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To: Diamond Jim who wrote (308)	10/6/1998 12:27:00 PM
From: Lauren	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 513

To:all I have been trying to transfer an Ira account from Ameritrade to Web Street for almost 2 weeks, sending numerous faxes, overnight mail, and mny phone calls. My advice to anyone chnging firms, is to get a name, send mail return reciept requested. Insist that 1 person be responsible for your transfer. Good luck, I hve been through an amazingly horrible experience. They are on a par with IRS in courtesy, efficiency, and weaseling. lauren

To: Diamond Jim who wrote (308)	10/6/1998 12:33:00 PM
From: T-Lo Greens	Respond to of 513

James, IMHO Datek is much better on order execution than AMTD. Although web orders cost $9.99 for Datek as opposed to $8 for AMTD market orders and $13 limits, I'd prefer the better prices I get for my executions, and the faster response time. Also Datek does an up-to-minute calculation of your portfolio and current investing power, as opposed to AMTD who waits until the next morning. For someone who relies on margins to make fast trades, I prefer to know exactly how much I can utilize. Only drawback to Datek is they don't trade options or allow short selling. Best regards Tony