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NicPlatoNic wrote:
"It blows my mind that a 'broker,' who by definition exists to facilitate investments that are inherently risky, will not facilitate an investment because of the risk involved.
We don't need any more nannies.
As some have said, E-trade is fine.
I can verify too that Scottrade is fine too."
I agree, however in many cases the brokers are being affected by the decisions made by their clearinghouse/s.
It seems that the bigger brokers with multiple established connections to clear a trade are not affected.
For those who want to trade TIVU and other affected stocks you can express your opinion to your broker in the hopes that you and many others can influence them to fix it or you can switch brokers.
I can confirm that Schwab also works for buying and selling.
GLTA & TIVU
Looks like TRAB is gaining some momentum today, up over 30% this morning at 0.075 from yesterdays close at 0.575.
It's surprising that TRAB doesn't have more followers since it is now cold/flu season. This one seems interesting, with the potential for TRAB to be a 10-20 bagger.
It would be nice to update the IBox:
Is the report of shipping orders to several retailers from last year?
Any updates for this season?
Has anyone confirmed the A/S and float recently with the TA?
GLTA
I contacted the Nyxio last week to check out the Venture MMV in person because I live near their HQ. They have a location that currently does not include a public retail showroom, which is not a surprise since they are selling products online. They did say I can stop in and advised that an upgrade to the product that I'm shopping for is coming soon. I'm going to wait a few weeks to preview that model when time permits. The salesperson did email detailed specs on all of their products.
Between this call, the email and the products listed on the Duck store website, I am convinced the company is real. Obviously they are a small start up that is trying to work their way into a marketplace that is dominated by large corps.
This is my opinion and DD, please base your investment decisions on your own DD.
I agree, TIVU financing would help end the dilution, but it is not feasible since banks have tightened lending standards. Financing could be an option once this business has had ~6 months or more of established revenues, but even then it is not easy to get.
TIVU is not selling flowers, watches or anything else that is inexpensive. TIVU is installing expensive IPTV systems in hotels that include a rack of communication hardware that cost a lot upfront. TIVU is going to sell shares just like many other companies. At least they have said that and we can all hope that financing becomes an option soon after a contract is done.
GLTA
Well put Waggett, that has been my thoughts on TIVU's longs too, including what Mom said ;)
I understand people bashing that are short or want cheapies, but longs consistently venting makes it worse for us all. Perhaps they believe the company should declare bankruptcy instead of selling shares to survive. Without new investors hitting the ask, the pps will fall. Without new investors a contract will mean a small rise in pps at best, unless the ~200 current followers are planning to buy more at that point. IMO most will be wanting to sell, not buy.
IHUB ranks in the top three when you Google TIVU or most stocks, so what is said here does matter. With the sh!1ing on us posts everyday, it is not hard to see why few new investors stay. Most other boards average a new follower each day, where TIVU has rarely added any.
Could TIVU do better? Yes, but at least they answer, they have a plan and have deployed hardware that we can go see. To me a Sticky Pinky is one that does not answer (ever), has no plan, no actual business, etc.
At times like this, these mottos fit well:
"the night is always darkest before the dawn." - proverb
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope or confidence. - Helen Keller
You cannot climb a mountain if you will not risk a fall. - Rick Beneteau
The App13 company was on the verge of bankruptcy just 12 years ago. Who would have thought that one man (SJ) could change everything including the way we live? IMHO anything is possible.
GLTA & have faith TIVU longs
Good to know, thanks for the link.
I had thought that Pinks were riskier because they are not required to comply.
Was the stock you said was halted a Pink or was it OTCBB/NASDAQ?
I've seen stocks that go delinquent before on the NASDAQ or OTCBB, they will either comply within the grace period or move to the Pinks where it is my understanding that the Pinks are not required to file.
Do you agree?
From the FAQ on your link:
http://www.otcbb.com/faqs/otcbb_faq.stm
#4 - What is the difference between OTC, other-OTC and OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB)? And where do the Pink Sheets fit in?
An over-the-counter (OTC) security is generally considered to be any equity security that is not listed on NASDAQ, NYSE or Amex. The OTCBB and the Pink Sheets are both quotation services for OTC securities. NASDAQ operates the OTCBB service and permits FINRA members to quote any OTC security that is current in certain required regulatory filings (see Listing Requirements). The Pink Sheets is a privately owned company that permits FINRA members to quote any OTC security and does not maintain regulatory filing requirements.
