I've been trying to buy it at .0006 all week never traded below .0007. Doesn't make any difference if it's a POS, if I catch it at .0006 and sell it at .0009, 50%, not bad. It did trade at .0012 on 4/19/04.
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I decided to jump in when I saw a posting on this board that PCRC was being run/holding of Jim Holmes of LBTT. 775-324-1933.... Volume picks up in the January timeframe.
I have a good amount of LBTT and like their prospects.
Might be worth a look.
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CCGI - Collectible Concepts Group 0.003 _____________________________________________
Celebrity Audio Book Nears Release DOYLESTOWN, PA - MARKET WIRE - 04/22/04 Collectible Concepts Group, Inc. (OTC: CCGI) announced today that the "Stories For Heroes" series' Arthur Celebrity Audiobook, a collection of children's stories read and recorded by notable celebrities in entertainment, is slated to reach the marketplace by the end of May 2004. CCGI is managing the manufacturing and distribution of the Arthur Celebrity Audiobook. [212]MEDIA is producer of the "Stories for Heroes" series.
Each celebrity has recorded one of 10 Arthur stories, all of which are on a single enhanced CD. Celebrity readers include Clay Aiken, Kelly Ripa, Kevin Bacon, Marcia Gay Harden, Minnie Driver, Daisy Fuentes, Tom Arnold, Jeff Probst, Cheri Oteri and Arthur creator Marc Brown.
A major portion of the proceeds will go to programs run by The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), National Education Association (NEA) and the Bubel/Aiken Foundation (TBAF). Each organization is focused on bettering the lives of young children in the areas of health, reading and disabilities.
The Arthur TV program reaches close to 9 million homes twice a day in the United States and is the top Nielson-rated show for kids ages 2-5. The Arthur series sells 7 million plus videos annually, with six new titles released each year. 49 million Arthur books have sold since 1996.
About Collectible Concepts Group
Headquartered in Doylestown, Pa., Collectible Concepts Group, Inc. develops and markets unique licensed entertainment, sports, and music collectible merchandise for specialty, mass retail and online distribution. Nationally recognized in direct response marketing, replica design, mass-market distribution and E-commerce marketing, the company's products are renowned both for quality and authenticity. Licenses include The Three Stooges® and Marvel Universe Characters among many others.
This release includes projections of future results and "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the "Exchange Act"). All statements that are included in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations are disclosed in this release, including, without limitation, in conjunction with those forward-looking statements contained in this release. _____________________________________________ CCGI Acquires 7 New College Licenses DOYLESTOWN, PA - MARKET WIRE - 04/19/04 Collectible Concepts Group, Inc. (OTC: CCGI) is pleased to announce today, the addition to its Collegiate Products Licensing Program, the issuance of seven additional licenses. The new licenses include: the University of Connecticut, Duke, Maryland, Miami (Fla.), North Carolina, Oklahoma and Villanova. These licenses were acquired through The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), Atlanta, Ga.
Collectible Concepts Group, Inc. (CCGI) will offer a variety of new products sporting officially licensed and logo branded products including: premium quality and environmentally friendly branded flashlights and batteries; satin wall scrolls, digitally printed in brilliant color on 28" x 18" poly-satin material, complete with dowels and cord for hanging; die-cut, gloss-finish logo collector pins; branded Pen Drives and MP3 recorder / players. These are USB flash hard-drives and fit on a keychain or in the palm of your hand; and, "Fanbana," a totally unique hand-held, self-rolling banner. This is a great souvenir and collectible item, and includes suction cups for tail-gaiting or wall display.
"CCGI's excitement grows as we add to our Collegiate Licensing Program and will greatly increase sales opportunities for CCGI," states Steven Benson, CCGI's Marketing Director.
About Collectible Concepts Group
Headquartered in Doylestown, Pa., Collectible Concepts Group, Inc. develops and markets unique licensed entertainment, sports, and music collectible merchandise for specialty, mass retail and online distribution. Nationally recognized in direct response marketing, replica design, mass-market distribution and E-commerce marketing, the company's products are renowned both for quality and authenticity.
This release includes projections of future results and "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the "Exchange Act"). All statements that are included in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations are disclosed in this release, including, without limitation, in conjunction with those forward-looking statements contained in this release.
CCGI Adds Virginia Tech License DOYLESTOWN, PA - MARKET WIRE - 04/13/04 Collectible Concepts Group, Inc. (OTC: CCGI), announced today another addition to its Collegiate Products licensing program with the issuance of its College license with Virginia Tech. The first licenses issued to CCGI were Ohio State University and USC, in a series to include over 100 Colleges and Universities.
Collectible Concepts Group, Inc. (CCGI) will offer a variety of new products sporting official Virginia Tech licensed and logo branded products.
"CCGI is pleased to add Virginia Tech to our Collegiate licensing program and will enhance great sales opportunities for CCGI," states Lyn Lipschutz, CCGI's Licensing Director.
About Collectible Concepts Group
Headquartered in Doylestown, Pa., Collectible Concepts Group, Inc. develops and markets unique licensed entertainment, sports, and music collectible merchandise for specialty, mass retail and online distribution. Nationally recognized in direct response marketing, replica design, mass-market distribution and E-commerce marketing, the company's products are renowned both for quality and authenticity.
This release includes projections of future results and "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the "Exchange Act"). All statements that are included in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations are disclosed in this release, including, without limitation, in conjunction with those forward-looking statements contained in this release.
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mondayschild or any one else: Just out of curiousity, What if any thing do you see MEMI doing in the long term???? Thanks Bill
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There is thread for CCGI for those interested. Another depressed stock, it hasn'r trded this low, (.0030), since sometime in mid-March. I originally was looking at .0035, but I think I'll wait a little longer, it's next support looks to be at .0015. Here's its thread : http://www.allstocks.com/stockmessageboard/ubb/Forum8/HTML/006072.html[/URL]
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It seems like it lacked interest for a while, maybe because of the changes made in the company. I wish there was more information to be found about the company, or I wish they would have some sort of PR to let people know where they stand.
I use alphatrade level 2. I look at the % gainers during the day and the volume leaders. I noticed MEMI has been very active lately. I have no idea why. I feel like the potential is there, but don't know if they have the ability to implement it. I plan on making a phone call to the number listed on the website tomorrow. I am planning to ask what their plans for the future are if any, and if they will be releasing a statement to shareholders soon.
Janie
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mondayschild or any one else: Just out of curiousity, What if any thing do you see MEMI doing in the long term???? Thanks Bill
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monday: Seems you do well digging up PR's on these. I too have been watching MEMI. I saw their web site, thanks to you, but no idea what they are doing NOW or what has happened to them. I'm a bottom fisher, a catfish. A stock draws my attentention initially from the numbers, then I look for the news. How many QBID's are there, or how many will there be? Some stocks might have an equal % move, but just how many will begin at .0001, maybe 1, 2, 3, per year? I have no idea. When I first got here QBID was the hype of the board at .0001, I didn't, couldn't, wasn't equipped to believe the hype. Then when it was .0015, I was upset I couldn't/wouldn't buy a million shares, at .0027, I feared a crash to .0001 . No guts no glory. I look at a lot of the .000x stocks and see very few with news, I think the low PPS and news mgiht be the ticket. I bought 500,000 shares of CMKX, just in case. It's clearly VERY high risk, but I would watch fleas f... for $50. Do I understand better than when I first seen the hype on QBID? I don't know------LOL, but surely I am more willing to gamble at leat $100 or $200 on a longshot.
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Janie: If you find out any thing good on MEMI let us know. I tried to fax them but the fax wouldn't go though for the fax number they give. Then tried to email Investorrelations@memimiracle.com which isn't a email address that they advertise, but figured I'd give it a try. A day later I got it back stating I should call the company, but hasn't done it since I'm usually at work during the week. If you do call we would be delighted if you would give us any insight you might gain, other wise I'll try to call after work some day. Thanks! Bill
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I'm a nurse, so "digging" is what I do best sometimes, LOL. I'll call during lunch tomorrow and I'll post anything I find out. Hopefully, I'll hear something positive.
