I called Scottrade to phone in my order and got that explanation/excuse. It seems like they did not want 'my business' on this (admittedly) small-time trade. I was talking to the 'head guy' in the office, too.
I've purchased sub-pennies via Scottrade before that eventually made their way to the no-buy/sell-only list.
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