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From: cnrdean@ucbtopaz.BERKELEY.EDU
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Subject: Re: Stockbroker selection, discount brokers.
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Date: Wed, 27-Nov-85 19:22:38 EST
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I am very surprised at the dissatisfaction being expressed about
Charles Schwabb.  I use them with no problem.

1.  My local office is in Walnut Creek.  I have had no problems
with them.  When they are closed, I just use the 24 hour toll free number.
It is great.  Free, no hassle quotes, even in the middle of the night.  
This is nice, since I don't think about investments during the day.
No advice.  I use it when I 
am on vacation anywhere in the U.S. (although I haven't left California for
many years).

2.  They have never screwed up my accounts.

3.  However, I have seen reports of discount brokers, which indicates that 
Schwabb isn't the least expensive.  But, I am willing to pay a little more 
for a big, fiscally sound company.

4.  I am open minded.  I have never heard of "Rose".  I am interested.  
Where do I (we) get in contact?  Do they give 24 hour free quotes?

Sam Scalise