You mentioned:
"The Security Exchange Commission in the States is checking on all delinquent stocks, any company that does not have there filings up to date will be placed on "trading hault". They started with the "A"'s and will work through the alphabet."
Do you have a link to this news?
There are thresholds and exceptions that some OTC market companies use to avoid continually filing.
http://www.sec.gov/info/smallbus/qasbsec.htm
The effect of an R/S can depend on the reason and several factors.
The best case R/S is for uplisting to gain investor confidence, but I've seen it work both ways. A reputable company did an R/S to uplist earlier this summer. The effect was horrible, many could not trade for weeks and attention for the stock waned for several months until news broke this morning.
Another known 4 times R/S (P&D) company was up %1400+ earlier this week. The run made the longs whole, but we all know its heading to 0.0001 again.
The R/S I have found for TIVU was from a merger with MaxWifi. A merger R/S is common and does not indicate a history of R/S abuse.
The O/S matters as a ratio of REV and support at the time of an R/S. For those that haven't experienced an R/S, we own the same $ amount with fewer shares, so it only loses if the pps continues to fall.
The pps is all about support, which is why I've wondered why some complain about the situation as it tends to drive other investors (support) away. i.e. The POS type comments become a self-fulfilling reality.
Many are thinking this is heading for 0.0001 & an R/S, but it seems unlikely if support remains. To date TIVU has not gone below 0.0007, so it seems like a good entry/averaging down point for those who choose to believe this company can make it.
GLTA & TIVU
A search via Google's new beta patent search or on the gov site does not show Tivus or SP. http://www.uspto.gov/
The reason...Tivus website says: "TiVUS’ patent-pending ad-insertion technology", which is the term companies use until a patent has cleared all government hurdles and it is why it is not yet found via a patent search. A patent can take 1-2 years or more, if there is more than one entry for the same technology, then the earliest submitter wins.
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We are not sure Tivus has a NOC yet to my knowledge. Yesterday I posted an estimated start up cost for a very basic NOC. Tivus has said in the past that the NOC is necessary to implement the Ad-insertion technology, which is when revenues will surpass the original contract price by 5-6 times. Until then the REV will be from the pending contract/s and PPV.
http://www.smallcapss.com/Tivus_HDIPTV_revenue%20example.pdf
It makes sense to install at DT, Host, and maybe Omaha first, then build the NOC versus starting it without enough sites to support to be cost effective.
The NOC and hotel installation costs post was meant to make the point that all of this costs a TON of money. The estimate did not even include the 10 employees that Tivus has; the cost of rack gear at each hotel, the head end gear at Tivus' HQ and software to send the programming.
http://www.tivus.com/tivussolutionmenu/technologymenu
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All of these expenses mean that investors can expect dilution to cover the costs until loans can be acquired.
$500K = 500M shares at 0.001.
For those that choose to remain as investors, I believe that this company could be a HUGE long term play.
This is my opinion based on personal (NOC/IP tech) knowledge and DD, please use your DD and best judgement.
GLTA & TIVU
I agree, the UL certification is the key to getting the sales moving, until that happened, there was not going to be many sales for the BSRC backsheet.
The US solar industry tanked earlier in the year when the Chinese panel manufactures undercut the US market. There are a few solar related companies that were well positioned by having already contracted with the Chinese, however most of the US panel manufactures have suffered greatly. This has recently led to the tariff talk, which IMO may hurt some, but might help the companies like BSRC gain momentum.
A favorable route than tariffs would be if BSRC's claims to lower the cost are true. If solar panel companies use BSRC's technological advantage to compete with the Chinese, then BSRC would benefit enormously. American ingenuity and innovations are why we still lead the world.
All IMHO
GLTA & BSRC
Yes, please feel free to pose any questions that you would like to have addressed and I will do what I can.
Hopefully I will get time during the day to visit them this week. My interest is in the video glasses, however I intend is to check out all of their products.
The Duck store is well known in this area and is real. One would think they have vetted the products they list for sale, so that added to my confidence level. The Nyxio PCs seem like a good value for the stated specs, so this could be a springboard for the company to move into other supply chains.
