And hey, in case this gets into a debate, etc..... Here are some reasons why buying points is part of the routine -
This is an amateur hobby....I don't have accounts at every possible out.
Frankly, time is critical and with other business responsibilities, making these plays is not always top priority.
I like to have the best number. I appreciate the urgency to get the best number....just don't always have the time and resources to get the best number.
So, buying 1/2 points and full points has become part of the routine. It's my money. I spend money on a ton of things each and every day, and if I see fit to buy points here and there to get the numbers I want....well, that's my prerogative (thank you Bobby Brown).
I appreciate that in a tiny vacuum, it's not necessarily +EV to buy points, but in the grand scheme of my current day to day duties and responsibilities, to get the numbers I want, it's just the best case solution for now.
Thanks again for your efforts. Not being critical, just lending a perspective.
Best wishes for success this football season -
Carpe Diem -
Joe D