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To: Rich Nielsen who wrote (11091)	4/13/1998 12:08:00 AM
From: May Tran	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213173

Richie, Did this newspaper happen to be the San Jose Mercury News? If it is the Mercury News, then I wouldn't be surprised. That newspaper always has cr-p to say about apple. The last time they said something bad about Apple was right before Apple reported a profitable quarter. Well I am not going to say anything more. We'll wait to see what happens on the day of earnings. Sincerely, PATRICIA T. (MAY's little sister) Long aapl,mdco,glm,phg,cymi

To: Rich Nielsen who wrote (11091)	4/13/1998 12:58:00 AM
From: borb	Respond to of 213173

Silicon Valley has lot of rain this year. Why can't we expect a year with good apple? With all the rain, some hot stocks shall cool down a bit. Agree?

To: Rich Nielsen who wrote (11091)	4/13/1998 2:01:00 AM
From: WebDrone	Respond to of 213173

Rich- Like money, hate taxes? <I bought at a nice low price at the end of the year and I'm starting to think maybe its time to take my profits and run while the gettings good! Anyone have some really good reasons why I should change my mind?> Suppose Apple really has a turn-around underway. $35/share will look cheap this summer, if that is true. Plus, by holding your shares longer than 18 months, you reduce your cap gains rate. Apple has been gunning for it's core niche markets- graphics and education. I think they will focus on us Web developers/ "masters"/administrators too, but we need Rhapsody. Apple can make a lot of dough in a solid niche like that! Seriously, if you are not comfortable with your holdings, adjust. Sell half, let half ride. It is not an all-or-nothing situation. "Never appologize for taking a profit" and "Let your winners ride." Sure, Apple is a risky stock- but where else are you going to put the money where you see an easy potential $10 gain? Do what you feel is right for you- you can't go wrong trusting yourself. Richar Moran

To: Rich Nielsen who wrote (11091)	4/13/1998 9:39:00 PM
From: Zen Dollar Round	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213173

I bought at a nice low price at the end of the year and I'm starting to think maybe its time to take my profits and run while the gettings good! Anyone have some really good reasons why I should change my mind? Wednedsay after the market closes. Wait until then. Also, I suggest you do your own research on Apple and to hell with the press, most of them don't know of what they speak. The BS and misinformation lobbied against Apple in the last couple of years has been astounding.

To: Rich Nielsen who wrote (11091)	4/14/1998 12:26:00 AM
From: RX4PROFIT	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213173

Why sell AAPL after Q2 earnings report? AAPL didn't gather it's present strength in value via a fluke, they're on their way to major turn around and the Q2 announcement should reveal a slight increase in market share and positive earnings in Q2 (which is traditionally AAPL's weakest quarter). Why sell a winner if the above scenario proves to be true? You'll pay additional capitol gains taxes if you sold too early plus if you want to jump on board AAPL again at a higher price per share you've lost what you could have additionally gained? If you're going to counter and use the August run up to $29 and subsequent downward trend to $22 the weeks following as reason, I'll point out that MSFT's 150 mil investment in AAPL was the main reason for that run up and AAPL did not have the strength to support $29. Today is different because of G3, PBs, Rhapsody, AIO for education, alliances with MSFT, QT, OS 8.+, streamlining staff and products, marketing campaign, Management and BOD, PPC, new streamline monitors (priced right @ introduction), well deserved positive press, and the list goes on and on......Just my 2 cents worth. The Motley Fool did a worth while read piece on "A Market-Timing Lesson" on 4/9 that sums up my thoughts re selling a winner early. <The Evening News 04/09/98: A Market-Timing Lesson> Cheers, Dennis