Keep in mind that this is a small (innovative) company that is struggling to get into a market with some of the biggest electronics players in the game.
Please use your own judgement and DD, since this is all my opinion.
GLTA & NYXO
I agree, they have talked about needing to start a NOC, but have not to my knowledge. I'm trying to offer a reason that the dilution could be occurring.
Installation for 435 rooms at DT: ~500M shares
NOC set up: ~500M shares
That does not even speak to past expenses or new necessary expenses.
Dilution is not fun, but it seems better than folding the cards.
Bankruptcy is a often a good option for some companies, so to me dilution is a better option than seeing that. Just look at the major airlines, most declared bankruptcy years ago. Those that did restructured their debt, got better deals with the unions, and hurt their investors. The ones that did that are in better shape now compared to the airline that did not declare bankruptcy that has made recent headlines because they are struggling.
I'm not trying to twirl the pom-poms, it just seems to make sense to be patient as long as it takes or sell now to at least get something out.
Follow up TIVU points to consider:
- Large companies (like Host) are rarely in a hurry to spend significant CAPEX unless it is required. They often use the "dip the toe in the pool" approach, which means trial installs and several months of testing before committing to to a final contract.
- All companies will tell you that shareholders are a priority, but we all know that making money is everyone's top priority.
- Companies sell shares as an investment opportunity to fund operations or new endeavors versus to make shareholders happy.
- With no available financing the options are: bankruptcy or dilution. Which would you prefer?
- TIVU has plenty of followers, but most will be selling if/when a contract is announced. How many of them are going to buy more?
- If TIVU does make it with contract/s, but there are few new investors, the pps will go nowhere.
- I've seen far worse pinks, that have no real business, a R/S per year, and no real PRs, so I consider TIVU a cut above those.
For those that care to stay in, I feel that there is the chance that TIVU can make it and its shareholders profitable. This could take years, not months to reach a significant pps.
I apologize in advance for the lengthy post. I realize that many here have been in for much longer than myself and I really do feel for those that have spent much more than I have.
I've been trying to stay on the optimistic side for TIVU, for several reasons. I've managed a small business, have worked for a start up IP company and in a NOC for over ten years. This is all my opinion and is a guestimate.
Here's a low end estimate to set up a very basic NOC:
- Data link: T1(min): ~$400-500 monthly recurring/~$2000 installation
- Communication gear: $5000+ (routers, switches, firewall, etc.)
- Servers: ~$2000+
- 3-4 PCs: ~$2000+
- Misc. set up expenses: $10,000 (desks, large NOC monitors, data lines, phones, etc.)
- Office lease: ~$1000+/month
- NMS (Network Management Software): varies freeware (if you know how) up to $50,000-$1,000,000 per year on a contract including install.
- NOC techs: $75,000/year including payroll taxes, benefits, etc.
You need 3-4 NOC techs and a manager to maintain a 24/7 NOC.
NOC Total: $462,800 to install and run for a year using the minimum costs shown.
Total shares (for a NOC)at an average of 0.001= 462,800,000
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Contracting companies for data cabling installs charge an average ~$175/hr plus materials, so you can add what it would cost to wire and install an entire hotel.
Estimate to retro/install 435 rooms: 108.75 hours x $175= $19031 or 19,031,250 shares at (an average of 0.001)
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Fronting costs for equipment: 435 IPTVs x $1000= $435,000 or 435,000,000 shares at (an average of 0.001)
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To set up a very basic NOC and install a single hotel with 435 rooms.
Estimated total shares: 916,834,250 @ 0.001 average
It would certainly be nice to have more updated info from TIVU regarding what is happening, but it is important to consider that their main goal is and should be to get the business off the ground.
This is all my opinion, please do your own DD and choose your own path for investments.
GLTA & TIVU
I thought I was going to get time to stop by there last week, but I ended up stuck on the other side of town with traffic.
If I get time this week, I still want to stop by and will update you by the end of the week.
It is a good sign that the Duck store is selling 2 NYXO products via their website, since it will open up their market to more than just the companies website.
DT_Guy, elcheepo or Silver...
TIVU Post # 27478 seems to show the new install.
