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To: Jenna who wrote (52531)	7/24/1999 7:58:00 AM
From: lee kramer	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 120523

QUITE BY CHANCE I came upon Silicon Investors a few months ago. Then something called "Market Gems". I began to read the posts. I began to "know" some of the posters. Small Fry caught my attention, then Jenna, then OJ (I didn't know HE was in the market) and Annie O and Susan G. I'd been a trader for quite some time but this was damn interesting. And when I saw occasional reference to NITE, a company I'd been trading since the mid 30's I'd kinda keep track of who was trading it and what their thinking was. I did this for a month or so then sent in a check to join Market Gems 'cause I wanted to know what stock #3 on the Watch List was and what company #7 was on the Earning Play calendar. And, I gotta admit, there were occasions when I wanted to jump in and offer something. So I began receiving the Watch List and the Earning's Plays and it was a bit confusing at first but after a few weeks I started to get the hang of it. Despite the fact that I could fairly be called an experienced trader, I was still looking for immediate buy/sell triggers...hey, everyone wants a map leading to the Holy Market Grail. But that's not how Market Gems works. So after another few weeks when Jenna would post a message saying that she was in and out of NTBK, NITE, SWS three or four times I'd pull up these charts, print 'em out, watch for a bit and then start trading them...the way I traded. And when OJ said that GSTRF looked like a triple-top breakout going through 25 I'd look at that chart and if I liked it I might put in a buy-stop at 25 3/8. I got some great ideas. And every morning 10 new Watch List ideas. I'd pull up those 10 charts, do some work, decide on my plays. What I mean is, if you're new to Gems take the time to get to know the people here. Get to know Jenna and many others. If you do I promise that you'll be pleased...even if a bit confused or overwhelmed at first. There's some folks from other threads taking cheap shots at Jenna because she's so good at what she does and a few who are legitimately confused because they are new. At the moment Jenna seems a "bit" busy because so many good things are happening at Market Gems. I know she's been involved with this because I miss her so frequent posts during the trading day. Get some sleep boobeleh, so you can trade and post, trade and post. (Lee)

To: Jenna who wrote (52531)	7/24/1999 11:42:00 AM
From: cirrus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 120523

Jenna: It's the weekend, so, based on years of experience and a few months with MarketGems, I'll add my two cents to this semi-interesting discussion: One cannot expect much more than to be "in the neighborhood" of a nice move like CMTN. I can't begin to count the number of times over the years that I missed a sudden move by a hair. I research, then for whatever reason decide to take a pass and wind up missing a huge gain. However, by the same token, this approach has saved my butt many a time... I passed on KWIS, too, thank the heavens. Often enough, though, I hit one, like CNTO... from my personal research, and HAUP...from your list, and it only takes a few to make a wonderful year. I haven't formally analyzed the watch lists, but my observation so far is that the watch lists put your subscribers "in the neighborhood". That's about as far as you should go. If some individuals don't want to go the final yard and do the research to determine if a particular stock is a good risk for them... yes, the market IS risky... perhaps they should consider mutual funds. Regards: T

To: Jenna who wrote (52531)	7/24/1999 3:09:00 PM
From: robert pekol	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 120523

To Jenna,leekramer,Tom C.,wallacestevens,Timba Bear,Susan G.,and other market gemmers.The purpose of my post was not meant to belittle Jenna or any devouted gemmers.If it did and it sounded that it did I am truly sorry.I cant imagine the amount of stressful hours of D.D. Jenna and other members endure to make this such a special thread and service.I had no idea that Steve Smith is an implant from Tokyo Mex.My post i guess was from total frustration.Since early July I have read almost every post on this thread,but only becoming more confused and frusrated.I have come to the conclusion that such frustration is due to the fact that I dont know whether I should pursue daytrading,short term,or intermediate trading?It seems so overwhelming to try and do all,especially in such a shot time.I have decided to concentrate my immediate efforts toward short term and intermediate trading.My problem is wher to start?Need advice as to a online broker ,which tools such as QCharts Level 2 etc.are needed to set up Alerts as to when to enter and exit a trade.I feel that once I get started I will learn quickly.Any guidelines from all Gemmers would be greatly appreciated.My intention is to be a lifelong Market Gemmer and to hopefully contribute to the success of this site.Again I apologize to Jenna and other Gemmers for my frustrated statements.In the future I think you will find that I am a team player.Respectively r.j.p.