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There's one pic picture with about 40 people lined up at the counter. WOW! Great partner in BK.
I can't think of a good reason for this not to explode...
There's one pic picture with about 40 people lined up at the counter. WOW! Great partner in BK.
I can't think of a good reason for this not to explode...
Mele Kaliki Maka...
I know I'm gonna make that...
here's a story. Red Bull came to hawaii in I think 1994-5, they bought a suzuki samurai and got a couple girls to drive around Oahu and give away cases of the stuff. They gave the cases to N. Shore lifeguards and also to bartenders in Waikiki. All the lifeguards loved it for the energy but the real winner was the bartenders. Immediately, everyone was drinking vodka and Redbulls and just like the crack dealer who gives away enough to get you hooked, Red Bull had bars begging for more cases...like crackheads.
The rest is history...
Not bad fricking marketing.
There have been som egood posts on many boards regarding basher tactics and who is behind them. There are websites dedicated to divulging the names and pen names of well known bashers.
There are essentially three varieties of bashers. Many of these clowns sit in boiler room/bull pen offices and are paid per post of by the hour to post their BS.
The first type are low level bashers, not too savy, not to smart, just mina birds repeating a mantra.
The second tier are a little smarter, have some knowledge of trading rules, will quote things that are based in half truths, and for the ill experienced can sound convincing.
The third variety are called, "silver tounged devils", and for good reason. They will barrage you with technical knowledge from everything from SEC rules, Finra, legalese, you name it...they are smart, well paid and relentless, and have chosen a career path on the dark side of the market.
At all levels these guys pride themselves a goading folks into a war of words. The more controversy that surrounds a stock the more likely leary investors will be to pull out.
The companies that run these operations have names that sound like real trading houses but they are far from that.
They a real scum. A room full of phones and computers one day, and empty space the next. Very hard to police them, and they are funded by very well capitalized hedge funds, often by foreign money with layers of security to keep investigators from finding who the puppet masters really are. Talk about terrorist...you have no idea. Where do you think the Saudi's and other middle easterners put their oil money? They manipulate our system from 10,000 feet while using foot soldier, mercenaries, ie. some kid on your block, to do their dirty work....
Fun hunh? The SEC and all the federal agencies just can not keep up, no way, not ever. And don't think these guys don't own a politician or two...scary stuff...and they know there is no way to stop them, by and large anyway. The feds will always manage to make a bust or two, but how many get every day away scott free?
I disagree. the guy who has had his money locked up in a stock that moves no where for a year has lost out on having that same capital invested in a stock or stocks that are moving.
You are confusing timing and DD with luck. And your other point refers to having strong convictions. Having strong convictions about an investment is fine and eventually may work out for you, but the guy who timed his investment based on DD will reap far more gains as he goes where the money is without emotional attachment.
Different strokes, but if we're tallking about making money, and I think that what this is all about right, then the smart money is on the guy with the better timing.
Don't get me wrong, that is the ideal most investors strive for and timing is a tough thing to gauge.
My example is hypothetical anyway. I wish you well in your investment. I'm long here too..just playing devils advocate.
I always love how poster assume the length of time one has held a position in a stock based on what I can only assume is their posting history on Ihub. LOL!
Tell me, is there a prize for being in a stock longer than someone else anyway?
Here's a little quiz for you. Two people pruchase the same stock at .001 One guy does it 12 months ago and anguishes over how long its taken to move. The other guy just got in a week ago. Two days later the stock skyrockets to new highs. Who was smarter?
A shiny red apple to the one that gets it right.
I am confident that we will be rapidly adding stores. He mentioned the rapid growth of grocery stores in the video and how that sparked his initial interest in this project. Now we will be supplying them with new products. The news of growth should be very explosive. Like better than Ipod sales explosive...IMO
Shouting from the rooftops that doom is impending is not "protecting your f-ing investment", it is more likely to get you locked up for being a fanatic.
You said your peace...we heard you...what's changed?
Posting on Ihub does not help Frank.
You can call him, e-mail him, and post on FB. This won't garantee you a response, but if he becomes aware that he may not have received his moneys worth, perhaps HE will choose to do something about it. I would not lose any more sleep over it.
It was forecast as a 1st run. If you do not see more airings in other locations then make your deceision to stay or go.
people are making up stuff to argue about. seems very few are willing to call the T/A and check for themself.
do you live near a fish market or the wharf? perhaps a pier.
the only fish I smell is on the deck of my boat....
