To All:
Other than an occasional post, I have not put up a message on these boards for quite some time... I'm sure much to the glee of many. In response to another TSIG investor I sent the following (which I believe holds true for many others on the threads) and which is paraphrased:
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No, XXXXXX, although as a shareholder, I don't appreciate the bashing you've been doing lately (this was prior to the latest news releases), I do truly understand your frustrations... and share them as well. But I posted a long, long time ago that TSIG was a long-term investment for me and as much as I don't like some of the things going on at TSIG (most of which I hope to see resolved soon), I won't do anything to hurt my investment. I don't share the same concerns as many regarding the number of outstanding shares and the float. My concern is strictly that TSIG makes the right "deals" and executes them in a timely business-like fashion so that the revenue flow justifies the share price of a major growth company that many of us still believe they can and will do. Of course I'd like to see it happen tomorrow, but I'm a realist and I've been around for awhile. I'm generally a patient person and I'll wait for as long as it takes... hopefully to see a successful investment come to fruition.
Talking about "personna non grata"... it looks like a lot of people on both SI and RB blame me for the price fall of TSIG. That's their problem... not mine. I did my best to gather and share DD with everyone... at my own cost and expense in both money and time. If I received bad info (in response to questions publicly posted by shareholders on the threads)... given to me intentionally or inadvertently... it was beyond my control. I don't recall ever posting rumors or prognostications and I always emphasized that everyone should always do their own DD. Unfortunately, anyone who posts positively about TSIG and the price then goes down... that person is then considered a "promoter" or a "hyper". But, if the price goes up he/she is cheered. Just to make this clear, XXXXXX... I am neither a "promoter" or a "hyper"!! Actually, most of everything I ever posted was just my philosophy of investing and I still stand by it. Over the years it has served me well and, G_D be willing, it will continue to do so. TSIG is the only "penny" stock I have ever invested in and I guess I'm just not used to dealing with many of the types of people who post on the internet threads... and that's not a "knock" against any particular individual or individuals as there are many fine people on the threads. The personal attacks and the profanity... by innuendo or otherwise (by both pro and con alike)... have no place, at least IMO, on any public thread. The "bashers" obviously have their own agenda or they would not keep repeating over and over again the same things that we are all well aware of. I don't even know how I ever got involved posting, but those days are basically over. I'll continue to work behind the scenes and do everything in my power to bring business to TSIG and help my investment succeed. Wouldn't you if you had made a substantial investment of time and money in a company? Oh, and BTW, I have never sold one share of TSIG and not one share is for sale!!! I just believe in taking a proactive approach when I become a shareholder of small startup company. Interestingly, I am also presently involved with two other startups... both private companies (one here in Silicon Valley and the other on the East Coast) which will be going public probably within the next year. I guess that just made me a "promoter and/or hyper" again, but you don't know the names of the companies!!
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Regarding the recent PRs, I am personally quite pleased with the progress TSIG is making in gaining credibility in the marketplace with their new alliances. With the addition of Avila, Murphy and others, Rob Gordon has apparently finally realized the necessity of delegating responsibilities within TSIG... most especially in the area of marketing and implementation of the already existing alliances. Paying these and other company employees and vendors with stock is not only the sole way for a cash poor company to accomplish things expediciously, but even if they were getting paid decent salaries, having stock options is the primary incentive for employees in most companies. For those who don't believe that I suggest you visit Silicon Valley. People here are far more interested in their stock option package than in their salary. As far as "upper management's" salaries, IMHO they are far too high for a company with TSIG's present revenues. If these people cannot manage to "live" on a far lower salary until the Company can afford to pay them, then perhaps they should resign. I'm quite sure there are many older, very experienced and financially stable individuals who would love to make a company with TSIG's opportunities and existing contracts and alliances grow and develop and would do so at a minimal salary and stock options. I have been told by Rob Gordon that neither he or Paul Henry have been drawing their salary. If this is true... fine. If it is not, then considering the company's need for cash at this time (until a substantial revenue flow begins), IMHO this is gross malfeasance on the part of the officers and BOD. Gosh... it sounds like I'm bashing!! Sorry, but I'm not. I'm just stating my own personal opinions.
