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To: Author51 who wrote (1735)	6/27/1998 8:22:00 PM
From: Ditchdigger	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3817

John,there is no $5.00 minimum. The guideline set is it has to be marginable-and that is up to the broker..(many think it is $3.00, that is false as well) ..DD PS: most these guys won't short a low float stock,to risky,not enough liquidity..

To: Author51 who wrote (1735)	6/28/1998 9:13:00 AM
From: Leroyt	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3817

John, You don't know what you're talking about concerning shorting: First, I have spoken with the SEC and ANYONE can short ANY stock. BUT, it generally is broker's policy not to let anyone short stocks. It's up to brokers but it's not a question of legality. MM's in the U.S. short stock and do so as a matter of course. I do believe that most BB stock is shorted by MM's. I also think that most of the time, investors use SHORTING as an excuse for why a stock price is sinking. AND, I don't know why the price is going down. It is rather disappointing UNLESS I am considering a larger investment. Hmmmmm. later, leroyt