Yes. I am comfortable with my position for sure. GLT us all.
Agreed. I have a feeling we are not too far from anotehr garlic announcement.
I also liked the rate of increse Frank mentioned in the vid about the growth of new grocery stores.
Wine sales should see a huge surge in popularity as well, it's the chosen elixer of the bourgoise. Kinda ironic that...
Last post becasue I am annoying myself.
IF you look around pennyland you will see many examles of crooked CEO's running scam operations. It is because of these clowns that there is such rampant distrust. GDHI has not shown us the same pattern of abuse and deceit that these others show us.
For this reason I will opt to cut them some slack.
Every business needs capitol, shareholders provide capitol.
HOW is it being used?
If frank bought a new ferrari you should get upset. Instead we see incremental growth in iventory, sales, contracts, etc.
It is outrageous to think that we will all become overnight billionaires from a sub penny stock. Be more realistic in your expectations from your investment, and don't bet more than you cna afford to lose.
Frank is working...if you want him to make this a success, stop bothering him with your insatiable demands for up to the minute responses to your biggest fears. Let him work.
Perhaps we should all spend more time working on the things that we can control rather than worrying about that which we can not.
OUT...
They retired the last 100,000,000 shares too last month. If you call the transfer agent after market close you'll get teh lates O/S. One month ago was more than today...and after the fins were released.
Don't take my word for it. Call them tomorrow at 4:30 and everyday if you must until you are satisfied. Same goes for everyone. Call them, unlike many pinks and OTC stocks they are not, "gagged". God I hate that term.
From the company's perspective it is not DD it's creating awareness through one of the world's largest social media channels.
BTW-Are you aware of how many young chinese are using the internet?
Who do you think our target market is in China, a bunch of older folks brought up in cold war era comunism?
The internet is world wide and the future purchasing power in China rests in the hands of the youth. They are the future of the growing Chinese middle class, and they are as versed in technology as any American 13 yr old, who by the way is way more versed in technology than any American 30 year old.
Do you bet on last weeks football games?
Youtube is a great idea for many reasons. Should it be ones sole source of DD, not hardly. Take it for what it's really worth.
Better yet. If you are not sure 100% of what you are saying, please post a disclaimer. This bickering back and forth even amongst longs is fodder for anyone playing it short. It's o.k. to ask questions, we all would like answers. But the false prophets of penny land and their insatiable egos tend to send a message of superior knowledge and that has a high rate of adding to the confusion.
The stock will move up in time. If you are a shareholder the best person to ask is Frank. The FB page was established for this reason. Ask intelligent questions in a respecfull way and I think you will be pleased to receive a reply from the company.
It's your money...so if you think something is amiss sell your shares..simple
If you think it's all good stay in or buy more...does this decision really warrant all the b.s. surrounding this board as of late?
Good question. I have asked Frank a similar question and requested that he employ a better strategy for creating awareness.
As one poster put it the Youtube posting will go much further...if you know to look for it.
I think the bottom line is that as income starts to show signs of strength, investors will come out of the wood work.
It's the, "if you build it, they will come", theory. It's a sure bet way to get recognition. Kinda hard to bash earnings...
I second that proposition.
Don't fall for a wolf in sheep clothing. When someone answers a question with another question or some alternate figures meant to confuse, it's a clear sign of a wolf.
Call the Sate for current A/S
Call the X-fer agent for current O/S
Don't confuse voting power with share structure, ie. preferred vs. common. You can see that in the financials.
These micro-cap waters are shark infested, but the fising can be rewarding if you are patient and play it right. GDHI is a winner.
Time will come. Don't let em shake your shares free, it's how they make money. This is a long play as PTR says. Wait for runs and take a profit, MM's will make it re-trace, then buy back more.
Rinse and repeat...one day soon the company will leave the nest and fly and you will get yours...GL
If that were true you would not post such inane jibberish, you could have received your A/S answer.
BTW Happy 13th Birthday! Hope you enjoy your bar-Mitzvah present. Just beware. Cyberspace is full of predetors.
Unreal. Were you talking to the cleaning lady there?
At the very least cross reference with the state of Forida dept of corporations. Then you can get both the most recent A/S and O/S. Who are you really?
Agreed. This subject is rediculous already. Anyone who cares this much should just pick up the phone and call the T/A after trading commences. You can get the daily update.
