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To: Wade Ramey who wrote (2667)	12/19/1997 7:24:00 PM
From: Eliot A	of 14266

Wade I personally don't believe in most TA, save for some obvious "basing" ideas. So I see no real difference between "Meaningful, detailed discussions of TA" and barking "SELL!". In the former case, we have long-winded voo-doo like utterances leading to a buy or sell signal One needs to realize that if you are an "investor" who buys shares of a stock (hopefully based because of good fundementals) and goes along for the ride, then you really don't need TA. But those of us who like to tinker and has more influence on things the TA helps. As I noted in prior posts, the majority of people on these threads are FA buy and holders that have a small knowledge of TA and dicussions of such are of little value. What is disturbing to me is that a goood percentage of those that hype things by "using TA" really don't know what they are talking about. My experience is that the good TA'ers don't hype things and have little to say. Bottem line is know what type of investor you are and use the tools out there to make your own decisions. IMHO Eliot

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To: Todd D. Wiener who wrote (2661)	12/20/1997 2:28:00 AM
From: Vince	of 14266

Todd, I sincerely appreciate all your effort posting your opinions on THQI. I have a question that is off-topic and am posting it here since your e-mail address is unavailable. Namely: my son wants to start investing (in a very small way compared to the involvement of most contributors to SI) and I am trying to help him. The question is which stock to begin with. I initially thought of INTC but then got to thinking that THQI could be more interesting and possibly more rewarding in the next 6 to 12 months. At any rate I would appreciate your thoughts. You may e-mail (vince@etgs.com) your answer so as not to take up time on this thread and bore other members. Thank you. Vince

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To: JoCo who wrote (2670)	12/20/1997 4:55:00 PM
From: Wildman262	of 14266

I am not sure if I want to jump for joy or cry my eyes out. I went to my usual TRUS (this is my 3rd Xmas season checking THQ games) As some of you know, I have stated that this particular store was not a very good store for video games. The store video aisle was JAM PACKED like I have NEVER seen it before. It was unbelieable!!!! Those that know me, know that I do not hype. WCW NWO I marked 43 WCW NWO late last Saturday. This afternoon I went for a followup. ALL WERE GONE!!! It hurts me to see the shelf empty with all those people in the aisle. ( 007 and Inlt. soccer were also sold out.) But, I am also ecstatic at what I have seen in this store!!! This was unprecedented!! Anyway, we know that THQ keeps inventory tight. Missing a day or two sales here and there are better than sitting on 100,000 copies that will not sell.... ouch. I vote for THQ's strategy. Here is an update since last Sat. In each case, I will indicate the minimum number of games that sold, based on the tags I marked. WCW NWO I marked 43 tags, all gone today. There may have been refills during the week. So, at the minimum 43 games sold. Playstation Bravo At least 4 sold WCW World At least 11 sold. 9 on the shelf. VS 8tags last week and 8 this week. Hmmm not selling here? Ghost finally in stock with 8 tags Genesis Madden 98 at least 7 sold and marked down to $39.99 NHL 98 at least 7 sold, this is not selling as well as I thought at this store. NBA 98 there were 2 tags last Sat. and 9 today. I would guess at least 5 sold Pinochio zero sold SNES Bowling 1 sold madden 98 5 on the shelf, this is new since last Sat. College Football 1 sold Olympics 1 sold, 4 left Super Empire 3 sold, this one is in a crappy location on the end and bottom shelf Super Jedi 3 sold and same as above , crappy location. GameBoy Everything selling like crazy!!! Toy Story at least 5 sold, no tix on the shelf Pocohontas at least 5 sold, 3 tix left Super Jedi at least 4 sold, 0 tix Lion King at least 4 sold, 3 tix left Taz last sat. I marked 2 tix and today those were gone and 5 new on the shelf. So, at least 2 sold and probably more. NHL and NBA 96 zero, probably not getting more of these. Please no more. it is 1998 in 2 weeks. JungleBook at least 6 sold Alladin forgot to check this one last week. i marked 4 tags today. Herculaes also forgot about this one. I marked 9 tags. I marked tags today with people all around. I don't need my wife shield anymore. I dont care. I have important research to do. (g) Anyone that thinks store checks are "only fun and games" has got to be kidding. This is GREAT information. It tells me Thq is kicking ass this quarter!!!! Wildman262

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To: Vince who wrote (2669)	12/20/1997 11:18:00 PM
From: Sword	of 14266

Vince: You addressed your question to Todd, but pardon me for responding... I "sold" 17 shares of my THQI stock to my 12 year old son (no commissions). He plunked the money on the counter (it was all he had). He's thrilled with his investment so far. Already, the stock has appreciated by about 25%. Over Christmas vacation, I plan to introduce him to some of the economics behind successful companies (some of it drawn from comments made by Todd on this thread). I plan to teach him about the benefits of investments and how the approach to small but steady appreciation differs from speculation and the risks that brings. It'll lead me to some teaching about he pitfalls of gambling and the concept of compounding. I wish you all the best as you endeavor to teach your children. Have a blessed Christmas. Regards, Jerry

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To: Andrew C.R. Biddle who wrote (2675)	12/21/1997 10:33:00 AM
From: Jim Munroe	of 14266

>>I saw a report on TV this morning about children in Japan who were hospitalized after watching cartoons on television. Although it had nothing to do with video games, there can be quilt by association. Something everyone should monitor. It could create a buying opportunity. I know I may be called an alarmist, but if this problem is not explained (medicaly) quickly; it will cause some excess speculation.<< There is little mystery medically about what happened. It has long been known that lights flashed at a certain frequency can induce epileptic seizures. I first learned about in in the mid '60s. This cartoon was described as having an eye flashing light at the viewer. This should have no effect on THQ or its games.

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