Janie
monday: Seems you do well digging up PR's on these. I too have been watching MEMI. I saw their web site, thanks to you, but no idea what they are doing NOW or what has happened to them. I'm a bottom fisher, a catfish. A stock draws my attentention initially from the numbers, then I look for the news. How many QBID's are there, or how many will there be? Some stocks might have an equal % move, but just how many will begin at .0001, maybe 1, 2, 3, per year? I have no idea. When I first got here QBID was the hype of the board at .0001, I didn't, couldn't, wasn't equipped to believe the hype. Then when it was .0015, I was upset I couldn't/wouldn't buy a million shares, at .0027, I feared a crash to .0001 . No guts no glory. I look at a lot of the .000x stocks and see very few with news, I think the low PPS and news mgiht be the ticket. I bought 500,000 shares of CMKX, just in case. It's clearly VERY high risk, but I would watch fleas f... for $50. Do I understand better than when I first seen the hype on QBID? I don't know------LOL, but surely I am more willing to gamble at leat $100 or $200 on a longshot. IP: Logged Janie: If you find out any thing good on MEMI let us know. I tried to fax them but the fax wouldn't go though for the fax number they give. Then tried to email Investorrelations@memimiracle.com which isn't a email address that they advertise, but figured I'd give it a try. A day later I got it back stating I should call the company, but hasn't done it since I'm usually at work during the week. If you do call we would be delighted if you would give us any insight you might gain, other wise I'll try to call after work some day. Thanks! Bill
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Janie: Thank You! I've been wondering about MEMI for a while now. Take care! Bill
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I called the studio twice today(323-904-5200). The receptionist answered " Fame Entertainment", or something that sounded like that. I asked her if was the Miracle Entertainment Company...she said yes. I asked her if I could speak to someone in Investor relations. She said, do you want to leave your information? I said no. I told her I wanted to speak to someone about the direction of the company and if they were going to be issuing any press releases soon? She said, let me see if I can try an extension of someone that can answer that for you. About a minute later, she said that the person that could answer my questions was not in the office at the present time. I said OK, when will he be back, or when would be a good time for me to call back. She said, I'm not really sure, He's in and out of the office all day. I said OK, what are your business hours, what time do you open for business? She said 9:30. I said is that eastern, central, mountain, or pacific time? She said, I'm not sure...LOL. She said it's "California time". She asked me again if I wanted to leave my information. I told her no, and that I would be calling back until someone spoke with me. That was the first call. The second call, same dumb receptionist, no one in the office to help me, and I left her with a few words she will become familiar with until she lets me talk to someone...I'll call back. Either they will get the number changed or she will let me talk to someone. I can be persistant when I want to be. She must have been a pretty girl because she sure didn't have much going on upstairs. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know I did call and found out they have a very dumb receptionist. I will keep calling until I get my questions answered. I'll let you know when I find out anything.
Janie
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monday: Thanks for posting that, sorry for your trouble. I'm glad you posted their phone number, I will be more than happy to assist you and inundate them with request about the direction of the company. If anyone has any particular questions, please list them and I will record them, and ask them. I will ask for "the person"'s" cell phone number if I have to. I promise not to ask her if she's blonde, LOL.
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OK Mr. Smarty Panties!!! I'm a blonde...LOL
Janie
monday: Thanks for posting that, sorry for your trouble. I'm glad you posted their phone number, I will be more than happy to assist you and inundate them with request about the direction of the company. If anyone has any particular questions, please list them and I will record them, and ask them. I will ask for "the person"'s" cell phone number if I have to. I promise not to ask her if she's blonde, LOL.
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Here's something I posted on another thread today. Just a heads-up on AFRT?/AFRR?/AFRC? or whatever they call this GARBAGE STOCK.
"This is junk for sure. I lost 87% of my money. Screw me once shame on you, screw me twice shame on me.......they've screwed everyone who owned it three times. That should be the charm. I have tried to complain (b***h) to them over their website but the mail never goes out. Wouldn't expect a reply anyway. Save your money....look at IBZT / QBID / PLKC / USCI / maybe even ADOT but stay away from this crap IMHO. They should spray the owner with TreeSafe and stick his head in their Glove Box. Do the world a favor.....and that's how I really feel. Do your own DD, not bashing, just telling my story and MHO."
Again, just watch out for these "blood suckers"
------------------ Dakota Just because I'm paranoid don't mean there ain't someone behind me........
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monday: I was hoping you weren't blonde, lol. :X <-------------taped mouth
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That's OK Will. I'm a bottle blonde, not a natural one
Janie
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Hello, I am very new here. I am new to day trading/investing. 401K is the only thing I have done for myself when it comes to investing. I was reading the thread about MEMI(Miracle Entertainment), and I noticed that y'all want more information. I don't know if this will help, but I got this from the website(memimiracle.com) that was posted earlier...It is under their Investor link. Although I was unable to see the images, I was able to click on it. Here it is...You may have read this already.. sorry if this old news to you guys.
--Sweets!
Q: What can I expect to hear if I call the office about the company? A: There is very little that the office can tell you about until it is public knowledge (in a press release). We have a new policy that no information will be given over the phone. We have engaged a PR firm and in due course we will be making announcements.
