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Don't break your neck over

Jason — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:34:33 -0500

Don't break your neck over it, George. If it comes, it comes. Not a big deal.

Hang in there for a little

George — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:24:44 -0500

Hang in there for a little bit longer. I was hopeful that James would show up, but I need to take action now. I don't like that it was taken so long for you to receive your prize.

I still haven't received my

Jason — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:50:44 -0500

I still haven't received my free "Trade Like Warren Buffett". I really want to read the book, and will probably just go pick up a copy.

I know as soon as I do, it will come in the mail.

Agreed, how and when would

Nick — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:34:36 -0500

Agreed, how and when would you implement it?

It wouldn't be a very

Jason — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:59:24 -0500

It wouldn't be a very "scientific" test, but it should be a decent indicator.

Mr. Greenblatts screen identifies very well managed companies, so it should be a "no-brainer" to purchase those companies when they are selling at their own historical lows. In my opinion, the best matrix to gauge a company is against itself.

After all, you could buy the best managed company in the world, but it is still a terrible investment if it is purchased at too high of price.

I think that might be a great idea

Nick — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:15:53 -0500

I think that might be a great idea too, but how do you suggest we test that? A poor performing stock could hit a new low daily- when would the buyer pull the trigger? Are you suggesting that if it is on the screen and at at 52 week low that it should be selected?

What about only purchasing

Jason — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:51:26 -0500

What about only purchasing from the screen at their 52wk lows?