Nah sykes I used to profitabley 6-8 table but just shoddy ass run of luck. But it's to be expected; no harm. My game still needs vastly improving.
I mirror nova and satriales. You shouldn't be calling with anything but super premium. (adding a slightly larger range vs a loldonkaments player)
It's unprofitable in terms of ICM.
Imagine if you're starting stack with 1500 chips. Those 1500 chips cost you $6 + .50 rake. Call this "tournament equity".
You get your AQo into a flip versus JJ and lose 50% of the time and win 50% (give or take). As the goal of the sit n go is ultimately to win it but penultimately to reach the cash and break the bubble you don't really achieve much by calling with anything else. Cold calling with AK is also out of the question as your fold equity becomes more and more diminished the bigger the preflop action.
Hands such as AQ/AJ/TT/99/88 and lower are often enough behind in an all in situation to fold these cards or risk losiing your complete tournament equity.
http://www.sitandgoplanet.comThey do a free eBook called "A comedy of errors" (1+2) take a browse and use it to perfect your game. I am still working through it though. Also Colin Moshman Sit n Go strategy is pretty good if you want some material text!