Would it be worth adding to the IBox?
Post 27478:
Has this video been posted before...?
A Philly Downtown Marriott exec takes a "tour" of the hotel during the renovation. At the 5 minute mark he goes into a room where he briefly shows the "new TV over the internet".
RE: ID & jwez
I agree and certainly hope so. The potential here is HUGE!
Another company put out an good news (an LOI) after yesterdays close that drove the pps up 64% today. Since most people were hitting the bid and not the ask, it ended the day up (0.0001) 9%. Its volume was 50% of the thin float, so most of it was DTs who made it rise and fall quickly.
Longs with ask slapping over and over are what make the pps go up and stay up.
TIVU's pps and all of us would be better if the board was inspiring new support along the way. Plenty are down, but not all are bashing and then complaining about the pps dropping. If I simply did not want to hear it, there is the ignore button, but the point is that these posts run counter to what these people are trying to achieve.
GLTU
To those that are are down on TIVU, I feel for you. I started an IRA in July this year. Next thing you know Congress is debating the debt ceiling, Europe is talking default, and my portfolio is down ~50% in a few weeks. My Tivu position was down over 80% at one point, I'm sure others have fared much worse. I've averaged to 33% down; now selling at ~0012s will break even.
Many on this board have frustrations with the company, its management and with waiting. If you think this one is bad, another position I'm in had people buying in at .40-.50s over 3-5 years ago. It's been diluted too, while waiting for an FDA approval, but that's better than the alternative, which is bankruptcy.
We could flip and bash this until a R/S or bankruptcy. Or we can let new investors know there is opportunity with this one. Not constant pom-poms, just be positive & patient.
The point is that perspective new Tivu investors reading the constant down side to this are likely to just move on. If/when the contract comes, if there is nobody buying, then the pps will stay about the same except for the up/down from DTs.
Its simple, no buyers = no rise in pps.
Google "Tivus" or "TIVU", this IHub board is near the top of the list and often perception is reality.
GLTA - Have a good weekend!
I think many of us agree with this, THANK YOU!
'Hoping4profit':
"So, it looks like TIVUs is moving out of the development stage perhaps this year. If so, we could have two hotels done and a contract with HOST hotels and resorts awaiting further installs in various U.S. locations."
"The only question is how many people really know about this gem? The company could be amazing, but if there are no investors then we aren't going anywhere obviously."
I would add:
It would be nice to make the Breakout Board and have positive remarks on our board to generate attention. People can do their DD and choose if they want to jump in.
I feel for those that have waited for that long. I'm willing to wait as long as I can afford to keep my money in, then I'll sell and move on. If you think this one is bad, try Pharm stocks, where the wait can be several years depending on the FDA.
Yes I've seen the QS posts and they seem to be poor at PR. The PR is nothing like the companies that have no product and spend $20-80K per week continuously to hire multiple distributors for mass mailings.
If we want to see the pps rise, then we could all help by promoting the stock rather than hindering it.
GLTA & TIVU
RE: P&D is a scam. It could be, but they summarize the stocks that have mass marketing campaigns very well.
P&D lists TIVU and many others for irregular trading activity, which can be seen on almost any day for big board stocks too.
RE: IHub = DD
If some choose only use IHub for DD that is their choice, but it certainly doesn't help to have regular posts stating the obvious risks with the pennies.
My point is there are many reasons that one could choose to stay in or move on, but complaining about the wait, dilution, or pps is not helping the pps when TIVU actually makes the Breakout Board.
Best regards to those that stay positive.
GLTA & TIVU
I've worked for a company that did equipment deployments often for large customers. It is typical for them to require a trial deployment site or sites as well as time to evaluate prior to signing the contract for a full deployment.
Getting the sale/opportunity is the first hurdle, installing it is the next, which Tivus has done.
The final hurdles are making sure the customer is happy and getting the execs/board members to approve signing the contract, so we are going to be waiting. That could be days, weeks or months from now. Who knows?
While it would be nice to see no dilution, it makes sense that Tivus is doing it to pay the bills and fund the deployments.
I live in the Portland area and I'm interested in the Nyxio Venture MMV, so I'm planning to stop by the companies location tomorrow. Some DD is in order after seeing the recent decline, so I'll get pics.
