Thanks for all that darky plus the warning. I've been through my system buying stage, as I'm sure many on here have. Bought my first one in 2000, the 'Dark Horse 2000' , subscribed to the magazine and bought a couple more systems.
Then I noticed that the articles in the magazine seemed to be just the same old stuff regurgitated although I will say that there were some interesting ideas and at least it was a good starting point.
I did buy one system from Grandstand, hence me still getting their flyers, The Double Duece but nothing since then.
I find I can acquire more knowledge by reading this forum. Luckily enough I suppose, I'm one of those guys that doesn't "have to have a bet" so am quite happy just studying and doing my own research.
I'm sure that mine is a familiar tale and that many here have been through the same stages but are just further down the road and the more knowledgeable ones are even making a quid at it.

Funnily enough a few years ago when the Horseman's Bookshop was still open in Sydney, amongst all the new and second hand books there was a big cardboard box on the floor full of old discarded 2nd hand systems, nearly all from a Popular Punting Magazine, the "Systems Graveyard" so to speak. Most of the systems that had sold for $100 plus could be had for between $5 to $15.

I'm sure there's a message there for all of us