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   Microcap & Penny StocksSAFR - Safari Associates Inc.


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To: Debra&Jeff who wrote (17)8/17/1998 1:45:00 AM
From: Cavalry
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that was some solid dd you have in on this one, i apologize again
you made some excellent points and i will rethink my earlier comments
with safr at an all time low, and the squeezy tight float you could get a nice pop with a decent piece of news or two, good luck on this one
Cavalry

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To: Cavalry who wrote (18)8/18/1998 12:30:00 AM
From: Debra&Jeff
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Accepted, but I agree you raised some questions worth asking.

After reading THE BARRINGTON REPORT I noticed the statement that says "Barrington Financial is a subsidiary of Union Trading Financial Ltd. - a full-service discount brokerage firm with headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands." I decided to save an INTERNATIONAL dime and take both of you at your word.

As for them being the Underwriter I called the company and was told this was not true. My DD file for this item is blank because they currently do not have an underwriter. Their underwriter was Churchill Securities who is no longer in business.

Mort did acknowledge that several underwriters, both here and abroad, interested in SAFR have contacted him. He also said he was not connected, in any way, with Union Trading Financial Ltd.. He also said this was not a paid release. Maybe this is their version of a free sample! <g>

The conversation on a secondary offering was less clear. What I did get out of the conversation was that it would not be done without increased shareholder equity. We have previously discussed his attempts for international distribution. These items may be connected.

After being burned on another stock or five I had some very direct questions to Mort, in our earlier conversations, on dilution. IMHO his answers were always very positive. He feels that additional dilution should equal additional shareholder equity. Sometimes I leave these conversations wondering if this is really a penny stock! Gullible, maybe. Hopeful, yes! Watching, always!!

I should be the one to apologize! These long posts are a result of holding the stock for a long time and only having a very few to discuss it with! You insight and objectivity are appreciated.

Thanks,

Jeff(&Debra)

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To: Debra&Jeff who wrote (19)8/18/1998 12:38:00 AM
From: Cavalry
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these posts are a piece of history, there are many good companies
which aren't flashy or trendy who need investors like you to get the word out, if any of my other stocks finally go up and i can take some profits i will look at this one as a possibilty
thank you for your response
j

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To: Debra&Jeff who wrote (19)9/3/1998 10:52:00 PM
From: Debra&Jeff
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The following is an OCR version of the current investor letter, in case anyone is interested. If there any "typos" please blame me and not the company. I think that all the OCR problems are cleaned up but proofing is not my forte.

Jeff

SAFARI ASSOCIATES, INC.

64 Edison Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010

Voice: 518-842-6500 Fax: 518-842-6657

August 27, 1998

Since our last letter to stockholders, there have been some very positive developments in our business. Your Company now has four new wholly owned operating subsidiaries. We have been granted an exclusive license to make, use and sell Smith & Wesson single-use and conventional cameras and Smith & Wesson recoil pads. Your Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding stock of Shoothru Inc., through which we now market unique self-sealing reactive pistol and rifle targets. We are presently negotiating new relationships in order to increase our product line with more unique products that will fit into our distribution network.

SMITH & WESSON CAMERAS

This Company is licensed by Smith & Wesson Corp., to exclusively make, use and sell Smith & Wesson single-use and conventional cameras. It is now producing Smith & Wesson single-use cameras for sale to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. There are over 20,000 police departments In the United States. We believe that with proper marketing, many of these police departments will purchase Smith & Wesson single-use cameras to be issued to all of their field personnel and that the Smith & Wesson single-use law enforcement cameras will become standard equipment for law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Smith & Wesson has been an American tradition as a law enforcement supplier since 1852. It is known for its high standards of quality and innovation. At $4 50 each, law enforcement agencies cannot afford not to arm themselves with Smith & Wesson single-use cameras. Law enforcement is a growth industry, which we are penetrating with our Smith & Wesson cameras and Shoothru self-sealing targets.

We are now dealing with a major camera manufacturer in the Orient to design and produce a 35mm time and date camera that we intend to sell to law enforcement agencies to supplement the single-use camera Our plan is to sell to law enforcement agencies and tie in a two year agreement to supply the agencies with photographic film. We recently commenced marketing the Smith & Wesson Law Enforcement Camera by direct mail, fax and advertising. Preliminary results have been very promising. Our direct mail and faxing is directed to about 1,000 law enforcement agencies a month. Enclosed is an article reviewing the Smith & Wesson Law Enforcement Camera that appeared in the June, 1993 issue of Law & Order Magazine. This magazine is read be law enforcement personnel throughout the United States and has resulted in sales and inquiries. We use this article in our marketing by direct mail and faxing.

SAFARI CAMERA CORPORATION

Over 76 million single-use cameras were sold in the United States in 1997. Approximately 20 million of these cameras wire produced in the Orient, predominantly China. Fuji has commenced a legal action in the United States Trade Commission to stop these cameras from entering the United States as they allegedly violate Fuji patents. Because of the uncertainties caused by this lawsuit, retailers and importers are purchasing fewer of these cameras. Safari Camera Corporation is taking advantage of the Fuji lawsuit, which does not apply to Safari Camera Corporation. Safari has established a national field rep organization to offer its cameras to retail stores and as premium and promotional cameras. The market for single-use cameras has grown 1900% since 1985 and is projected to grow 2O% a year for the next five years Automobile insurance companies are now recommending that every vehicle be equipped with a single-use camera Safari Camera Corporation intends to penetrate this new market Your Company is now producing private label single-use cameras for the Price Chopper food chain, the New York State Museum, the Battleship New Jersey Foundation which is dedicated to bringing the Battleship New Jersey home to New Jersey and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry which is operated by the Delaware River and Bay Authority.

