???? How well do the play money tables actually prepare me to play...

I am just curious because I really want to play money tables.

Just some background info...I have been playing since probably early 2006 on Pokerstars with play money.. I had a decent bankroll until I found the 40k tables and went nuts and lost everything. Twice.

I played the 50k SnGs and would place probably 6th on average..don't have a stat tracker or anything so I couldn't really tell ya.

Are the play money tables worth it to start with or should I play 1$ sngs...if getting money on pokerstars in the U.S. is even possible anymore.

Anywho, first thread that I've made so Hope it wasn't a total waste of your time.