BTS,
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Thanks for a very insightful post... the majority of which I wholeheartedly agree with. Some may be upset with the following comments, but I have tried to do the best possible DD and share it with the thread members... and that includes getting statements in writing from the company, speaking with the Company's SEC attorneys and speaking with outside counsel... hence the reason for the delay in posting the answers to the thread's questions. I did not hide the fact that I made my journey to the company for selfish reasons... I have a substantial investment in TSIG. But I also shared what I learned with the thread after verifying what I was told. There were certain things I saw during my visit (no... I was not "told") which have since been announced. Nobody has any idea how tempted I was to buy another few hundred thousand shares after my two and a half day visit especially when the stock was driven down by bashers. But, I did not because I didn't believe it was moral... nor would I compromise my integrity. I am proud to say that is far more than certain posters to this thread have, but it is truly sad that they have been allowed to twist and distort things for their own agenda. It is a free country and they can say what they choose... within reason. But to hurt other people's investments to serve their own purposes and needs is, IMHO, purely and simply the hallmark of a lowlife.
<< There aren't any buyers, or not nearly enough too move this stock right now. No one person, however many shares he may, or may not own, has anything to do with the fact that this company has not yet attracted the interest of the broader investment community. >>
IMO, a factual statement. That is the reason for Golin/Harris and the work they are preparing and will be presenting to brokerages, mutual funds, and other major investment groups in the near future. I hate to deflate the egos of members of SI, but the entire SI membership makes up far, far less than 1% of the investing public. Can we affect the price of a stock? Of course we can...now... especially with the two-faced admitted liars and the bashers who frighten people into selling. And, I believe this to be a true statement... the vast majority of the members of the thread have already bought all they can afford. It is far easier to sell in panic because of a handful of bashers, who, BTW, NEVER respond to a question posed to them, than it is to hold on to their investment.
<< The PRs are nice, but to people who haven't been paying attention, they are MEANINGLESS. >>
IMO, the PRs are far more than nice. The problem isn't that people haven't been paying attention. It is, IMO, simply a matter that very few outside of the thread's little world is even seeing them... now. And this too shall pass and probably faster than most can imagine, but then again, the time span of most on this thread seems to be measured in minutes and days. Is that how long it took your own business or the one you work for to achieve financial success... a few weeks or months? Yes, and again IMO, those of us who are truly long-term investors have gotten in early and will reap our rewards in the future, but give Golin/Harris a chance to do their job and tell our story to the major investment groups who don't day-trade or momentum trade their investments.
<< The number of shares outstanding and/or owned by Gordon WILL NOT MATTER if we start to attract new players. >>
IMHO, a very true statement... and the statement should not be "if we start to attract new players", but "when". If my take on Golin/Harris and their plans are correct we will not have long to wait. Regarding the shares outstanding... sorry, but, IMO, that is a traders mentality. I still have never received a response to my question as to why the shareholders of Amazon did not make an uproar when Amazon increased its number of authorized shares to 1.5 billion (that's billion, not million) while at the same time showing a loss of $1.89/share in the last quarterly report... and they already have about 153 million outstanding. I own a substantial position in TSIG. Is it part of the float? Technically, yes, but since my stock is not for sale and will not be for many years if ever, then the real answer, IMO, is no... it is not in the float.
With regard to the number of shares owned by Mr. Gordon and his family, I can only repeat once again that the number as of just recently (and this was confirmed by legal counsel) is approximately 14 million shares. Do I think he is entitled to these shares? Not only do I believe he is... but I believe that Rob Gordon, as the founder of this company, who has already put in $13 million of his own personal funds and kept this company alive while he put together a fantastic team along with a fantastic and unique gameplan and has proven his ability to make them function together in a short time period as well as to get deals and alliances completed... well, I'm sorry, but I believe he is entitled to more. If you were in his position, I can assure you that you would feel the same and justifiably so. Without Rob Gordon this thread would not exist as there would be no TSIG! Is anyone on this thread prepared to write a check for $13 million dollars tomorrow? If so, please speak up now.
<< RELAX, I firmly believe things are going to happen regard the stock price when we least expect it....on a day with no PRs...someone will start buying... and buying >>
I definitely agree!
Be Right!!!... Sit Tight!!!
Best always,
Marty
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