A Bankroll Question

[Bulbarainey]

i tried it last week, 50c/1$ + 1/2$ online broll cashed out and tried 2/4 B&M- and hit a swing the first two days, just be careful, and hope u upswing first

[PhatPots]

If you can tolerate the risk then go for it. I think there is nothing wrong with trying to make the leap. Many other players will say wait until you know the game better, you might be on a lucky run, etc. But if you have the risk tolerance and can afford to lose your money and buy back in, then do it

Cheers,
pots

[Mate0]

I've taken these comments into account and I've decided to play 1/2 until I reach $800 (god I'm too impatient to reach 1200). I've hit $550 so things seem to be running smoothly. As to the swings once (if) I begin 2/4 i plan on falling back to 1/2 if I drop to $400.

I feel safe with this idea... any comments?

[crunchy1]

The 300BB rule (of 300BB+ for some of us) applies because none of us want to dig back in our pockets to refresh our bankrolls. If you are willing to take a shot with less that's fine. You'll just need to be prepared to rebuy and probably work your way up from the bottom again.

If you're planning on making a move up to the 2/4 game start datamining now before you make the move (I'm assuming that you're using PT - if you're not you should be!). It will really help your confidence having some info on the other players.

[syka16]

The fact that moving from 1/2 to 2/4 is even an issue shows you're not bonus whoring. This is the hourly off bonuswhores.com from Absolute Poker. Say you're pretty decent and pull 1BB hr. The #s are almost even!!! Put your red dress on!!!

$1-$2 Limit $5.04 $6.56
$2-$4 Limit $3.71 $4.91