I just spoke to my Scottrade broker about getting the certificates for the shares.
All certificates are held by DTC, Depository Trust Corp, but not if they are revoked. They don't have them. If they were not revoked it would cost $200 to $400 just to get them.
He also said that he's never heard of a company requiring the certificates if you demand dissenter's rights.
He is going to investigate this further and call me back later today.
I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant....