Anyone out there ever chase at a blackjack table?

     I play quite a bit, mostly computer... some casino.  I'm a pretty strict basic strategy player and mostly a conservative bettor.  But it would seem like if I sit down at a 10/500 table with 2K, I could pretty easily walk away with a couple hundred (if not $500 or more) with not many problems by just using a progression system, i.e. 10-20-40-80-160-320-500.  I know it's a recipe for disaster if you use it a lot, however, I think I could get away with it long enough to walk away with some descent cash if I just do it, say 3-4 times and then drop the idea for good.

     Have you ever tried this?

Never in my entire life have a I witnessed cheating in it's most obvious form than on offshore black jack.

Yeah... I know.  I'm sure it's a bad idea.  As far as the splits and doubledowns go, I would have to use my best discretion.  I mean if I have $320 on the table and the dealer has a 6 up against my 9,10, or 11, I would almost have to DD.  But then I could still lose.  So I probably wouldn't.  I might try it once, but no time in the near future.  I don't have 2K to burn.  Then again, I may never. 

It's just a bad idea in general though.

     I know.  I learned the hard way.  Know exactly what you mean. 

     I just play at the seedy 777 skill game places (Pot O Gold machines).  I actually consider it a part time job and a hobby (I'm a degenerate) that makes me money.  I do pretty well actually.

Good point.

SteelCash

"I think I'm approaching 5,000 hours as well.  Love the game".

I play with a giraffe figurine in my pocket to remind me not to stick my neck out too far. I sometimes picture another player at the table as a full-life giraffe when they play reckless. Helps me to play more often and better money management. Good Luck