Although I'm not sure they will have deployed merchandise to the Duck store this quickly, I can stop by the Duck store downtown location too.
Can our MOD update this on the NYXO IBox please?
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Its for sale on their site...
http://digitalduck.uoduckstore.com/MerchList.aspx?ID=10492
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GLTA
It's good to see some have bright side to show as well as a sense of humor.
TIVU made it to #35 on the Breakout Board today!
Hopefully some of the people that notice can look beyond the sky is falling posts.
I'm in a couple other pennies that are well established businesses, however there is little interest or volume, so there is not much to look forward to. One of them had a 10 month uptrend (even through August); a CEO that communicates often and there is no dilution, but even with good news it is down 46% this week (thank you DTs).
Today we saw an update from TIVU and 70M volume which is a good sign. The contract finishing in the near future and another site being installed means there is a chance for profits with this one.
In Pennyland, that is better than most can offer.
GLTA & TIVU!
At least lucyinthesky made 25% on TIVU today and knew when to get out. It sure makes me feel better.
Isn't it possible that there are flippers buying low and selling high just like lucy thus creating the volume?
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/most_read.aspx
Most Read Boards Today
Rank - Board ---------------- Reads
10 --- Tivus, Inc. (TIVU) --- 36,150
It's a good thing that everyone else that checked in on the Tivus Inc. board read all the dire warnings avoided it. Maybe we should all start complaining, so that we can tank this completely. JK
IMHO
"The inaugural installation is currently running in Host's premier 1408-room downtown Philadelphia hotel property adjacent to the convention center."
These systems cost $ and are contacted installations, so that is likely where the dilution $ is going. I know of several small businesses in my area that could not get traditional funding since 2008, they went out of business.
There are red flags, the company could provide more info and complete their audit, however this is pinkyland where YMMV. While I agree with some of your posts, it seems better to wait, be patient or sell. If one wants to see a rise in the pps, then new investors would help, but they are less likely to buy with a barrage of negative posts.
On the plus side, we have video of the Host installations and the company is focused on deployment of their systems as a business versus some pinks that only pay tens of thousands of dollars for promotions without actually selling or doing anything.
GLTU and all longs.
Go TIVU - it went up to #48 on the Breakout Board
It has been stated many times that a small-large companies often sell shares to investors until they can pay for new endeavors or operations, which seems to be the case with TIVU.
For those trying to make a quick flip, sorry for your luck.
Perpetually complaining seems no better than pumping.
How does consistently posting negative comments help?
Most people realize that constantly dogging a stock does nothing to help anyone or raise the pps. Those that do either want to buy cheapies or they want to shoot themselves in the foot, so they can complain about the low pps.
We all get the point and the broken record is getting old. One could sell the shares and move on...or be patient and see what happens.
All IMHO.
On a positive note, TIVU made the Ticker Buzz and Breakout Boards today!
Thank you A1 for all the work.
Congrats to the new Moderators.
I vote for R3 if we are still looking to add to the list.
It's nice to see the pps rising without the 504s.
GLTA
GO TIVU !!!
Yea, we printed tape. Was it ETMM?
I'd like to know who bought 100,000 at $0.0003 = $30?
Is it the same person that was spending $1.50-$6 by buying 5000 - 20,000 shares at the same price over the last few days?
That same thing keeps happening after hours without volume.
The only hope is that they stop flooding the market with cheap shares since there is no volume, but at this point it is unlikely there will be buyers until there is some PR.
"Ding fries are done"
GLTA
Oh look TLAG is up 50%!
Here we go again, no volume for over 4 hours, then the pump order filled:
5000 shares at 0.0003 = $1.50.
Can't wait for some PR or news and and actual rise in the pps with real trades. Until then its actually nice to see no volume, maybe that will make MAXM go away.
GLTA
My first post, I've been following TLAG for a couple months.
Could someone with L2 please take a snapshot of the trades today (alt+Printscreen)?
Someone bought 20K, then later 4997 shares at 0.0003 while there was 14M shares bid @ 0.0002 for over an hour without any action.
Why buy $1.49 or $6 worth of shares?
The trading today seemed a bit odd to say the least.
I hope things will turn around with some news.
GLTA