This back and forth banter is exhausting and reminiscent of two monkey's trying to fornicate with a football or so the saying goes.
Be carefull who you think your friends are on chat boards.
You are kidding yourself. China is like post WWII America on crack mixed with steroids. This is still largely a start up company. If you are looking for a flip or swing then look elsewhere. This company has the right idea for China, consumables. Again, CONSUMABLES, products that get consumed in mass quantities and need to be re-purchased. And no where on earth exists an economy with the potential for large scale consumption like China. Here's something else to consider, America has already provided the model. Yes, no re-inventing the wheel here. They will surpass America and set world consumption records for EVERYTHING. This is both good and bad. Good if you stand to gain profits but bad because everything you use in your life from food to toilet paper will cost you more and more as this monster economy gets going.
You can sit on the sidelines if you want. Most here are betting on what I just explained. Consumables; wine, food staples, snacks etc, etc.
Perhaps you agree with that. So, unless you have damning information regarding Frank, Ceaser, or the company, what's your point? In or out? If you're out...tha's o.k. but must you repeat your unfounded mantra every day? You have no real compelling or damning information. It seems that the price is reflective still of the numerous unknowns, so who exactly are you helping to protect? Is it your ego?
It is a rather big deal and can be easily verified. The local affiliate in the region that is the re-seller of CNN knows what aired. Who is the local cable affiliate? Did it also air on Direct t.v's CNN broadcast there or another satelite provider?
Anyone on the board from Tacoma or Seattle? Know someone who is?
1.3 billion Chinese say that the current O/S is not outrageous.
So many people are basing their O/S concerns on typical US company models. The playing field in Chna is much much larger, and as the middle class grows they will want what we sell.
That said, if and when additional share reductions occur it will only help to bolster shareholder value. But as any business owner in this current economy will tell you, banks are still not lending money very readily so what a company to do? Financing is financing whether it be loans from banks, or "loans so to speak" from shareholders. And that is not really a problem in and of itself. The problems arise from poor business planning and execution OR out and out misapproriation and or theft. So far Frank and Co. seem to be very transparent with the use of their financing. I would not let people who preach fear, uncertainty, and doubt fill your head with the idea that selling shares to raise capitol is always a bad idea. It's the way things are done.
I agree that somethings not right and manipulation takes on many forms. As for NSS, it is actually a legal practice. There are rules and it's the lines that delineate the rules that get blurred. It happens every day, sometimes a little somtimes a lot. Look at the daily short interest on regsho. That's a partial indicator. I have yet to get a definitive answer as to whether NSS or just regular shorting shows up on it. But it does give you an indication of the direction the pros would like to see a stock go. Thats part of the problem with NSS. IF it is a legal endeavor, why is there no way to monitor it?
At any rate...gonna be hard to keep a billion + Chinese from enjoying American and western food and wine while potentially developing the worlds largest middle class. It takes time to make great wine...er sales...
not if the PROS are selling you what is referred to as "naked short selling". Look up the def on invesopedia.
Essentially it is the sale of counterfit shares. It is surprisingly legal yet has a devastating effect on the lower markets as it can be used as a tool to create the illusion of a failing company or one that is diluting.
There is a wealth of information out there regading this practice.
Best thing you can do is complain to your senator and congressman and ask them to eliminate the practice all together. Market makers will tell you that is provides, "liquidity to the market", this is an over used excuse that has broad coverage and could not be furthr from the truth.
Question- If you started printing your own 100 dollar bills, how long would it take before the FBI was on your doorstep? Now explain to the class how printing counterfit shares of a public company, that have real monitary value, is any different or as damaging to that company or its shareholders??
You get an apple if you get it right...
What it looks like is naked shorting. Dillution would show up as distribution. Between myself and another guy in my office we have made over 4M in buys today. Every one showed up red, in others words, as a sell. Yet the volume showed up green.
Do the math.
I have pondered the O/S situation here and have a comment to offer the board for consideration.
China has 1.3 billion people. The US has 300M. There are more than 4 times as many people in China that purchase food products than in the US. The market potential of GDHI selling food stuffs in China should easily be able to support a much larger O/S than an American company selling the same products domestically.
What you are seeing on level II is pure manipulation.
Accumulation has been going steadily up for weeks, yet the price stagnates. If this were due to dilution you would see the accumulation bar diving indicating distibution. We are not seeing that. What we see are small trades taking down the PPS quickly after we have seen 100M shares traded for a slight gain in PPS. Those takng this down are PROS.