Q: What about the outstanding shares and filings? A: We are working hard with our CPA's and looking to get our filings done very soon. Any and all financials will be available on www.pinksheets.com.
Q: Is there a prospectus that I can get? A: Unfortunately, we do not have a package ready to be sent to potential investors. We are, of course, working on putting together such a package--but we do not have a set date as to when it may become available.
Q: "I've heard all this before!"--what is going on? A: The company has gone through an amazing change. We acquired the knowledge and enthusiasm of film from John Daly. He has cut the expenses and streamlined the company. As with any new management change, the company needs time to adjust and re-organize itself so that it can best serve its purpose. With this in mind, please be patient with us. John is working on many different fronts and his movie will be premiering soon!
Q: When is the Petersburg-Cannes Express coming to theatres? A: April-May is the slotted release date.
Q: Will it be release all across the States? A: Yes!
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Good job for being new. You sound like an old hand at this. I could have looked for year and never found that information, but I'm still gonna call, lol.
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Call a few times today. Talked to the receptionist, (DUH). Tim the fellow that handles investmetor's relations was out of the office. No word when he will be returning, no cell phone. EVERYONE has a cell phone, damnit! I might try one more time today, if not there's always tomorrow. Not very encouraging though. Posts: 4893 | From: Burbank IL USA | Registered: Feb 2004
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will: Thanks for trying!! I'm going to go check out SRCI that I seen some one posted. Take care! Bill
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USCI is building for a run. Last time the volume shrunk up like this it run to .0014. I think it will do the same shorlty. Keep an eye on this as it moves real quike.
Don't listen to me, make up your own mind and do your own dd.
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BDUBS07: Thanks for the info. I think I made up my mind on this one stock that I was in a while back that rumor has it is suppose to have news of buying shares back. I was at the other board and I think the BIG Mac has me talked into it. Take care! Bill
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quote:Originally posted by BDUBS07: USCI is building for a run. Last time the volume shrunk up like this it run to .0014. I think it will do the same shorlty. Keep an eye on this as it moves real quike.
Don't listen to me, make up your own mind and do your own dd.
Definately USCI. This has been great before and is NOW ready for the pop.
[b]Some Borrowed DD.
Courtesy of realityinc21
Press Release for United Sts Crude Intl Inc
U.S. Crude's President featured on the MacReport.Net 11/17/2003 8:21:55 AM COLTON, Calif., Nov 17, 2003 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- United States Crude International Inc. (Pink Sheets:USCI) announced today that U.S. Crude and its President are featured on the MacReport.Net, a leading provider of online business and financial information. The audio presentation provides some insight to the Company, its technology and its plans for the future.
The presentation can be heard by accessing the following link, or accessed on the MacReport.Net home page, under Highlighted Interviews of Public Companies on the right side of the page. http://www.macreport.net/featured/USCI/company.asp
About The MacReport.Net, Inc.
The MacReport.Net is an information and media company that provides a Web-based forum for public and private issuers to communicate corporate audio and video news content to the business, financial and investing community through its Web site, located at http://www.macreport.net. The MacReport.Net also plans to provide creative and production services to develop visual events ranging from live coverage of merger announcements to public relations campaigns to new product introductions.
The Company
United States Crude International is an oil technology and production company with oil and natural gas wells. In addition, USCI is marketing its technologies to the oil and gas industry to provide a solution that will stimulate oil production from marginally producing wells to profitable levels. USCI holds the license and the rights to market the TM-96 Steam Generators, the TM-98 Portable Gas System and the TM-9 Deep Steam System. These units, used separately or in conjunction with each other, provide pressure needed to drive oil through a ground formation and improve the free flow of crude oil.
Although major oil companies have used steam and gas technologies for years, the TM technologies provide a portability and low cost of operation not previously available. For more information, visit the company's Web site, www.uscrude.com.
SOURCE: United States Crude International
United States Crude International Inc. Investor Relations (909) 825-8298
Some more GREAT! DD From Fallstaff
I know that most of us aren’t in this stock for our retirement fund but at least this could ease fears for the new investor/swing trader.
So, do you worry that USCI no longer exists? That you’ll lose your investment?
I don’t and here is why. First, their last PR’s, 5 to be exact, were from November of 2003 which was only 5 short months ago and their headlines were this:
“Video footage of TM-96 Generator in the Oil Field”
“US Crude retains marketing firm to market portable steam generator”
“US Crude’s president featured on MacReport.net”
This sounds like a company who has been busy for the past 5 months with marketing and pushing their generator technology.
