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To: umbro who wrote (12415)	8/3/1998 2:26:00 AM
From: Rob S.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 164684

If you or I really wanted to, we could probably demand to see the companies records on these matters. Actually, I would have to buy at least one share of stock to technically qualify as a shareholder. I am not familiar with that area of law in Washington State or wherever Amazon.con is incorporated, but many states have "shareholders rights" laws that allow you to come into the company's premises and look over the books. This sometimes is allowed if you request it in writing but it often takes a minor proceeding to get the law enforced. I have rarely heard about it being done - usually only by parties involved in hostile takeovers or shareholders actions. I have threatened a couple of companies I invested in with a visit for this purpose and was able to find out what I wanted to know without going there. Although it is much better to be friendly about it, a little arm twisting sometimes works.