G'day Raw Instinct,
Good point. Obviously getting a good price is important, but it's absolutely pointless being quoted the best price if you can't actually place a bet. Maybe I'll consider one of the TABs for better reliability.

G'day Xanadu,
Yeah this morning I thought it was my computer that was playing up, before I narrowed the real problem down to the IASbet website. I've already made a complaint to them. Their official line is that it's not their fault, it's Telstra's. The problem has been a recurring one though over the last couple of years, and the fact that they have not been able to resolve the issue in that time tells me that they have no interest in ensuring their clients get the best possible service. I've had enough of them and will now look elsewhere. Good luck to you mate if you stick with them. I'll bet the issue happens again on Melbourne Cup day.

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