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To: bazooka who wrote (3487)	8/19/1998 8:20:00 AM
From: DGG	Respond to of 4969

I too use a filter on my desk, so the size trades I am referring to are >40k shares only. I do get your point about a prearranged block trade which would make sense to me if it were outside of the spread in one direction only. But the trades I am stumped on are ones which seem to be clearly printing in both directions and at prices which would indicate a loss if the trade were done by one party. If I am misunderstanding the mechanics, please explain. If not, anyone with insight into this would be appreciated. Thanks.