With reference to the "Coke" deal I am not quite clear from the PR as to a number of things, but one thing appears to be for certain. This was done with the approval of the Coca-Cola Company and not just CCE Bottling Group. If you go to: cokecce.com you will see the following: "Since The Coca-Cola Company develops products and produces the advertising and marketing programs to support its products, your best sources are The Coca-Cola Company Web site, or its consumer information line, whose number is printed on every Coca-Cola product. In the U.S., the number is 800-438-2653 (GET-COKE)."
With reference to the United Cerebral Palsy, it is my opinion that too few realize the potential magnitude of this alliance. TSIG (through its' MyMusicCard and MyPhotoCard) appears to be the the only product alliance that UCP will be using. A joint venture with UCP's other sponsors would be a great boost in our Company's name recognition and revenues with minimal cost and effort on out part. Many of the UCP sponsors send out monthly bills which could contain inserts regarding the "Cards" and UCP and many of the retail outlet sponsors could set-up kiosks or just straight out sell the cards in their stores... all to the benefit of UCP, themselves and TSIG.
Perhaps I should have sold many months ago and bought back in now, but I didn't. That's not my style of investing. IMO, everyone should and must do their own DD as best as they can and make their own decisions. But, again, IMHO, I am, at least for me personally, still being right and holding tight!!
Best always,
Marty
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Additur:
The following was just e-mailed to me and seemed quite appropriate. It is from a company called Wall Street West and I believe it is an interesting read:
COMMENTARY: WHY PENNYSTOCK INVESTING REQUIRES HAVING A STRATEGY
We often receive calls and letters asking if certain stocks are short term or long term trades. The answer, of course, is, both. Every investor has to create their own trading strategy. This strategy should help one to time their trades to help maximize their profitability, while reducing their losing trades. While creating a trading strategy, the trader needs to look at the "nature of the beast." As most of you know, stocks that we deal in, "Penny Stocks" or "Micro-Cap Stocks" are inherently different than their big brethren on NASDAQ, the American and the NYSE. Stocks that are traded on the bulletin boards are smaller, development stage companies. Most of them are in their earlier years, many have great ideas and business plans, but are still in search of financing. Others, have financing, have began to create revenues, but still lack the assets and share price to apply for NASDAQ. Finally, some have impressive revenues, adequate assets, a decent share price, but still are not an SEC "reporting company".
So these types of companies trade on the OTC Bulletin Boards. There are thousands of bulletin board stocks. What does this mean? This means that there are liquidity issues. It is very typical to see one to ten of theses stocks each day that has huge volume and huge percentage increases. Commonly, the company has released some exciting news about its future. Also, typical would be lots of rumors being posted on the message boards. These fast increases typically carryon for one to two days. Then, as quick as they go up, the volume dries up, and all of the short-term traders begin to bail out and the stocks plummet. This can be seen every couple of days with these stocks. While the stocks of the NASDAQ have large institutional (mutual funds, pension funds) money going in and out of them, these tiny stocks are bought and sold by individuals like YOU and I.
What does this mean? This means that there are several short-term opportunities each week. It means that these stocks give a roller coaster ride that can make even the most risk adverse individuals reach for their Maalox. But, it is these short-term trends that create the buying opportunities by where thousands of dollars can be won and lost. What's more, these stocks typically repeat this at least a few times each year. From our inception at Wall Street West, we have seen that almost all stocks have one or more "runs" per year. Look at any chart! It is simply a matter of waiting and watching and taking advantage of the "run-up"!
Now as far as long term. Are there long term investments within the bulletin boards? Of course there are. Similar to what we spoke about above, there is the long-term of waiting for another price increase. Further, there are certain companies that you may believe in for the long haul. They may have a unique concept or strategy that you feel will help them to become a successful company. You have all heard the fact that the majority of small businesses fail within the first five years. It is no different with the bulletin board stocks. Many of these are startups. But there are always success stories. Some companies get purchased by another firm, some create nice revenues and build assets to where they become NASDAQ listed companies on their own. Is this the common story? Of course not, most of the companies on bulletin board will not be the next Microsoft, but there are many that will be strong companies for our future.
So to those that have been asking if a stock is a short term or long term trade, the answer is YES. Each trader must make that decision for him/her self. What makes this game even more difficult, we have seen some stocks run up, crash and then just as all of the short term traders went away, the stock sky rockets to $ 20 per share. Then the short-termers are really kicking themselves. What is your strategy?
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**Sorry for the long post. "Help solve the problem... don't waste energy finding someone to blame." |