SMITH & WESSON RECOIL PAD COMPANY

This subsidiary has an exclusive license from Smith & Wesson Corp to make, use and sell recoil pads under the Smith & Wesson name The Smith & Wesson recoil pad is vastly superior to any other recoil pad now on the market. Recoil pads are affixed to rifle and shotgun buns to reduce the impact caused by recoil when rifles and shotguns are fired. Our marketing includes selling to rifle and shotgun suppliers. distributors, gunsmiths and owners of rifles and shotguns who want to replace existing recoil pads.

Within the next four months, we will be distributing a self-adhering recoil pad that is without competition. The new recoil pad will adhere to any outer garment worn by the shooter and can be removed, moved and will adhere to any other garment. The "Stick-On" recoil pad is approximately 3/8' inch thick. It is believed that the new Stick-On recoil pad is appropriate for mass-market merchandisers such as Wal-Mart, Kmart and Sports Authority. When in full production, and after marketing, the recoil pad market can be a high profit revenue source.

SHOOTHRU. INC.

Shoothru lnc., was acquired by Safari Associates Inc., in January, 1998. This Company distributes Shoothru self-sealing knock down and knock down-spring back targets. Shoothru Inc, has these targets manufactured targets will replace steel knock down targets that are now being used by law enforcement agencies, shooting ranges and individuals throughout the United States and Europe. Steel knock down targets cause many injuries by reason of the spatter, fragmentation and ricochet that results when a bullet strikes the target. It is expected that the use of steel knock down targets will be prohibited by law within the next three years.

Shoothru Inc., has commenced marketing of its targets to federal and state law enforcement agencies, shooting ranges and individuals. With proper marketing, it is expected that this will be a very substantial profit center.

Your Company is actively pursuing mergers, acquisitions and other arrangements for the purpose of increasing its product line and sales potential. We will make you aware should any of these ongoing negotiations result in any of the foregoing.

We are now preparing our financial statements so that the Company can file with the baited State Securities and Exchange Commission to become a Reporting Company

Finally, your Company has a new website at www.safariassociates.com. If you wish you can email any inquiries you may have by using the email on the website or simply email SAFR1@aol.com.

SincereIy,

Morton Berger


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To: Debra&Jeff who wrote (21)9/17/1998 10:21:00 PM
From: Debra&Jeff
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An SI poster with level II was kind enough to get the MM's for me.

Since I'm talking to myself anyway, here you go Jeff:

Market Makers:
Very odd looking screen. These are the MMs:
SRRA,PGON,WEIN,SHRP,FRAN,and HILL

Thanks k. By the time we get level II the real investors will have level III!

J

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To: Debra&Jeff who wrote (22)10/1/1998 1:53:00 AM
From: Frank Fontaine
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Hi Jeff; One question here. Does that Smith & Wesson camera shoot .357 Mag. Film?
Thanks, Frank

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To: Frank Fontaine who wrote (23)10/1/1998 12:08:00 PM
From: Debra&Jeff
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LMAO! No they had to stop using that film. It seems that every time they shot a picture they had to write another report to explain the damage to the evidence! And imagine what happened when they were shooting a suspect! The film wasn't good for repeat business. <VBG>

Jeff

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To: Debra&Jeff who wrote (24)11/17/1998 1:13:00 AM
From: michael john stout
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What's the story? Looks like Barrington's may have pulled a fast one on you like they did on me with ALDM/AFRI. Those bastards should burn for this!

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To: michael john stout who wrote (25)11/18/1998 12:36:00 AM
From: Debra&Jeff
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Well we're not in SAFR because of Barrington's. We weren't even aware of the info until we received the fax from the company. We had actually been in this one for about 6 months at that point.

I have AFRI on a watch list since Cav pointed out the web page and the connection. Other than that I know nothing about the company and even less about Barrington's. Safari is another story....

Most of what I know is already posted on Safari. On the upside they are a real company with real products making real money. They have affiliations with Smith & Wesson, specialized marketing programs, which include organizations such as GSA and a network in place for their camera-recycling program. The company survives on its own income while pursuing new products, ventures, distribution and distributorships for additional, related products. You can actually call the company and get an update on progress.

The downside is no PR (withholding judgement on downside here!) and they are not fully reporting, yet. This too shall pass...!?!? Mort (the CEO) has stated adamently that we will not be a "pink sheet" stock! IMHO this will be a big factor in their success or failure. This is not a startup company so I lean more towards success than failure. I am overdue for an update but my last report had the "accountants calling daily" on the filings.

I discussed the Barrington Report with the company. It was not a paid report and it appears they may have been "wooing" Safari to get some business. AFRI, based on their report, appears to be a different story. Heck, I was hopeful Safari was finally doing something to promote the stock!

We own TOOOO many shells. It's nice to have a company that has a "real business". The only sour feeling we have to Barrington's is that they didn't gain more attention for the stock<g>! From what I have watched both stocks are thinly traded and not overly volatile. If they really have potential this does not make them a bad long. Safari has potential, maybe you should dig deeper into AFRI.

Whatever you do, good luck.

Jeff

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To: Debra&Jeff who wrote (26)11/18/1998 9:07:00 AM
From: michael john stout
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Hmm. I don't really know anything about SAFR, but it does sound like it could be good. As far as I know, AFRI is legitimate, but I have been digging for information. Is there something you know that I don't know about it? That's just the way it sounded. Anyway, SAFR may be worth a look. Thanks.

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