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To: gusher who wrote (2842)	12/3/1998 12:54:00 PM
From: waldo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 37507

>>Keep it real folks....glad there are others who understand the Internet and Internet stocks and don't just read about them in the "paper" :) << Try to imagine the Astro Dome...if you will, as a virtual stadium with 52,000 cyber-fans. In order to leave the venue, they have to pass through a cyber- mall. One of the largest stores in the mall is AOL, and about half of the fans stop and look. The ones that are looking for cheap prices in an Auction type setting notice that AOL is presenting Bid.com in a favorable setting. The stadium is filled with 52,000 new fans every day of the year, and growing. Approx. 67% of those who buy, will return. This is only one of 6 ways BII will generate revenue. I look forward to hearing more about their business to business prospects. Internet television shopping malls may be a big plus with their technology platform, and strategic alliances with US and Canadian cable companies. W

To: gusher who wrote (2842)	12/3/1998 1:59:00 PM
From: merle_hanson	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 37507

Taurus Report No Joke There are approximately 225 US Auction items and 85 Canadian items. Have a look at the site bid.com... Not much for items, a ton of beanie babies and some sports cards for about $15 (US) each.... Where is the revenue to come from.... They are proposing $50 million (my understanding from posts??)... I arbitrarily calculate... Canadian and US auction items revenue to be... around $1 - $2 million per year... not including expenses... No where near $50 million... I hear they are offering software solutions... To who... other auction houses that do not need them, but probably have better systems... If you look closely... You can see, that other auction houses show, (15) Crock Pot Cookers - for auction... Bid.com... Does not differentiate this... But list them repetitively... So I assume... each listing is for (1) Crock Pot Cooker - ($25.00 CDN) Where is this revenue suppose to come from???? Delivery is also within 14 days, not next day or similar... Policy from website below... Delivery 1. How are the items delivered to me and how quickly? All purchases will be shipped to the address as verified by the credit card company. The product will be shipped to the address within 14 days, although Bid.Com cannot guarantee delivery dates. Best efforts will be given to ensure delivery within this time frame. UPS is normally used to ship all merchandise.