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Non-Tech : Datek Brokerage $9.95 a trade -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: tfrugal who wrote (15252)	11/19/2000 9:57:38 AM
From: rjm2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 16892

My dad sent a similar application in. Since he sent certificates in, he sent it by certified mail return receipt requested. Took almost 2 weeks to get the receipt back. Then a few days later they emailed him they were returning it all apparently because he failed to put his SS# and DOB. "We have received your request to open a new account at Datek Online. For your convenience, we are sending back all of the documents that you mailed to us. These documents will be mailed back through DHL Overnight Express with any additional information or forms required to open your Datek account. Your tracking number is XXXXXXXX We are providing a return self-addressed DHL Overnight envelope to expedite the opening of your account. In order to process your application, the following information is required: Date of Birth Social Security Number If you have any questions please send an email to support@datek.com or call customer support at 1-800-U2-Datek 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." I have been through many brokers and most all of them are rather inefficient in the account opening process and speed. It would seem premature to want to stop payment already.

To: tfrugal who wrote (15252)	11/19/2000 12:26:35 PM
From: jmedved	Respond to of 16892

You can open a DATEK account without sending any money in. Just send it in or wire it once the account is already open. Jerry