9. #9
    Quote Originally Posted by protell
    i find the $10 if anything, slightly easier than the $5 ones because players are more predictable and easier to bluff and blind steal. basically if you're making money at the $5 you will at the $10.
    I actually had to loosen up when I moved up. Players at this level are moderately more tight, but are more susceptible to moves. They also tend to respect raises more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fortune 500
    Quote Originally Posted by protell
    i find the $10 if anything, slightly easier than the $5 ones because players are more predictable and easier to bluff and blind steal. basically if you're making money at the $5 you will at the $10.
    I actually had to loosen up when I moved up. Players at this level are moderately more tight, but are more susceptible to moves. They also tend to respect raises more.
    Agreed
  11. #11
    dont fancy-move ur way out of the money.
  12. #12
    I'm also interested in this discussion as I'm on the border of moving up to $10+1 stakes, and while I greatly appreciate qualitative (non-numeric) analysis of the skill level (e.g. fewer uber-fish, slightly tighter..), I was wondering if anybody has meaningful statistics on their results at both levels that might give a more quantitative description of the skill level.

    Thanks...

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