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From: cnrdean@ucbtopaz.BERKELEY.EDU
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Subject: Re: Stockbroker selection, discount brokers.
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Date: Thu, 5-Dec-85 15:23:08 EST
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1.  I was very tempted by Schwabs repeated suggestions that I let
them hold my certificates.  They even offer a free gift
in exchange.  But, I have held off.  And after
reading about the problems of others, ... no way.

2.  I called the 800 number provided for Rose a while back, but got
no answer.  Maybe I copied it down wrong.  Could someone repeat it?

3.  And now, to the point:  How about exchanging 'hot stock' tips?  I
do my own research, and have done quite well.  (Of course so has
just about everybody lately.)  But, I would sure like to exchange
ideas with others -- not a broker.

4.  I have the impression that most stock brokers would try to sell you
stock in anything if they thought you would.  A secretary in our
office told me she bought 2 (two) shares of PG&E from Merril
Lynch.  With that kind of volume, wouldn't that stock have to go 
up about 300% before she could break even?

Sam Scalise