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To: Dan Swartzendruber who wrote (2922)	12/20/1998 8:45:00 PM
From: Gary E	Respond to of 7382

Just one question, Do either of the firms discussed here allow option trading ? Thanks HG

To: Dan Swartzendruber who wrote (2922)	12/20/1998 8:52:00 PM
From: funk	Respond to of 7382

I am wiped out for today. I may be able to make a case that you would agree with, but I don't know if I should bother. Just do what you think is best, it will probably all work out fine. You can always switch later or whatever. good luck at it, I bet you will have loads of fun whomever you choose to go with. As far as my BS, I was MBT's 5th customer. I got to have an account with them when they were so small it was like they were my personal brokers. It was fun! I consider them friends of mine. I know they don't have time to respond to some of the BS that has found its way to this thread. The MB Trading thread. I dove off the deep end here on this thread , because it has lost its way recently. I will attempt to post some more of the good posts in the near future. I will attempt to subvert my tendency to lash out against jerks. Honestly, I think it is your responsibility to get the answers you need to make a decision. I won't try and answer any more; if it seems I am just fluffing. Some stuff I just have a feel for, but I'll try to stick to the one or two things I KNOW. good night funk

To: Dan Swartzendruber who wrote (2922)	1/1/1999 10:09:00 AM
From: funk	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 7382

An email from my broker: Thursday, December 31, 1998 Some exciting new changes are coming our way for the upcoming year. On the technology front we are adding 25 new quote machines (10 are already in production). These new Dual 450 MHz Intel Xeon powered machines are bringing 70% more efficiency to our network. This, combined with two (2) new order servers will continue to increase the capacity and strength of our network. Our Level 2 data feed is now delivered directly from the NASDAQ. This new feed is faster and more reliable than ever before. Fee changes for 1999: · Clients will now have the option to use SortWizard by Neo-Ips.com free of charge, based on trading volume. neo-ips.com ) · Clients will now have the option to use Hunter Tools by PC Startups free of charge, based on trading volume. pcstartups.com ) · BTRD (the ECN) is currently charging an additional 0.5 cents (one-half penny) per share. We will no longer pass this charge through to you. We will pay those fees on your behalf. · We have reduced commissions by as much as 25%, based on your trading volume. Please keep an eye on mbtrading.com for updates. Without your tremendous support, we, under no circumstances, could possibly have provided you these exciting changes to MB Trading. We take pride in servicing your brokerage requirements. Please check mbtrading.com for exciting updates throughout the 1st quarter of 1999. MB trading wishes to extend our warmest regards for a Happy New Year. From our family to yours, we wish you health, happiness and prosperity. Good Trading, MB Trading _____________________________________________ I caught wind of some other things that will make a difference too, but I guess you can wait until its official. Happy New Year! funk