What needs to happen IMO is that yesterdays PR needs to followed up by one or two more PR's that let investors know about new stores, new products, or anything that will increase sales or the announcent of sales figures. These PRs need to be back to back over two to three days.
No one can accuse this company of being a pump machine so there should be no danger in doing this as long as the PRs are not fluff. This is where they have failed to keep the momentum alive in the past.
There is an art to announcing company news in a way that illicits a rise in PPS. Maybe it's time they turn the keys over to a proper PR company. Otherwise they are wasting our time and their money.
GO GDHI. China is hungry!!
Thank you. Been out a bit. Good informative article.
I'd like to hear Frank provide an update on current marketing strategy and the how we are progressing with it.
Between securing the rights to George Clinton's Atomic Dog,(Snoop Dog or GC advertising??),and LJ's Gand Ma Ma character, this should be a no brainer. Anyone who watched LJ in his prime remebers G MA Ma. Tyler Perry even stole the costume for a movie!!
I hear Atomic Dogg won in local taste tests in SF. Despite that, this stuff should sell even if it was awful....
I do love the potential ad giant here.
"Johnson now splits time between homes in Dallas and Las Vegas. He does promotional work for the NBA team he finished his career with, the New York Knicks, and is majority owner of a bottled water and energy drink company. His latest product, Grandmama's Southern Sweet Tea, is set for release in two weeks."
I't would sure be nice to hear it from the Management...
One Chinaman at a time? Really?
There are 1,300,000,000 Chinese. If we got 10% of the population to buy our products or 130,000,000 people at your rate of one Chinaman at a time let's see how long that would take...
10/day- 35,616 years
100/day- 3,561 years
1000/day- 356 years
Getting the point yet?
Anyone else have any experience with Chinese advertising?
P.S. Go easy with the Little Kamaaina comment...I asked a serious question, why try to be condescending in your smug reply?
Has anyone else tried to Google Map the address listed for Tampa Copack and South Pacific Trading? I did and I'd like a second opinion. The website for these companies was created this year for starters. The address listed by both companies renders an image of what appears to be a Gate House to an industrial site.
The good news is that it is in an area known for juice packing, orange juice. What puzzles me is that there appeared to be very little activity, ie. trucks, cars, etc. Also, the companies website says that it operated a 40K s.f. packaging plant. The aeriel image shows several hundred thousand square feet of interconnected flat roof top. Which part is theirs? Also, the street that both companies list as their address in not shown on the map anywhere. Is there someone on the board in the Tampa, Orlando, or Ocala area that has been or is willing to visit this site?
BTW I am long this stock, I just need answers as I would suspect anyone else long this stock would like. TIA
Does anyone here know how Western products or even food and wine is marketed in China? State run t.v. has it's limitations. Has this been discussed by Frank before?
I can only assume that mass media advetising in China is something like the US television advertising was in the 1950's.
I know they have more young people using the internet. Is this part of the strategy to reach our target market?
Also, do the Chinese display the products in the way US grocery stores dedicate shelf space to Asian, hispanic and oraganic foods, in a separate section?
I am curious how we intend to reach the 1B+ people with our products.
Anyone?? TIA
Aah,the dreaded R/S. No one likes to hear those words but with over 2B shares in the O/S and a current PPS of, sniffle, .0010 what's a company to do? This is hardly a time for getting loans the traditional way. I suspect they will eventually have to R/S. Let's just hope that Frank is wise in his use of funds for expansion. We are far from having the cash flow for a buy back.
Just play the stock and don't let it play you and you will be fine.
I think that would be defeating the purpose as well as the marketability of getting companies to switch.
For those that do not know. The DTCC is comprised of representatives from the major banks and trading houses. If there are FTD or NSS issues to be investigated, it's like asking a cop to rat on his partner. They won't do it until their own rear end is on the hot seat, and even then they will resist at all costs. That is why it is so prevalent. The fines that crooked MMs, and BDs pay is a joke. Their theft is far more lurative than the cost of doing business.
Who's to say this won't occur on Nasdaq's program...but at least it should force a squeeze before they begin counterfitting shares again.
Did the article say how much it would typically cost a company, (I'm assuming there is a cost), to make the switch?
In any event, getting away from the rampant NSS, and MM maniulation would be refreshing for any microcap. Let's hope they decide to do it. I saw Frank or Cesar's reply on FB. I am encourged.