This is an update to the other thread I started where I explained that I have been playing short rolled in a live $1/2NL game. Well, I have worked my way up to a $1250 BR. It would be more, but I gave my wife a little spending $ and bought some groceries w/some of it. I know that's not the wisest thing to do, but it'll keep the wife happy and that's important.

Anyway, I've been buying into the game for $100. I was wondering if any1 thinks I should start buying in for more than that or just keep doing things the same way. Max is $200.

That's my only question for now but I also wanted to mention that the $2/5NL game that I was aiming for eventually doesn't seem that appealing anymore. The ppl that play that are a bunch of rocks and the game is usually short handed. I'm happy where I'm at, which is good cuz I obviously can't afford the bigger game anytime soon anyway.

While a BR of 1250 may seem like a big chunk of change, its really not. Esp in 1/2.. If your confident in your abilities and are certain your not getting your chips in at the wrong spots why not buy in full and maximize your profits? If your comfortable playing the way you are though, then continue what your doing. As you stated, I wouldn't take any 2/5 shots yet either. My bankroll is hovering around 10k (live br + online) and I'm still doing 1/2 so don't feel like you need to move up to make more.

Note: As well, by the time your more comfortable with your game and understand how to play in situations like short hand games with a bunch of rocks you can move up as well. You'll know when the time is right, there's no straight answer.

I'm very comfortable with my game and will take your advice and start buying in for the full amount. The only thing that had me a little concerned is that on night I had almost my entire BR on the table after being outdrawn multiple times (started night with $500 and was down to $80 in my pocket;was doing $100 buys.) So, with $200 I was concerned a similar situation may occur. Now that I think about it though, if I buy for $200 I'll be more capable of protecting my hand and may not get drawn out on as often. Thanks for the advice!

I certainly am no expert, and don't play at the stakes you do, but I thought one of the reasons behind going in with a full buy in was to maximise the return on your big hands, not to protect your hands?

You are right that maximizing wins is the main reason to buy in for the full amount. I was looking at the added amunition for protection as an extra benefit.