Doesn't 3C guarantee 5+? Am Gors when stiff?

[virgosrock]

I bid 2C instead of 2S in case GUBBO has hearts.

GUBBO sees a stiff and goes nuts. Am quite sure 3C here is 5+

 

 

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[manudude03]

It doesn't promise 5 when it is a passed hand. You showed 4 clubs when you rebid 2C.

[virgosrock]

It doesn't promise 5 when it is a passed hand. You showed 4 clubs when you rebid 2C.

 

wow! thanks manu. i didnt even look at blurb. just assumed 5+ as always. good info.