[srm80]

i generally dont like making plays like this at NL25, i would rather steal after the flop. most people don't really pay attention to your image, and limping isn't much different than calling a raise, they just want to see a flop with some sutied cards. they don't care about winrate, position, -+EV moves, and they really don't care about your image for more than the next few hands. At least this has been my experience. If you are a solid player, than I think it would be more profitable to get into flops with the small stakes players and simply outplay them after the flop, where you can make the most money. I am not completely against a pre-flop steal either, as long as it is done in moderation. I think what would have made this play more valuable is if you had shown down your hand after everyone folded, then used the advertising for a later hand.