The Golden Lounge

[schleptrader]

I received my call from ATrade.

Can't place a trade online. I call for a broker, then, according to customer service gal, "there is a glitch."

Then the most extensive verification process I have been subjected to yet, at least six different verifies.

On hold again.

"Mr. ####, the restriction has been lifted but we are not accepting any trades on the stock."

Isn't Ameritrade the only entity that has placed the restriction?

"Yes."

So, if your not accepting trades it still has restrictions.

"Yes, I know it doesn't make any sense. Maybe in a couple days you can trade it. Is that okay?"

No. But it hasn't mattered to this point anyways. (Blood pressure rising) Okay, we'll start again Monday.

Usual salutations, hugs, kisses, all that.

Amazing levels of confusion still exist.


Schlep


(And no, I didn't sell any earlier. Damn, no balls, no babies.)