You left the context out Sir. I have been bid waiting at 2 for 3 days before I got filled. I was waiting while 2's were getting filled. I kept asking if anyone getting filled at 2 and no one raised the hand. So it became apparent that 2's are being gobbled up by the MM's. In that context I said, only MM can get the 1's- meaning they are sure they can sell it for 2, 3 so they won't give the shares to retail.
Been investing since 1996 and still have my first 6 stocks I picked. I play penny's for adrenaline rush and admit, lose it most of the time-big time. These are all scams, baring few. And I have a day job (in the investment space only).
Good luck
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