The key here is the headline: “U.S. Crude Ltd.'s Recoverable Assets Certified by Independent Geologist at $355 Million; Company Positions Itself for the Future Through Property Acquisition and Product Sales.”
All right, here is where it gets interesting. And follow my math very carefully. In 1998 a barrel of crude oil was at it’s lowest in 25 years and has since been at it’s highest in 20 years. In 1998 a barrel of crude sold around $15/ppb (http://www.wtrg.com/oil_graphs/oilprice1947.gif) today a barrel of crude sells for $32/ppb (http://www.bloomberg.com/energy/). From the article the geologist stated that the company has an estimated remaining oil in place of 67+ million barrels of oil. Using a recovery factor of 50% (much less than the 80% that USCI has been proven to extract from their wells) they gave them an estimated worth of $355 million. Now, even if over the past 6 years USCI has extracted half of the oil in place (which I don’t believe they have even come close to) the price per barrel has doubled since 1998 (from $15 ppb to $30 ppb) which would bring their net worth back up to $355 million. NOW, if they have only marginally extracted oil from their over 300 wells (321 at time of article but has since purchased more) then their net worth would actually be more like $600 million. AND, if they can extract upwards to 80% of the oil in place then their net assets would be worth almost $1 billion dollars (THAT’S HARD TO BELIEVE BUT TRUE) Likewise, as I said in the parenthesis, since Dec of 1998 USCI has added more wells and more leases to their inventory. SEE ARTICLES BELOW: http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0EI...icle.jhtml http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0EI...icle.jhtml
If you read the company statement at the bottom of each PR you can see: “U.S. Crude is an oil technology and production company with more than 300 fully equipped oil and natural gas wells on 8,780 acres of land in several states. The company's long-term goal is to acquire 10,000 oil and gas wells over the next eight years”
That even the property value alone 8780 acres X a marginal $5000 per acre = $43,900,000 in assets on top of the proposed minimum $355 million in oil reserves. So, for the swing trader that is worried about this stock rebounding, don’t, I think that regardless of the lack of PR we are going to be very happy with this stock over the next few months and that we always have to keep in mind that the shortage of oil we are continually facing only increases the value of USCI and it’s stock.
So, why, if they could be worth somewhere in the $600-$800 million dollar range are they still a pinksheet stock trading at 0007? GOOD QUESTION! And here is why.
3 reasons; First, the company diluted their stock back in August to about 1.5 billion outstanding shares. This lost a lot of investors and hurt their reputation. Second, USCI has had a long standing agreement from the US Department of Agriculture to obtain up to $4.86 million dollars in loan financing that, until this day, has not been determined if the loan ever went through. I have seen the $4.86 loan program referred to in multiple articles over 2 years from USCI (http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0EIN/2000_Sept_25/65456918/p1/arti cle.jhtml). My guess is that they haven’t taken the loan yet, but still have the agreement, because of reason number 3. Third, through all my dd on this stock I have come across a number of partnerships and clients that have purchased equipment from USCI or have partner relationships on leased oil lands, from Delaware, West Virginia, Florida, California, and more. Some of these companies I have been able to identify as still existing and still using USCI Steam generators (see some of my previous dd), others I have not. My opinion is that during the past 3 years, those partners have since presumably gone out of business, causing USCI to resort to registering more stock to cover costs (reason #1) to still move forward with their initiatives and to forgo borrowing the $4.86 million dollars (reason #2) because, at the time, they saw a trend of their business partners going bankrupt. One reason for all those companies went out of business is that, from the first article explanation above, at the time (late 1990’s) the price per barrel was at it’s lowest in 25 years, when that happens companies who survive by extracting oil from marginally producing wells can’t afford to exists (that is why the wells were left abandoned in the first place for these companies to acquire them so cheaply). Since then we are seeing the highest price per barrel in 20 years so do you think that those companies may crop up again? Do you think that those relationships with USCI will re-form? I am betting on it. When you can get $33 per barrel, a well which may still have 10 million barrels in place but can’t be produced through cheap methods becomes attractive again. Keep your eyes and ears out. Just my humble opinion. &pref=G]http://stockcharts.com/def/servlet/SC.w...,9]&pref=G
Seeing green in money flow and a RSI showing buying pressure. Bollingers narrowing again. This is just like the last run in March. Very bullish chart again, remember when this stock decides to run it runs fast.
This IMHO, Is the next big bagger.
GLTUA.
Lil
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